Brian Tyree Henry Plans to Photobomb Beyoncé at the 2025 Emmy Awards
Brian Tyree Henry, a member of the Beyhive, expressed his excitement about attending the 2025 Emmy Awards with the goal of photobombing Beyoncé. He shared his plans with fellow nominees and friends, including Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Natasha Rothwell, and Sterling K. Brown. Henry is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role in Dope Thief, having previously received nominations for his roles in Atlanta and This Is Us.
Beyoncé, on the other hand, is nominated in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category for her Beyoncé Bowl halftime performance. The category has been added to the main Emmys show this year, with other nominees including the 2025 Oscars, SNL50: The Anniversary Special, SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, and the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show featuring Kendrick Lamar. Beyoncé is competing against her husband Jay-Z, who has a say in selecting the Super Bowl Halftime performer through his partnership with the NFL.
The 77th Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, September 14 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Henry and Beyoncé are both looking forward to the event, with Henry eager to capture a memorable photo with the music icon. It will be an exciting night for both of them as they await the outcome of their nominations and celebrate the achievements of their fellow nominees.