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'Abbott Elementary' star Quinta Brunson breaks down in tears when Jimmy Kimmel surprises her with the 6th grade teacher who inspired her show's title

By Esme Mazzeo
Quinta Brunson wearing orange and smiling.
Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues. ABC/Liliane Lathan
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Esme Mazzeo
Esme Mazzeo
Esme Mazzeo was a journalist on Insider's entertainment desk. She is passionate about writing stories that help start meaningful conversations and shine a light on the authentic representation of minorities in film + TV. She's known for her coverage of "Grey's Anatomy," "Sister Wives," "Married at First Sight," the "Sex and the City" franchise, and TV Christmas movies. She has bylines in Vulture, Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and more publications. She enjoys covering celebrities like Sarah Drew, Quinta Brunson, Ellen Pompeo, Jesse Williams, Christina Applegate, Selma Blair, Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, and more. Featured Articles: Inside the making of an 'Only Murders in the Building' episode with only one line of dialogue — and why Deaf star James Caverly wants to 'dismantle' the 'tired portrayal of disabled characters on TV'From exiting 'Grey's Anatomy' to making TV history, Sarah Drew is moving forward'Abbott Elementary' creator Quinta Brunson isn't writing 'The Office' for teachers — she has a clearer visionEllen Pompeo is very ready for 'Grey's Anatomy' to be over. In fact, she's already forging a new path for herself.Former 'Grey's Anatomy' stars Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew still believe fans of Jackson and April have 'earned' and 'deserve' a spinoff
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