Quinta Brunson Makes Emmys History With "Abbott Elementary" Nominations: "An Honor"

On July 12, the "Abbott Elementary" star reacted to the show's big news and her first Emmy nomination in an Instagram post. "My absolute greatest joy is making people laugh. It's gotten me through many a rough times. This is amazing," she wrote. "Thank you to the Televison Academy. Thank you to @quintab . Congrats to @thesherylleeralph and @willtylerjames and the whole Abbott Cast, writers and crew. Thank you to my fans and the community of comedians and clubs that helped me get where I am today! My hope is for continued respect for the craft of comedy and to keep having new experiences while having the most fun! I love you mom! And my daddy who I know is watching and popping celestial bottles right now. Thank you!"