Amanda Seyfried Reveals Reason Her Daughter Cried After the Actress Won the Emmy

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By Camille Hutchison , Parent Herald Sep 15, 08:05 am

The Television Academy named "The Dropout" star Amanda Seyfried, as the most outstanding leading lady in a limited series on Monday night's 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, according to People.

During her "thank you" speech, she addressed her daughter, Nina, 5, saying, "Hi, bubs, you gotta go to bed now, but thanks!" The actress later revealed that Nina cried, but it wasn't because she was overjoyed, but for a reason her mother least expected.

The "Letters to Juliet" actress told reporters Nina cried because she got confused about how her mother addressed her after her win. Her daughter was supposed to be in bed as she had a class the next day.

Seyfried said she didn't expect her daughter's reaction and she would have a talk with her when she got home.

The "Mama Mia" actress said her first Emmy trophy would be placed in Nina's room, whom she said could work in the entertainment industry, just like her parents. Asked if she would support her daughter if she pursues acting, the "Ted 2" actress immediately answered, "Totally!" However, she disclosed that her husband, Thomas Sadoski, was terrified, but she told him to just let her daughter do what she wanted. "She's a child of actors, what do you expect," the actress joked.

As to her second child's reaction, the "Lovelace" actress said that her 23-month-old son, Thomas, is still young to understand her accomplishments, Pop Sugar reported.

Her first Emmy

Seyfried reigned over fellow nominees Toni Collette (The Staircase), Julia Garner (Inventing Anna), Lily James (Pam & Tommy), Sarah Paulson (Impeachment: American Crime Story), and Margaret Qualley (Maid).

The 36 years old actress accepted the award from presenters Chris O'Donnell and Shemar Moore, calling her first Emmy win "a really nice feeling." In her speech, she first thanked the Television Academy for recognizing her among the amazing actors and actresses included in this year's nominees. She also extended her gratitude to "The Dropout" creator, Liz Meriweather, and executive producer Michael Showalter.

The "Chloe" actress admitted that it was tough but added that it was the best time of her life. She thanked her agents of 16 years, Abby Bluestone, Scott, Morrie, and Gary. And lastly, the "Jennifer's Body" actress thanked her husband, family, and dog.

Portraying Elizabeth Holmes

The "Dear John" actress played Elizabeth Holmes in "The Dropout," a charismatic woman whose dreams eventually led to incarceration as she raised millions of dollars in venture capital. She was eager to make out her plan on a game-changing medical technology that she didn't know didn't actually exist.

Winning the prestigious award means a lot to the actress, explaining that at the end of the day, she just wanted to do well for her family, especially her understanding husband, and thanked them for their never-ending support and love.

Her 46-year-old husband told her to recognize people who helped her when she got up the stage to get the award. He said they were the people who mattered, reminding her that she was doing everything for them, excluding her family, per Scary Mommy.