77th Emmys: Britt Lower wins outstanding lead actress in a drama series for ‘Severance’

Britt Lower, a woman with red hair, stands at a microphone on stage, holding notes and gesturing.
Actress Britt Lower accepts her award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for 'Severance' at the 77th Emmy Awards.

Britt Lower took home her first-ever Emmy Award Sunday night, nabbing the trophy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for playing Helly R in the Apple TV+ series Severance

“First, it’s a privilege to be even be mentioned alongside such an incredible group of artists, wow,” Lower said. “I share this award with my heroic cast and crew whose work catalyzes mine.”

She added, “Thank you, Helly R, for choosing me.”

This was Lower’s first-ever Emmy nomination. She beat out Matlock’Kathy BatesThe Diplomat’Keri RussellThe Last of Us‘ Bella Ramsey and Bad Sisters‘ Sharon Horgan for the award.

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