On the night of September 16, the 76th Emmy Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles, USA. The highly anticipated event celebrates the best of television’s finest, honoring outstanding achievements in various categories. Hosted by late-night talk show host, Stephen Colbert, the star-studded event was filled with glitz, glamour, and excitement.
The Emmy Awards, also known as «Television’s biggest night», is an annual event organized by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to recognize excellence in the television industry. With over 100 categories, the awards cover all aspects of television production including, but not limited to, drama, comedy, variety, reality, documentary, and limited series.
This year, the Internet publication «GORDON» is proud to announce and share the list of winners in the main categories of the 2024 Emmy Awards. Without further ado, let’s take a look at who took home the prestigious statuettes.
In the Drama category, the winner for Outstanding Drama Series went to the hit show «The Crown». The royal series, based on the life of Queen Elizabeth II, has been a fan favorite and has received critical acclaim since its release. Lead actress, Olivia Colman, also won her second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
In the Comedy category, «The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel» took home the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series. The show, set in the late 1950s, follows a housewife who discovers her talent for stand-up comedy. Lead actress, Rachel Brosnahan, won her third consecutive Emmy for her role as the titular character.
Another standout winner of the night was «Ted Lasso». The comedy series, which premiered on Apple TV+ in August 2024, won seven Emmys including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Jason Sudeikis and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Hannah Waddingham.
The highly anticipated limited series, «The Underground Railroad», took home the Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series. The powerful and thought-provoking series, produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker, Barry Jenkins, received widespread critical acclaim for its compelling storytelling and powerful performances.
Other notable winners included «The Handmaid’s Tale» for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, «Saturday Night Live» for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series, and «RuPaul’s Drag Race» for Outstanding Competition Program.
The 76th Emmy Awards also honored some of television’s most iconic names, with Debbie Allen receiving the Governors Award for her contributions to the arts and Cicely Tyson posthumously winning the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her final role in «How to Get Away with Murder».
In his opening monologue, Colbert stated, «Television is hotter than ever. Television is more expensive than ever. Television is more imaginative than ever.” And with the exceptional lineup of winners at the 76th Emmy Awards, it’s easy to see why.
As the night came to a close, viewers were left with a feeling of nostalgia, excitement, and appreciation for the power of television. The 76th Emmy Awards once again proved that the small screen is capable of creating powerful, thought-provoking, and entertaining content that captivates audiences worldwide.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees of this year’s Emmy Awards. We can’t wait to see what the next year of television has in store.
