Linda Cardellini Wins Her First Emmy: An Emotional Triumph for ‘DTF St. Louis’

After more than three decades of dedication to her craft, the incredibly talented Linda Cardellini has finally reached a career milestone. During the recent Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Cardellini took home her first-ever Emmy, a moment she described as a “real dream come true.”

An Emotional Victory

Cardellini won the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her standout performance in ‘DTF St. Louis.’ Overcome with emotion, the actress delivered a heartfelt speech, thanking her family, friends, co-stars, and the show’s creator, Steve Conrad, as well as the producers and her dedicated team.

“I’m sorry, it’s a little embarrassing, but this has just been an unbelievable journey,” Cardellini shared through tears. “Thank you to the Academy and thank you to everyone along this way, all these years, who’ve helped me get to this moment.”

‘DTF St. Louis’ Dominates the Ceremony

Linda Cardellini wasn’t the only winner from the production. David Harbour also secured his first Emmy win, taking home the award for Best Actor in the same category. The series ‘DTF St. Louis’ proved to be a powerhouse this year, earning a total of 13 nominations and walking away with six trophies.

The show’s success spanned across several technical and creative categories, including:

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• Best Writing and Directing (Steve Conrad)
• Best Picture Editing
• Best Cinematography
• Best Supporting Actor (David Harbour)

A Long-Awaited Recognition

While this is her first win, Cardellini is no stranger to the Television Academy’s recognition. She was previously nominated in 2013 for her guest role in Mad Men and received two nominations in 2020 for her work in Dead to Me. This win serves as a testament to her versatility and persistence in the industry.

Changes to the Emmy Format

The win took place at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles during the Creative Arts Emmys. Interestingly, this year marked a shift in how the awards are presented. For the first time, the categories for Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited Series or Movie were moved from the main televised broadcast to the Creative Arts ceremonies.

According to a memo from the Television Academy, this decision was made to accommodate the “extraordinary breadth of work” recognized each year while adhering to the limited time constraints of the three-hour main broadcast.

Congratulations to Linda Cardellini and the entire team of ‘DTF St. Louis’ for their well-deserved success!