Los Angeles, Sept 14: The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards turned into a night of surprises, historic wins and emotional moments as Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert emerged as the biggest winners.
The limited series Adolescence led the tally with six awards, including Best Limited or Anthology Series. Stephen Graham won Best Actor, while young star Owen Cooper made history as the youngest-ever male Emmy winner with his supporting role. Erin Doherty also bagged Best Supporting Actress, with Philip Barantini and Graham-Jack Thorne duo recognized for directing and writing respectively.
Comedy belonged to Seth Rogen’s The Studio, which won Best Comedy Series, alongside trophies for Best Actor, Best Directing, and Best Writing. Jean Smart further solidified her legacy with Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks, while her co-star Hannah Einbinder earned Best Supporting Actress. In a major upset, Jeff Hiller claimed Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for Somebody Somewhere, beating veteran nominee Harrison Ford.
Drama gold went to The Pitt, crowned Best Drama Series, with Noah Wyle winning Best Actor and Katherine LaNasa scoring a surprise victory for Best Supporting Actress. Severance also celebrated, with Britt Lower taking Best Actress and Tramell Tillman making history as the first Black man to win Supporting Actor in a Drama. Adam Randall won directing honors for Slow Horses.
In variety and talk categories, Stephen Colbert’s recently canceled The Late Show won Best Talk Series, receiving a thunderous standing ovation. John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight outshone SNL to claim Best Scripted Variety Series and Best Writing for a Variety Series, though SNL50: The Anniversary Special secured the Best Live Variety Special.
Cristin Milioti won Best Actress in a Limited Series for The Penguin, while The Traitors triumphed as Best Reality Competition Program. The ceremony also featured reunions, tributes, and an In Memoriam led by Phylicia Rashad.
Hosted by Nate Bargatze at LA’s Peacock Theater, the show celebrated both fresh talent and industry veterans, leaving audiences with memorable firsts and farewells in Emmy history.
Emmy Awards 2025- Complete List of Winners:
Best Drama Series – The Pitt
Best Comedy Series – The Studio
Best Limited or Anthology Series – Adolescence
Best Reality Competition Program – The Traitors
Best Talk Series – The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Best Scripted Variety Series – Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Best Variety Special (Live) – SNL50: The Anniversary Special
Best Actor in a Drama Series – Noah Wyle, The Pitt
Best Actress in a Drama Series – Britt Lower, Severance
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Tramell Tillman, Severance
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt
Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Seth Rogen, The Studio
Best Actress in a Comedy Series – Jean Smart, Hacks
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Stephen Graham, Adolescence
Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Cristin Milioti, The Penguin
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Owen Cooper, Adolescence
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Erin Doherty, Adolescence
Best Writing for a Drama Series – Dan Gilroy, Andor
Best Writing for a Comedy Series – Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg & team, The Studio
Best Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham, Adolescence
Best Writing for a Variety Series – Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Best Directing for a Drama Series – Adam Randall, Slow Horses
Best Directing for a Comedy Series – Seth Rogen, The Studio
Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Philip Barantini, Adolescence
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