Allison Janney wins Emmy for ‘The Diplomat’

Allison Janney won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in the Netflix series ‘The Diplomat’. During the ceremony held at the Peacock Theater, Janney tied the record for the most Emmy wins by a performer, joining Jean Smart, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Cloris Leachman.

In her acceptance remarks, Janney discussed the emotional resonance of filming scenes involving a presidential inauguration following the 2024 U.S. general election. She expressed a desire to see a female president in real life and noted the increasing availability of complex, powerful roles for women over 40 in the entertainment industry.