When13 Reasons Whyhit Netflix in March of 2017, it became one of the years most tweeted-about shows for a number of reasons, one of which being breakout star Katherine Langford, whose powerful portrayal of struggling teen Hannah Baker stood out even when surrounded by a stellar cast.
On Monday, Langfords performance was recognized when she wasnominated for a Golden Globein the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Drama.
Langford, who was nominated alongsideOutlanders Caitriona Balfe,The Crowns Claire Foy,The Deuces Maggie Gyllenhaal, andThe Handmaids Tales Elisabeth Moss, released a statement following the nomination:
Words can not express my sheer excitement and gratitude for being nominated by the HFPA this morning for portraying Hannah Baker, a young woman whom I have come to truly love and understand.
Hannahs story resonated with so many people, and I feel truly grateful to Netflix, Paramount TV, Brian Yorkey, Tom McCarthy, Selena Gomez, and all of our tremendous producers…and to our incredibly talented cast who are also my dear friends, and our wonderful crew for bringing this story to life, Lanford wrote.
Most of all, my sincere hope is that the recognition continues to shine a light on so many of the important life issues and struggles we portray in13 Reasons Why.
Im forever grateful to have been given this opportunity and will continue to work hard to bring dignity, respect, and grace to such a powerful character.
Selena Gomez, an executive producer on the series, took to social media to congratulate Langford:
Langford will reprise the role in the shows second season on Netflix, which is yet to release a premiere date.
