5 Facts About Emmy-Nominated 'When They See Us' Star Asante Blackk

2. He’s the nephew of another Emmy nominated (and winning!) actress, Samira Wiley (Orange Is the New Black, The Handmaid’s Tale)

On Instagram, Wiley congratulated her nephew, writing, “Ain’t even had my @televisionacad Emmy for 1 whole year yet, and the boy already coming for his auntie’s crown! Haha. Congratulations to my stupidly talented nephew, @asanteblackk on his first Emmy nom for his breathtakingly beautiful portrayal of young Kevin Richardson in @netflix’s @whentheyseeus! Love you so much, ASANTE!!!!!!!!”

See the family resemblance?

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