On September 14th, 2025, fifteen-year-old Adolescence star Owen Cooper made history as the youngest ever actor to win the Emmy for best supporting actor in a limited series. The actor was just 14 when Adolescence was filmed and the show is his first professional credit.

“Honestly, when I started these drama classes a couple years back, I didn’t expect to ever win an award, never mind here,” Cooper said on stage. He thanked his family, as well as his co-star and the show’s co-creator, actor Stephen Graham: “It may have my name on this award, but it really belongs to the people behind the camera and Stephen and...all the cast.”

Cooper is one of the youngest ever Emmy winners: the record is held by actor Roxana Zal, who was 14 years old in 1984 when she won for her role in the television movie Something About Amelia.

Before the ceremony, Cooper had spoken about his wish to meet fellow Emmy nominee (被提名者) Jake Gyllenhaal. On the red carpet, the actor surprised Cooper with a gift — a “lucky duck”, to match one a friend of Gyllenhaal’s sent him when he was nominated (提名) for an Oscar for Brokeback Mountain.

“It’s just a ‘lucky duck’ to keep in your pocket,” Gyllenhaal said. “To give you a little bit of luck.”

1. 1.How old was Owen Cooper when he filmed Adolescence?

A    14 years old.

B    15 years old.

C    13 years old.

D    16 years old.

2. 2. How does Cooper feel about winning the award?

A    Completely expected.

B    Truly surprised.

C    A little disappointed.

D    Quite nervous.

3. 3. Which words can best describe Cooper?

A    Proud and selfish.

B    Hard-working and thankful.

C    Shy and quiet.

D    Funny and careless.

4. 4. When was the previous youngest Emmy winner awarded?

A    Over forty years ago.

B    In 2010.

C    Last year.

D    Thirty years ago.

5. 5. Why does the author mention Jake Gyllenhaal?

A    He won the same award.

B    He gave Cooper a meaningful gift.

C    He is Cooper’s acting teacher.

D    He directed the show Adolescence.