‘Just a mixed-race kid from Kirkby’: Stephen Graham’s powerful Emmys speech steals show
Stephen Graham pays tribute to roots in emotional Emmys speech
- Stephen Graham received the Emmy for best lead limited series actor for his role in Adolescence.
- During his emotional acceptance speech, Graham referred to himself as “just a mixed-race kid from Kirkby”.
- The 52-year-old actor, who has Jamaican heritage, has previously spoken about facing racism during his upbringing.
- Graham also paid tribute to his family, including his wife Hannah Walters, who co-produced the award-winning Netflix series.
- Watch the video in full above.