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With her win in September 2022, Ralph became the first Black actress to take home the trophy in this category since Jackée Harry did so in 1987 for \"227\" -- and the second ever in history.

Edebiri is now the third Black actress to win the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.

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