This 'Baby Reindeer' actor just bagged her first Emmy!
What's the story
Jessica Gunning, the Irish actor, has clinched her first Emmy Award for her role as Martha in Netflix's breakthrough show Baby Reindeer. She was nominated in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series. The show itself received a total of 11 nominations at the 76th Annual Emmy Awards.
Show success
'Baby Reindeer': A Netflix sensation
Baby Reindeer, which premiered in April, quickly became a sensation and secured a spot in Netflix's Top 10. The show's success led to immediate awards speculation for Gunning, Richard Gadd (the creator and star of the series), and the series itself. It received nominations for casting, costuming, directing, editing, and music supervision at the Emmy Awards.
Character insight
Gunning's character and the plot of 'Baby Reindeer'
In Baby Reindeer, Gunning portrays Martha, a stalker who becomes infatuated with bartender and comedian Donny (played by Gadd) after he offers her a free cup of tea during a distressing moment. The series explores their complicated relationship and mutual understanding of each other's minds. It was initially a one-man show created by Gadd, inspired by his real-life experiences with stalking and sexual assault.
Career path
Gunning's journey and competition in the category
Gunning, who has been in the industry for 17 years, has previously appeared in Matthew Warchus's film Pride and Stephen Merchant's series The Outlaws. She was nominated for her supporting role in Baby Reindeer alongside Dakota Fanning (Ripley), Lily Gladstone (Under the Bridge), Aja Naomi King (Lessons in Chemistry), Kali Reis (True Detective: Night Country), Diane Lane (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans), and co-star Nava Mau.
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#BabyReindeer star Jessica Gunning wins supporting actress in a limited or anthology series at the 2024 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/3igGcQJjLw
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024