Salli Richardson-Whitfield makes Emmy history with dual directing nominations

Salli Richardson-Whitfield has made history as the first Black woman to receive two Emmy nominations for directing in a single year. Her nominations include work on the HBO series ‘The Gilded Age’ and the series ‘Winning Time’.

Richardson-Whitfield, who previously won Best Director in a Drama Series for ‘Winning Time’, noted that her focus remains on the technical details and emotional impact of her shots rather than the accolades. She described the pressure of directing as something she thrives on, emphasizing the importance of meticulous visual details in her work.