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4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
The Youngest And Oldest Emmy Winners Ever
So, Owen Cooper recently became one of the youngest nominees for an Emmy Award at 15 years old for Adolescence. He received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Anthology Series or Movie for portraying 13-year-old Jamie Miller in the hit Netflix series about a troubled teen. The nomination made him the youngest nominee in the history of the category. If Owen wins at the 2025 Emmys, he would be the youngest male winner of any acting Emmy ever. With that being said, here's all the youngest and oldest actors to ever win an Emmy in the history of the awards show: Roxana Zal was only 14 years old when she won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special for Something About Amelia in 1984. Roxana remains, to this day, the youngest Emmy winner ever. Roxana portrayed Amelia Bennett in the 1984 made-for-TV movie with Glenn Close and Ted Danson. Kristy McNichol had just celebrated her 15th birthday when she took home a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Family in 1977. Kristy portrayed Buddy Lawrence in the TV series, which earned her two Emmys. She won her second Emmy in 1979. Scott Jacoby was 16 when he won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama for That Certain Summer in 1973. Scott portrayed Nick Salter in the 1972 TV film alongside Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, and Hope Lange. Anthony Murphy was 17 years old when he earned a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in Tom Brown's Schooldays Masterpiece Theater in 1973. Anthony portrayed Tom Brown in the British television serial, which also won Best Miniseries after airing on PBS. Jharrel Jerome was 21 years old when he won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for When They See Us in 2019. Jharrel is currently the youngest to win in this category. Jharrel portrayed Korey Wise in Ava DuVernay's Netflix miniseries. Richard Thomas was 23 years old when he claimed Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for The Waltons in 1973. Richard portrayed John-Boy Walton in the CBS drama series from 1972 to 1978, and appeared in several TV specials with his TV family. Michael J. Fox was 25 years old when he won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Family Ties in 1986. Michael portrayed Alex P. Keaton in the TV sitcom from 1982 to 1989. Jodie Comer was 26 years old when she won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Killing Eve in 2019, becoming the youngest up to that point. Jodie portrayed the assassin Villanelle in the BBC America thriller, which earned her a handful of other awards, including a BAFTA. The following year, Zendaya won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Euphoria in 2020, making history as the youngest ever in that category. Zendaya played Rue Bennett in the HBO series, which earned her first Emmy. She won again for Euphoria in 2022 when she was 26. While not a Primetime Emmy, Kristos Andrews won 11 Daytime Emmy awards for The Bay before he turned 31. He won five awards for lead actor, another five as executive producer, and one for directing. Kristos played Pete Garrett in the crime-drama series, which has earned 64 nominations total. Eugene Levy was 73 years old when he won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Schitt's Creek in 2020. Eugene is currently the oldest winner in the category. Eugene played Johnny Rose alongside his son Dan (who played David Rose) in the TV sitcom from 2015 to 2020. Richard Kiley was 66 years old when he won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in Drama Series for A Year in the Life in 1988. Richard played Joe Gardner in the TV series, which was originally a three-part miniseries in the '80s. Cloris Leachman was 80 years old when she won her eighth Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Malcolm in the Middle in 2006. Cloris portrayed Grandma Ida in several episodes of Malcolm in the Middle, winning two awards in 2002 and 2006. Elaine Stritch was 82 years old when she won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for 30 Rock in 2007. Elaine portrayed Jack Donaghy's (Alec Baldwin) mother, Colleen Donaghy, and won the award for the Season 1 finale, "Hiatus." Betty White was 88 years old when she won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for hosting Saturday Night Live in 2010. The win made her one of the oldest guest actor winners ever. Betty hosted Season 35, Episode 21 with special musical guest Jay-Z in 2010. Carol Burnett was 91 years old when she accepted an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special as the executive producer of 90 Years of Laughter + Love in 2024. The NBC special included tributes from other famous celebrities, including Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tina Fey, Julie Andrews, Oprah, former president Joe Biden, and first lady Jill Biden, Cher, Laura Dern, Ellen DeGeneres, and musical performances from Katy Perry, Bernadette Peters, and more. Sir David Attenborough was 94 years old when he won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Narrator for Seven Worlds, One Planet – Antarctica. Sir Attenborough has won three Emmy Awards in total and became one of the oldest winners ever in 2018 for the narration of Blue Planet II – One Ocean. In 2020, Norman Lear was 98 years old when he won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) as executive producer of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: All in the Family & Good Times. Norman won the same award the previous year as executive producer of Live In Front Of A Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All In The Family" And "The Jeffersons." Lastly, Dick Van Dyke was 98 years old when he won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series for Days of Our Lives in 2024. The win made him the oldest Daytime Emmy winner ever. Dick portrayed John Doe, aka Timothy Robicheaux, in several episodes of the soap opera. Do you have a favorite performance from these incredible actors mentioned? Share in the comments!
NDTV
5 days ago
- NDTV
NDTV Exclusive: This Indian Travel Influencer Survived Siberia In -70 Degrees While On Her Period
"I like pushing my body to the limit and seeing what it can handle - it's something that excites me," says Ankita Kumar AKA @ on her Instagram. Ankita, who has just recently completed 10 full years of creating travel content full-time, is known for heading to places that fall under the realm of extreme tourism. One such adventure that she embarked on in January this year, was to the coldest habitable place in the world - Siberia, where temperatures drop as low as -70 degrees Celsius. The Coldest Habitable Place On Earth Siberia is a vast geographical region in northern Asia and makes up nearly three-quarters of Russia's land area. Due to its location, Siberia remains frozen for most of the year. Summers are extremely short, with temperatures peaking in the low 20s degrees Celsius. To understand how cold it really is, Ankita breaks it down for us: "It's so cold that your phone will shut down in 10 minutes. It's so cold you aren't allowed to stay outside for more than 15 minutes. It's so cold that vehicles run 24x7 because if they don't, the fuel will freeze. It's so cold that you can't find vegetarian food in the entire market - because nothing survives. Only meat." How Cold Was It In Siberia? So, of course, Siberia was on Ankita's bucket list. But how cold was it actually? In Yakutsk, Ankita survived -50 degrees Celsius. In Oymyakon, the mercury dropped to -64 degrees Celsius. How She Made It To Siberia Reaching there was not easy either. There is barely any travel information available, especially in English, according to Ankita. Everything from tour guides to blogs and videos, is in Russian. "It was a nightmare to plan. I sent emails, WhatsApp messages, DMs on Instagram and YouTube. I must've contacted 5-6 people. Some had stopped doing tours. Others didn't respond," she says. After months of research and planning, she finally connected with two people - Roxana and Eugene - who helped her chalk out an 8-day trip. Eugene took them around Yakutsk, the coldest capital in the world, while Roxana guided them through the infamous Road of Bones all the way to Oymyakon. Survival Mode: ON Once in Yakutsk, the first thing they had to do was sort out their gear. "Nothing you own in India can prepare you for this kind of cold. We rented proper jackets, boots lined with fur, and layered up with thermal wear," Ankita recalls. Phones would die in minutes, face and hands would go numb, and sometimes, it was actually painful to shoot. "I'd often take off gloves to shoot something and immediately feel pins and needles. My face would ache from the cold," she says. Despite all this, she and her friend Divya were determined to make the most of every minute. They explored Yakutsk for two days, conducting experiments like flinging boiling water into the air and watching it turn to snow, and freezing fruits mid-air. An 18-Hour Drive On The Road Of Bones "The Road of Bones is a route built during Stalin's time. It's called that because it's built literally over the bones of prisoners who died while constructing it under extreme conditions. A million people lost their lives building it," Ankita says. The 18-hour non-stop drive through the Road of Bones was a different experience altogether. No shops. No pit stops. Just endless icy terrain. "If your vehicle breaks down, you have to pray and wait for help. It's the law to stop stranded cars and help them, because otherwise people can die out there because of the cold," Ankita says. Eventually, they reached Oymyakon, where they stayed in a homestay hosted by a kind grandma who served them three hot meals a day. From there, they visited reindeer herders, received a certificate signed by the 'Siberian Santa' for surviving in the coldest place on Earth, and even took a polar plunge in a flowing river. Yes, a river. "It never freezes because it's constantly flowing. I jumped in three times. Then I ran into a sauna to warm up. Best adrenaline rush ever!" Ankita recalls. Living Like A Local (On Her Period) In Siberia, there's no running water (because it freezes, duh), so every house has a separate banya, a sauna hut. That's how you bathe. Heat stones, splash water, and create steam. That's why Siberians bathe only once or twice a week. Being on her period made it even tougher. "I use a menstrual cup, so I had to carry water to a dry toilet, wash it, clean myself, and somehow manage. It was wild." However, Ankita says that despite the lack of water, hygiene was top notch. "Everything was spotless. Homes, streets, even grocery shops. So clean despite the extreme weather; it really surprised me," she adds. She mentions that even simple tasks like washing clothes is difficult, because their clothes would freeze and turn hammers within minutes. Even for travelling, while some locals used cars (which would remain switched on all the time), others would use husky and reindeer sleds, which they also tried. Even daily life is different - plumbing is all above ground because you can't dig into permafrost. Schools have triple doorways to keep the wind and cold out. She also visited the local schools, and museums, and noticed that all public places have three doors, to properly insulate the interiors. The Raw Horse Liver... For Food Food was a struggle, especially if you are a vegetarian. "No fruits. No vegetables. Just meat. People also eat raw horse liver, because nothing can survive there," Ankita says, scrunching her face. "I've eaten weird stuff before, but this was next level. Luckily, we carried some ready-to-eat meals from India and mixed them with hot water to eat," she says. Ankita also visited the coldest market on earth, where people sell all kinds of meat, and milks are sold in kilograms, because it's frozen. The People? Opposite Of Cold Ironically, Ankita says, the people in Siberia? So warm. So kind. Locals were especially excited to meet Indian women. "They'd seen a few Indian men, but never Indian women tourists. They were really happy to host us, and a lot of people told us that we were the first Indian women who ever visited Siberia," Ankita says. Extreme Tourism With A Purpose "I don't think many Indian influencers have done this. Some YouTubers, yes. But it's not a trend yet," Ankita says. And perhaps that's what makes it even more powerful: travelling not for likes, but for the experience itself. Was being a woman harder while travelling through Siberia, we ask. "Absolutely. Periods, no water, dry toilets, freezing cold - it was a lot. But also empowering," Ankita smiles.
Wales Online
11-07-2025
- General
- Wales Online
Hydrangeas will grow bigger flowers if fed one scrap that can turn blooms blue
Hydrangeas will grow bigger flowers if fed one scrap that can turn blooms blue Hydrangeas are a popular plant that produce big, beautiful blooms - but there is one kitchen scrap that can help boost their growth and keep them healthy Hydrangeas are a popular plant that produce big, beautiful blooms - but there is one kitchen scrap that can help boost their growth and keep them healthy (Image: Roxana_ro via Getty Images ) Hydrangeas are a summer garden staple, thanks to their stunning blooms, but it can be frustrating if they don't flower as abundantly as expected. A primary reason hydrangeas may struggle to thrive is a lack of nutrients. However, instead of spending a fortune on commercial fertilisers, you can give your flowers a boost with coffee grounds. According to a gardener and the founder of Hydrangea Love, the acidic properties and nutrients present in coffee grounds can enhance hydrangea blooms and maintain their health, reports the Express. She explained: "Using coffee grounds for hydrangea plants offers several benefits that can enhance their growth and vibrancy. Coffee grounds are rich in essential nutrients such as nitrogen, which is crucial for healthy foliage. Additionally, they help improve soil structure and drainage, promoting root health "The slightly acidic nature of coffee grounds can also influence the soil pH, which is particularly beneficial for hydrangeas as it can help in achieving their characteristic blue blooms." The nitrogen in coffee can improve photosynthesis in hydrangeas, accelerating their growth and leading to more substantial blooms. Coffee grounds also serve as a natural pest deterrent, famously repelling slugs from gardens due to their intense dislike of the sharp smell of coffee. Coffee grounds give hydrangeas a nitrogen boost and also helps improve the soil (Image: Getty ) Article continues below How to boost hydrangea flowers with coffee grounds Store your coffee grounds in a container and ensure they're completely dried out before application to your hydrangea. To dry, scatter the coffee grounds on a baking sheet and let them air for a day or two, which was recommended by a gardener: "This prevents mould growth and makes them easier to handle." After the drying process, distribute the coffee grounds thinly around the hydrangea's soil. Remember not to over-apply, as hydrangeas only require about one cup per plant for growth support, benefiting from a monthly feed throughout summer. Coffee grounds can also be infused into compost or turned into liquid fertiliser, enhancing hydrangea blooms. The advice given is: "Soak about a cup of used coffee grounds in five gallons of water for a week, stirring occasionally. Use this nutrient-rich solution to water your hydrangeas." Coffee grounds can also turn hydrangeas blue and keep slugs out of gardens (Image: Getty ) Utilising coffee grounds as a fertiliser during summer can lead to larger hydrangea blooms growing in an eco-friendly way. Yet, it's crucial to use them sparingly, with only one cup needed per hydrangea plant once a month during summer for optimal growth. If you choose to integrate coffee grounds into your garden care, keep a lookout for any adverse effects on your hydrangeas, such as leaf yellowing or stunted growth, as the gardener advised: "After incorporating coffee grounds, keep an eye on your hydrangeas for any signs of distress, such as yellowing leaves or stunted growth. "These symptoms could indicate an imbalance in soil nutrients. If necessary, adjust the amount or frequency of coffee ground application." Article continues below If you want ideas and inspiration to plan your next UK adventure plus selected offers and competitions, sign up for our 2Chill weekly newsletter here
Irish Independent
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Intriguing calligraphy and stained glass workshops coming to Wicklow venue
Roxana, who has been teaching art and workshops since 1995 in universities and museums all over the world, will travel to Tinahely to host a workshop inspired by stained glass and reverse painting on glass on Saturday, May 24, from 12 pm to 3.30 pm. Using simple materials to work on transparent surfaces such as glass, acrylic, perspex and acetate, the workshop will start by looking at some examples in historical building windows in Europe and the Middle East, with participants practising how to use contouring paste on a piece of acetate. 'In this workshop, we do not use brushes but droppers and special glass paints,' Roxana explained 'By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a sheet of acetate that looks like a stained glass painting. 'This workshop is suitable for participants over 14 years old, is beginner-friendly and open to all levels. 'I provide ready-made printed patterns to save time (we do not create patterns from scratch), and participants who were in the pattern-making workshop can use their own patterns.' Roxana will return to the Courthouse on Saturday, May 31, from 12 pm to 2 pm for a workshop rooted in Middle Eastern calligraphy where participants can write with Persian reed pens and inks, while learning how to make calligraphy pens at home and design a word of their choice. Open to all levels and suited for ages 14 and up, the workshop will begin with an insightful talk about the history of calligraphy and the tools used in western and eastern calligraphy. 'I provide books to look at, some printed examples for practising,' Roxana said. 'In the first hour of the workshop, we practice using reed pens and writing some letters. The second half of the workshop is about creative ways to write a word or a sentence and decorate it.'
