The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards 2024 witnessed a star-studded evening in Los Angeles as the biggest names in television gathered to celebrate excellence. The night was dominated by the epic drama Shogun, sweeping multiple major categories. Here’s a look at the standout winners from the night.
‘Shogun’ Shines in Drama Series
The historical drama Shogun emerged as the undisputed leader in the Drama categories. Hiroyuki Sanada took home the award for Best Actor, while Anna Sawai bagged Best Actress for her stellar performance in the same series. Shogun also won Best Drama Series and Best Direction for Frederick EO Toye, adding to its impressive tally. Supporting actor Billy Crudup’s portrayal in The Morning Show and Elizabeth Debicki’s performance in The Crown also earned them top honors.
Richard Gadd’s Big Win in Limited Series
Richard Gadd stole the spotlight in the Limited/Anthology Series category, winning Best Actor for his role in Baby Reindeer. His success didn’t stop there, as Gadd also won Best Writing for the same series, making Baby Reindeer one of the top winners of the night. Jodie Foster clinched the Best Actress award for her gripping performance in True Detective: Night Country, while Ripley won Best Direction in this category.
The Bear Dominates in Comedy
In the Comedy Series category, The Bear stood out with several big wins. Jeremy Allen White took home Best Actor for his role in the series, while Jean Smart won Best Actress for her performance in Hacks. The Bear also earned awards for Supporting Actor (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Supporting Actress (Liza Colon-Zayas), with its guest appearances by Jon Bernthal and Jamie Lee Curtis also receiving accolades. Christopher Storer’s direction for The Bear further added to its dominance in the Comedy section.
Reality TV and Game Show Highlights
In the Reality TV section, Shark Tank won Best Reality Program, while Alan Cumming was named Best Host for The Traitors. Pat Sajak, the iconic host of Wheel of Fortune, took home the award for Best Game Show Host.
With these major wins, the Emmy Awards 2024 celebrated the best in television, showcasing incredible talent across genres. Here’s to another year of remarkable performances!
