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Severance star scrawls secret message on awards speech note at Emmys

'Severance' star Britt Lower with the words 'Let Me Out' written on her Emmys acceptance speech — 'Severance' star Britt Lower with the words 'Let Me Out' written on her Emmys acceptance speech (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Britt Lower, star of 'Severance', cleverly included a hidden message on her Emmy acceptance speech notes.
While accepting the award for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, fans noticed the phrase 'LET ME OUT' written on her paper.
This message directly referenced her character, Helly R., in 'Severance', who makes the same desperate plea.
Fans widely praised Lower's 'iconic' and 'meta' tribute to her role in the critically acclaimed series.
'Severance' received 27 nominations but ultimately secured two awards, including Lower's and one for co-star Tramell Tillman.

‘Let me out’: Britt Lower leaves Severance Easter Egg on Emmys acceptance speech — In full