Viewers spotted fictional character Teddy Perkins, from the second season of Donald Glover's Atlanta, seated in the audience.
Why is nobody talking about the fact that Donald Glover (or someone) showed up to the #Emmys as Teddy Perkins from Atlanta?! pic.twitter.com/0KkyDksPFi
— Austin Grant (@AustinPlanet) September 18, 2018
The appearance of Perkins didn't go unnoticed by Bill Hader, who gave him a hug on his way up to the stage to accept the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Barry.Um... Teddy Perkins is sitting in the front row. #Emmys2018 pic.twitter.com/Sofat5OceS
— Ben Travers (@BenTTravers) September 18, 2018
Donald Glover totally dressed like Teddy Perkins to get that award smh my mans deserved that 😭 pic.twitter.com/1ir9YVZUTb
— Elise Swopes (@Swopes) September 18, 2018
This led many to assume that Glover had reprised his role for the evening's ceremonies, only moments before he was spotted in the audience dressed as himself.TEDDY PERKINS, IS THAT YOU? #Emmys pic.twitter.com/kdav5sfso9
— The Ringer (@ringer) September 18, 2018
Even at the #Emmys, Donald Glover can play multiple roles. pic.twitter.com/0WEnlDVOEg
— The Ringer (@ringer) September 18, 2018
As Insider points out, things got even weirder after the awards show, with Glover posing for a photo at Governor's Ball with Atlanta co-stars Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield and a fourth person dressed as Perkins.I'm so confused... Teddy Perkins and Donald Glover are there 😂 #Emmys2018 #EmmyAwards #Emmys pic.twitter.com/STprAZG00R
— KayBino (@justlibom) September 18, 2018
If Donald & LaKeith we're both at the Emmy's, who tf went as Teddy Perkins 🧐 pic.twitter.com/cBFfdRxNMu
— A Boogie (@MetroBoolinn__) September 18, 2018
Glover's Atlanta was nominated for 16 Emmy awards this year, winning only three at last weekend's Creative Arts ceremonies.Unsolved Mysteries: Who was Teddy Perkins? pic.twitter.com/qL7xEWcMCM
— jujoffer (@jujoffer) September 18, 2018
