Quinta Brunson Addresses Jimmy Kimmel , Lying Onstage During Her Speech at the Emmys.<br />On Sept. 12, Quinta Brunson won an <br />Emmy for outstanding writing for a <br />comedy series for 'Abbott Elementary.'.<br />She became the second Black woman <br />to ever win such an award. .<br />She became the second Black woman <br />to ever win such an award. .<br />But some critics say her accomplishment <br />was overshadowed by Jimmy Kimmel attempting to do a comedy bit. .<br />But some critics say her accomplishment <br />was overshadowed by Jimmy Kimmel attempting to do a comedy bit. .<br />That's because after co-presenter Will Arnett dragged Kimmel onstage and accused him of getting "into the skinny margaritas" backstage, .<br />Kimmel remained <br />"passed out" after <br />Brunson was announced <br />as the winner.<br />As a result, Brunson had to step over Kimmel to receive her award and make her speech.<br />Critics, such as as HuffPost editor Philip Lewis, said, “Jimmy Kimmel should have left the stage during Quinta’s speech. Highly disrespectful.”.<br />Brunson commented <br />on the incident backstage.<br />It didn’t bother me much. I think in that moment, I was just really happy that it was Jimmy up there. I kind of consider him one of the comedy godfathers; <br />I’m a huge fan of Will Arnett, so I was wrapped up in the moment. , Quinta Brunson, to 'The Hollywood Reporter'.<br />I don’t know — tomorrow maybe I’ll be mad at him. I’m gonna be on his show on Wednesday, so I might punch him in the face. I don’t know. We’ll see what happens, Quinta Brunson, to 'The Hollywood Reporter'
