Teen Talent: Could Owen Cooper Break Emmy Records?
BREAKING: Teen Sensation Owen Cooper on Verge of Shattering Emmy Records!
Get ready for a dose of youthful drama, folks! 15-year-old Owen Cooper, star of Netflix's most-watched series "Adolescence," is poised to make history as one of the youngest Emmy nominees ever. If he takes home the award, he'll be breaking records that have stood for decades!
The Warrington schoolboy has already stolen hearts with his portrayal of murder suspect Jamie Miller in the hit show. Now, he's on the cusp of winning over the hearts (and votes) of Emmy judges.
But Owen isn't the only young star to make waves at the Emmys. Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the most memorable child nominees and winners!
The OG Child Star: Keshia Knight Pulliam
You might remember 6-year-old Keshia from her iconic role as Rudy Huxtable on "The Cosby Show." This tiny tot was the youngest person ever nominated for an Emmy, back in 1987! Talk about a head start in life.
Fast-forward to today, and Keshia has continued to work in Hollywood, starring in films like "Beauty Shop" and TV shows like "Tyler Perry's House Of Payne." However, her on-screen father Bill Cosby's controversial past led to some controversy. When asked about standing by his side despite the allegations, Keshia said it was because he's family.
The Hearing Hero: Keivonn Montreal
Meet 10-year-old Keivonn, who made history as the youngest nominee in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series category in 2023! This talented young actor is also deaf and won plaudits for his role as apocalypse survivor Sam in HBO's "The Last Of Us." Although he didn't take home the award, he did earn an Independent Spirit Award for Best Breakthrough Performance and was named Time's Kid of the Year.
The Stranger Things Phenom: Millie Bobby Brown
Remember 13-year-old Millie Bobby Brown, who landed not one but TWO Emmy nominations for her role as Eleven in Netflix's smash hit "Stranger Things"? Talk about pressure! Despite not winning either award, Millie's career has only gone from strength to strength. She reportedly earned a whopping £7M for her starring role in the "Enola Holmes" sequel.
The Trailblazing Scott Jacoby
Scott Jacoby made history as the youngest male winner of an Emmy at just 16 years old! He won Best Supporting Actor in 1973 for his role in TV movie "That Certain Summer." This groundbreaking drama also featured a stable, same-sex couple on American television, making it a trailblazing moment in LGBTQ+ representation.
The Malcolm In The Middle Star: Frankie Muniz
Frankie Muniz rose to fame as the titular star of "Malcolm In The Middle" at just 15 years old. He earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2001. By 2003, he was dubbed one of Hollywood's most bankable teens, appearing in films like "Big Fat Liar" and "Agent Cody Banks." However, when his sitcom ended three years later, Frankie expressed a desire to leave traditional Hollywood film roles behind.
The Primetime Emmy Winner: Roxana Zal
Roxana Zal holds the record as the youngest person ever to win a Primetime Emmy at just 14 years old! She won Best Supporting Actress in 1984 for her role in TV movie "Something About Amelia." This drama told the story of the psychological trauma caused by a father's molestation of his daughter. Roxana went on to appear in supporting roles in TV shows like "NCIS" and "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."
As Owen Cooper gets ready to make history at the Emmys, we can't help but wonder what other young stars will follow in his footsteps. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of Hollywood!
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