Phaedra Parks Says Tramell Tillman's Historic Emmy Win Inspires Hope

Phaedra Parks is cheering on "Severance" star Tramell Tillman after the actor made history with his big win at the 2025 Emmys.

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00:00Hey, how are you doing? I'm great. How did the endings go for you? It was wonderful. What was the best part of the night?

00:08You know, everyone I interviewed for Access Hollywood won, so that was the best part of the night.

00:14We love it. I know. Sherelle Tillman just won. He made history as the first black actor to win an Emmy.

00:22I mean, history, yes. For real? Okay. Yes, I mean, what are your thoughts on that?

00:28I mean, great moment. So wait, you're saying who was the first?

00:33Sherelle Tillman. Oh, for that category. Yes.

00:36I know several blacks that have an Emmy. Yeah, he just made history.

00:40Okay, yeah, for that, for that, for that anthology. Yes.

00:43Well, I mean, I'm always excited when, you know, there's diversification in any category because it gives people hope.

00:50And, you know, it's always about being optimistic. Thank you.

00:55Are you going to do anything tonight after the party?

00:57Oh, I just went to the Governor's Ball. I have been up working the red carpet since 8 this morning.

01:03So I think I'm due for a little time to sit down and relax.

01:07I love it. All right. Thank you so much. All right. Thank you.