2016 was also the year of Sterling K. Brown (which will likely continue throughout 2017). His portrayal of Christopher Darden in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story won him an Emmy for best supporting actor in a limited series, and his incredible work on the new tear-jerker drama, This Is Us, is sure to win something come 2017. But, it was his super awesome acceptance speech at the Emmys that did us over. After thanking his wife, saying: “Contrary to popular believe, I got the hottest chick in the game rockin’ my chain” (giving a tap of the hat to Jay Z’s “Public Service Announcement” track), he unintentionally started a trend that then heard other stars including Courtney B. Vance and John Oliver also gush about their wives being “rocks” and “the hottest chain” so the night became a whole lot cuter.
