15-Year-Old Owen Cooper Shines at 77th Emmy Awards, Says 'Three Years Ago I Was Nothing'

Emmy Awards 2025: The 77th Emmy Awards, the biggest honor of the television industry, were held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. The event was telecast in India on Monday morning. The series that was most talked about on the stage this time was 'Adolescence.'

This show became the biggest winner of the night and won a total of 6 awards. But the most special moment came when Owen Cooper, just 15 years old, made history.

Owen became the youngest winner

Owen Cooper received the Best Supporting Actor award. He played the role of Jamie Miller in 'Adolescence.' This win makes him the youngest male actor in the history of the Emmy Awards.

Owen looked very emotional while receiving the award. He said, "Three years ago I was nothing. During drama classes, I never thought that one day I would stand on this stage. Today this award is not only for me but for all those who made this show alive."

Dominance of ‘Adolescence’

‘Adolescence’ won many big categories in the Emmys this year. The complete list of awards is as follows:

• Best Limited or Anthology Series
• Best Directing (Philip Barantini)
• Best Writing (Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham)
• Best Lead Actor (Stephen Graham)
• Best Supporting Actress (Erin Doherty)
• Best Supporting Actor (Owen Cooper)

Lessons given in speech

In his emotional speech, Owen also gave a message to the youth. He said, “If you keep learning, believe in yourself, and show courage to come out of difficulties, then no dream is too big.” The theater echoed with applause at his statement.

This year’s Emmy Awards made one thing clear—the new generation is no longer just playing characters on screen but is writing history. Owen Cooper’s victory has given a new direction to the television world and a new inspiration to the youth.