Awards
The Big Winners at the 2025 Emmy Awards
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards brought a mix of triumphs, surprises, and heartfelt firsts to Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater on Sunday night. The evening was alive with energy as television’s biggest names gathered, but the stories that unfolded went far beyond the glitter of the stage.
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Apple TV+’s The Studio emerged as the highlight of the night, leading the comedy categories in a way few shows have ever done. In its debut season, it collected an astonishing thirteen trophies, setting a new record for the most Emmy wins by a comedy in a single year. Seth Rogen led the charge with victories as lead actor, writer, and director, sealing his status not only as the face of the series but as the creative force behind it. For longtime Emmy favorite Jean Smart, the night added another chapter to her remarkable run as she took home her fourth award for Hacks, while co-star Hannah Einbinder earned her first. Jeff Hiller’s win for Somebody Somewhere added a note of surprise, proving the comedy field is still full of unpredictability.
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In the drama categories, The Pitt claimed the biggest prize of the night by taking home outstanding drama series. Its victory was an upset over front- runners like Severance and The White Lotus, signaling that television audiences and critics are still open to being swayed by the intimacy of a well-executed medical drama. Noah Wyle, whose career spans decades, finally received his first Emmy with a win for lead actor in a drama. His acceptance speech reflected the relief of a veteran who had long been respected but never rewarded in this way. Katherine LaNasa added to the momentum by capturing supporting actress in a drama, a result that surprised many given the stiff competition. Though Severance entered the night with the most nominations, it left with only a handful of acting awards for Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman, showing that anticipation does not always translate into dominance.
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Another standout of the evening was Netflix’s Adolescence, which pushed the boundaries of what a limited series could be. Every episode was filmed in a single continuous take, a daring choice that was rewarded with six Emmys, including outstanding limited series. Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty collected acting awards for their performances, but the night truly belonged to Owen Cooper, who at just fifteen years old became the youngest male Emmy winner in history. His emotional reaction on stage was one of the defining moments of the ceremony, a reminder of how quickly the industry can be reshaped by new talent. Cristin Milioti’s win for The Penguin further highlighted the strength of anthology storytelling, giving the limited series category a particularly strong showing this year.
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Beyond scripted television, the awards honored other corners of the industry that continue to thrive. The Traitors took home reality competition, while Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert dominated their respective variety and talk categories. These consistent winners showed that while new dramas and comedies may come and go, some formats continue to hold their ground year after year.
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The night will be remembered less for predictable victories and more for the moments that carried real weight. Owen Cooper making history at fifteen, Noah Wyle finally hearing his name called after decades of work, and The Studio rewriting comedy’s record books gave the ceremony its pulse. Unexpected wins from performers like Katherine LaNasa and Jeff Hiller only added to the sense that the Emmys are never fully scripted, no matter how many odds-makers try to predict them.
In the end, the 2025 Emmys told a story about where television stands today. Bold experiments are being rewarded, young performers are stepping into the spotlight, and veteran actors are receiving long-overdue recognition. It was a night that reminded audiences why television remains one of the most dynamic storytelling mediums—and why, even after seventy-seven years, the Emmys can still surprise us.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Mariska Hargitay hosting the ceremony. Widow’s Bay won Outstanding Comedy Series, while The Pitt took Outstanding Drama Series for the second consecutive year. DTF St. Louis won Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
Widow’s Bay led the telecast with six wins, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actor for Matthew Rhys, Supporting Actress for Kate O’Flynn, Supporting Actor for Stephen Root, Writing for Katie Dippold and Directing for Hiro Murai. The series finished the overall Emmy season with 14 awards, breaking the previous record of 13 held by The Studio.
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Matthew Rhys also won Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Beast in Me, making him the first performer to win two lead acting Emmys in the same year. Noah Wyle won Lead Actor in a Drama Series for The Pitt, while Rhea Seehorn received Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus.
Jean Smart won Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks, her fifth consecutive Emmy in the category. The win brought her career total to eight, tying her with Cloris Leachman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney for the most acting Emmys won by a performer. Janney reached the same total after winning Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for The Diplomat.
Sally Field won Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Remarkably Bright Creatures, becoming the oldest winner in the category. Tom Pelphrey won Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Task, while Saul Metzstein and Vince Gilligan won for directing and writing in drama for Slow Horses and Pluribus, respectively.
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2026 Emmy Awards Winners
Drama
Outstanding Drama Series
The Pitt
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Noah Wyle, The Pitt
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Allison Janney, The Diplomat
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Tom Pelphrey, Task
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Saul Metzstein, Slow Horses
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Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Vince Gilligan, Pluribus
Comedy
Outstanding Comedy Series
Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Jean Smart, Hacks
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Matthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Stephen Root, Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Hiro Murai, Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Katie Dippold, Widow’s Bay
Limited or Anthology Series
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
DTF St. Louis
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Sally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Linda Cardellini, DTF St. Louis
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
David Harbour, DTF St. Louis
Variety and Reality
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
The Traitors
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were held on September 5 and 6, with additional winners announced across acting, variety, reality, animation, craft and technical categories. Those awards are part of the overall 2026 Emmy results but were presented separately from the September 14 Primetime telecast.
BTS will not submit music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. The announcement came shortly after the Recording Academy unveiled a new category, Best Asian Pop Music Performance.
In a joint statement posted to social media, the group confirmed that neither recent singles nor material from their March album “ARIRANG” would be entered this year.
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“We have decided not to submit our work to this year’s Grammy Awards,” the statement read. “We hope music can be heard and loved for itself, beyond regions or languages.”
The statement reflects the group’s view that music should be judged on its own merits rather than being defined by region or language.
The Recording Academy introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance to recognize excellence in K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and other Asian pop forms. To qualify, recordings must feature an Asian language prominently. Songs performed entirely in English are not eligible. The Academy described it as an expansion of representation.
BTS, however, framed the issue differently. Their statement suggests concern that geography and language could become the primary lens for evaluation, rather than the music itself.
It touches on a long-running debate: should international artists be celebrated within a dedicated category, or should they compete, and be judged, in the general field?
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said he was disappointed but respected the decision. He also clarified that artists who do submit to genre categories remain eligible for the top awards, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.
The decision also comes at an important time for the group. “ARIRANG” is BTS’ first full album since all seven members completed military service and reunited. It was led by “SWIM,” an English-language single that became one of the group’s biggest releases of the year. Despite five prior Grammy nominations, including nominations for “Dynamite,” “Butter,” and “My Universe” with Coldplay, the group has yet to win a Grammy.
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The decision marks a rare move by one of the world’s most influential music groups, choosing to step back from the Grammy submission process even as a new category appears designed to recognize more Asian pop artists.
Their absence will be noticed during the next Grammy season. The move is unlikely to diminish BTS’s standing as one of the world’s biggest music acts.
Whether the new category succeeds in broadening representation or further compartmentalizes it will be tested in the coming years. For now, BTS has made its stance clear. The focus, at least for 2027, is not on awards campaigns. It is on the idea that music should be heard on its own terms.
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The 98th Academy Awards celebrated a night of film success, with several films claiming multiple wins across major categories. From top honors like Best Picture and Best Director, the ceremony highlighted the year’s most acclaimed films.
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“One Battle After Another” claimed Best Picture, marking a major achievement for the film. Paul Thomas Anderson received Best Director, a recognition. The movie also won Best Adapted Screenplay and Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor.
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“Sinners” also won four Oscars across multiple categories. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor, while Ryan Coogler received Best Original Screenplay.
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Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her role in “Hamnet.” Her success at the Oscars was a continuation of a strong awards season performance. Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for “Weapons.”
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The animation and music categories highlighted KPop Demon Hunters, which took home Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden.”
The Academy also recognized international films and documentaries. Sentimental Value won Best International Feature and “Mr. Nobody” Against Putin won Documentary Feature. The results reflected the strong international presence among this year’s nominees and winners.
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The technical categories were distributed across several films. “Frankenstein” won several awards for its production design and “Avatar: Fire and Ash” won Best Visual Effects. “F1” won Best Sound.
One Battle After Another and Sinners emerged as the night’s leading winners, each securing multiple awards across major categories. Other movies won awards in categories.
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