The first Emmy Awards experience from Katherine Lanasa was one for the books.
The 58-year-old actress took home the excellent supporting actress in a drama series for her role as Dana Evans The Pitt. But for the big night, Lanasa had a little help from her friend Sarah Paulson, who shared some valuable advice with her.
Paulson, who has experienced the Emmy Gauntlet a few times, said Mensmagazine That she reminded Lanasa “to breathe and take everything with you and enjoy the moment and just try to be where your feet are.”
Paulson credits Jamie Lee Curtis for giving similar advice in the past and says: “More will be revealed. Be where your feet are.” According to Paulson, this chain of women who support each other is something beautiful.
Lanasa’s emotional acceptance speech was a genuine thanks to her team, her Costar Noah Wyle and her family.
“Oh my God, I am so proud and honored to receive this prize from the Academy,” she said, adding that she had always wanted to work with producer John Wells. Lanasa’s victory was proof of her hard work and dedication to her profession.
Before the big night, Lanasa told the outlet that she already felt a winner just because she was nominated.
“I feel that I have already won because you are never an actress nominated by Emmy,” she said. “It is really a wonderful approval stamp from your colleagues.” Lanasa’s humility and gratitude were clear in her speech and interviews
