The curtains have finally risen on the much-anticipated 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, a celebration of television’s finest talents and their remarkable contributions. The event, which was initially fixed for a date in 2023, but couldn’t hold finally unfolded on January 15, 2024, as the show was delayed due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes. However, the eligibility period for the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards remained as before, recognizing shows that graced our screens only between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. The ceremony, hosted by the charismatic Anthony Anderson, remains an event to honor outstanding performances and creative endeavors in the television world.
The 2023 Emmys, might have been rescheduled but no less spectacular, featuring a list of noteworthy winners. Among the standout shows, HBO’s gripping drama “Succession,” the FX/Hulu comedy “The Bear,” and the Netflix limited series “Beef” were the dominant forces, that led the night’s award celebration securing their places at the pinnacle of television excellence. HBO led the night with a remarkable nine wins, closely followed by FX/Hulu and Netflix, each clinching six coveted awards.
Another defining features of the 75th Emmy Awards night was the spotlight on diversity. Ali Wong made history as the first woman of Asian descent to clinch a lead acting award, marking a momentous stride in Emmy history. The stage also belonged to Black victors, with Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Niecy Nash-Betts, and RuPaul receiving well-deserved accolades. Anthony Anderson, the charismatic host, couldn’t help but inject humor into the evening, playfully remarking, “How do you like the chocolate Emmys?” The event mirrored a celebration of achievements akin to Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth rolled into one.
The coming days of television was hinted to be a great one, which will be a more entertaining and interesting revelation, with the mention of upcoming projects like “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” featuring the talented Kumail Nanjiani, and the intriguing “Poker Face.” Excitement filled the air as viewers caught a glimpse of what is to come in the ever-evolving world of television series.
In the end of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, the television industry seemed transformed, adorned with the brilliance of exceptional talents and diverse narratives. From historic wins to laughter-filled moments, the ceremony marked a celebration of storytelling in its myriad forms. As we bid adieu to this edition of the Emmys, the echoes of outstanding performances, memorable wins, and the promise of future excellence linger, leaving an indelible mark on the ever-evolving world of television entertainment.
Below is the full list of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Drama Series
“Succession” (HBO) — WINNER “Andor” (Disney+) “Better Call Saul” (AMC) “The Crown” (Netflix)“House of the Dragon” (HBO) “The Last of Us” (HBO) “The White Lotus” (HBO) “Yellowjackets” (Showtime)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Kieran Culkin, “Succession” (HBO) — WINNER
Jeff Bridges, “The Old Man” (FX) Brian Cox, “Succession” (HBO) Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul” (AMC) Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us” (HBO) Jeremy Strong, “Succession” (HBO)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Sarah Snook, “Succession” (HBO) — WINNER
Sharon Horgan, “Bad Sisters” (Apple TV+) Melanie Lynskey, “Yellowjackets” (Showtime) Elisabeth Moss, “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu) Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us” (HBO) Keri Russell, “The Diplomat” (Netflix)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Matthew Macfadyen, “Succession” (HBO) — WINNER F. Murray Abraham, “The White Lotus” (HBO) Nicholas Braun, “Succession” (HBO) Michael Imperioli, “The White Lotus (HBO) Theo James, “The White Lotus” (HBO) Alan Ruck, “Succession” (HBO) Will Sharpe, “The White Lotus” (HBO) Alexander Skarsgård, “Succession” (HBO)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Jennifer Coolidge, “The White Lotus” (HBO) — WINNER Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown” (Netflix) Meghann Fahy, “The White Lotus” (HBO) Sabrina Impacciatore, “The White Lotus” (HBO) Aubrey Plaza, “The White Lotus” (HBO) Rhea Seehorn, “Better Call Saul” (AMC) J. Smith-Cameron, “Succession” (HBO) Simona Tabasco, “The White Lotus” (HBO)
Outstanding Comedy Series
“The Bear” (FX) — WINNER
“Abbott Elementary” (ABC) “Barry” (HBO) “Jury Duty” (Amazon Freevee) “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Prime Video) “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu) “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV+) “Wednesday” (Netflix)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear” (Hulu) — WINNER
Bill Hader, “Barry” (HBO) Jason Segel, “Shrinking” (Apple TV+) Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu) Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC) — WINNER Christina Applegate, “Dead to Me” (Netflix) Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Prime Video) Natasha Lyonne, “Poker Face” (Peacock) Jenna Ortega, “Wednesday” (Netflix)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear” (FX) — WINNER TyAnthony Carrigan, “Barry” (HBO) Phil Dunster, “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV+) Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV+) James Marsden, “Jury Duty” (Amazon Freevee) ler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC) Henry Winkler, “Barry” (HBO)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear” (Hulu) — WINNER Alex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Prime Video) Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC) Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC) Juno Temple, “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV+) Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV+) Jessica Williams, “Shrinking” (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
“Beef” (Netflix) — WINNER “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (Netflix) “Daisy Jones and the Six” (Prime Video) “Fleishman Is in Trouble” (FX) “Obi-Wan Kenobi”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
Steven Yeun, “Beef” (Netflix) — WINNER
Taron Egerton, “Black Bird” (Apple TV+) Kumail Nanjiani, “Welcome to Chippendales” (Hulu) Evan Peters, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (Netflix) Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” (Roku Channel) Michael Shannon, “George and Tammy” (Showtime)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie
Ali Wong, “Beef” (Netflix) — WINNER
Lizzy Caplan, “Fleischman is in Trouble” (FX) Jessica Chastain, “George and Tammy” (Showtime) Dominique Fishback, “Swarm” (Prime Video) Kathryn Hahn, “Tiny Beautiful Things” (FX) Riley Keough, “Daisy Jones and the Six” (Prime Video)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
Paul Walter Hauser, “Black Bird” (Apple TV+) — WINNER Murray Bartlett, “Welcome to Chippendales” (Hulu) Richard Jenkins, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (Netflix) Joseph Lee, “Beef” (Netflix) Ray Liotta, “Black Bird” (Apple TV+) Young Mazino, “Beef” (Netflix) Jesse Plemons, “Love and Death” (HBO Max)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie
Niecy Nash-Betts, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (Netflix) — WINNER Annaleigh Ashford, “Welcome to Chippendales” (Hulu) Maria Bello, “Beef” (Netflix) Claire Danes, “Fleishman Is in Trouble” (FX) Juliette Lewis, “Welcome to Chippendales” (Hulu) Camila Morrone, “Daisy Jones and the Six” (Prime Video) Merritt Wever, “Tiny Beautiful Things” (Hulu)
Outstanding Talk Series
“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” (Comedy Central) — WINNER “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC) “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC) “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS) “The Problem with Jon Stewart” (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO) — WINNER “A Black Lady Sketch Show” (HBO) “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” — WINNER
“The Amazing Race” “Survivor” “Top Chef” “The Voice”
Writing for a Drama Series
Jesse Armstrong, “Succession” (“Connor’s Wedding”) — WINNER Beau Willimon, “Andor” (“One Way Out”) Gordon Smith, “Better Call Saul” (“Point and Shoot”) Peter Gould, “Better Call Saul” (“Saul Gone”) Sharon Horgan, Dave Finkel, and Brett Baer, “Bad Sisters” (“The Prick”) Craig Mazin, “The Last of Us” (“Long, Long Time”) Mike White, “The White Lotus” (“Arrivederci”)
Writing for a Comedy Series
Christopher Storer, “The Bear” (“System”) — WINNER Bill Hader, “Barry” (“wow”) John Hoffman, Matteo Borghese & Rob Turbovsky, “Only Murders in the Building” (“I Know Who Did It”) Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly & Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso” (“So Long, Farewell”) Mekki Leeper, “Jury Duty” (“Ineffective Assistance”) Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider, “The Other Two” (“Cary & Brooke Go to an AIDS Play”)
Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie
Lee Sung Jin, “Beef” (“The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain”) — WINNER
Joel Kim Booster, “Fire Island”
Taffy Brodesser-Akner, “Fleishman is in Trouble” (“Me-Time”)
Patrick Aison and Dan Trachtenberg, “Prey”
Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, “Swarm” (“Stung”) Eric Appel and “Weird Al” Yankovic, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
Directing for a Limited Series
Lee Sung Jin, “Beef” (“Figures of Light”) — WINNER
Paris Barclay, “Dahmer—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (“Silenced”) Carl Franklin, “Dahmer—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (“Bad Meat”) Dan Trachtenberg, “Prey” Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton, “Fleishman Is in Trouble” (“Me-Time”) Jake Schreier, “Beef”(“The Great Fabricator”)
Directing for a Drama Series
Mark Mylod, “Succession” (“Connor’s Wedding”) — WINNER Benjamin Caron, “Andor” (“Rix Road”) Peter Hoar, “The Last of Us” (“Long, Long Time”) Andrij Parekh, “Succession” (“America Decides”) Lorene Scafaria, “Succession” (“Living+”) Dearbhla Walsh, “Bad Sisters” (“The Prick”) Mike White, “The White Lotus” (“Arrivederci”)
Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium, Disney+, Disney+ Presents in association with Rocket Entertainment / A Fulwell 73 Production — WINNER The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna, FOX, Jesse Collins Entertainment, DPS and Roc Nation Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, Netflix, Netflix / Tenth Planet The Oscars, ABC, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 75th Annual Tony Awards, CBS, White Cherry Entertainment.