The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night, delivered historic wins, emotional tributes, and several surprises.
The evening’s biggest winner was Adolescence, which claimed six trophies, including best limited or anthology series. Stephen Graham earned best actor and also shared best writing honors with Jack Thorne, while Erin Doherty won supporting actress and Owen Cooper became the youngest male Emmy winner ever with his supporting actor award. Philip Barantini rounded out the tally with best directing.
Seth Rogen’s The Studio dominated the comedy categories, capturing four Emmys: best comedy series, best actor for Rogen, and awards for directing and writing, which he shared with Evan Goldberg and collaborators. Hacks also celebrated wins, with Jean Smart named best actress in a comedy and Hannah Einbinder winning supporting actress. In a surprise, Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) took supporting actor over veteran nominee Harrison Ford.
Drama honors went to The Pitt, which won three awards, including best drama series. Star Noah Wyle took best actor, and Katherine LaNasa stunned the audience by winning supporting actress, besting four contenders from The White Lotus. In another milestone, Tramell Tillman became the first Black man to win supporting actor in a drama for Severance, while his co-star Britt Lower earned best actress. Adam Randall won directing for Slow Horses, and Dan Gilroy scored the writing award for Andor.
Variety and talk programming also drew attention. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert won best talk series just weeks after its cancellation was announced, prompting a standing ovation. Last Week Tonight With John Oliver bested Saturday Night Live for both best scripted variety series and best writing. However, SNL50: The Anniversary Special won best variety special (live), further boosting the show’s historic Emmy count.
Other highlights included Cristin Milioti’s best actress win for The Penguin, The Traitors prevailing as best reality competition series, and a moving “In Memoriam” tribute led by Phylicia Rashad to her late Cosby Show co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen accepted the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, while the broadcast raised \$350,000 for the Boys and Girls Club.
Source: Hollywood Reporter