Zendaya makes history as she becomes youngest Emmy winner for lead actress in drama.
Euphoria's star Zendaya has won the lead drama actress Emmy. Zendaya, a first-time nominee and the yougest on the ballot, made history with the win. She became the youngest ever Emmy winner in the category and also the first black actor to take the award since "How To Get Away With Murder's" Viola Davis in 2015. She thanked her family, team and “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson. “I appreciate you so much; you’re my family,” said Zendaya of her character, addressing Levinson, who based the series on his own battle with drug addiction. “I’m so grateful for Rue. I’m so grateful that you trusted me with your story.” “I know this feels like a really weird time to be celebrating,” she added. “But I just want to say that there is hope in the young people out there. I know that our TV show doesn’t always feel like a great example of that, but there is hope in the young people. And I just want to say to all my peers out there doing the work in the streets, I see yo