Title: "Owen Cooper’s Heartwarming Reaction to Co-Star Stephen Graham’s Emmy Win for Outstanding Lead Actor in Adolescence"
Key Adjustments:
- Replaced "Sweet moment" with "Heartwarming Reaction" for a polished tone.
- Structured to emphasize the emotional response and clarify the award/show details.
- Italicized Adolescence for title formatting.
- Streamlined phrasing while retaining all critical information.
Owen Cooper Makes Emmy History as Youngest Male Winner, Celebrates Co-Star’s Triumph
By Joanna Crawley
Published: 12:42 BST, 16 September 2025 | Updated: 17:03 BST, 16 September 2025
[Image: Owen Cooper holding his Emmy, smiling alongside Stephen Graham. Caption: Owen Cooper, 15, made history as the youngest male Emmy winner, celebrating with co-star Stephen Graham.]
Warrington teenager Owen Cooper stole the spotlight at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, becoming the youngest male winner in history at just 15. The Adolescence star triumphed in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category for his role as Jamie Miller, a schoolboy entangled in a harrowing murder case fueled by online extremism.
Owen attended the Los Angeles ceremony with his parents and brothers, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood icons like Jake Gyllenhaal. But the night grew even sweeter when his onscreen father, Stephen Graham, swept three awards for acting, writing, and producing the Netflix hit.
[Image: Owen gasping during a backstage interview. Caption: Owen’s shocked reaction upon learning Stephen Graham’s Lead Actor win mid-interview.]
A heartfelt backstage moment captured Owen’s genuine joy for Graham’s success. During an Emmys YouTube interview, correspondent Albert Lawrence revealed Graham’s Outstanding Lead Actor win. “Did he? Oh my god—that’s brilliant!” Owen exclaimed, turning to his team for confirmation. “That’s made it even better!”
Adolescence dominated the night with eight wins, including Best Supporting Actress for Erin Doherty and Best Director for Philip Barantini. The series, averaging 45 million monthly views, tackles themes of toxic online culture, following Jamie’s life after he’s accused of murdering a classmate.
[Image: Still from Adolescence showing Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham in a tense scene. Caption: The critically acclaimed series explores the impact of online misogyny on teens.]
In his acceptance speech, Owen credited his team: “This award belongs to everyone behind the camera and Stephen. If you listen, focus, and step out of your comfort zone, you can achieve anything.” The teen even balanced homework during his LA trip, thanks to a week’s leave from school—with a strict math assignment mandate.
Owen’s humility shone as he reflected on his journey: “Three years ago, I was nothing. Who cares if you get embarrassed a little? Just go for it.” He beat seasoned stars like Javier Bardem and Peter Sarsgaard, proving his meteoric rise.
[Image: Owen at Netflix’s Emmys after-party. Caption: Owen celebrated at Netflix’s star-studded after-party before returning to school in Warrington.]
As Owen heads back to school, his historic win—and Graham’s triumphant triple victory—cement Adolescence as a cultural touchstone, resonating with teens and parents worldwide.
Share or comment on this article: Sweet moment Owen Cooper discovers co-star Stephen Graham’s Emmy win mid-interview.
