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Why Orange Is the New Black's Uzo Aduba So Deserved Another Emmy

By Maria Mercedes Lara

Updated on 9/21/2015 at 11:20 AM

Orange Is the New Black's Uzo Aduba took home a second Emmy for playing Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren to perfection. Over the course of three seasons, she transformed what could have just been a funny background character into one of the most heartbreaking and interesting parts of the whole show. Aduba's portrayal of Crazy Eyes is truly magical, and totally award-worthy. Check out all the reasons why, and see Aduba's reaction to her nominations!

Crazy Eyes Is One of Those Great Characters Who Complete the Whole Show.

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She's Equal Parts Childlike . . .

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And Scary.

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She Can Make You Laugh . . .

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And Also Break Your Heart.

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She Is Constantly Surprising Us, Like With Her Poetic Skills . . .

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And Those Crazy Ice-Skating Moves.

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And Let's Not Forget Her Love of the Theater.

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Seriously, Crazy Eyes Was Made to Be a Performer!

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Yes, There Are Other Great OITNB Actresses Nominated, Like Natasha Lyonne . . .

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And Laverne Cox.

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But Aduba Has Made Crazy Eyes Into a Can't-Miss Character.

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Come On, What Is OITNB Without Crazy Eyes?

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And Remember, Emmy Voters:

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