Luna has spent months crossing one line after another on The Bold and the Beautiful — drugging Will, sexually assaulting him, getting pregnant, and now finding herself back behind bars as her world caves in. But in the real world, the woman who plays her, Lisa Yamada, is having a very different kind of moment. At this year’s Daytime Emmys, Don Diamont — who shares some of Luna’s most memorable scenes — couldn’t contain his pride as he celebrated Yamada’s huge win.
Key Takeaways
- Luna’s storyline may be dark and twisted, but Lisa Yamada’s real-life moment at the Daytime Emmys was pure joy.
- Don Diamont shared a heartfelt Instagram post calling the night “beautiful” and highlighting Yamada’s Emerging Talent win.
- His video captured Yamada’s stunned reaction and the emotional hug they shared as the crowd cheered.
- Diamont’s photo gallery showed red carpet moments with Cindy Ambuehl, cast celebrations, and behind-the-scenes smiles.
A Beautiful Evening
Diamont shared a post on Instagram, writing, “A beautiful evening with my stunning wife @cindyambuehl at the 52nd @daytimeemmys. No doubt HIGHLIGHTED by @lisayamada winning in the Emerging Talent category! Lisa and I worked together a lot this past year and it has been my absolute pleasure watching her grow by leaps and bounds leading up to Friday nights honor. CONGRATULATIONS LISA‼️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️‼️”
The video he posted captured the exact moment Lisa Yamada’s name was called — and the shock that flashed across her face. Diamont, beaming from ear to ear, wrapped her in a warm hug as the audience erupted around them. It’s the kind of Emmy night moment fans live for: pure emotion, zero acting required.
The photos Diamont shared also told the story of a night packed with pride and joy. They show him walking the red carpet with his wife Cindy Ambuehl, laughing with castmates, posing with Yamada clutching her Emmy, and celebrating backstage. There’s even a shot from inside the theater, catching Diamont mid-smile surrounded by co-stars, and another where he’s hanging with supervising producer, Casey Kasprzyk. (Find out what Luna’s end goal is.)
Castmates and Fans Celebrate
Yamada herself responded to Diamont’s post with a sweet, “You’re the best don!! ♥️♥️.” Jennifer Gareis (Donna) chimed in with, “👏👏👏👏,” while Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter) added a similarly simple but emphatic string of fire emojis. Crew Morrow (Will) left a single heart — proof that sometimes a little says a lot.
Fans flooded the comments just as quickly. One fan wrote, “Lisa is a fantastic actress and that Emmy is well-deserved. But my gosh…do I HATE her character! I guess that means she’s doing a great job playing Luna.” Another viewer added, “She is amazing! The new girl we love to hate.” A follower said, “She so deserves this. She’s a phenomenal actress. Wow. Congratulations to you!!!!! The new Sheila Carter right here.”
Others couldn’t help but focus on the celebration itself. “Love these photos! Lisa’s win was well-deserved,” one person commented. And another wrote, “You and Lisa together are quite the pair. Luna keeps Bill on his toes. Love to hate Luna, but she’s given Bill a story finally!” Diamont may be the one posting, but the night clearly belonged to Lisa Yamada — and the pride on his face said it all. (Who could secure Luna’s freedom?)
