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15-Year-Old Makes Emmy History with Powerful Role

7/15/2025

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Fifteen-year-old Owen Cooper has made history as the youngest nominee for a 2025 Emmy, thanks to his powerful portrayal of Jamie Miller in the gripping Netflix series "Adolescence." This compelling show, Netflix's second most-watched, delves into the harrowing effects of online radicalization on a young murderer. Joining him in recognition is Stephen Graham, nominated for his role as Jamie's father.

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Fifteen-year-old Owen Cooper has made history as the youngest nominee for a 2025 Emmy, thanks to his powerful portrayal of Jamie Miller in the gripping Netflix series "Adolescence." This compelling show, Netflix's second most-watched, delves into the harrowing effects of online radicalization on a young murderer. Joining him in recognition is Stephen Graham, nominated for his role as Jamie's father.