way without realizing it, and the phrase eventually made its way onto welcome mats, T-shirts, and at least one license plate. The actress says this tone was partially influenced by reality stars and actresses like the Kardashian sisters, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton. She also credits these same individuals with helping her develop Alexis's signature hand movements, which she describes as "a T-Rex playing the piano at an old-timey saloon". Reception Critical reception Murphy's turn as Alexis Rose has garnered much positive press, with some critics declaring her the "breakout star" of the series. In an early review, LaToya Ferguson of The A.V. Club called her take on the partying socialite "scarily amazing". People Magazines Gillian Telling also noted that Murphy not only held her own against her more seasoned co-stars, she "occasionally steals the scene". As Schitt's Creek gained a larger following in its later seasons, Murphy received additional praise. In a season 4 review, Michael Ausiello of TVLine called her performance a "magic trick" which balanced relatability, sympathy, and charm. Vanity Fair Richard Lawson was also complimentary, noting Murphy and Alexis's ability to maintain her "winning bite" while adding a sense of "kindness and intellectual curiosity". Joe Reid of Decider declared David and Alexis "the show's heart and soul" before approvingly adding that "Murphy's delivery is like a vaudeville interpretation of what a spoiled rich girl would sound like". Caroline Framke of Vox similarly agreed noting that Dan Levy and Annie Murphy were Schitt Creek's "backbone and beating heart". Accolades For her work as Alexis, Murphy has been nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role in 2016, 2018, and 2019. In 2019, Murphy was awarded the Gracie Award for Actress in a Breakthrough Role. In 2020, Murphy received a Primetime Emmy Award win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Murphy has also received several awards and nominations as a member of the Schitt's Creek ensemble cast. This includes two Canadian Screen Awards for Best Comedy in 2016 and 2019; one ACTRA Award for Member's Choice Series Ensemble in 2019; and two Dorian Awards for TV Comedy of the Year and Unsung TV Show of the Year in 2019. The cast also received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Comedy in 2017; two ACTRA Award nominations for Member's Choice Ensemble in 2017 and 2018; one