After a four-month delay, the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards finally took place. Although the Emmys traditionally air in September, this year they did not until January. Due to the actor and screenwriter strikes in Hollywood, the main organizers of the Emmys decided that the awards would be postponed, giving the industry time to heal and return to normal. These strikes began in July, when thousands of actors and actresses fought back for better pay, better working conditions, and contracts that included provisions for artificial intelligence. This marked the first time that actors and screenwriters walked out together since 1960.
This year, the Emmy Awards celebrated their 75th anniversary on January 15th in Los Angeles, California, at the Peacock Theater, which was hosted by Anthony Anderson. The Emmy Awards, also known as the Emmys, recognize outstanding accomplishments in the television field. Twenty-seven awards were presented throughout the show, including excellent directing, acting, production, and writing. Typically, they leave the most anticipated awards like outstanding drama for the very end.
Throughout the Emmys, there were many notable moments and awards given out that nobody would want to miss. For example, the comedy show “The Bear,” the drama show “Succession,” and the limited series “Beef” all won a multitude of awards during the ceremony.
To begin, a very successful show during the 2024 Emmys known as “The Bear” achieved six awards, including an award for outstanding comedy show. The first Emmy awarded to this show was to the outstanding supporting actress Ayo Edibiri. After that, Ebon Moss-Bachrach won an award for outstanding supporting actor and Jeremy Allen White won an award as an outstanding lead actor. Lastly, Christopher Storer won two awards as an outstanding director and writer for the TV show.
Another big winner was the TV show “Succession” which also won a total of six awards at the Emmys, including an overall award for being an outstanding drama show. The first Emmy awarded to the show “Succession” was Matthew Macfayden’s award for outstanding supporting actor. Jesse Armstrong won an award for outstanding writer of a drama show, and Mark Mylod won an award for outstanding director. Lastly, Kieran Culkin won an award for outstanding lead actor, and Sarah Snook won the award for outstanding lead actress.
Additionally, the limited television series known as “Beef” won five awards at the Emmys, including the award as outstanding limited television series. Lee Sung Jin won an award for outstanding director and writer for “Beef.” Then, later on in the award ceremony, Steven Yeun won an award for outstanding lead actor and Ali Wong won for outstanding lead actress. Wong winning the award for outstanding lead actress was a special highlight of the night because she was the first Asian woman to ever win this award.
Other notable winners from the Emmys include:
– Quinta Brunson from “Abbot Elementary” (Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series)
– Jennifer Coolidge from “The White Lotus” (Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series)
– John Oliver from “Last Week Tonight With You” (Outstanding scripted variety series)
– Niecy-Nash Betts from “Dahmer – Monster; The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie)
– “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (Outstanding reality competition program)
– “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (Outstanding writing for a variety series and outstanding scripted variety series)
– “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” (Outstanding variety talk series)
– Paul Walter Hauser from “Black Bird” (Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie)
– “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium” (Outstanding variety special, live)
Some highlights from the Emmys include the appearance of “Grey’s Anatomy” actors and Charlie Puth singing “See You Again.” The Grey’s Anatomy cast presented the winner of the best supporting character, who was Paul Walter Hauser, while they were on stage. Grey’s Anatomy, best known for being the longest running primetime medical drama in history, has been on TV for 19 years, ever since 2005. Since the show has been released, it has had 39 Emmy nominations. Charlie Puth also sang “See You Again” on stage with the duo, The War and Treaty. While they were singing this song, photos of important people that have died this past year from the TV industry were presented on a big screen.
Overall, this year’s Emmy Awards were very successful even though the ceremony was delayed for four months. Whether people were watching from home or in real life, everyone was able to follow along and watch some of the outstanding television shows get awarded for all of their hard work, creativity, and captivating performances.