Quinta Brunson named one of People magazine’s 2022 “People of the Year”
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LOS ANGELES (CBS/AP) — Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson is among the four people named People magazine’s 2022 “People of the Year.” Brunson is the creator and star of “Abbott Elementary.”
Actor Matthew McConaughey, actress Mila Kunis and singer Jennifer Hudson were also named People magazine’s 2022 “People of the Year.”
The magazine unveiled its annual list Wednesday, with Editor-in-Chief Wendy Naugle explaining this year’s honorees were selected because of their efforts to help others.
Brunson and Hudson were honored for their onscreen work. Brunson’s “Abbott Elementary,” a critical hit that turned her into an Emmy winner, was praised as a show that brought many people joy and showed that different generations can work well together. The show is set at a fictional elementary school in Philadelphia.
Hudson, who launched a daytime talk show this year, was cited for her efforts to create an inclusive show where everyone felt welcome.
Brunson made history with her recent Emmy nominations.
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