Quinta Brunson made history on Monday night at the 2024 (75th Annual) EMMYs with her major win, but the ‘Abbott Elementary’ creator and star won big even before the big show.

Brunson walked the red carpet and was interviewed by the Associated Press and got to meet Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold and used the moment to praise them and give them their flowers for being two of her biggest inspirations.

Campbell and Arnold–who reunited on stage with their ‘Martin’ co-stars–also embraced and empowered Brunson for the work she’s doing and encouraged her to continue taking the torch they’ve passed and run with it.

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