75th Primetime Emmy Awards: Nominations, Winners, and Highlights

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have been revealed, showcasing a diverse array of outstanding television achievements. Leading the pack are The Descendants, The Last of Us, and Ted Lasso, each garnering significant recognition in their respective categories. For a detailed list of nominees, the Variety Magazine announced.

75th Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations and Winners

Outstanding Comedy Series

The Outstanding Comedy Series category celebrates exceptional comedic storytelling and performances. This year’s nominees include Abbott Elementary School, Barry, The Bear, To be a jury, The Amazing Mrs. Maisel, Murders in the Same Building, Ted Lasso, and Wednesday. Each series brings unique humor and standout performances to the forefront, but it is The Bear (FX) that emerged as the winner. Known for its sharp wit and engaging narrative, The Bear has captivated audiences with its innovative approach to comedy, showcasing compelling characters and witty dialogue that resonate with viewers.

Congratulations to The Bear and its creative team for their outstanding achievement in this highly competitive category.

Outstanding Drama Series

The Outstanding Drama Series category honors outstanding storytelling and performances in dramatic television. This year’s nominees include Andor, Better Call Saul, Crown, House of the Dragon, Last of Us, Heirs, White Lotus, and Yellow Vests. Each series has captivated audiences with its compelling narratives and complex characters. However, Succession (HBO) has emerged victorious, reaffirming its status as a powerhouse in television drama.

Known for its intricate plotlines and stellar ensemble cast, Succession continues to push boundaries with its exploration of power dynamics within a wealthy media family. Congratulations to Succession and its creative team for their exceptional achievement in this prestigious category.

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

The Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category celebrates excellence in storytelling and performances within limited series formats. This year’s nominees include Gryznya, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Daisy Jones and The Six, Fleishman in Trouble, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Each series has left a lasting impact with its gripping narratives and exceptional performances. However, Beef (Netflix) has claimed the top spot, showcasing its compelling storyline and impressive ensemble cast.

Known for its exploration of identity and morality in a modern setting, Beef has garnered critical acclaim for its thought-provoking themes and stellar production values. Congratulations to Beef and its creative team for their outstanding achievement in this competitive category.

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

The Outstanding Reality Competition Program category features a dynamic lineup of contenders that showcase intense competition and compelling narratives. Nominees such as The Amazing Race, The Masked Singer, Nailed It!, RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV) (winner), and Survivor have captivated audiences with their thrilling challenges and engaging storytelling.

Each program brings a unique blend of creativity, strategy, and entertainment, making the competition fierce for this prestigious Emmy Award. Congratulations to RuPaul’s Drag Race for its outstanding contribution to the reality television genre.

Outstanding Talk Series

The Outstanding Talk Series category celebrates engaging conversations and insightful commentary from its nominees. This year’s contenders include The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central) (winner).

Each show brings its unique style and perspective to discussions on current events, entertainment, and social issues, captivating audiences with humor, intelligence, and relevance. Congratulations to The Daily Show with Trevor Noah for its outstanding achievement in the talk show genre.

Outstanding Scripted Variety Series

The Outstanding Scripted Variety Series category celebrates innovative storytelling and comedic brilliance from its nominees. This year’s contenders include A Black Lady Sketch Show, The Other Two, Saturday Night Live, Sherman’s Showcase, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) (winner).

Each series brings unique humor, creativity, and cultural commentary to the forefront, engaging viewers with sharp wit and compelling narratives. Congratulations to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver for its outstanding achievement in scripted variety programming.

Outstanding Variety Special (Live)

The Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category honors electrifying performances and unforgettable moments from its nominees. This year’s contenders include Celebrating America – An Inauguration Night Special, The Oscars, Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better 2020, and Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium (Disney+) (winner).

Each special delivers exhilarating live entertainment and showcases the pinnacle of artistic achievement in music, comedy, and cultural celebration. Congratulations to Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium for its remarkable achievement in the live variety special category.

75th Primetime Emmy Awards for Acting

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

The Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series category celebrates exceptional performances and comedic talent from its nominees. This year’s contenders include Anthony Anderson (Black-ish), Kenan Thompson (Kenan), Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method), Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building), Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), and Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in The Bear (FX) (winner).

Jeremy Allen White’s portrayal in The Bear has captured hearts with its humor and depth, showcasing his versatility and skill in bringing the character to life. Congratulations to Jeremy Allen White for his outstanding achievement in comedy acting.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

The Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category celebrates outstanding performances and comedic brilliance from its nominees. This year’s contenders include Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish), Allison Janney (Mom), Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Jean Smart (Hacks), Aidy Bryant (Shrill), and Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues in Abbott Elementary (ABC) (winner).

Quinta Brunson’s portrayal in Abbott Elementary has charmed audiences with her wit and charm, bringing depth and humor to the character of Janine Teagues. Congratulations to Quinta Brunson for her exceptional achievement in comedy acting.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

The Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category celebrates compelling performances and dramatic depth from its nominees. This year’s contenders include Brian Cox (Succession), Billy Porter (Pose), Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us), Jonathan Majors (Lovecraft Country), Matthew Rhys (Perry Mason), and Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy in Succession (HBO) (winner).

Kieran Culkin’s portrayal in Succession has captivated audiences with his complex character and nuanced performance, showcasing his talent in bringing Roman Roy to life amidst the power struggles of a wealthy family empire. Congratulations to Kieran Culkin for his outstanding achievement in drama acting.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

The Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category recognizes exceptional performances and storytelling from its nominees. This year’s contenders include Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), Ewan McGregor (Halston), Michael Keaton (Dopesick), Clive Owen (Impeachment: American Crime Story), and Steven Yeun as Danny Cho in Beef (Netflix) (winner).

Steven Yeun’s portrayal in Beef has garnered praise for its depth and emotional resonance, showcasing his talent in bringing Danny Cho’s character to life amidst the complexities of identity and culture. Congratulations to Steven Yeun for his outstanding achievement in this compelling role.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

The Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category celebrates outstanding performances and storytelling from its nominees. This year’s contenders include Kate Winslet (Mare of Easttown), Jessica Chastain (Scenes from a Marriage), Cynthia Erivo (Genius: Aretha), Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision), and Ali Wong as Amy Lau in Beef (Netflix) (winner).

Ali Wong’s portrayal in Beef has garnered acclaim for its wit and emotional depth, showcasing her talent in portraying Amy Lau’s journey amidst the complexities of family and identity. Congratulations to Ali Wong for her exceptional achievement in this captivating role.

75th Primetime Emmy Awards: Supporting Performances

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

The Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category celebrates standout performances and comedic talent. This year’s contenders include Kenan Thompson (Kenan), Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso), Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard “Richie” Jerimovich in The Bear (FX) (winner).

Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s portrayal in The Bear has earned acclaim for its humor and depth, showcasing his skill in bringing Richie Jerimovich’s character to life in the comedic setting.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

The Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category honors exceptional performances and comedic timing. This year’s contenders include Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live), Cecily Strong (Saturday Night Live), Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Juno Temple (Ted Lasso), and Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu in The Bear (FX) (winner).

Ayo Edebiri’s role in The Bear has impressed audiences with its humor and charm, highlighting her talent in delivering memorable comedic performances.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

The Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category recognizes compelling performances and dramatic depth. This year’s contenders include Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul), O-T Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale), Billy Crudup (The Morning Show), Bradley Whitford (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wambsgans in Succession (HBO) (winner).

Matthew Macfadyen’s portrayal in Succession has garnered praise for its complexity and nuance, showcasing his ability to navigate the intricate dynamics of power and loyalty.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

The Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category celebrates impactful performances and emotional resonance. This year’s contenders include Gillian Anderson (The Crown), Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown), Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale), Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya McQuoid-Hunt in The White Lotus (HBO) (winner).

Jennifer Coolidge’s role in The White Lotus has captivated audiences with its depth and humor, highlighting her versatility and skill in portraying complex characters.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

The Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category honors standout performances and storytelling in limited series or movies. This year’s contenders include William Jackson Harper (The Underground Railroad), Evan Peters (Mare of Easttown), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (The Queen’s Gambit), David Alvarez (West Side Story), and Paul Walter Hauser as Larry Hall in Black Bird (Apple TV+) (winner).

Paul Walter Hauser’s portrayal in Black Bird has impressed with its depth and emotional range, showcasing his ability to bring nuanced characters to life.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

The Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category celebrates impactful performances and storytelling in limited series or movies. This year’s contenders include Kathryn Hahn (WandaVision), Jean Smart (Mare of Easttown), Moses Ingram (The Queen’s Gambit), Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown), and Niecy Nash-Betts as Glenda Cleveland in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix) (winner).

Niecy Nash-Betts’s role in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has garnered acclaim for its depth and emotional intensity, highlighting her skill in portraying complex and compelling characters.

75th Primetime Emmy Awards: Directing

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

The Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series category honors exceptional direction in comedic storytelling. This year’s contenders include James Burrows (The Big Bang Theory), Lucia Aniello (Hacks), Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), MJ Delaney (Ted Lasso), and Christopher Storer for The Bear: “Review” (FX) (winner).

Christopher Storer’s direction in The Bear has been praised for its comedic timing and storytelling prowess, highlighting his ability to bring humor and depth to the series.

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

The Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series category celebrates exceptional direction in dramatic storytelling. This year’s contenders include Julie Anne Robinson (Bridgerton), Sam Miller (I May Destroy You), Alik Sakharov (Ozark), Jessica Hobbs (The Crown), and Mark Mylod for Succession: “Connor’s Wedding” (HBO) (winner).

Mark Mylod’s direction in Succession has been acclaimed for its meticulous pacing and emotional depth, showcasing his skill in navigating the complexities of familial and corporate intrigue.

Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

The Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category honors outstanding direction in limited series or movies. This year’s contenders include Barry Jenkins (The Underground Railroad), Matt Shakman (WandaVision), Craig Zobel (Mare of Easttown), Lynn Shelton (Little Fires Everywhere), and Lee Sung Jin for Beef: “Figures of Light” (Netflix) (winner).

Lee Sung Jin’s direction in Beef has impressed with its visual style and narrative complexity, highlighting his ability to create compelling and immersive storytelling.

75th Primetime Emmy Awards: Writing

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

The Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series category celebrates exceptional writing in comedic storytelling. This year’s contenders include Kate Purdy (BoJack Horseman), Maya Erskine (PEN15), Lucia Aniello (Hacks), Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), and Christopher Storer for The Bear: “System” (FX) (winner).

Christopher Storer’s writing in The Bear has been praised for its sharp wit and insightful commentary, showcasing his ability to craft compelling and humorous narratives.

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

The Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series category honors outstanding writing in dramatic storytelling. This year’s contenders include Misha Green (Lovecraft Country), Peter Morgan (The Crown), Steven Canals (Pose), Bruce Miller (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Jesse Armstrong for Succession: “Connor’s Wedding” (HBO) (winner).

Jesse Armstrong’s writing in Succession has been acclaimed for its sharp dialogue and nuanced character development, highlighting his ability to explore themes of power, ambition, and family dynamics.

Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

The Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category celebrates outstanding writing in limited series or movies. This year’s contenders include Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown), Scott Alexander (Impeachment: American Crime Story), Dave Holstein (The Shrink Next Door), Stefani Robinson (What We Do in the Shadows), and Lee Sung Jin for Beef: “The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain” (Netflix) (winner).

Lee Sung Jin’s writing in Beef has been praised for its emotional depth and narrative complexity, highlighting his ability to craft compelling and thought-provoking stories.

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

The Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series category honors exceptional writing in variety programming. This year’s contenders include The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Saturday Night Live, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) (winner).

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’s writing has been celebrated for its incisive humor and insightful commentary on current events, showcasing its ability to entertain and inform audiences.