If you don't know who Michaela Coel is, you probably heard her name now when she made noise at the 2021 Emmys. The gorgeous film, the Ghanaian- British actor, writer, and producer is the belle of the ball during the awards night. The multi-talented artist bagged an Emmy award for writing in a limited series for her HBO series, "I May Destroy You." People of color are finally being recognized at award ceremonies and film festivals for their abilities and innovation in the world of arts and media.

It's understandable why Michaela Coel was the talk of the night at the awards ceremony. She is the first black woman to get the award in its history. I May Destroy You, the critically acclaimed series written and produced by Coel, was about a young writer who must deal with the aftermath of a sexual attack. Among the other shows nominated, hers was "Mare of Easttown," "The Queen's Gambit," and "WandaVision."

As a sexual assault survivor herself, Michela Coel drew inspiration from her dark experience and was able to project it for the show, in which she wrote, co-directed, and executive produced. It was an ode to other sexual assault survivors and storytellers that she made throughout her address.

"Thank you so much," Coel said, her face flushed from the surprise of the award. This award wouldn't have been possible without the Television Academy.

During her award speech, Coel stated, "I simply wrote a little something for authors." Prepare to be scared, hesitant, and uncomfortable when writing the story. You're crazy if you think otherwise.

You shouldn't be afraid of disappearing for a while from our world and seeing what comes to you in the silence. In a world where browsing through the lives of others helps us better determine how we feel about ourselves and, in turn, we feel the need to be constantly visible. Visibility these days seems to somehow equal success. This tale is dedicated to all the women and men who have been a subject for sexual assault.

“Kate, Amy, and different artists have given me two of the most memorable years of my life," Michaela Coel concluded her motivational speech. This tale is dedicated to all the victims of sexual abuse.

This year, "I May Destroy You" was also nominated in the categories of modern costumes, casting for a limited series, music supervision, supporting actor in a limited series, directing for a limited series, lead actress in a limited series, and a limited-series.

Additionally, Michaela Coel received nominations for her outstanding performance as Arabella, a woman who has trouble juggling her personal and professional life after recalling being raped while under the influence of drugs.

During her acceptance speech for the Outstanding Writing in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2021 Emmys on Sunday night, Michaela Coel inspired the audience with her inspiring words of wisdom. She dedicated her prestigious award to "every single survivor of sexual assault" which was very moving for everyone.

Coel discussed what it was like to be acknowledged at the awards event with Kevin Frazier of ET on the Emmy red carpet.

"While [I May Destroy You] is a work of fiction, it was inspired by events that occurred in my own life. As a result of all of those experiences, as well as the scripting and shooting of the program, being here is something that may take a few days to really process," she explained.

After hearing the news of her nomination, she said, "I felt really serene and thankful." She noted that they were shooting in a forest at the time. Then I dialed up my mother's number."

The gripping, horror thriller, which is based on Coel's own experience with sexual assault, premiered in June 2020 and began to rave reviews. Weruche Opia and Paapa Essiedu, both nominated for best supporting actor in a limited series, are also on the show.

I May Destroy You’s exclusion from the 2021 Golden Globes sparked an outcry, which was exacerbated by a Times investigation that found the Hollywood Foreign Press Association had no Black votes. The show went on to win several BAFTAs, including best miniseries and best actress for Jennifer Saunders.

Chewing Gum, Coel's Netflix comedy series that debuted in 2016 and ran for two seasons on the streaming site, was a huge success. Coel's powerful work, which tackled the sensitive subject of sexual assault with authority and energy, gets the awards-season accolades it rightly deserves after I May Destroy You snubbed at this year's Golden Globes.

In a viral interview with Vulture, I May Destroy You show creator and actress Michaela Coel that streaming provider Netflix offered her $1 million for the program. Still, she declined the offer since she wouldn't get "any portion of the copyright."

Following her request to keep five percent of the I May Destroy You's copyright in the first Netflix agreement, which was negotiated in April 2017, her American agency CAA pulled out.

After realizing that CAA "would be making an unknown sum on the back end" she dismissed the agency that had pushed her to accept the agreement.

While speaking with "an upper-level development official at Netflix" about negotiating "at least 5 percent of the copyright," Michaela Coel reported hearing "complete silence." Michaela Coel explained: “It's not how we do things here” she added, “It's not a huge thing for no one to do it.”

When asked what percentage of her rights she would like to keep, she said, "I'd really like to have 5% of them." After some discussion, Coel requested a meager 0.5 percent of the company's profits, to which the CEO replied, "Michaela? I simply wanted to let you know that you have my admiration. The correct thing to do is what you're doing."

"I've been going down rabbit holes in my brain," Coel recalled, "such people thinking I'm crazy, I'm behaving dodgy, and I'm killing off all my agents." I understood I wasn't insane when she spoke those words to me. "What the hell are you talking about?"

A narrative may be therapeutic and honest if told by someone who speaks their truth, and Michaela Coel's historic triumph only proves this. Despite being a person of color, she acts as an inspiration for budding writers and filmmakers.

Michaela Coel still has many stories up her sleeves, and her historic win only shows how cathartic and authentic a story can be if you tell your truth. She serves as an inspiration to young storytellers or film practitioners who want to tell their stories despite being a person of color. 

No boundaries and prejudice can get in the way of an authentic story. You better not sleep on Michaela Coel since she's just getting started. She's recently joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and we're excited to see her slay as a real-life superhero in the Black Panther Wakanda Forever movie.