Popsugar Entertainment Netflix Watch Jharrel Jerome's Emmys 2019 Acceptance Speech Video Jharrel Jerome Receives Standing Ovation For His First-Ever Emmys Win — He Deserves! 23 September 2019 by Mekishana Pierre Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter There's always something magical about a first-time win during award season, and Jharrel Jerome just got his shining moment at the 2019 Emmys. Jerome won lead actor in a limited series for his role as Korey Wise on Ava DuVernay's When They See Us. The Netflix documentary made waves with its heart-wrenching portrayal of the real-life story of the Central Park Five, and Jerome has been a fan-favourite frontrunner since his nomination was announced. "I feel like I should just be in the Bronx right now, chillin,' waiting for my mom's cooking, but I'm here," the actor said in his acceptance speech. "I'm here in front of my inspirations, I'm here in front of the people i'm so motivated by, and the reason I'm here is because of actors like the ones I was in the category with." He went on to thank his mother, DuVernay, and of course, the Exonerated Five who gave him a standing ovation for his win. By the end of his speech, Jerome had the entire audience standing in his honour — and it's perfectly well-deserved! Despite Emmys unfortunate choice for a background photo, it's obvious that they made the right call with this win. Check out Jerome's speech ahead, as well as the enthusiastic response to his win by viewers from all corners of the world. Related: Presenting the Full List of This Year's Emmy Winners Jerome's Speech The #Emmys crowd reacts to Jharrel Jerome's win for best actor in a limited series or movie for #WhenTheySeeUs https://t.co/nAKOeMzLKN pic.twitter.com/REQskbg27m— Variety (@Variety) September 23, 2019 1 / 19 Reactions to Jerome's Win Jharrel! Jerome!That's it. That's the tweet. #Emmys2019— Netflix US (@netflix) September 23, 2019 2 / 19 Jharrel Jerome and King Korey Wise. That’s the Tweet. That’s it. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/8nqp0ahR8u— ARRAY (@ARRAYNow) September 23, 2019 3 / 19 The crazy scream for The Bronx when @JharrelJerome won? Mighta been me 😭😍😭😍. LOL. Congrats to #WhenTheySeeUs God bless the #ExoneratedFive— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 23, 2019 4 / 19 If THAT had not just happened, every table in my house would’ve been flipped. @JharrelJerome DESERVED that #Emmy and I’m overjoyed that he got it! Congrats, baby boy! It was an honor to meet you yesterday!❤️ #WhenTheySeeYOU! pic.twitter.com/ursEI9VW9j— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) September 23, 2019 5 / 19 EMMY WINNER JHARREL JEROME!!!!! YESSSSS!!! #WhenTheySeeUs pic.twitter.com/tQXAdGrIeJ— Shondaland (@byshondaland) September 23, 2019 6 / 19 Jharrel Jerome... every black person lit up... a moment #Emmys— Ira thee Third (@ira) September 23, 2019 7 / 19 Hell yeah Jharrel Jerome 👏 👏 #Emmys— Brett S. Vergara (@BrettSVergara) September 23, 2019 8 / 19 Jharrel Jerome--so new that my phone still tries to autocorrect his first name!--is the moment of the night and the reason I still kinda love awards shows.— Mark Harris (@MarkHarrisNYC) September 23, 2019 9 / 19 MY BROTHER @JharrelJerome WON!!!!!! #Emmys2019 I'M SHAKING 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 @WhenTheySeeUs #WHENTHEYSEEUS— Isis King (@MsIsisKing) September 23, 2019 10 / 19 The moment that Angela Bassett announces Jharrel Jerome as the winner! #Emmys pic.twitter.com/DM210BC4UP— Makho Ndlovu (@makhondlovu) September 23, 2019 11 / 19 This was so beautiful!!!! Congrats @JharrelJerome!!!! #WhenTheySeeUs pic.twitter.com/R6MdAWg2z4— J I G S A W (@chuckcreekmur) September 23, 2019 12 / 19 “It’s an honor. It’s a blessing”@JharrelJerome gets the moment he deserves.#Emmys pic.twitter.com/25ucFsEp4j— Julie Cohen (@FilmmakerJulie) September 23, 2019 13 / 19 angela bassett presenting jharrel jerome with an emmy is the single most powerful thing i’ve ever seen thats it we can all go home now #emmys— ethel versace (@isaaccolepoweII) September 23, 2019 14 / 19 Jharrel Jerome is the youngest winner for Lead Actor in a Limited Series in Emmy history. #Emmys— Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) September 23, 2019 15 / 19 Jharrel Jerome just made #Emmys history!He is the first Latinx actor to win Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie at the #EmmyAwards!!!!#WhenTheySeeUs#EmmysHistory#JharrelJerome pic.twitter.com/u6KmTYLh2e— Alyssa Klein (@dj_diabeatic) September 23, 2019 16 / 19 This is the most deserving award. Jharrel Jerome was spectacular.— Brooke Thomas (@BrookeOnAir) September 23, 2019 17 / 19 The night’s second standing ovation goes to Jharrel Jerome for When They See Us. #Emmys2019 pic.twitter.com/pi5ic5FAcH— Rebecca Ford (@Beccamford) September 23, 2019 18 / 19 LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE: Jharrel Jerome - When They See Us #Emmys #Emmys2019 pic.twitter.com/pdM3Qy504s— Matt Neglia @NYFF (@NextBestPicture) September 23, 2019 19 / 19 NetflixAward SeasonWhen They See UsTwitter ReactionsEmmy AwardsTV