Already one of the most accomplished women in the world, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton just added a major accomplishment to hear already impressive resume: An Emmy award.
Mrs. Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, were given an Emmy for Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary, according to HuffPost.
The two executive-produced the Netflix documentary “In Her Hands” with several others, making them “statue-eligible,” an official told The Hollywood Reporter.
The film follows Zarifa Ghafari, who at age 26 became the youngest female mayor in the history of Afghanistan. She served in the turbulent times before the Taliban recaptured the country.
“As Western forces withdraw, Afghanistan’s youngest female mayor braves mortal danger to lead a fight for education for the next generation of Afghans,” the Netflix summary reads.
Chelsea Clinton had this to say about the honor:
“So proud to be part of the ‘In Her Hands’ team, and to tell the remarkable story of Zarifa Ghafari, the youngest female mayor in the history of Afghanistan.”
So proud to be part of the ‘In Her Hands’ team, and to tell the remarkable story of Zarifa Ghafari, the youngest female mayor in the history of Afghanistan. https://t.co/L74zB6hiT0
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) September 29, 2023
Mrs. Clinton also took to Twitter to say how pleased she was by the Emmy.
We just won an Emmy! I’m thrilled that “In Her Hands,” HiddenLightPrd’s documentary telling the story of Zarifa Ghafari, Afghanistan’s youngest female mayor, has been recognized in the news and documentary category.
We just won an Emmy! I'm thrilled that "In Her Hands," @HiddenLightPrd’s documentary telling the story of Zarifa Ghafari, Afghanistan's youngest female mayor, has been recognized in the news and documentary category. https://t.co/GzDomxf1Kv
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 29, 2023
The former first lady already had a Grammy to her credit, and now she adds an Emmy. Could a Tony and Oscar also be in her future?
Again, it’s a wonderful honor for the Clintons, but it drew the predictable anger and bitterness from conservatives and right-wing nutjobs on social media.
About time! I never thought they would acknowledge how great it was when the house fell on you in "The Wizard of Oz".
— Backblastradio (@Backblastradio) September 29, 2023
Too bad it wasn't jail time that you won.
— Decaffeinated Sherlock (@DecafSherlock) September 29, 2023
I’m guessing you’ll have to settle for that seeing as you couldn’t close the deal on winning the Presidency in 2016.#Trump2024 pic.twitter.com/emYrJJ4tAK
— ZZZ (@AskMeLaterOn) September 29, 2023
Criminal. You should be in jail.
— dave merk (@davemerk1) September 29, 2023
You can stick that Emmy where the sun don't shine! It's worthless!!!
— Fitzburgh (@TheFitzburgh) September 29, 2023
