Congratulations are in order forDarren Criss!
The star took home the 2018 Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie for his starring role inThe Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.
“Oh my God, you guys are witnessing the most extraordinary moment of my life thus far,” he said before thanking creator Ryan Murphy.
The actor held back tears as he thanked his family for their support. “Unlike the character I play, I was lucky enough to be raised in a home that was loving.”
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Criss also gave hisfiancée Mia Swiera sweet shout-out.
“My darling Mia, you roll the windows down and pump the music up in my life,” he said.
Along with Criss, the nominees were John Legend (Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert), Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso), Benedict Cumberbatch (Patrick Melrose), Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower), and Jesse Plemons (Black Mirror, USS Callister).
Check out all ofPEOPLE’s 2018 Emmys coveragehere
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Criss, 31, previouslyopened up to PEOPLE about taking on the roleof the serial killer known for shooting the Italian fashion designer on the steps of his Miami mansion and murdering four other men in 1997.
When it came to playing Cunanan, Criss wanted to make sure he was portraying all of the complex aspects of his character, which included everything from killing in cold blood to singing Laura Branigan’s “Gloria” at the top of his lungs in his car.
“Human beings are so complex,” he said. “We are capable of so many different emotions and the reasons behind those emotions. I’m not asking people to empathize or pardon anything that Andrew has done, but I do like people unconsciously figuring out how much they can relate to this person whether how little or how much.”
source: people.com
