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Zendaya wins Emmy for performance in 'Euphoria'

Former Disney Channel star Zendaya made history on Sunday by becoming the youngest woman to win best actress in a drama series at the Emmys.
 
The 24 year old picked up the coveted prize for her portrayal of teenage drug addict Rue in HBO's Euphoria.
 
Zendaya also became only the second black actress to win her Emmy category after Viola Davis made the breakthrough in 2015 for How To Get Away With Murder.
 
There was an increase in the diversity of winners at this year's awards, with 10 out of 19 performing categories won by Black actors. 
 
They included Regina King for Watchmen and Mrs America's Uzo Aduba. 


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