Emmy-nominated costume designer Gala Bahmet finds strength in her Ukrainian heritage

Emmy-nominated costume designer Gala Bahmet credits her Ukrainian heritage with giving her a "superpower." Bahmet, an American of Ukrainian descent, has received two Emmy nominations for her work. Her family's history of overcoming hardship, including fleeing war and famine, has shaped her identity and resilience. She has also opened her home to a Ukrainian mother and her three children fleeing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for continued support for her ancestral homeland.