The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards had a notable variety of snubs and surprises. The full listing of 2024 Emmy winners consists of a number of awards for high contending collection, similar to The Bear, Baby Reindeer, and Shōgun, the latter of which was nominated for a record-breaking 26 awards for its debut season. Hosted by the daddy and son comedic duo of Dan and Eugene Levy, The 2024 Emmys aired reside on ABC on September 15, 2024 from 8 to 11 PM EST. The ceremony happened on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, simply eight months after the 2023 Emmys which had been delayed because of the twin SAG and WGA strikes.

Some of probably the most predictable winners on the 2024 Emmys embody Shōgun profitable Best Drama Series and the 2 leads of Shōgun, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, profitable Best Actor and Actress in a Drama Series, respectively. Jeremy Allen White and Ebon-Moss Bachrach took the Emmy stage for the second time in the identical yr for his or her season 1 and season 2 efficiency in The Bear, whereas collection creator Christopher Storer added a fourth Emmy to his resumé after profitable three final yr. Jodie Foster deservedly gained Best Actress in a Limited Series for her function in True Detective: Night Country, turning into the primary True Detective actor to ever take residence an award.

Other notable winners embody Billy Crudup profitable a second Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Emmy for his function in Apple TV+’s The Morning Show, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver which gained Best Scripted Variety Series over Saturday Night Live for a lifetime whole of 30 Emmy Awards, and Steven Zallian profitable Best Director, Limited Series for his work on Netflix’s Ripley. Shōgun gained a complete of 18 Emmys after taking residence 14 on the Creative Arts ceremony that happened per week prior, which included Best Editing, Visual Effects, Cinematography, Production Design, Casting, Sound Mixing, Period Makeup, and Guest Actor.

10 Liza Colón-Zayas Beats Meryl Streep & Carol Burnett For Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series

In a stacked Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series class, Liza Colón-Zayas gained her first Emmy by defeating some business giants. It was additionally the very first time that the celebrated actress from The Bear had been nominated for an Emmy Award. Colón-Zayas’ portrayal of Tina Marrero bested Meryl Streep’s Loretta Durkin from the Steven Martin and Martin Short Hulu comedy collection Only Murders within the Building in addition to Carol Burnett’s function as Norma Dellacorte within the Kristen Wiig-led Apple collection Palm Royale. While Colón-Zayas is actually deserving of the honour, her win may contribute to the rising debate about whether or not The Bear ought to really be categorized as a comedy collection.

9 Hacks’ Jean Smart Reclaims Best Actress, Comedy Series Emmy After Back-To-Back Wins

Jean Smart made a giant comeback on the 2024 Emmys by reclaiming the Best Actress in a Comedy Series title after profitable back-to-back awards in 2021 and 2022. This signifies that Smart has efficiently pulled off a uncommon and spectacular feat, profitable for all three seasons of HBO’s celebrated comedy collection Hacks. Quinta Brunson of Abbot Elementary gained the award the 2023 Emmys which Smart was not in rivalry for. Smart is now a 6-time Emmy winner and has acquired 13 whole nominations. She beforehand gained Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2000 and 2001 for Fraiser and Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2008 for Nurse Jackie.

8 The Traitors Wins Best Reality Competition Program Over 29-Emmy Winner RuPaul’s Drag Race

The Traitors took residence two Emmys after being nominated in 5 classes. Alan Cumming gained Best Host for a Reality Competition Program, an award that has been given to RuPaul seven straight instances between 2016 and 2023. Not solely did Cumming snap RuPaul’s historic Emmys streak, however The Traitors additionally gained Best Reality Competition Program Over RuPaul’s Drag Race, robbing the legendary collection of its thirtieth Emmy Award. RuPaul’s Drag Race took residence Best Reality Competition Emmy six straight instances between 2018 and 2023. The Traitors additionally gained its solely nomination on the 2023 Emmys for Best Casting for a Reality Program. Season 1 of The Traitors is offered to stream on Peacock.

7 Elizabeth Debicki Wins Best Supporting Actress, Drama Series Over 4 Morning Show Nominees

After being nominated for her function as Princess Diana in The Crown in 2023, Elizabeth Debicki took residence the award in 2024. It’s her first Emmy win and the primary time any actress has gained for portraying Princess Diana on The Crown. What’s most stunning is that Debicki was up towards 4 separate nominees from Apple’s The Morning Show – Nicole Beharie, Greta Lee, Karen Pittman, and Holland Taylor – besting all of them to take residence the award. Debecki additionally gained over her Crown co-star Lesley Manville. Emma Corrin, who portrayed Princess Diana in The Crown season 4, was beforehand nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series however in the end misplaced to her co-star Olivia Colman.

6 Jessica Gunning Beats Lily Gladstone & Dakota Fanning To Win Her First Emmy

Jessica Gunning of Baby Reindeer additionally made a splash by besting Lily Gladstone and Dakota Fanning to take residence the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series. It was her first nomination as nicely, besting Gladstone’s efficiency in Under the Bridge and Fanning’s function in Ripley. Gunning portrayed the unforgettable Martha within the Netflix restricted collection, which had a large evening after taking residence Best Limited Series as nicely. Gunning additionally beat out 4 different nominees, Aja Naomi King (Lessons in Chemistry), Diane Lane (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans), co-star Nava Mau (Baby Reindeer), and first-time nominee Kali Reis (True Detective: Night Country).

5 Lamorne Morris Wins Best Supporting Actor, Limited Series Over Robert Downey Jr.

One of probably the most stunning moments of the 2024 Emmys was Lamorne Morris beating latest Oscar winner and Dr. Doom himself Robert Downey Jr. for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series. It was the primary Emmy nomination for Morris, who rose to prominence as Winston within the celebrated sitcom New Girl earlier than enjoying Deputy Witt Farr in Fargo season 5.

RDJ starred within the HBO collection The Sympathizer and notably performed 4 completely different characters in the identical collection, which initially made it seem to be Downey Jr. may win an Oscar and an Emmy inside a matter of months. Although RDJ was in attendance, Morris got here out on high, additionally besting Jonathan Baily (Fellow Travelers), Tom Goodman-Hill (Baby Reindeer), John Hawkes (True Detective: Night Country), Lewis Pullman (Lessons in Chemistry, Apple TV+), and Treat Williams (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans).

4 Will Smith Beats 2 Shōgun Episodes To Win Best Writing, Drama Series

Writer Will Smith, to not be confused with film star and Oscar winner Will Smith, beat out two separate Shōgun episodes to take residence the Emmy for Best Writing in a Drama Series for his work on Slow Horses. Having written 18 of the 30 episodes of Slow Horses, Smith is without doubt one of the greatest contributors to the celebrated Gary Oldman-led spy comedy collection, which was nominated in eight different classes on the 2024 Emmys.Smith bestedRachel Kondo and Justin Marks, who wrote Shōgun episode 1, and Rachel Kondo and Caillin Puente, who wrote the series-best Shōgun episode 9. Smith, who has gained two earlier Emmys for his work on HBO’s Veep, additionally beat Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith, which gained 2 Creative Arts Emmys however no main awards.

3 Richard Gadd Beats Jon Hamm & Andrew Scott For Best Lead Actor, Limited Series

Towards the tip of the 2024 Emmy Awards, Richard Gadd had turn out to be a really acquainted face, showing on stage three separate instances to just accept the Emmys for Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series, Best Writing for a Limited Series, and Best Limited Series. While Baby Reindeer was probably the most widespread and talked-about Netflix restricted collection of the yr, it was stunning that Gadd had such common success and successfully swept the most important restricted collection classes singlehandedly, which prevented robust contenders similar to Jon Hamm (Fargo), Andrew Scott (Ripley), and Matt Bomer (Fellow Travelers) from claiming the award. Gadd even admitted throughout his acceptance speech that he advised Hamm a number of instances the evening earlier than about how a lot he admired him, robbing the Mad Men actor of his second Emmy.

2 Baby Reindeer Wins Best Limited Series Over Ripley, Fargo, & More

Although Steven Zallian earned the Best Directing in a Limited Series Emmy earlier on the 2024 Emmys, Netflix’s Ripley was largely neglected in the principle classes. All of the contenders had been critically acclaimed, however Ripley and Fargo, the latter of which had beforehand gained a complete of six Emmys, gave the impression to be in a greater place than Baby Reindeer to take residence the highest prize for Limited Series. It’s truthful to say that Ripley was snubbed of the award, a collection that additionally has very darkish thematic undertones. While Ripley is sharp in its design and execution retelling a timeless story, Baby Reindeer packs a transferring and emotional punch that appeared to hit hardest with members of the Television Academy.

1 Hacks Stuns The Bear To Win Best Comedy Series

The greatest shock of the 2024 Emmys by far was Hacks profitable Best Comedy Series over The Bear, particularly contemplating that The Bear season 2 was in rivalry, which is extensively thought of the collection’ finest season. The dominance of The Bear on the 2023 Emmys got here as no shock, which arrange a really possible and even anticipated back-to-back victory for Christopher Storer’s acclaimed collection. Even although The Bear is superb, Hacks can also be very excessive stage with an extra of recent top-tier comedy and actually deserves the highest honor. Hacks profitable Best Comedy Series on the 2024 Emmy Awards can also be a win for the class at massive since The Bear is humorous at instances whereas Hacks is pure comedy gold.

Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards is an annual award present celebrating the very best of American and worldwide tv. A well-known celeb hosts the occasion annually, with the 2024 present being hosted by Anthony Anderson in Los Angeles, CA. The Emmys will air on January 15, 2024 on FOX. 

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Los Angeles, CA

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January 15, 2024

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FOX