Photo: Getty; Inset: Nikki Nelms/InstagramJurnee Smollett’sEmmys look featured a subtle tribute to herLovecraft Countryco-starMichael K. Williams, who wasfound deadin his Brooklyn penthouse apartment on Sept. 6.The outstanding actress in a drama series nominee, 34, arrived at the 73rd annual award show on Sunday in a pale pink Dior ballgown and Bulgari jewels. Hair stylistNikki Nelmsswept her long locks into a twisted updo with volume on top and a sentimental hair accessory featuring William’s initials pinned in the back. Nelms, a Maui Moisture ambassador, used products from the haircare brand — including theColor Protection + Sea Minerals Heat Shield Mist, theFlexible Hold + Coconut Milk Curl Foam Mousseand theSmooth & Repair Vanilla Bean Hair Oil Mist— to achieve the look.Nikki Nelms/InstagramGettyAfter his passing, Smollett shared an emotional video tribute from theLovecraft Countryset, showing the cast surprising Williams with a birthday cake. “We love you,” she captioned the behind-the-scenes clip.Williams (who played Montrose Freeman in the HBO series) was also honored during theEmmy Awards' In Memoriam.“Over the past year, we have lost so many of our loved ones,” Uzo Aduba said in her introduction. “But we treasure our memory of each of them and we rejoice in having them in our lives.“For more on the 2021 Emmys and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.During the In Memoriam, the awards show honored actors, actresses, and members of the entertainment industry who passed away, with Leon Bridges and Jon Batiste performing"River” at Sunday’s ceremony.Lovercraft Country.Joshua Ade/HBOThe stars who were honored includedSaturday Night Live’sNorm Macdonaldas well asWilliams,Ed Asner,Olympia Dukakis,Christopher Plummer,Dustin Diamond,Cloris LeachmanandCicely Tyson.“It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams,” a rep for Williams told PEOPLE at the time. “They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss.“Wednesday’s services took place at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral and were streamed onFacebook. Several stars were in attendance, includingQueen Latifah, the co-creator ofThe WireDavid Simon and Williams’The Wirecostars, Felicia Pearson (Snoop), Andre Royo (Bubbles) and Jamie Hector (Marlo).Williams portrayed Omar Little in the hit HBO series. The role has been lauded over the years for its complex depiction of a gay Black man with a reputation as a ruthless criminal in the streets of Baltimore.Although his cause of death has not yet been determined, drug paraphernalia was found in the apartment, theNew York Postreported. A separate law enforcement source told PEOPLE that Williams died of a suspected overdose and that officials believe he may have used heroin laced with fentanyl.
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Jurnee Smollett’sEmmys look featured a subtle tribute to herLovecraft Countryco-starMichael K. Williams, who wasfound deadin his Brooklyn penthouse apartment on Sept. 6.The outstanding actress in a drama series nominee, 34, arrived at the 73rd annual award show on Sunday in a pale pink Dior ballgown and Bulgari jewels. Hair stylistNikki Nelmsswept her long locks into a twisted updo with volume on top and a sentimental hair accessory featuring William’s initials pinned in the back. Nelms, a Maui Moisture ambassador, used products from the haircare brand — including theColor Protection + Sea Minerals Heat Shield Mist, theFlexible Hold + Coconut Milk Curl Foam Mousseand theSmooth & Repair Vanilla Bean Hair Oil Mist— to achieve the look.Nikki Nelms/InstagramGettyAfter his passing, Smollett shared an emotional video tribute from theLovecraft Countryset, showing the cast surprising Williams with a birthday cake. “We love you,” she captioned the behind-the-scenes clip.Williams (who played Montrose Freeman in the HBO series) was also honored during theEmmy Awards' In Memoriam.“Over the past year, we have lost so many of our loved ones,” Uzo Aduba said in her introduction. “But we treasure our memory of each of them and we rejoice in having them in our lives.“For more on the 2021 Emmys and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.During the In Memoriam, the awards show honored actors, actresses, and members of the entertainment industry who passed away, with Leon Bridges and Jon Batiste performing"River” at Sunday’s ceremony.Lovercraft Country.Joshua Ade/HBOThe stars who were honored includedSaturday Night Live’sNorm Macdonaldas well asWilliams,Ed Asner,Olympia Dukakis,Christopher Plummer,Dustin Diamond,Cloris LeachmanandCicely Tyson.“It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams,” a rep for Williams told PEOPLE at the time. “They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss.“Wednesday’s services took place at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral and were streamed onFacebook. Several stars were in attendance, includingQueen Latifah, the co-creator ofThe WireDavid Simon and Williams’The Wirecostars, Felicia Pearson (Snoop), Andre Royo (Bubbles) and Jamie Hector (Marlo).Williams portrayed Omar Little in the hit HBO series. The role has been lauded over the years for its complex depiction of a gay Black man with a reputation as a ruthless criminal in the streets of Baltimore.Although his cause of death has not yet been determined, drug paraphernalia was found in the apartment, theNew York Postreported. A separate law enforcement source told PEOPLE that Williams died of a suspected overdose and that officials believe he may have used heroin laced with fentanyl.
Jurnee Smollett’sEmmys look featured a subtle tribute to herLovecraft Countryco-starMichael K. Williams, who wasfound deadin his Brooklyn penthouse apartment on Sept. 6.
The outstanding actress in a drama series nominee, 34, arrived at the 73rd annual award show on Sunday in a pale pink Dior ballgown and Bulgari jewels. Hair stylistNikki Nelmsswept her long locks into a twisted updo with volume on top and a sentimental hair accessory featuring William’s initials pinned in the back. Nelms, a Maui Moisture ambassador, used products from the haircare brand — including theColor Protection + Sea Minerals Heat Shield Mist, theFlexible Hold + Coconut Milk Curl Foam Mousseand theSmooth & Repair Vanilla Bean Hair Oil Mist— to achieve the look.
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After his passing, Smollett shared an emotional video tribute from theLovecraft Countryset, showing the cast surprising Williams with a birthday cake. “We love you,” she captioned the behind-the-scenes clip.
Williams (who played Montrose Freeman in the HBO series) was also honored during theEmmy Awards' In Memoriam.
“Over the past year, we have lost so many of our loved ones,” Uzo Aduba said in her introduction. “But we treasure our memory of each of them and we rejoice in having them in our lives.”
For more on the 2021 Emmys and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
During the In Memoriam, the awards show honored actors, actresses, and members of the entertainment industry who passed away, with Leon Bridges and Jon Batiste performing"River” at Sunday’s ceremony.
Lovercraft Country.Joshua Ade/HBO
The stars who were honored includedSaturday Night Live’sNorm Macdonaldas well asWilliams,Ed Asner,Olympia Dukakis,Christopher Plummer,Dustin Diamond,Cloris LeachmanandCicely Tyson.
“It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams,” a rep for Williams told PEOPLE at the time. “They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss.”
Wednesday’s services took place at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral and were streamed onFacebook. Several stars were in attendance, includingQueen Latifah, the co-creator ofThe WireDavid Simon and Williams’The Wirecostars, Felicia Pearson (Snoop), Andre Royo (Bubbles) and Jamie Hector (Marlo).
Williams portrayed Omar Little in the hit HBO series. The role has been lauded over the years for its complex depiction of a gay Black man with a reputation as a ruthless criminal in the streets of Baltimore.
Although his cause of death has not yet been determined, drug paraphernalia was found in the apartment, theNew York Postreported. A separate law enforcement source told PEOPLE that Williams died of a suspected overdose and that officials believe he may have used heroin laced with fentanyl.
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