Quinta Brunson

Tomorrow maybe I'll be mad at him. I'm going to be on his show on Wednesday, so I might punch him in the face.”

This [behavior could be construed](https://twitter.com/ghweldon/status/1569510051290947586) as [yet another example](https://twitter.com/gpirnia/status/1569509571265445891) of a [wealthy, powerful white man diminishing the accomplishments of people of color](https://twitter.com/cynicaltomorrow/status/1569513887107788806), particularly women of color. The night was so devoid of the usual hiccups that [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emmys-jimmy-kimmel-quinta-brunson-speech-backlash-1235218984/) writes that the bit spurred a backlash against Kimmel. I kind of consider him one of the comedy godfathers. [a slap](https://www.avclub.com/the-oscars-would-like-you-to-stop-talking-about-the-sl-1849459821) or a [ La La Land](https://www.avclub.com/what-the-hell-just-happened-1798258513), the Emmys gave the netizens of Twitter very little to talk about. “So in that moment, I was just happy that it was Jimmy up there. Suddenly, we’re not even talking about what an accomplishment Brunson achieved at such a young age or even what a great show Abbott Elementary is (and it really is). Others noticed that the hilarious Quinta Brunson picked up her first Emmy tonight, earning the award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for her work on the [Abbott Elementary](https://www.avclub.com/tv/reviews/abbott-elementary) pilot. A new Black artist has her moment in the sun, and now media outlets (such as the one you’re reading) are placing Jimmy Kimmel’s name next to hers. It was a ridiculous moment in a rather incident-free (if boring) awards show. Arnett dragged Kimmel on stage and did the heavy lifting (in more ways than one) of handing the award to Brunson, who was left kicking Jimmy and saying, “Jimmy, I won.” What wasn’t difficult to swallow, according to Kimmel’s co-presenter, Will Arnett, were the skinny margaritas in the back. [Halston](https://www.avclub.com/ryan-murphy-s-halston-is-a-shapeless-surprisingly-timi-1846894931) this year.

For those who missed the gimmick, Will Arnett dragged the late-night star on stage for a bit before he announced the winner for Best Writing in a Comedy Series.

She may still get her chance to show Kimmel how she really feels. He was so excited it was going to be on ABC. He was the first person to message me on Instagram. [September 13, 2022] [Emmys 2022 Winners – Photo Gallery](https://deadline.com/gallery/2022-emmy-winners-photo-gallery/) [Brunson won](https://deadline.com/2022/09/quinta-brunson-wins-2022-emmy-outstanding-writing-comedy-series-1235116685/), but Kimmel — who said nothing during the entire skit but did give a thumb’s up to the Emmy winner — opted to stayed put.

"Abbott Elementary" star Quinta Brunson laughed off Jimmy Kimmel's controversial joke at the 2022 Emmy Awards, joking she "might punch him in the face."

“Jimmy gave me my first big late-night spot and was one of the first people to see ‘Abbott,’” she explained. He had no business/right to take up space in the way that he did,” one Twitter user wrote. [joked to members of the press](https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1569529087453954048) backstage. [Up Next](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/12/emmys-2022-red-carpet-all-the-best-dressed-celebrities/) Brunson went on to call Kimmel, 54, “one of the comedy godfathers,” adding that she was “really happy” that he presented her award. [Emmys 2022 ](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/12/emmys-live-red-carpet-2022-see-all-the-celebrity-outfits/)speech — but the “Abbott Elementary” star isn’t letting his antics “bother” her.

Jimmy Kimmel pretended to be passed out throughout 'Abbott Elementary' star Quinta Brunson's big Emmys speech, which a number of social media users found ...

[Emmys](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/emmys/) aired live Monday on NBC and Peacock. “I kind of consider him one of the comedy godfathers; I’m a huge fan of Will Arnett, so I was wrapped up in the moment. I won.” Kimmel gave her a thumbs-up but continued to lie down on the stage throughout the speech, and it wasn’t until after Brunson was done that Arnett dragged him back off. She explained that Kimmel was the host who provided her first major late-night appearance and had previously told her he considers Abbott Elementary to be one of TV’s great comedies. [Click here](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emmys-2022-winners-list-1235218184/) for the complete winners list, and [click here](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/gallery/emmys-red-carpet-arrivals-photos-1235218358/) for photos of the red carpet arrivals. I’m gonna be on his show on Wednesday, so I might punch him in the face. Highly disrespectful.” [tweeted](https://twitter.com/samsanders/status/1569510807821778944?s=46&t=eSdaOdMIPYuzVWsU-J_meg), “Kimmel playing dead on the ground right next to a black woman accepting her rightful place in the future of tv is such a stinging metaphor.” [posted](https://twitter.com/e_alexjung/status/1569508987095195648), “kimmel better get his ass out of the way for quinta.” Additionally, HuffPost editor Philip Lewis [wrote](https://twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/status/1569510495820066817), “Jimmy Kimmel should have left the stage during Quinta’s speech. Arnett tried to push Kimmel out of the way to make room for the winner, with Brunson telling him, “Jimmy, wake up. “I think in that moment, I was just really happy that it was Jimmy up there,” she told reporters. [Jimmy Kimmel](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/jimmy-kimmel/) stayed committed to his [2022 Emmys](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emmys-2022-winners-list-1235218184/) bit during [Quinta Brunson](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/quinta-brunson/)’s acceptance speech.

Jimmy Kimmel has come under some serious fire online after many believe a skit he and Will Arnett performed as presenters stole the spotlight from winner ...

White men really are insufferable." Arnett and Kimmel presented the award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series at Monday night's Emmy Awards. I won."

Quinta Brunson responds to having to step over Jimmy Kimmel's body to accept her Emmy for 'Abbott Elementary.'

She is the third Black person, and second Black woman, to win for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. I’m a huge fan of Will Arnett, so I was wrapped up in the moment.” Previous winners are Larry Wilmore for The Bernie Mac Show and Lena Waithe for Master of None. The actress and writer even tried to make a joke of it, urging him, “Jimmy, wake up, I won.” So I think in that moment, I was just really happy that it was Jimmy up there! “I don’t know.

"I wanna be there to help make Abbott the best comedy it can be," says the creator, producer, and star.

[called](https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1569562832756146177?s=20&t=tUMW0jYYLbp5pLTMhf7RVA) Brunson “the best boss in the business,” adding, “For me personally, the writing award is the most important, it’s most special. “She deserves it,” [fellow Emmy winner](https://www.avclub.com/emmys-2022-best-worst-weirdest-moments-1849527708?_ga=2.41954796.838278623.1662988256-1488648406.1652714420) Sheryl Lee Ralph told [Variety](https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1569564330995159041?s=20&t=tUMW0jYYLbp5pLTMhf7RVA), [reiterated](https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1569558149270573057?s=20&t=tUMW0jYYLbp5pLTMhf7RVA) by Tyler James Williams: “To see everyone celebrating her the way we’ve always known her to be great, it’s everything for me. [Emmy win](https://www.avclub.com/2022-emmy-awards-winners-full-list-1849526219?_ga=2.41954796.838278623.1662988256-1488648406.1652714420), Brunson said she has “no urge to do that right now,” per [Variety](https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1569529900796723201?s=20&t=ei2VvpjHTSB2NnVhMoU5xw). [opined](https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1569556677120122880?s=20&t=tUMW0jYYLbp5pLTMhf7RVA) Chris Perfetti. As a comic and a writer myself, that’s the one that matters. Gamers will be happy to know that the display is capable of 4K at up to 120Hz so you can make the most out of your Xbox Series X or PS5. “Not only am I writing on this show, but I act on the show, I produce the show with my wonderful producers Justin [Halpern], Patrick [Schumacker], and Randall [Einhorn] (who I forgot to thank on stage, my God, I feel so bad about that),” she continued. [Emmy win](https://www.avclub.com/emmys-2022-quinta-brunson-didnt-mind-jimmy-kimmels-bit-1849528528?_ga=2.87051473.838278623.1662988256-1488648406.1652714420), Quinta Brunson is one of the most in-demand rising stars in Hollywood. … And it was really emotional to see her up there, it’s, again, unbelievably well deserved, and I’m just very happy for her.” [Save $850](https://shop-links.co/ch4KPBHw2uK) Maybe one day I’ll venture into other stuff, but I’m really just taking it one day at a time.” [Weird Al movie](https://www.avclub.com/daniel-radcliffe-weird-the-al-yankovic-story-trailer-1849469057?_ga=2.11615485.838278623.1662988256-1488648406.1652714420), Abbott Elementary holds the top spot now and always. “I really wanna focus on Abbott, I wanna keep making it a great show.