THE four Emmys guest actor categories has been swept by black actors, reports Variety. A new standard has been set; many of the winners are already legendary. Tiffany Haddish won an Emmy, which is sure to be the first of many, for guest hosting “Saturday Night Live” in November 2017. She snagged the award for Best Guest Actress in a Comedy. In her monologue, she had the audience laughing by noting that President Donald Trump’s weave doesn’t move in the wind, and by insisting that she was going to wear her white Alexander McQueen dress “multiple times” in order to get her money’s worth. This is Haddish’s first nomination and win. Next up, Samira Wiley won her first Emmy for Best Guest Actress in a Drama for “The Handmaid’s Tale.” In the show, she plays Moira, a powerful, fighting character who manages to escape her Gilead captors and join the Canadian refugee resistance. Wiley was up against two of her “Handmaid’s Tale” co-stars: Kelly Jenrette, who plays Annie, Luke’s ex-wife; and Cherry Jones, who plays Holly, June’s mother. Wiley also beat out fellow legends Viola Davis, Diana Rigg, and Cicely Tyson, firmly cementing herself as one TV’s premier talents. Ron Cephas Jones won for Best Guest Actor in a Drama, for portraying William Hill, Randall’s biological father is “This Is Us.” No surprise there: His gentle, nuanced portrayal of William was revived in season 2’s flashbacks after his character’s death in season 1. He’s the second actor to win this award in as many years from “This Is Us” last year. Gerald McRaney won for playing Dr. K, and was a fellow nominee against Jones this year. In Jones’ company was Cameron Britton, Matthew Goode, and Jimmi Simpson. Atlana’s Katt Williams scored his first nomination and Emmy win for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy. Williams plays Uncle Willy in the FX show, and he was up against some particularly exceptional talent — Bryan Cranston, Bill Hader, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Sterling K. Brown — making his win all the more notable and impressive. The big and small screens have always been filled with outstanding black talents, but they are finally receiving the recognition they deserve. The Primetime Emmys will air next week. (SD-Agencies) | 