Teen Prodigy Owen Cooper Celebrates Stephen Graham's Emmy Win with Emotion
TEENAGE SENSATION OWEN COOPER MAKES EMMY HISTORY!
In a night that will go down in Hollywood history, 15-year-old Warrington wonderkid Owen Cooper stole the show at the Emmys, becoming the youngest ever male winner and rubbing shoulders with A-listers like Jake Gyllenhaal. But what made his victory even sweeter was the news that his on-screen dad, Stephen Graham, had also taken home not one, but TWO awards - including Outstanding Lead Actor!
The Teen's Big Night
Owen jetted to Los Angeles with his parents, Andy and Noreen, for the glitzy ceremony, where he mingled with industry legends and was handed his award by none other than Sydney Sweeney. But what really got our hearts racing was the moment Owen found out that Stephen Graham had won not one, but TWO awards! As he was being interviewed backstage for the Emmys YouTube channel, correspondent Albert Lawrence dropped the bombshell: "Stephen just also picked up an award."
Owen's reaction? Priceless! "Did he?" he gasped before turning to his team off-camera to ask for confirmation. The emotional teenager's response was pure gold: "Oh my god. Oh, that's brilliant. That's made it even better. Oh, wow." It was clear that Owen was over the moon not just for himself, but for his co-star and friend Stephen.
Adolescence Cleans Up at the Emmys
The Netflix series Adolescence, in which Owen plays the lead role of Jamie Miller, dominated the awards ceremony, taking home a whopping EIGHT gongs! Erin Doherty scooped up the Best Supporting Actress award, while director Philip Barantini won his category. But what's even more impressive is that the show had already snagged two pre-show hand-outs for cinematography and casting. Talk about a sweep!
The After-Party
But Owen wasn't done yet! After making history with his Emmy win, he partied up a storm at the Netflix Emmys after-party - much to the delight of fans around the world who were live-streaming the event on TheScholarlyNote.com.
A Message from the Winner
Accepting his award, Owen delivered an inspiring speech that left everyone in awe. "Honestly, when I started these drama classes a couple years back, I didn't expect to be even in the United States, never mind here," he said with humility and gratitude. But what really got us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside was when he added: "It may have my name on this award, but it really belongs to the people behind the camera and Stephen and all the cast".
The Teen's Advice to Us All
In a final message that will surely inspire millions of young people around the world, Owen said: "I think tonight proves that if you listen and you focus and step out of your comfort zone, you can achieve anything in life". And let's not forget his words on taking risks: "If you get embarrassed a little bit, who cares?" Talk about a dose of teenage reality!
The Lowdown
So what do we know about Owen Cooper? Well, for starters, he's only 15 years old and is already making waves in the entertainment industry! He was given a week off school by his headteacher (on the proviso that he did his homework, especially maths!) and arrived in LA with his two brothers. But what really caught our attention was when we learned that Owen used to be "nothing" just three years ago. That's right - from zero to hero!
The Competition
But who did Owen beat out for this prestigious award? None other than some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Javier Bardem (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story), Rob Delaney (Dying for Sex), Peter Sarsgaard (Presumed Innocent), Bill Camp (Presumed Innocent), and even his own co-star Ashley Walters! Talk about a tough competition!
The Stats
So just how popular is Adolescence? Well, it's averaged around 45 million views per month - that's some serious eyeballs on the screen! The show has become a must-watch for parents and teenagers alike, tackling tough issues like online extremism and misogyny. And with its success comes more of what we love: the chance to see talented young actors shine on our screens.
A Quick Q&A
Q: What was Owen's reaction when he found out that Stephen Graham had won two awards? A: Priceless! "Oh my god. Oh, that's brilliant. That's made it even better. Oh, wow."
Q: How many gongs did Adolescence take home at the Emmys? A: A whopping EIGHT!
Q: What's next for Owen Cooper? A: Back to school on Wednesday - but we're sure he'll be back in the spotlight soon!