You may have heard of a little show called Abbott Elementary—the mockumentary-style sitcom that’s already been dubbed the Black version of The Office. But allow us to introduce you to the mastermind behind the show: Quinta Brunson.
Last year, the actress and meme connoisseur made history at the Emmy Awards by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated three times in comedy categories, with nods for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Comedy Series (as executive producer) and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
And now, Brunson is nominated for two 2024 Golden Globe Awards, Best TV Series (Musical or Comedy) and Best Actress (Musical or Comedy), and two 2023 Emmy Awards, Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. The actress is also preparing to release season three of Abbott Elementary, which will premiere on February 7, 2024.
Brunson previously spoke about the Abbott Elementary writing staff, which is primarily female. “We hear each other out on what we think makes these characters layered,” she told Time magazine. “Everyone’s open to taking the lead and taking charge on these stories.”