Owen Cooper, the teenage star of the TV series “Adolescence,” made history as the youngest male recipient of an Emmy award for acting. Despite his achievement, Owen expressed concerns about taking the award to school, fearing it might be stolen.

Social media users found Owen’s reluctance to bring the award to school endearing, highlighting his youthful nature at just 15 years old. After returning from the Emmy ceremony in Los Angeles, Owen is preparing to resume his studies in Cheshire, where he lives with his parents Andy and Noreen.

Neighbors in Warrington, Cheshire, including Andy and Noreen, celebrated Owen’s success, emphasizing their close-knit and supportive community. Speaking to the media, neighbors praised Owen’s family for their hard work and expressed joy for his accomplishments.

In the acclaimed Netflix series “Adolescence,” Owen portrayed Jamie Miller, a character embroiled in a murder accusation. The show also garnered recognition for best limited series, directing, writing, and acting performances by Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty.