Lamorne Morris took home his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie on Sept. 15.
Morris, widely known for his beloved role as Winston Bishop on New Girl, received the honor for his portrayal of Deputy Witt Farr in the acclaimed crime anthology series, Fargo.
During his acceptance speech for the award, gave a shout-out to his mother as well as his four-year-old daughter, Lily.
“My beautiful daughter, Lily. I love you. I told you I would do it. You’ve always doubted me,” he joked.
He added, I am your hero, i am your leader,” drawing laughter from the audience.
Last month, Morris shared a video on Instagram showing his emotional reaction to the Emmy nomination.
In the clip, the actor can be seen breaking down in tears as his daughter asks, “Daddy, are you crying again?”
“Yes, baby. Daddy’s crying,” he responds.
During an appearance on Today with Hoda and Jenna in August, Morris proudly reflected on the moment.
Morris opened up about how he tries to teach Lily that it’s okay to express emotions, whether happy or sad.
“I think it’s beneficial for young kids to understand the differences between the two and that it’s okay to cry, whether you’re sad or happy,” he said.
He continued, “There are times where she’ll see me cry, maybe if I’m sad or because I lost someone, and she’s trying to understand what that means,” continued Morris. “And in this occasion, because I’m laughing and crying she’s confused and making fun of me.”
The single dad also gushed about his close bond with his daughter.
“She kinda has me wrapped around her finger,” Lamorne admitted. “I try to be like ‘No, this is not how this is going down,’ but it always goes down the way she wants it to go down.”
