September 21 (The New York Times) – Here are the shows, actors and production teams who won at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards.
“Schitt’s Creek” broke a record with seven Primetime awards and nine Emmys in total in the comedy categories, and “Succession” took home five awards, including best drama series. Here are other notable moments from the night.
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Catherine O’Hara won her first acting Emmy for her role as Moira Rose on “Schitt’s Creek.”
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Tyler Perry accepted the Governors Award, which recognizes “extraordinary” or “cumulative” accomplishment, and gave a heartfelt speech that tied a story about his grandmother to the experiences of Black Americans.
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Zendaya made history by becoming the youngest winner for best lead actress in a drama for her role in “Euphoria.”
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Several winners implored viewers to vote. Others made statements about racial justice during speeches and through their wardrobe.
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Jimmy Kimmel hosted from a nearly empty Staples Center while nominees tuned in from around the world. Read his opening monologue.
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An ad featuring Billy Porter, Lin-Manuel Miranda and others called on Hollywood to become more inclusive. “We are more than a splash of color on your white canvas,” Porter said.
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Below is a list of the major winners. Additional winners can be found at emmys.com.
Best Comedy
Best Drama
Best Limited Series
“Watchmen” (HBO)
Best Actress, Comedy
Catherine O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek”
Best Actor, Comedy
Eugene Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”
Best Actress, Drama
Zendaya, “Euphoria”
Best Actor, Drama
Jeremy Strong, “Succession”
Best Actress, Limited Series or TV Movie
Regina King, “Watchmen”
Best Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie
Mark Ruffalo, “I Know This Much Is True”
Supporting Actress, Comedy
Annie Murphy, “Schitt’s Creek”
Supporting Actor, Comedy
Daniel Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”
Supporting Actress, Drama
Julia Garner, “Ozark”
Supporting Actor, Drama
Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show”
Supporting Actress, Limited Series or a Movie
Uzo Aduba, “Mrs. America”
Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, “Watchmen”
*Television Movie
“Bad Education” (HBO)
*Variety Sketch Series
“Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
Variety Talk Series
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” (HBO)
Reality-Competition Program
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (VH1)
*Reality Host
RuPaul, “Drag Race”
*Structured Reality Program
“Queer Eye” (Netflix)
*Unstructured Reality Program
“Cheer” (Netflix)
*Guest Actress, Comedy
Maya Rudolph, “Saturday Night Live”
*Guest Actor, Comedy
Eddie Murphy, “Saturday Night Live”
*Guest Actress, Drama
Cherry Jones, “Succession”
*Guest Actor, Drama
Ron Cephas Jones, “This Is Us”
*Documentary or Nonfiction Series
“The Last Dance” (ESPN)
*Documentary or Nonfiction Special
“The Apollo” (HBO)
*Animated Program
“Rick and Morty” (Adult Swim)
Writing for a Comedy Series
Daniel Levy, “Schitt’s Creek” (“Happy Ending”)
Writing for a Drama Series
Jesse Armstrong, “Succession” (“This Is Not for Tears”)
Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Drama Special
Damon Lindelof and Cord Jefferson, “Watchmen” (“This Extraordinary Being”)
Directing for a Comedy Series
Andrew Cividino and Daniel Levy, “Schitt’s Creek” (“Happy Ending”)
Directing for a Drama Series
Andrij Parekh, “Succession” (“Hunting”)
Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Drama Special
Maria Schrader, “Unorthodox”
*Directing for a Variety Series
Don Roy King, “Saturday Night Live” (“Host: Eddie Murphy”)
