LOS ANGELES, USA—The 2024 Emmy Awards, also known as the Emmys, delivered an evening steeped in nostalgia and surprise as television legends took the stage alongside rising stars.
From heartfelt reunions to unexpected wins, the night showcased the best of television’s past and present, reminding audiences that television’s golden age is still alive.
One of the night’s most anticipated moments was the reunion of actors from iconic shows. Stars from The West Wing appeared together to present an award.
Their appearance was met with resounding applause as they used the opportunity to encourage voter participation in this year’s elections.
Earlier in the evening, Henry Winkler and Ron Howard, famous for their roles in Happy Days, delighted the audience as they shared memories from the legendary series that made them household names.
The onstage reunion of beloved TV figures transported the audience back to a time when television was simpler, a reminder of how far the medium has come while still evoking a powerful sense of nostalgia.
But it wasn’t all about the past. The night was filled with celebrations of current television achievements.
Liza Colón-Zayas, star of The Bear, pulled off one of the night’s biggest surprises when she won the award for Outstanding Supporting Comedy Actress.
Colón-Zayas beat out industry heavyweights like Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett, becoming the first Latina to win an Emmy in the category.
Her victory was applauded by an audience eager to see more diversity in Hollywood.
The theme of representation continued with Shōgun, which made history by becoming the first non-English language series to win the Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
The groundbreaking win signalled a shift in how global storytelling is being embraced by American audiences and critics alike.
Richard Gadd, star and creator of Baby Reindeer, also took home multiple awards, including outstanding limited series.
His dark drama, based on his real-life experience of being stalked, resonated with voters.
During his acceptance speech, Gadd shared a message about the changing nature of television.
“If Baby Reindeer has proven anything, it’s that there’s no set formula to this,” Gadd said.
“You don’t need big stars or long-running series to have a hit. The only constant across any success in television is good storytelling.”
The night wasn’t just about wins and reunions; it was also a celebration of trailblazers.
John Leguizamo, a notable advocate for underrepresented groups in Hollywood, delivered a powerful speech that highlighted the ongoing fight for representation and diversity in television.
He recognised the many minorities in the nominee pool and proudly declared himself “one of Hollywood’s DEI hires,” defining DEI as “diligence, excellence, and imagination.”
“We are all DEI hires,” Leguizamo said, rallying the room with his words.
It was a night filled with reflection and excitement for the future.
As Jean Smart quipped during the ceremony about Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, “I thought it was about Rudolph,” the mood was light but the impact of the evening was profound.
Television continues to evolve, and if the 2024 Emmys proved anything, it’s that the medium’s future looks brighter than ever, with more room for risk-taking, inclusivity, and excellent storytelling.
Once again, the Emmys showcased that television is more than just entertainment—it is a reflection of society, constantly shifting, growing, and reaching new heights.
See the full list of winners of the 2024 Emmys.
Outstanding drama series
- Winner: Shogun
- The Crown
- Fallout
- The Gilded Age
- The Morning Show
- Mr & Mrs Smith
- Slow Horses
- 3 Body Problem
Outstanding comedy series
- Winner: Hacks
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Only Murders in the Building
- Palm Royale
- Reservation Dogs
- What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding limited or anthology series
- Winner: Baby Reindeer
- Fargo
- Lessons in Chemistry
- Ripley
- True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding lead actor in a drama series
- Winner: Hiroyuki Sanada – Shogun
- Idris Elba – Hijack
- Donald Glover – Mr & Mrs Smith
- Walton Goggins – Fallout
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
- Dominic West – The Crown
Outstanding lead actress in a drama series
- Winner: Anna Sawai – Shogun
- Jennifer Aniston – The Morning Show
- Carrie Coon – The Gilded Age
- Maya Erskine – Mr & Mrs Smith
- Imelda Staunton – The Crown
- Reese Witherspoon – The Morning Show
Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series
- Winner: Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
- 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
- D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai – Reservation Dogs
Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series
- Winner: Jean Smart – Hacks
- Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
- Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
- Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building
- Maya Rudolph – Loot
- Kristen Wiig – Palm Royale
Outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie
- Winner: Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer
- Matt Bomer – Fellow Travelers
- Jon Hamm – Fargo
- Tom Hollander – Feud: Capote vs The Swans
- Andrew Scott – Ripley
Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie
- Winner: Jodie Foster – True Detective: Night Country
- Brie Larson – Lessons in Chemistry
- Juno Temple – Fargo
- Sofía Vergara – Griselda
- Naomi Watts – Feud: Capote vs The Swans
Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series
- Winner: Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
- Tadanobu Asano – Shogun
- Mark Duplass – The Morning Show
- Jon Hamm – The Morning Show
- Takehiro Hira – Shogun
- Jack Lowden – Slow Horses
- Jonathan Pryce – The Crown
Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series
- Winner: Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown
- Christine Baranski – The Gilded Age
- Nicole Beharie – The Morning Show
- 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
- Winner: Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear
- Lionel Boyce – The Bear
- Paul W Downs – Hacks
- Paul Rudd – Only Murders In The Building
- Tyler James Williams – Abbott Elementary
- Bowen Yang – Saturday Night Live
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series
- Winner: Liza Colon-Zayas – The Bear
- Carol Burnett – Palm Royale
- Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
- Janelle James – Abbott Elementary
- Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary
- Meryl Streep – Only Murders In The Building
Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie
- Winner: Lamorne Morris – Fargo
- Jonathan Bailey – Fellow Travellers
- Robert Downey Jr – The Sympathizer
- Tom Goodman-Hill – Baby Reindeer
- John Hawkes – True Detective: Night Country
- Lewis Pullman – Lessons In Chemistry
- Treat Williams – Feud: Capote vs The Swans
Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie
- Winner: Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer
- 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
- Kali Reis – True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding reality competition program
- Winner: The Traitors
- The Amazing Race
- RuPauls Drag Race
- Top Chef
- The Voice
Outstanding scripted variety series
- Winner: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
- Saturday Night Live
Outstanding talk series
- Winner: The Daily Show
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Late Night With Seth Meyers
- The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Outstanding writing for a drama series
- Winner: Slow Horses, Negotiating With Tigers – Will Smith
- The Crown, Ritz – Peter Morgan & Meriel Sheibani-Clare
- Fallout, The End – Geneva Robertson-Dworet & Graham Wagner
- Mr & Mrs Smith, First Date – Francesca Sloane & Donald Glover
- Shogun, Anjin – Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks
- Shogun, Crimson Sky – Rachel Kondo & Caillin Puente
Outstanding writing for a comedy series
- Winner: Hacks, Bulletproof – Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs & Jen Statsky
- Abbott Elementary, Career Day – Quinta Brunson
- The Bear, Fishes – Christopher Storer & Joanna Calo
- Girls5eva, Orlando – Meredith Scardino & Sam Means
- The Other Two, Brooke Hosts A Night Of Undeniable Good – Chris Kelly & Sarah Schneider
- What We Do In The Shadows, Pride Parade – Jake Bender & Zach Dunn
Outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie
- Winner: Baby Reindeer – Richard Gadd
- Black Mirror, Joan Is Awful – Charlie Brooker
- Fargo, The Tragedy of the Commons – Noah Hawley
- Fellow Travelers, You’re Wonderful – Ron Nyswaner
- Ripley – Steven Zaillian
- True Detective: Night Country, Part 6 – Issa Lopez
Outstanding writing for a variety special
- Winner: Alex Edelman: Just For Us
- Jacqueline Novak: Get On Your Knees
- John Early: Now More Than Ever
- Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man And The Pool
- The Oscars
Outstanding directing for a drama series
- Winner: Shogun, Crimson Sky – Frederick EO Toye
- The Crown, Sleep – Stephen Daldry
- The Morning Show, The Overview Effect – Mimi Leder
- Mr & Mrs Smith, First Date – Hiro Murai
- Slow Horses, Strange Games – Saul Metzstein
- Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty, Beat LA – Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Outstanding directing for a comedy series
- Winner: The Bear, Fishes – Christopher Storer
- Abbott Elementary, Party – Randall Einhorn
- The Gentlemen, Refined Aggression – Guy Ritchie
- Hacks, Bulletproof – Lucia Aniello
- The Ms Pat Show, I’m The Pappy – Mary Lou Belli
Outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie
- Winner: Ripley – Steven Zaillian
- Baby Reindeer, Episode 4 – Weronika Tofilska
- Fargo, The Tragedy of the Commons – Noah Hawley
- Feud: Capote vs The Swans, Pilot – Gus Van Sant
- Lessons In Chemistry, Poirot – Millicent Shelton
- True Detective: Night Country – Issa Lopez
