D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai just made the 2024 Emmy Awards look like a Sunday stroll through a parade of glitz and glamour! On September 15, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, this 22-year-old Emmy-nominated superstar strutted down the red carpet with a bold red handprint smeared across his mouth. No, he didn’t get into a messy tomato fight; it’s a statement, not a snack!
This vibrant red handprint is actually a mega-watt symbol for the MMIW movement—Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. It’s like a dramatic, red spotlight saying, “Hey, don’t forget about the voices that are missing in the media and law enforcement!” It’s a big, bold way to shout out for all the sisters whose stories need to be heard. Think of it as the superhero cape for social justice, minus the cape, and with a bit more red paint.
In a previous twist of Hollywood glamour and advocacy, Auli’i Cravalho also made waves with her red carpet moment back in March 2023, shedding light on the same cause. Talk about a power duo!
And speaking of show-stoppers, D’Pharaoh isn’t just a fashion statement tonight. He’s up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Reservation Dogs. That’s right—he’s making history as the first Indigenous actor to be nominated in a lead acting category. Cue the confetti and jazz hands because that’s a seriously big deal! So, while the Emmys might be all about the awards and the pizzazz, D’Pharaoh’s message is the real showstopper tonight.
