Emmys 2022: Zendaya Wins Her Second Emmy For Euphoria

Zendaya has added another Emmy award to her collection after winning yet another Emmy for her performance in the celebrated series ‘Euphoria’.

Zendaya made a head-turning appearance in a classic Valentino gown at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. Boasting a billowing silhouette and ending with a dramatic train, the strapless number also featured a peplum detail on the bodice that was further accentuated with a bow on the front.

Amongst her four Emmy nominations this year, she bagged the Emmy award for ‘Lead Actress in a Drama for her portrayal of Rue Benett in Euphoria. Apart from ‘Lead Actress in a Drama series, she was nominated for her work as an executive producer on the second season of ‘Euphoria’ and two Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics nominations for the songs ‘Elliot’s Song’ and ‘I’m Tired’, both featured on ‘Euphoria’ season two.

According to reports, “For her role as Rue in ‘Euphoria’, she already made history in 2020 by becoming the youngest lead actress drama winner (24 at the time), and only the second-ever Black woman to win the category, following Viola Davis for ‘How to Get Away With Murder”.

Based on the Israeli series of the same name, Euphoria follows a group of high school students in the town of East Highland through their experiences of identity, trauma, drugs, family, friendships, love and sex.