Surprises, Sure Things and Trump Joke at Emmys

He advised Kimmel that “if you run a positive campaign, the voters will ultimately make the right choice”- then told Kimmel curtly it was a joke.

The Mr. Robot star and internet hero won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and his acceptance speech was the flawless combination of humble, graciousness, and even featured a nod to his hacker persona on the US show.

And taking to the stage at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in LA on Sunday night, Malek had the ideal Elliot line to deliver: “Please tell me you’re seeing this too”.

Lastly, Malek honored his character Elliot, who is “profoundly alienated” and noted that there’s a bit of him in all of us.

“I am honored to be recognized with such a distinguished and accomplished group of actors”, said Malek.

But Viola Davis of “How to Get Away with Murder” failed to repeat her 2015 best drama actress win, the first for a woman of color.

Jeffrey Tambor, who plays her transgender ex-spouse and is vying to repeat as best comedy actor, shared serious words about the series. By winning it, Malek has become the second actor who is the descendant of Arab immigrants to win an Emmy, following Tony Shalhoub, who was granted the prestigious award three times for Monk. His win marks the first time a non-white actor has won the category in 18 years, when Andre Braugher was awarded the best actor Emmy for Homicide: Life on the Street in 1998.

The Emmys proved last night why they were so much better than the Oscars at rewarding a wide breadth of diverse stories, actors, directors and writers.

He joked that the ceremony was nearly too diverse – with other notable winners including Susanne Bier, who was the only woman nominated in her category of best limited series director.

In addition to those two nods, Rami is also up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series! Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live’s first openly lesbian cast member won as well, with a tearful speech. But you probably didn’t know the 43-year-old by name until his scene-stealing performance as Kansas City mobster Mike Milligan in the second season of FX’s true crime yarn, where he got some of the series’ best dialogue. An Egyptian American, Malek noted the significance of himself not being the typical leading man in Hollywood in his heart-warming acceptance speech.