Giants Emmy Wins

'Giants' Cleans Up at Daytime Emmys, Takes Home Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Supporting Actor

Smash hit web series Giants continued its reign on Friday, with actress Vanessa Baden Kelly and actor Terrence Terrell taking home the hardware for Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series at the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

The series, which debuted on Issa Rae’s YouTube channel in 2017, has blossomed into a cultural phenomenon, lauded for its authentic portrayals of mental illness, identity and self-discovery.

It’s executive produced by the non-profit organization Leaders Up, Empire star Jussie Smollett, and its creator, filmmaker James Bland, who also stars in a leading role as Malachi. CJ Faison and Takara Joseph serve as producers.