'Orange Is The New Black' Star Uzo Aduba Wins An Emmy !! 'I Proudly And Humbly Accept This Honor' Actress Tweets

Congrats are in order, for Orange Is The New Black actress, Uzo Aduba who won an Emmy over the weekend in the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony.

Aduba's character, "Crazy Eyes" on the Netflix's hit series wore an all white dress as she accepted her award from presenter Morgan Freeman.

"The man himself, Mr. Morgan Freeman. #creativeartsemmys," Aduba wrote on the photo above.

According to Perez Hilton, Aduba was overwhelmed with emotions as the gave her acceptance speech. "I don't know how to say how incredibly impressed I am to be a part of this show."

She continued to describe stories about her strong mother, who sacrificed so much in order to live in America and stories of her outstanding cast-mates.

Aduba revealed to her fans the wonderful news, via Twitter:

" I proudly and humbly accept this honor. Thank you so very much," she wrote.

I proudly and humbly accept this honor. Thank you so very much. @TelevisionAcad #CreativeArtsEmmys … https://t.co/JIjd1F7yv1

— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) August 17, 2014

She continued her happiness via Instagram, sharing images along with the people that made her night possible including her family.

"I need to take a moment to give my deepest thanks to the people who put me together. @cristinaehrlich @gorjessmakeup @jamikawilson @nailtini you ladies are such loving and beautiful spirits. I am so grateful for each of you. Love beyond measure. xo #creativeartsemmys #thankyou #beautymoments," she wrote in the photo above.

"All I felt was love. #creativeartsemmys #emmyarts #emmys2014 #oitnb."

Congrats, Uzo!!