The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on (1/15/24), celebrated the best in American prime-time television with a spectacular ceremony that highlighted outstanding achievements in various categories. The event was marked by significant wins, emotional tributes, and remarkable moments that captured the essence of television’s evolving landscape.
“Succession” emerged as one of the biggest winners, sweeping away multiple awards including Best Drama Series. The show’s dominance was underscored by wins in key categories such as Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series. The victory was a fitting tribute to the conclusion of its fourth and final season.
Another show that tied with “Succession” for the most awards was “The Bear.” Winning in six categories, it marked a significant achievement, especially in the acting domain with Jeremy Allen White winning Best Actor in a Comedy, and Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach securing awards in supporting roles.
Netflix’s “Beef” made a notable impact in the limited series categories. The show stood out with several awards, including Best Limited or Anthology Series. Ali Wong and Steven Yeun received awards for their leading roles, while Lee Sung-jin was recognized for Outstanding Writing and Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
The ceremony also paid homage to late actors like Matthew Perry, Andre Braugher, and others, with moving performances by Charlie Puth and The War and Treaty. In addition, the event featured reunions from iconic shows like “All in the Family,” “The Sopranos,” “Martin,” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” bringing nostalgia to the forefront.
A historical moment at the Emmys was when Sir Elton John achieved EGOT status, winning his first Emmy for Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category. This win added an Emmy to his collection of Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards.
“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” clinched the award for Outstanding Talk Series, and John Oliver won for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. These wins highlighted the continued excellence in variety and talk show formats.
Overall, the 2024 Emmy Awards showcased the richness and diversity of television content, celebrating both established hits and emerging talents. The event was a testament to the creativity, storytelling, and innovation that define today’s television landscape
A full list of winners is as follows:
- The Bear (FX) – Outstanding Comedy Series
- Succession (HBO) – Outstanding Drama Series
- Beef (Netflix) – Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV) – Outstanding Reality Competition Program
- The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central) – Outstanding Talk Series
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) – Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
- Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium (Disney+) – Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
- Jeremy Allen White – The Bear – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary – Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Kieran Culkin – Succession – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Sarah Snook – Succession – Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Steven Yeun – Beef – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Ali Wong – Beef – Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Ayo Edebiri – The Bear – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Matthew Macfadyen – Succession – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Jennifer Coolidge – The White Lotus – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Paul Walter Hauser – Black Bird – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Niecy Nash-Betts – Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- The Bear: “Review” – Christopher Storer – Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
- Succession: “Connor’s Wedding” – Mark Mylod – Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
- Beef: “Figures of Light” – Lee Sung Jin – Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- The Bear: “System” – Christopher Storer – Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
- Succession: “Connor’s Wedding” – Jesse Armstrong – Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
- Beef: “The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain” – Lee Sung Jin – Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) – Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
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