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The actor was supported by his wife Naomi Watts as he scored big for his role as Cory Ellison in 'The Morning Show' at the 2024 Emmy Awards Kevin Winter/Getty had wife on his mind as he picked up his Emmy Award on Sunday, Sept. 15. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the Apple TV+ Emmys Party following the , star, 56, opened up about what was going through his head when he first heard he'd won the award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series.
“Don't black out, don't throw up, kiss my wife,” the actor jokingly tells PEOPLE. When asked if he was able to manage those three things, Crudup replies, “Yep!” Watts, 55, who was also nominated for her role in , tells PEOPLE she just felt “pure excitement” for her husband. “I was very proud of him and he works really hard on this character and loves the material and so I just felt really happy for him,” she shares.
Frazer Harrison/Getty Related: As for what it meant to have his wife’s support, Crudup tells PEOPLE, “What can I tell you, man? It's f---ing awesome.” "At this point in my career, to get the opportunity to play a character like this, that people respond to, and test the limits of my ability, it's really rare," he adds of his win. “All of my friends are actors.
I know how rare it is, so I feel grateful that I'm in the middle of my life and can appreciate this kind of chance.” Crudup triumphed for his portrayal of UBA president Cory Ellison in the Apple TV+ series, marking the second time he's picked up an Emmy for the role after he won the same award in 2020. The actor beat out his costars and for the gong, along with 's Tadanobu Asano and Takehiro Hira, ’s and .
Kevin Mazur/Getty Related: Giving his wife a shoutout in his acceptance speech, Crudup said, "This is an incredible honor. Thank you all. I'm happy to be here with my piece of eye candy there, my wife, who also happens to be an immigrant and also gave a searing performance this year for which she's nominated.
And she starts businesses, too. So nice to be by her side." The actor closed out his speech by giving his children a mention.
"This process has been incredible for me and I hope everybody else who is involved knows how much it means to me, so thank you all," Crudup added. "And also 'Hi' to the kids. I know you're watching wherever you are.
" Erin Simkin/Apple TV+ Crudup shares son , 20, with his ex , while Watts shares sons , 15, and , with ex . He and Watts in New York City before in Mexico City this June surrounded by family and friends. For more People news, make sure to Read the original article on .
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