Sheryl Lee Ralph nominated for outstanding supporting actress for Emmy Awards

Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (Instagram photo: Abbottelementary)

Entertainment, Latest News

July 15, 2025

Sheryl Lee Ralph nominated for outstanding supporting actress for Emmy Awards

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has been nominated in the category of outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for her role as Barbara Howard in the sitcom Abbott Elementary for the 77th Emmy Emmy Awards.

Ralph is among the list of six other nominees announced on Tuesday vying for the award. This is her fourth consecutive nomination for the category which she won in 2022.

Other nominees include Hannah Einbinder who played the role of Ava Daniels in Hacks, Kathryn Hahn as Maya Mason in The Studio, Janelle James as Ava Coleman in Abbott Elementary, Catherine O’Hara as Patty Leigh in The Studio and Jessica Williams as Gaby in Shrinking.

The 77th Emmy Awards will be held on September 14.

Tags:

2025 Emmy Awards nomination Abbott Elementary Sheryl Lee Ralph

Messi’s father recovering from ‘health issue’ — family

International News, Latest News, Sports

Messi’s father recovering from ‘health issue’ — family

June 18, 2026

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Lionel Messi's father is recovering from an unspecified "health issue", the Argentina star's family said Thursday, app...

Important or selfish? World Cup evidence mounts against Ronaldo

Latest News, Sports

Important or selfish? World Cup evidence mounts against Ronaldo

June 18, 2026

DALLAS, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all made blistering starts to the World Cup. And then there w...

Lucky St Elizabeth player hits $258m Super Lotto jackpot

Latest News, News

Lucky St Elizabeth player hits $258m Super Lotto jackpot

June 18, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A lucky player in St Elizabeth has won the Super Lotto hitting a $258 million jackpot. The winning numbers are 06, 12, 14, 18, 21 ...

UPDATE: Three men killed in Trelawny crash identified

Latest News, News

UPDATE: Three men killed in Trelawny crash identified

June 18, 2026

TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The three men who died as a result of injuries they sustained in a three-vehicle crash on the Braco main road in Trelawny on Wedne...

UTech’s Dominic Williams leads qualifiers for men’s 100m at trials

Latest News, Sports

UTech’s Dominic Williams leads qualifiers for men’s 100m at trials

June 18, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dominic Williams of the University of Technology (UTech) led the qualifying in the men’s 100m for Thursday’s first round of the JA...

Neymar to miss Brazil’s second World Cup game against Haiti

Latest News, Sports

Neymar to miss Brazil’s second World Cup game against Haiti

June 18, 2026

MORRISTOWN, United States (AFP) — Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday's second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues ...

Dr Peter Phillips appointed executive-in-residence of Mona School of Business and Management

Business, Latest News

Dr Peter Phillips appointed executive-in-residence of Mona School of Business and Management

June 18, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dr Peter Phillips has been appointed executive-in-residence of the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) effective June 15...

Police seek public assistance in locating man accused of fleecing over $2m from company

Latest News, News

Police seek public assistance in locating man accused of fleecing over $2m from company

June 18, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Fraud Squad and the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) are seeking the public’s assistance to locate 38-year-old G...

HOUSE RULES

We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy