The 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards are a wrap, a night brimming with glitz, glamour, and groundbreaking moments. Originally slated for last September, the star-studded event finally took centre stage on Monday, January 15, 2024, four months after they were originally scheduled, at the Peacock Theater in L.A. Live, Los Angeles, with the charismatic “Black-ish” star Anthony Anderson, stepping into the role of host for the first time.
The ceremony, delayed due to strikes by writers and actors, unfolded with a sense of grandeur, recognizing outstanding achievements in television from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023. Standout shows like “Succession”, “Abbott Elementary”, “The White Lotus” and “The Bear” were the heavyweight contenders, vying for top honours throughout the evening. “Succession”, in particular, emerged triumphant, clinching six awards, including the coveted Emmy Award for Best Drama Series, and securing wins for stellar performances by Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, and Matthew Macfadyen.
The night witnessed historic victories, with Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach snagging supporting awards for their roles in “The Bear”. Notably, this year marked a milestone as Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary” and “Ayo Edebiri” became the first (two) Black women to win lead actress awards in a comedy series in the same year.
Netflix’s breakout series, “Beef”, dominated the limited or anthology categories, capturing five Emmy Awards, including groundbreaking wins for Steven Yeun and Ali Wong. Another unforgettable moment came when Jennifer Coolidge, the standout supporting actress in a drama for HBO’s “The White Lotus”, humorously expressed gratitude to the “evil gays.”
Beyond the glitz, the ceremony touched on poignant societal issues, with Niecy Nash-Betts dedicating her award to unheard Black and brown women over-policed, and RuPaul advocating for the power of knowledge, emphasizing the importance of listening to diverse voices. Accepting the award for the competition program, RuPaul also said: “If a drag queen wants to read you a story at a library, listen to her because knowledge is power and if someone tries to restrict your access to power, they are trying to scare you so listen to a drag queen.”
There was also a special governors award given to the non-profit LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation Glaad for consulting on shows and TV movies involving queer and trans characters. Presenter Colman Domingo emphasized the group’s pivotal role in ensuring that the authentic challenges faced off-screen are accurately portrayed on-screen. Accepting the award, Glaad’s CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis, said: “The world urgently needs culture-changing stories about transgender people” at a time when people share “cruel and harmful lies” about the community.
The evening showcased on-stage reunions for iconic shows, adding a touch of nostalgia to the 75th edition of the Emmys. During the In Memoriam segment, Charlie Puth, joined by The War and Treaty, delivered a poignant performance of “See You Again,” a collaboration with Wiz Khalifa from 2015. The emotional tribute concluded with a heartfelt rendition of “I’ll Be There for You,” the iconic theme song from “Friends”, paying tribute to the late Matthew Perry, who was among the TV luminaries lost in the past year. The musical homage served as a touching farewell to the beloved actor and a commemoration of other notable figures who left their legacy behind.
As the accolades were bestowed, the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated not only outstanding television but also marked a significant moment in the industry’s resilience and creativity amid challenges.
Below is the full list of winners and nominees for the Emmy Awards 2024!
Outstanding Supporting Actress (Comedy Series)
- Ayo Edibiri, “The Bear” — Winner
- Alex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
- Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary”
- Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Abbott Elementary”
- Juno Temple, “Ted Lasso”
- Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso”
- Jessica Williams, “Shrinking”
Outstanding Lead Actress (Comedy Series)
- Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary” — Winner
- Christina Applegate, “Dead to Me”
- Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
- Natasha Lyonne, “Poker Face”
- Jenna Ortega, “Wednesday”
Outstanding Supporting Actress (Drama Series)
- Jennifer Coolidge, “The White Lotus” — Winner
- Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown”
- Meghann Fahy, “The White Lotus”
- Sabrina Impacciatore, “The White Lotus”
- Aubrey Plaza, “The White Lotus”
- Rhea Seehorn, “Better Call Saul”
- J. Smith-Cameron, “Succession”
- Simona Tabasco, “The White Lotus”
Outstanding Supporting Actor (Drama Series)
- Matthew Macfayden, “Succession” — Winner
- F. Murray Abraham, “The White Lotus”
- Nicholas Braun, “Succession”
- Michael Imperioli, “The White Lotus”
- Theo James, “The White Lotus”
- Alan Ruck, “Succession”
- Will Sharpe, “The White Lotus”
- Alexander Skarsgård, “Succession”
Outstanding Supporting Actor (Comedy Series)
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear” — Winner
- Anthony Carrigan, “Barry”
- Phil Dunster, “Ted Lasso”
- Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso”
- James Marsden, “Jury Duty”
- Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
- Henry Winkler, “Barry”
Outstanding Lead Actor (Comedy Series)
- Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear” — Winner
- Bill Hader “Barry”
- Jason Segel, “Shrinking”
- Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”
- Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
- “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” — Winner
- “A Black Lady Sketch Show”
- “Saturday Night Live”
Outstanding Supporting Actress (Limited or anthology series or movie)
- Niecy Nash-Betts, “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” — Winner
- Annaleigh Ashford, “Welcome To Chippendales”
- Maria Bello, “Beef”
- Claire Danes, “Fleishman Is In Trouble”
- Juliette Lewis, “Welcome To Chippendales”
- Camila Morrone, “Daisy Jones & The Six”
Outstanding Directing (Comedy Series)
- Christopher Storer, “The Bear” — Winner
- Bill Hader, “Barry”
- Amy Sherman-Palladino, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
- Mary Lou Belli, “The Ms. Pat Show”
- Declan Lowney, “Ted Lasso”
- Tim Burton, “Wednesday”
Outstanding Writing (Comedy Series)
- Christopher Storer, “The Bear” — Winner
- Bill Hader, “Barry”
- Mekki Leeper, “Jury Duty”
- John Hoffman, Matteo Borghese and Rob Turbovsky, “Only Murders in the Building”
- Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider, “The Other Two”
- Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly and Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”
Outstanding Reality Competition
- “RuPaul’s Drag Race” — Winner
- “The Amazing Race”
- “Survivor”
- “Top Chef”
- “The Voice”
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
- “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” — Winner
- “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”
- “Late Night with Seth Meyers”
- “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
- “Saturday Night Live”
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
- “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” — Winner
- “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
- “Late Night with Seth Meyers”
- “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
- “The Problem with Jon Stewart”
Outstanding Directing (Limited or anthology series or movie)
- Lee Sung Jin, “Beef” — Winner
- Jake Schreier, “Beef”
- Carl Franklin, “Dahmer: Monster – The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
- Paris Barclay, “Dahmer: Monster – The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
- Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, “Fleishman is in Trouble”
- Dan Trachtenberg, “Prey”
Outstanding Supporting Actor (Limited or anthology series or movie)
- Paul Walter Hauser, “Black Bird” — Winner
- Murray Bartlett, “Welcome To Chippendales”
- Richard Jenkins, “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
- Joseph Lee, “Beef”
- Ray Liotta, “Black Bird”
- Young Mazino, “Beef”
- Jesse Plemons, “Love & Death”
Outstanding Writing (Drama Series)
- Jesse Armstrong, “Succession” — Winner
- Beau Willimon, “Andor”
- Sharon Horgan, Dave Finkel and Brett Baer, “Bad Sisters”
- Gordon Smith, “Better Call Saul”
- Peter Gould, “Better Call Saul”
- Craig Mazin, “The Last of Us”
- Mike White, “The White Lotus”
Outstanding Writing (Limited or anthology series or movie)
- Lee Sung Jin, “Beef” — Winner
- Joel Kim Booster, “Fire Island”
- Taffy Brodesser-Akner, “Fleishman is in Trouble”
- Patrick Aison and Dan Trachtenberg, “Prey”
- Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, “Swarm”
- Al Yankovic and Eric Appel, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
Outstanding Directing (Drama Series)
- Mark Mylod, “Succession” — Winner
- Benjamon Caron, “Andor”
- Dearbhla Walsh, “Bad Sisters”
- Peter Hoar, “The Last of Us”
- Andrij Parekh, “Succession”
- Lorene Scafaria, “Succession”
- Mike White, “The White Lotus”
Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
- “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium” — Winner
- “The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna”
- “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage”
- “The Oscars”
- “75th Annual Tony Awards”
Outstanding Lead Actor (Limited or anthology series or movie)
- Steven Yeun, “Beef” — Winner
- Taron Egerton, “Black Bird”
- Kumail Nanjiani, “Welcome To Chippendales”
- Evan Peters, “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
- Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
- Michael Shannon, “George & Tammy”
Outstanding Lead Actress (Limited or anthology series or movie)
- Ali Wong, “Beef” — Winner
- Lizzie Caplan, “Fleishman Is In Trouble”
- Jessica Chastain, “George & Tammy”
- Dominique Fishback, “Swarm”
- Katherine Hahn, “Tiny Beautiful Things”
- Riley Keogh, “Daisy Jones & the Six”
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- “Beef” — Winner
- “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
- “Daisy Jones & the Six”
- “Fleishman Is in Trouble”
- “Obi-Wan Kenobi”
Outstanding Lead Actor (Drama series)
- Kieran Culkin, “Succession” — Winner
- Jeff Bridges, “The Old Man”
- Brian Cox, “Succession”
- Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul”
- Pedro Pascal, “The Last Of Us”
- Jeremy Strong, “Succession”
Outstanding Lead Actress (Drama series)
- Sarah Snook, “Succession” — Winner
- Sharon Horgan, “Bad Sisters”
- Melanie Lynskey, “Yellowjackets”
- Elisabeth Moss, “The Handmaid’s Tale”
- Bella Ramsey, “The Last Of Us”
- Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
Outstanding Comedy Series
- “The Bear” — Winner
- “Abbott Elementary”
- “Barry”
- “Jury Duty”
- “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
- “Only Murders in the Building”
- “Ted Lasso”
- “Wednesday”
Outstanding Drama Series
- “Succession” — Winner
- “Andor”
- “Better Call Saul”
- “The Crown”
- “House of the Dragon”
- “The Last Of Us”
- “The White Lotus”
- “Yellowjackets”
Governors Award
Recipient: GLAAD
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