History was made during the 2017 Emmy awards when Lena Waithe took home a trophy, making her the first black woman ever to win in the Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series category.
But it turns out, it almost didn't happen.
While at the New York Television Festival, Waithe explained that she turned down writing the Master of None Thanksgiving episode and Aziz Ansari eventually convinced her.
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“Literally I got back to my hotel and they both called me on the phone and were like, ‘Let’s do the episode. Let’s do it. You need to help us write it,’” Waithe said, according to Variety. “And I was like, ‘My plate’s too full. Not going to do that. But I trust you guys. Make it happen.’” Read more...
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