Hacks beat The Bear in a major upset for the top comedy honor as Shogun swept the board in record-breaking fashion for the drama categories  at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards which featured a star-studded red carpet.

The HBO comedy starring Jean Smart - who earned Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - and Hannah Einbinder ended the night on top  with a win in the Outstanding Comedy Series category over the FX series at the gala event held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California on Sunday.

Meanwhile Shogun broke the all-time record for a single season of TV with 18 as the show not only earned top honor Outstanding Drama Series but also Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor In A Drama Series for Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada, respectively.

When it came to the limited or anthology series categories, it was Netflix smash-hit Baby Reindeer which earned Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series in addition to Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series for Richard Gadd and Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series for Jessica Gunning.

This year's ceremony was held less than a year after the 75th edition of the show which took place this past January after being moved back from its intended September 2023 date due to the writers and actors strikes.

Even aside from The Bear, Hacks triumphed over a very impressive field for Outstanding Comedy Series which also included Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Reservation Dogs, Only Murders in the Building, Palm Royale, and What We Do in the Shadows. 

Showrunner, co-creator, and actor Paul W. Downs accepted the top prize for Hacks as he said: I have no thoughts in my brain. Thank you so much to the academy. Let's brace ourselves. I might get emotional. I have to say that we are so lucky to live our dream and make television. And we couldn't do it without our Hacks family. 

'All of our writers, all of our cast, all of our crew who make our dreams come true literally. Look at the camera operators tonight doing incredible work making this happen. Thank you to the crew. Thank you. You know, when we pitch this show about two women, one of whom was over 60, we did not know if we would sell it. We really have to thank Casey boys and Sara, everyone who has helped us make this show. You know, there are about 20% of our population is over 60 plus, and there are only 3% of those characters on television. And I would like to see more of them because while I'm a great, young supporting actor, I really want to be a good, old lead.'

Fellow co-creator and showrunner Lucia Aniello took over the microphone to finish off the night by revealing they are back on set in just five days.

She said: 'Thank you so much. I mean, comedy is so important, obviously, to us. But we really feel like it can bridge divides when you laugh with someone and you have something in common with them. So please support comedy. It speaks true to power. It really does. So support your local comedian. And we have to go because we start shooting the next season in five days. So thank you and good night!'

The series explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.

It was shaping up to be a massive night for The Bear as the series was vying for a sweep of the comedy series acting categories but it did not happen as Ayo Edebiri was beat out by Hacks star Jean Smart in the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series category earlier in the night.

In addition to Ayo, the 73-year-old Seattle-native also bested Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary, Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building, Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale, and Maya Rudolph, Loot.

During her acceptance speech the talented actress said: 'Oh, god. Thank you. Thank you so, so much. I -- it's very humbling, it really is. And I appreciate this because I just don't get enough attention. I'm serious. Okay. Anyway, no, thank you. I have so many, so many people to thank starting with our beautiful show runners. 

76th Primetime Emmy Awards WINNERS: AT A GLANCE

 DRAMA

Outstanding Drama Series: Shogun

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai, Shogun 

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:  Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun

 Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series: Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series: Billy Crudup, The Morning Show 

 

TALK, VARIETY, AND REALITY

Scripted Variety Series: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Talk Series: The Daily Show 

 Outstanding Reality Competition Program: The Traitors

 COMEDY

Outstanding Comedy Series: Hacks

 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart, Hacks

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series:  Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear

Outstanding Supporting Actor An A Comedy Series:  Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear

 

LIMITED 

 Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: Baby Reindeer

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series:  Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series: Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer 

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series: Lamorne Morris, Fargo 

 

'Thank you for thinking of me. I will never be able to thank you enough for thinking of me with this incredible role. And Casey and Sara and everybody at HBO. At Max-- I'm sorry. Just what we needed, another network. 

'But, sorry, anyway, this is -- I'm going to honor tonight, my agent Scott Henderson of 30 plus years who is retiring and breaking my heart, the most amazing, cultured, tasteful, kind, funny man that never tried to talk me in or out of things I really didn't feel great about. I wish you all the best. He's going to bicycle through France because that's better than representing me? I don't know. Thank you. Thank you. I love you all. Thank you.'

In the series Jean portrays  legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian Deborah Vance who must co-exist with down-on-her-luck comedy writer Ava Daniels (portrayed by Hannah Einbinder) as she makes a career comeback.

Regardless of falling short in the top comedy category, The Bear earned early honors for stars Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Liza Colón-Zayas.

The 33-year-old Brooklyn native Jeremy took home major honor in the Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series category for the second consecutive year.

He triumphed over Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building, Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building, Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows, and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs.

During his acceptance speech Jeremy said: 'Thank you so much. My heart is just beating right out of its chest. Thank you, thank you to the academy, my fellow nominees. I'm so honored to be in your company. Chris and Joe, thank you for choosing me. I am so, so, so lucky. I'm so grateful. Thank you. 

'My beautiful cast, I love you forever. I love to work with you, and I just -- I want us to be in each other's lives forever. I love you so dearly. Joe, this show has changed my life. It has instilled a faith that change is -- is -- is possible, that change is possible if you are able to reach out. You're really, truly never actually alone.'

The hunk concluded his speech by recognizing his family including his two children. 

He finished his speech by saying: 'I thank this show. My parents, I love you. My sister, thank you for coming with me tonight. Ezra and Dolores, I love you so, so, so, so much. You are my heart. Thank you. Thank you, everybody.'

Jeremy portrays Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto as a young chef from the fine dining world returns to Chicago to run his family's sandwich shop only to turn it into a fine dining restaurant on a quest for a Michelin star. 

Meanwhile, the 47-year-old New York native Ebon - who portrays Richie Jerimovich on the FX series -  earned the win in the Outstanding Supporting Actor An A Comedy Series category for the second year much like Jeremy.

He beat out an impressive field including castmate Lionel Boyce in addition to Paul W. Downs, Hacks, Paul Rudd, Only Murders In The Building, Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary, and Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live.

He kept his speech short and sweet as he said: 'Okay. Wow. Thank you so much. I don't know what to say. I'm so grateful for this show and to work with these beautiful people. Chris, thank you so much. I love you so much. Joanne that, Josh, Tyson. I work with this incredible family every day. It is such a privilege. 

'Lionel, liza, Mattie, all my little forks crew, Andrew and Sara and Olivia. Thank you, Jeanie for putting such a nice family together. Thank you to my parents. They're taking such nice care of my cat. And thanks to my sweet daughters. Elena, I love you so much. You're everything to me. Thank you.'

Ebon's character Richard 'Richie' Jermovich is the de facto manager of the restaurants in The Bear who has a contentious relationship with Carmy due to his relationship with the chef's late older brother Michael. 

The wins kept coming for the critically-acclaimed series as  Liza Colón-Zayas took home Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series.

 The 52-year-old New York native - who is an actress and playwright - beat some high-profile names in the industry including: Carol Burnett, Palm Royale, Hannah Einbinder, Hacks, Janelle James, Abbott Elementary, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary, and Meryl Streep, Only Murders In The Building.

She was emotional during her acceptance speech as she said: 'Thank you for lowering the microphone for me. Thank you so much. Thank you so my husband, David Zayas. He told me to write a speech, and I didn't because I didn't think it would be possible. '

Liza recognized her fellow nominees as she continued her speech:  'How, how could I have thought it would be possible to be in the presence of Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett and Janelle? Anyway, I love you all. I revere you to the bottom of my heart. And other women and my mommy. Mommy, I thank you. My family. My grandkids. Grandkids? Yeah, thank you. 

'Thank you to my beautiful cast. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me new life in this show. And to all the Latinas who are looking at me, keep believing and vote. Vote for your rights. Thank you! Thank you. Gracias.'

In the award-winning series Liza portrays Tina Marrero, an acerbic and stubborn veteran line cook who embraces the opportunity to train professionally. 

Meanwhile, Shogun was not only the biggest winner on the drama side but also the biggest winner over all as it earned a record-breaking 18 awards.

The FX series topped off the night with a win in the coveted Outstanding Drama Series category triumphing over The Crown, Fallout, The Gilded Age, The Morning Show, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Slow Horses, and 3 Body Problem.

Show creator Justin Marks accepted the honor at the end of the night as he praised the network for taking a chance on the show as she said: 'Thank you for this incredible honor. We have so grateful to our partners at Disney television, to hulu and especially to FX. John, Gina, Kate, Lindsey, Nick. 

'You guys green lit a very expensive subtitled Japanese period piece that revolves around a poetry competition. I have no idea why you did that, but thank you for your faith in this incredible team.'

The synopsis of the series reads: 'When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies.' 

Just before that Anna Sawai had her shining moment in the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series category.

 The 32-year-old Japanese actress and singer beat out a very talented and star-studded field including: Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show, Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age, Maya Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Imelda Staunton, The Crown, and Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show.

During her acceptance speech, Anna was emotional and even recognized her fellow nominees.

She said:  'I was crying before my name was announced. I'm a mess today. Thank you to the academy for naming me alongside my fellow nominees, whose work I have grown -- I grew up watching and love. Thank you so John langraff and the whole FX team for believing in our story. 

'Thank you, Justin and Rachel, for believing in me and giving me this role of a lifetime. Thank you to every single one of the crew and cast led by a hero, heroes over there. He really has opened doors and continues to open doors for people like me. Thank you so much.'

Sawai also made sure to give co-star Cosmo Jarvis - who portrays Pilot Major John Blackthorne - a special shoutout.

She said: 'Cosmo, you are the most hon nest and truthful and no B.S. Actor I know and you made me give my 120%. Lastly, thank you to my team and thank you to my family. Mom, I love you. You are the reason I'm here. You showed me stoicism and that's how I was able to portray it. This is to all the women who expect nothing and continue to be an example for everyone. Thank you so much.'

In the series Anna portrays Toda Mariko who is an intelligent highborn woman with strong loyalty to Lord Yoshii Toranaga. She is a Catholic convert who serves as a translator between Toranaga and the aforementioned Pilot Major John Blackthorne.

Hiroyuki Sanada also had his shining moment as he triumphed in the Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series category.

The 63-year-old Japanese actor earned the win over Donald Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Walton Goggins, Fallout, Idris Elba, Hijack, Gary Oldman, Slow Horses, and Dominic West, The Crown.

Sanada had a thoughtful speech which went: 'Thank you. Thank you so much. Oh, my goodness. I'm won honored to be here with amazing nominees. And thank you for FX, Disney and hulu for believing in me. And thank you, my team, for always supporting me. And thank you for all the crew and cast of Shogun. I'm so proud of you. 

'It was an east meets west dream project, with respect. And Shogun taught me that when people work together, we can make miracle. We can create a better future together. Thank you so much!'

In the series Sanada portrays  Lord Yoshii Toranaga who is a powerful bushō and lord of Kantō. One of the five Regents ruling Japan on behalf of the late Taikō's young heir. He is a descendant of the Minowara clan which once ruled over Japan as shōguns. He possesses a brilliant mind for military and political strategy.

Shogun earned 18 Emmys throughout the different award events including Best Directing,  Best Stunt Performance, Best Period Costumes, and even a Best Guest Actor in a Drama for Nestor Carbonell.

Elizabeth Debicki was recognized for her work as Princess Diana in The Crown as she earned top honor Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series.

 The 34-year-old Australian actress took the honor over: Christine Baranski, The Gilded Age, Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show, Greta Lee, The Morning Show, Lesley Manville, The Crown, Karen Pittman, The Morning Show, and Holland Taylor, The Morning Show.

The star was emotional as she said: 'Wow. I didn't write anything down because I'm very superstitious and now I'm in a real pickle, so I'm going to do this quickly. Peter, thank you. Thank you for making this show, and thank you for trusting me with this. 

'To our producers, thank you for working so hard. Deb, my hair and makeup, amazing woman who transformed me every day. Kate and Emily, who created the hair and makeup. I love you. Our cast are so beautiful. It is such a gift to work with you. Gosh.'

She finished the speech by thanking the former Princess of Wales and praising her for all that she accomplished in her 36 years of life.

Elizabeth said: 'Playing this part based on this unparalleled, incredible human being has been my great privilege. It has been a gift. Thank you so very much.'

She portrayed Diana, Princess of Wales - born Lady Diana Frances Spencer - toward the end of her life as she split from Charles, Prince of Wales (now King Charles) navigated being mother to Princes William and Harry, went through a publicly-scrutinized new romance with Dodi Fayed, and ultimately perished in a Paris car crash on August 31, 1997.  

Baby Reindeer was a massive winner with four in the limited and anthology series categories as it earned top honor Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series in addition to three major awards with wins for Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning including two for the leading man.

Gunning earned a coveted win in the Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series category for her incredible performance in Baby Reindeer.

The 38-year-old Holmfirth-native triumphed over Dakota Fanning, Ripley, Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge, Aja Naomi King, Lessons in Chemistry, Diane Lane, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer, and Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country.

Gunning accepted the honor by saying: 'Oh, my goodness. Thank you so much. I honestly feel like I'm going to wake up any minute now. This whole thing has been a dream. Thank you. I'm so incredibly grateful. I want to say a huge thank you to everybody who let me, really. Netflix, Nina gold casting. 

'Our amazing directors. The show wouldn't be what it is if it weren't for you and our incredible cast and crew. I look forward to working with you every day. Switching the twos, as we say. Thank you so much to my agents. Thank you so frankly butler and Alice and everyone. All that you are and all that you do. All my friends and family that I love more than anything.'

The talented actress concluded her speech by thanking Gadd whose story the limited series is based on. 

She said: 'My biggest thanks has to go to Mr. Richard Gadd. I tried so many times to put into words what working on Baby Reindeer meant to me, and I fail every time, so I'm going to sing. No imagine. I'll keep it simple and just say thank you for trusting me to be your Martha. 

'I will never ever forget her or you or this. It really means a lot. Thank you, reindeer, and thank you for this. I'm thrilled. Thank you.'

In the Netflix series Gunning portrays Martha Scott who is a former lawyer with a criminal past obsessed with Gadd's character. 

Gadd, 35, who starred, wrote, directed, and created the highly-popular Netflix series earned two wins in the Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series and Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series categories.

The comedian beat out an impressive field for the acting gong as he won over Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers, Jon Hamm, Fargo, Tom Hollander, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, and Andrew Scott, Ripley.

During his acceptance speech he praised one of his fellow nominees profusely as he said: 'You're all crazy, honestly. Thank you. Thank you so much. Honestly, I wasn't expecting this one at all, and I didn't prepare. I'm not Jon Hamm. I'm your biggest fan, as I told you last night over and over again. Thank you. 

'Thank you to the directors, Veronica and Josephine. Thanks to all the people I mentioned previously as well. I'd like to thank my mom and dad, a glaring omission from the previous one as well. They're the best. We've had trying times as a family and they have been there for me, a constant course of love and support. They never ever told me what I needed to do with my life and they never told me what I needed to be. I think that's the greatest gift a parent can give a child. They always said follow your heart and the rest will fall into place. I think that's good advice. Follow your heart and the rest will fall into place. Thank you.'

For the Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series categories prize he won over Charlie Brooker – Black Mirror, Noah Hawley – Fargo. Ron Nyswaner – Fellow Travelers, Steven Zaillian – Ripley, and Issa López – True Detective: Night Country.

Gadd's speech was inspiring as he said: 'Oh, wow. Thanks so much. This is the stuff of drinks. Thanks so much to the academy. Thank you to Netflix for letting me tell the story to the world. Thank you to Petra, my brothers Matt and Ed. Thank you to all the amazing cast and crew, my amazing cast and team. 

'Look, ten years ago, I was down and out, right? I never ever thought I would get my life together. I never thought I would be able to rectify myself and get myself back on my feet again. Here I am just a decade later picking up one of the biggest awards in television, yeah. Now, I don't mean that -- I don't mean that to sound arrogant. I mean that for anyone going through a difficult time right now to persevere. I don't know much about this life. But I do know nothing lasts forever. And no matter how bad it gets, it always gets better. If you are struggling, keep Keep going. And I promise you things will be okay. Thank you so much for this award.'

He finished the trifecta of his acceptance speeches with the top honor  Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series which beat triumphed over Fargo, Lessons in Chemistry, Ripley, and True Detective: Night Country.

Gadd said: 'Yeah. Thank you so much. This is unbelievable. Let me introduce it to everyone. To our wonderful directors, wonderful cast and director. Amazing cast. I can't believe I forgot to thank you guys. Look, you know, I know the industry is in a slump right now, and I know that it might force or put pressure on networks and stuff to tighten the pursestrings and broaden the slate. But I do believe no slump was ever broken without willingness to take risks. I think if "Baby reindeer" has proved anything is that there is no net formula to this. 

'You don't need big stars, long-running series to have a hit. Really, really, the only constant across any success in television is good story telling. Good story telling that speaks to our times. So take risks, push boundaries, explore the uncomfortable, dare to fail in order to achieve. Thanks so much for this award.'

Baby Reindeer follows writer and performer Gadd's warped relationship with a female stalker and the impact it has on him as he is ultimately forced to face a deep, dark buried trauma. 

Jodie Foster was a major winner as she earned her first ever Emmy Award in the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series category.

The 61-year-old actress was recognized for her work in True Detective: Night Country as she triumphed over Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry, Juno Temple, Fargo, Sofia Vergara, Griselda, and Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.

During her acceptance speech she said: ' Well, this is an incredibly emotional moment for me because True Detective: Night Country was a magical experience and it comes from the top beautiful, talented, wonderful woman who dreamed this up for me. And our incredible, incredible Icelandic crew and our cast. Gosh, I love you guys all so much from all over the world, but especially my partner in crime Kailey Reese. Thank you. I know. 

'I could talk fast, man. I could talk fast. Mostly the indigenous people and the inuit people of north Alaska that just told us our stories and allowed us to listen and that was just a blessing. It was love, love, love. And when you feel that, something amazing happens. It is deep and wonderful, and it is older than this place and this time. And that's just the message, which is love and work equals art.'

She concluded her speech by recognizing her children and wife Alexandra Hedison.

She said: 'To my boys, Charlie and kit, remember that. And the love of my life, my wife. Thank you so much. Thank you. Cheers!'

Jodie starred in the HBO series alongside Kali reis as they are detectives who investigate the investigation into the disappearance of eight men from a research station in the fictional Alaskan town of Ennis.

Another first time Emmy winner was Lamorne Morris who earned Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series for his work in Fargo.

The 41-year-old actor beat out Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers, Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer, Tom Goodman-Hill, Baby Reindeer, John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country, Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry, and Treat Williams, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.

Lamorne made sure to thank those nearest and dearest to him as he began his speech by saying: 'I want to thank -- I thank to thank god for allowing me to be here. I also want to thank god for my beautiful mother, who raised me. She's -- she's been my biggest champion ever since I, you know, came out of, you know, I dropped out of her -- her butt. Whatever. I know where babies come from.

'My beautiful daughter, lily. I love you. I told you I would do it. You have always doubted me. Here, I'm your leader.'

In the series Lamorne stars as as Whitley 'Witt' Farr who is a North Dakota state trooper who encounters Dot during her escape from kidnappers and becomes embroiled in the ensuing investigation.

John Oliver made for one of the most memorable moments on Sunday when he paid memorial to his late dog, persisting with his tribute as organizers tried to play him off the stage.

The Last Week Tonight with John Oliver star, 47, was accepting the honors for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series in Los Angeles at the Peacock Theater when he referenced his late pet.

'We had the most fantastic dog,' the U.K.-born HBO host said. 'She was at my wedding. She got us through a pandemic. She was with us through two pregnancies.'

Producers ordered the playing of music to cue Oliver to wrap up his emotional speech, but he didn't cease with the moving memorial.

'Perfect choice of music! We had to say goodbye to her,' Oliver said, adding 'F**k you!' to the musical director for the interruption.

Oliver added, 'I feel like Sarah McLachlan right now.'

He said of his late pet: 'She was an amazing dog, and this isn't just for her. It's for all dogs! All dogs. You're very good girls, very good boys. You all deserve a treat.'

At that point, Oliver - a 30-time Emmy winner - was finished and said, 'Play me off now!'

There was also some more controversy as The Traitors' victory compelled the cast of a competing reality series to walk out of the Peacock Theater.

The Peacock series was named Outstanding Reality Competition Program, besting other nominated shows including The Amazing Race, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Voice and Top Chef.

In addition, the show's host Alan Cumming was also named Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program, besting Survivor's Jeff Probst, Top Chef's Kristen Kish, RuPaul's Drag Race's RuPaul and Shark Tank personalities Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec and Daymond John.

The program received two other nominations: Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program (for director Ben Archard) and Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program for photography directors Siggi Rosen-Rawlings and Matt Wright.

There appeared to be a bit of tension after the Outstanding Reality Competition Program winner was announced, according to a journalist in attendance at the award show.

'After the category was announced the team from Drag Race (including all the queens) cleared out and headed to the lobby,' a tweet from The Hollywood Reporter's senior staff writer Chris Gardner read.

It was accompanied by a clip of the cast of Drag Race - who appeared last week at the MTV VMAs - heading for the exits after the announcement.

The tweet itself received a series of divisive responses in the comment thread, with Drag Race's Plane Jane saying that the exit was not intended as a slight to The Traitors team, but rather an opportune moment for refreshments.

'It was a commercial break and the girls wanted a drink,' Plane Jane said. 'We all stayed until the end of the ceremony.'

The cast's Amanda Tori Meating added that the moment allowed the show's cast to use the restroom.

'It was a commercial break are we allowed to go p*** girl' the season 16 contestant said.

Famous father and son duo Eugene and Dan Levy kicked off the event as co-hosts.

The duo had some hilarious quips as they teamed up for the first time since they were on critically acclaimed sitcom Schitt's Creek.

Before the event, television's biggest stars glammed it up on the red carpet outside of the Peacock Theatre. 

Jennifer Aniston, 55, dazzled in a strapless pearl hued Oscar de la Renta gown, paired with a Tiffany & Co. diamond bracelet and her signature sleek locks - leading the way for best dressed on the red carpet.

 Selena Gomez also brought the glamour in a striking black and silver custom Ralph Lauren gown, with a criss-cross halter neckline that featured sparkling embellishments.

The 32-year-old actress and singer - who stars on Only Murders in the Building - wowed in the shimmery gown, adding Tiffany & Co diamond earrings, rings and bracelet.

Sofia Vergara, 52, sizzled in a crimson hued form-fitting custom Dolce and Gabbana gown, highlighting her incredible hourglass figure. 

Jennifer's mermaid inspired Oscar de la Renta gown featured pearls throughout - embellished in a shell-shaped design.

The Friends star showcased her chiseled arms and her fit form in the clingy gown, paired with cream colored heels.

The actress added two diamond rings and a massive diamond bracelet, with her long blonde highlighted locks loose around her. 

Selena showcased her figure in the form-fitting black custom Ralph Lauren gown, accented with silver along the neckline.

The gown had a slight train, perfectly complimented with Tiffany & Co jewels.

Sofia looked like a red carpet siren in her bold hued crimson strapless custom Dolce and Gabbana frock; the Modern Family star's gown had ruched accents and a striking neckline.

The brunette beauty's incredible curves were on full display in the skintight number. 

Dakota Fanning shimmered in her strapless gold Armani Prive fall 2024 couture collection dress - which had delicate pearl embellishments throughout and a ruched neckline.

The former child star paired the ethereal gown with loose and slightly wavy hair and minimal jewelry for an understated yet elegant look. 

Reese Witherspoon looked lovely in a black and gold strapless Dior gown with floral accents; She wore a statement necklace, rings and delicate earrings. 

Elizabeth Debicki, Mindy Kaling, Quinta Brunson and Laverne Cox chose elegant black dresses for the awards show.

76th Primetime Emmy Awards WINNERS - full list

 

 Outstanding Drama Series 

The Crown

Fallout

The Gilded Age

The Morning Show

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Shōgun - WINNER

Slow Horses 

3 Body Problem

 

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series

Donald Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Walton Goggins, Fallout

Idris Elba, Hijack

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. and Mrs. Smith

Anna Sawai, Shо̄gun - WINNER

Imelda Staunton, The Crown

Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show

 

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 Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary

Hacks - WINNER

The Bear

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Reservation Dogs

Only Murders in the Building

Palm Royale

What We Do in the Shadows

 

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series

Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm

Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building

Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building 

Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows

Jeremy Allen White, The Bear - WINNER

D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs

 

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series

Ayo Edebiri, The Bear

Jean Smart, Hacks - WINNER

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary 

Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building

Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale

Maya Rudolph, Loot

 

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

 

Outstanding Supporting Actor An 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 Limited or Anthology Series

Baby Reindeer - WINNER

Fargo

Lessons in Chemistry 

Ripley

True Detective: Night Country

 

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series

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 Or Anthology Series

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 Or Anthology Series

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 Or Anthology Series

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

 

Outstanding Animated Series

Blue Eye Samurai

Bob’s Burger

Scavengers Reign

The Simpsons

X-Men ‘97

 

Outstanding Television Movie

Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie 

Quiz Lady 

Red, White & Royal Blue

Scoop

Unfrosted

 

Scripted Variety Series

 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - WINNER

Saturday Night Live 

 

Talk Series 

The Daily Show - WINNER

Jimmy Kimmel Live! 

Late Night With Seth Meyers 

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

 

Variety Special (live) 

The Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Starring Usher

66th Grammy Awards 

The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady

The Oscars  

The 76th Annual Tony Awards

 

Variety Special (pre-recorded) 

 Billy Joel: The 100th Live at Madison Square Garden

Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer

Dick Van Dyke 98 Years Of Magic

Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die

Trevor Noah: Where Was I

 

Directing For A Drama Series 

 Stephen Daldry – The Crown

Mimi Leder – The Morning Show

Hiro Murai – Mr & Mrs Smith

Frederick EO Toye – Shōgun - WINNER

Saul Metzstein – Slow Horses

Salli Richardson-Whitfield – Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

 

 Directing For A Comedy Series

 Randall Einhorn – Abbott Elementary

Christopher Storer – The Bear - WINNER

Ramy Youssef – The Bear

Guy Ritchie – The Gentlemen

Lucia Aniello – Hacks

Mary Lou Belli – The Ms Pat Show

 

Directing For A Limited Or Anthology Series 

Weronika Tofilska – Baby Reindeer

Noah Hawley – Fargo 

Gus Van Sant – Feud: Capote vs The Swans 

Millicent Shelton: Lessons in Chemistry 

Steven Zaillian – Ripley - WINNER

Issa López – True Detective: Night Country 

 

Writing For A Drama Series 

Peter Morgan and Meriel Sheibani-Clare – The Crown

Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner – Fallout

Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover – Mr & Mrs Smith

Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks – Shōgun

Rachel Kondo and Caillin Puente – Shōgun

Will Smith – Slow Horses - WINNER

 

Writing For A Comedy Series 

Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary

Christopher Storer – The Bear

Meredith Scardino and Sam Means – Girls5eva

Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs and Jen Statsky – Hacks - WINNERS

Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider – The Other Two

Jake Bender and Zach Dunn – What We Do in the Shadows

 

Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series 

Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer - WINNER

Charlie Brooker – Black Mirror

Noah Hawley – Fargo

Ron Nyswaner – Fellow Travelers

Steven Zaillian – Ripley

Issa López – True Detective: Night Country

 

Writing For A Variety Series 

The Daily Show

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

 Saturday Night Live

 

Outstanding Reality Competition Program 

The Amazing Race

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Top Chef

The Traitors - WINNER

The Voice