The 76th Annual Emmy Awards dazzled fans as television’s brightest stars gathered for a night of celebration on Sunday, September 15. Hosted by the legendary father-son duo Dan and Eugene Levy, the ceremony was full of hilarious moments and heartfelt reunions, including a special on-stage meeting of the Schitt’s Creek cast.
The evening’s biggest surprise came when Hacks stole the spotlight, winning Outstanding Comedy Series over beloved contenders like The Bear and Abbott Elementary. Meanwhile, Shōgun dominated in the drama categories, securing top honors as well as multiple acting wins.
Here’s a breakdown of the key winners from TV’s biggest night:
Top Winners at the 2024 Emmy Awards
Outstanding Drama Series
- The Crown
- Fallout
- The Gilded Age
- The Morning Show
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Shōgun (Winner)
- Slow Horses
- 3 Body Problem
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Hacks (Winner)
- Only Murders in the Building
- Palm Royale
- Reservation Dogs
- What We Do in the Shadows
Lead Acting Triumphs
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Idris Elba, Hijack
- Donald Glover, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Walton Goggins, Fallout
- Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
- Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun (Winner)
- Dominic West, The Crown
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show
- Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age
- Maya Erskine, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Anna Sawai, Shōgun (Winner)
- Imelda Staunton, The Crown
- Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows
- Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
- Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
- Jeremy Allen White, The Bear (Winner)
- D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
- Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
- Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
- Maya Rudolph, Loot
- Jean Smart, Hacks (Winner)
- Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale
Supporting Acting Victories
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun
- Billy Crudup, The Morning Show (Winner)
- Mark Duplass, The Morning Show
- Jon Hamm, The Morning Show
- Takehiro Hira, Shōgun
- Jack Lowden, Slow Horses
- Jonathan Pryce, The Crown
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Christine Baranski, The Gilded Age
- Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show
- Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown (Winner)
- Greta Lee, The Morning Show
- Lesley Manville, The Crown
- Karen Pittman, The Morning Show
- Holland Taylor, The Morning Show
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Lionel Boyce, The Bear
- Paul W. Downs, Hacks
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear (Winner)
- Paul Rudd, Only Murders in the Building
- Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
- Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Carol Burnett, Palm Royale
- Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear (Winner)
- Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
- Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
- Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
- Meryl Streep, Only Murders in the Building
Limited Series, Movies, and Variety
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- Baby Reindeer (Winner)
- Fargo
- Lessons in Chemistry
- Ripley
- True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
- Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers
- Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer (Winner)
- Jon Hamm, Fargo
- Tom Hollander, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
- Andrew Scott, Ripley
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
- Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country (Winner)
- Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry
- Juno Temple, Fargo
- Sofia Vergara, Griselda
- Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
- Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers
- Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer
- Tom Goodman-Hill, Baby Reindeer
- John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country
- Lamorne Morris, Fargo (Winner)
- Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry
- Treat Williams, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
- Dakota Fanning, Ripley
- Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge
- Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer (Winner)
- Aja Naomi King, Lessons in Chemistry
- Diane Lane, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
- Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer
- Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country
Guest Acting Honors
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Néstor Carbonell, Shōgun (Winner)
- Paul Dano, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Tracy Letts, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
- Jonathan Pryce, Slow Horses
- John Turturro, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
- Michaela Coel, Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Winner)
- Claire Foy, The Crown
- Marcia Gay Harden, The Morning Show
- Sarah Paulson, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Parker Posey, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
- Jon Bernthal, The Bear (Winner)
- Matthew Broderick, Only Murders in the Building
- Ryan Gosling, Saturday Night Live
- Christopher Lloyd, Hacks
- Bob Odenkirk, The Bear
- Will Poulter, The Bear
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- Olivia Colman, The Bear
- Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear (Winner)
- Kaitlin Olson, Hacks
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Only Murders in the Building
- Maya Rudolph, Saturday Night Live
- Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
More Highlights
Outstanding Television Movie
- Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie
- Quiz Lady (Winner)
- Red, White & Royal Blue
- Scoop
- Unfrosted
Outstanding Competition Program
- The Amazing Race
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Top Chef
- The Traitors (Winner)
- The Voice
Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program
- RuPaul Charles, RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, and Robert Herjavec, Shark Tank
- Alan Cumming, The Traitors (Winner)
- Kristen Kish, Top Chef
- Jeff Probst, Survivor
Outstanding Host for a Game Show
- Steve Harvey, Celebrity Family Feud
- Ken Jennings, Jeopardy
- Keke Palmer, Password
- Jane Lynch, Weakest Link
- Pat Sajak, Wheel of Fortune (Winner)
Outstanding Talk Series
- The Daily Show (Winner)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Late Night With Seth Meyers
- The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
- Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (Winner)
- Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
- 66th Grammy Awards
- 76th Annual Tony Awards
- The Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Starring Usher* (Winner)
- The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady
- The 95th Academy Awards
Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
- Billy Joel: The 100th – Live At Madison Square Garden
- *Dave Chappelle: What’s in a Name?*
- Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would (Winner)
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
- Yellowstone: One Fifty With Kevin Costner
With these thrilling wins, especially the surprise upsets and dominant performances, the 2024 Emmy Awards proved to be a night of unpredictability, laughter, and unforgettable moments! Keep an eye out for these shows as they continue to make waves in the television landscape.
