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Yvonne Orji is well aware that Molly raised some eyebrows during season four of Insecure [2], but she carried the role with the utmost class and badassery, so it should come as no surprise that she earned herself an Emmy nomination [3]. When Leslie Jones announced the highly-anticipated categories [4] on July 28, Insecure came through with three nominations: outstanding comedy series, Issa Rae for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series, and Orji for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series!

As Issa's (former?) best friend in the HBO series that's exactly what she is: an outstanding supporting actress. Throughout the last season and the series overall, Molly has grappled with the incessant struggle that is work-life balance, all while continuing to shine a light on narratives such as Black women seeking therapy, interracial relationships [5] with onscreen partner Alexander Hodge [6], and the difficulties of navigating adult, female friendships [7]. Viewers might not always support Molly's decisions, but there are so many aspects of her character that individuals can relate to, and Orji's ability to capture all of it [8] is why we're low-key not the slightest bit surprised by her nomination.

Orji took to Twitter to reflect on her nomination [9], writing, "I know Molly stressed y'all THE heck OUT this season, but shout out to all of you for riding with @insecurehbo and for VOTING!! We IN HERE! And it's even sweeter when THE WHOLE SQUAD THRIVIN TOO! 👏🏾👏🏾 to @IssaRae on her Emmy nod, the entire show, AND @BlackLadySketch!" She also posted a video of herself sharing the exciting news with her parents [10] on Instagram, and they were beaming with pride through the phone.

Cheers to the entire Insecure family, and to Orji, because as complicated as Molly is [11], she truly is an outstanding supporting actress.