I wouldnt call it overwhelming, but it was whelming, Quinta Brunson recalls of her first-ever awards season.
But now in her second cycle, theAbbott Elementarycreator and actor is something of a seasoned pro.
Theres a beauty in the relaxation, she says…even if that means a little boredom.
The team chose to keep it relatively simple, letting her winged liner do all the talking.
Makeup can make us look totally different but I do really like looking like myself.
She marked the occasion wearing a berry colored tea-length dress from Christian Dior and De Beers jewelry.
Alongside her accomplishment, Brunsons crushed satin dress also made headlines, thanks to its intentional wrinkles.
It is supposed to be crinkled, says Jessica Paster, Brunsons stylist.
The haters are gonna say, Oh my God, why didnt she steam?
Weve steamedthis is the beauty of the fabric as well as the draping.
Plus, it was exactly what Brunson envisioned herself in.
I felt like a little princess, she says.
Watch as Quinta Brunson gets ready for the 2023 Emmys.
