May 14, 2019 Here’s What Went Down Last Night! Catch the highlights from the Internet’s biggest night at #Webbys on social
The star-studded 23rd Annual Webby Awards was last night, and we need to debrief! It was a night for the books, with the world’s best digital creators, entertainers, and crusaders gathered in one room. From Jenny Slate’s host monologue, to 5-Word Speeches from Issa Rae, Michael Douglas, Hasan Minhaj, Gritty, Tierra Whack, Monica Lewinsky, and much more, it was an epic celebration of the best of the Internet. But don’t take our word for it: Check out highlights below and across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at #Webbys.
Issa Rae Shines Bright
Webby Video Person of the Year Issa Rae accepted for using the Internet to showcase work from creators of color with Issa Rae Productions. Artist Luke James from the film Little presented to Rae, who shared 5 important words.
Social Movement of the Year recipient and climate justice activist Greta Thunberg was honored in a show-closing moment, presented by author/journalist David Wallace-Wells, and featuring NYC student activists Alexandria Villaseñor and Spencer Berg (pictured).
Legendary comedian Tracy Morgan presented the Webby Special Achievement Award to fellow Bronx natives Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, who used their five words to shout out their hometown.
Visionary rapper and Webby Best Artist Tierra Whack accepted her award from Freeway, and delivered a 5-Word Speech that may as well be her mantra: "Weird, hype, and creative kids."
The Kominsky Method star and Hollywood luminary Michael Douglas was presented a Webby Special Achievement Award by Kominsky co-star Sarah Baker. His 5-Word Speech? “My kids think it's hilarious.”
Watch interviews from The Webby Red Carpet, presented by the Amazon Prime series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, to hear from Winners and celebrity guests like Jenny Slate, Gritty, Vint Cerf, DeRay Mckesson, Tierra Whack, and more.
