The controversial Netflix series about an aspiring comedian's increasingly sinister encounters with an eccentric woman, has won an Emmy Award.

During the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday night, Jessica Gunning won her first Emmy Award, taking home the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role as Martha Scott in the Netflix series,

Richard Gadd, the creator of the hit Netflix limited series “Baby Reindeer,” based on real events from the comedian’s life, became a surprise sensation at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards despite the $170 million defamation lawsuit the show is currently facing.