Owen Cooper, 15, Becomes Youngest Male Emmy Winner in History | Emmys 2025

15-year-old Owen Cooper just made Emmy history! The Adolescence star won Outstanding Supporting Actor at the 2025 Emmys.

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With this win, Owen became the youngest male Emmy winner ever, breaking barriers at just 15 years old.

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His role in Netflix’s gripping crime drama Adolescence left audiences stunned and critics full of praise.

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Owen’s powerful acceptance speech inspired viewers: “Step out of your comfort zone. Anything can be possible.”

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Though historic, Owen isn’t the youngest Emmy winner overall—Roxana Zal still holds that title at 14 in 1984.

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The drama, created by Stephen Graham, explores a family torn apart when their teen son is accused of murder.

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Graham shared the story was inspired by real-life challenges families face raising kids in the age of social media.

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From classroom drama lessons in the U.K. to Emmy glory in Los Angeles, Owen’s journey proves dreams have no age.

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The 2025 Emmys were filled with unforgettable wins, but Owen Cooper’s groundbreaking moment stole the spotlight.

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