Stephen Graham gives emotional acceptance speech for best actor at 2025 Emmys

Gritty Netflix miniseries Adolescence had a very good night at the 2025 Emmys, bringing home six trophies including a history-making supporting actor win for 15-year-old Owen Cooper, and an outstanding lead actor win for co-writer Stephen Graham.

In the video above, Graham thanks his family and cast-mates before giving a special, heartfelt thank you to his wife, Hannah Walters, who also stars in the show.

“My adorable wife, who I love with every ounce of my being — you are my rock, you are my world, you are my soul-mate — and you know and I know, without you, I would be dead,” says Graham, who has previously opened up about his past struggles with depression. “So from the bottom of my heart, I love you with everything I have.”

Here’s the full list of Emmys 2025 winners.