Stephen Graham pays tribute to roots in emotional Emmys speech

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15 Sep 2025 • 5:26 PM MYT
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  • Stephen Graham received the Emmy for best lead limited series actor for his role in Adolescence.
  • During his emotional acceptance speech, Graham referred to himself as “just a mixed-race kid from Kirkby”.
  • The 52-year-old actor, who has Jamaican heritage, has previously spoken about facing racism during his upbringing.
  • Graham also paid tribute to his family, including his wife Hannah Walters, who co-produced the award-winning Netflix series.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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