76th Annual Emmy Awards: Every Viral Moment of the Night
The 76th Annual Emmy Awards are going down just eight months after the last ceremony, which was pushed to January following delays from the Hollywood Strike. Going into this year's telecast, both The Bear and Shōgun were expected to dominate the competition -- meaning it's probably going to be a very good night for FX. That said, things didn't sweep exactly to expectation! Hosted by Eugene Levy and son Dan Levy, this year's event was guaranteed to include a few shocks, surprises and unscripted moments, along with plenty of laughs. Check out all the highlights below! After an opening monologue from the hosts, Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin hit the stage to present Supporting Actor In a Comedy to The Bear's Ebon Moss-Bachrach ... and it didn't take long for everyone watching to start saying the exact same thing online. The trio's chemistry really shone through as they both celebrated and poked fun at each other with perfectly-timed jokes -- including one where Martin compared Short to a "former tennis women's champion." On X, the consensus was clear: Have them host an award show together, stat! The Bear won three of the first four awards of the night, taking home Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Actor in a Comedy Series right off the bat. While it fell short for Best Comedy Series in perhaps the biggest surprise of the night, it was still a fantastic night for the unlikely comedy. Stars Ebon Moss-Bacharach, Jeremy Allen White and Liza Colon-Zayas started the show's early streak, after already sweeping at the Creative Arts Emmys last month. All three thanked their costars and family, with Colon-Zayas saying she ignored a suggestion from husband David Zayas -- who also played her husband on the show -- to write a speech beforehand. Becoming the first Latina actress to win in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category ever, she told all the Latinas watching, "Keep believing and vote, vote for your rights." Taking the stage to give out the award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Candace Bergen took a moment to reflect on Murphy Brown's legacy. After sharing how much of an honor it was to play the titular role, she recalled how her character was attacked by Vice President Dan Quayle for deciding to have a child and raise it on her own after becoming pregnant. "Today a Republican candidate for Vice President would never attack a woman for having kids. So as I would say, my work here is done," she quipped, before adding, "Meow!" That, of course, was a reference to JD Vance's "childless cat lady" comments. Billy Crudup won Best Supporting Actor in a Drama for his work in The Morning Show -- and immediately took the opportunity to call out his wife, Naomi Watts. "I'm happy to be here with my piece of eye candy there, my wife, who also happens to be an immigrant," he said of his Australian other half, "and also gave a searing performance this year for which she's nominated, and she starts businesses too, so nice to be by her side," he began his speech, before going on to thank the show's cast and crew. It's the Naomi moment, however, that had viewers swooning. While accepting her trophy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Hacks star Jean Smart took a moment to poke fun at the streaming wars. "This is humbling, it really is. I appreciate this because I don't get enough attention. I'm serious," she began her speech, before thanking Casey Bloys and Sarah Aubrey and "and everybody at HBO," before catching herself. "... Max," she added, "I'm sorry. Just what we needed, another network!" What was initially HBO Max, a streamer for HBO, was later re-named as just Max, prompting some confusion ... even among those with shows on it, apparently! For the Supporting Actress - Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category, we were treated to three of the screen's most iconic villains, starting with the woman who scared the cockadoodie out of an entire generation -- on her way to an Oscar -- Kathy Bates. The forthcoming Matlock star was joined by Breaking Bad legend Giancarlo Esposito and The Boys' Antony Starr, all who know a thing or three about villains so deliciously evil we kind of love them all the same. But it's not always easy breaking bad on the screen. "You know how hard it was to get a date after Misery?" Bates asked. Esposito lamented that he couldn't even enjoy a quiet dinner without "drug dealers ... trying to ask for advice on how to build their empires." As for Starr, he couldn't quite figure out how he was getting so much criticism from teenagers, who are "not even old enough" to be watching his show. "It's sloppy, sloppy parenting." Joining their ranks was Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning, who certainly brought her own chilling realization to the screen with a performance that won'
TV's biggest night is here ... for the second time in 2024!
The 76th Annual Emmy Awards are going down just eight months after the last ceremony, which was pushed to January following delays from the Hollywood Strike.
Going into this year's telecast, both The Bear and Shōgun were expected to dominate the competition -- meaning it's probably going to be a very good night for FX. That said, things didn't sweep exactly to expectation!
Hosted by Eugene Levy and son Dan Levy, this year's event was guaranteed to include a few shocks, surprises and unscripted moments, along with plenty of laughs. Check out all the highlights below!
Future Hosts In the Building?
After an opening monologue from the hosts, Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin hit the stage to present Supporting Actor In a Comedy to The Bear's Ebon Moss-Bachrach ... and it didn't take long for everyone watching to start saying the exact same thing online.
The trio's chemistry really shone through as they both celebrated and poked fun at each other with perfectly-timed jokes -- including one where Martin compared Short to a "former tennis women's champion."
On X, the consensus was clear: Have them host an award show together, stat!
#OMITB stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez hilariously present the first award of the night at the 2024 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/iwVkk9Ff5e
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024
this chemistry! the jokes! their timing! again...Steven Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez need to be hosting the Oscars#Emmys pic.twitter.com/Rm7rD0WVEY
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) September 16, 2024
Martin Short and Steve Martin shout out Selena's EMMY nomination tonight ???? pic.twitter.com/zpvPYhhaEh
— Selena Gomez Updates (@SGchartupdate) September 16, 2024
Just make Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez the Oscars hosts already. #Emmys
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) September 16, 2024
Steve, Martin and Selena aced their Oscars host audition.
— Jorge Molina (@colormejorge) September 16, 2024
eugene and dan levy wish they had the comedic chemistry steve martin, martin short, and selena gomez have
— allegra frank (@LegsFrank) September 16, 2024
The Bear's ALMOST Perfect Night
The Bear won three of the first four awards of the night, taking home Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Actor in a Comedy Series right off the bat. While it fell short for Best Comedy Series in perhaps the biggest surprise of the night, it was still a fantastic night for the unlikely comedy.
Stars Ebon Moss-Bacharach, Jeremy Allen White and Liza Colon-Zayas started the show's early streak, after already sweeping at the Creative Arts Emmys last month. All three thanked their costars and family, with Colon-Zayas saying she ignored a suggestion from husband David Zayas -- who also played her husband on the show -- to write a speech beforehand.
Becoming the first Latina actress to win in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category ever, she told all the Latinas watching, "Keep believing and vote, vote for your rights."
"Keep believing and vote, vote for your rights." - Liza Colón-Zayas wins Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2024 #Emmys for #TheBearFX pic.twitter.com/YlZ9eDyiwH
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024
#TheBear star Jeremy Allen White wins the #Emmy for best lead actor in a comedy series. https://t.co/3itGkRBc7U pic.twitter.com/v0EsoFa4Wg
— Variety (@Variety) September 16, 2024
Ebon Moss-Bachrach wins the #Emmy for best supporting actor in a comedy series. https://t.co/3itGkRBJXs pic.twitter.com/gkCBX8Mv6x
— Variety (@Variety) September 16, 2024
Liza Colón-Zayas winning and everyone being happy for her has me in tears. And yes to her telling Latinas to vote for their rights. Love her! pic.twitter.com/H5YqTKCIE9
— Candidly Tiff ???????? (@tify330) September 16, 2024
“Keep believing and vote for your rights!”
— Sara Goldrick-Rab (@saragoldrickrab) September 16, 2024
A woman finally wins an award and LIZA says what matters at #EmmyAwards
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Thanks to last year’s postponed Emmys, Ebon Moss-Bachrach is the first person to win two Primetime Emmys in the same calendar year for the same role. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/gcXQE7TYOk
— Daniel Howat (@howatdk) September 16, 2024
AND THE STAR OF THE GREATEST EPISODE OF THE BEAR.
— Craig (@CS11__) September 16, 2024
With one of the greatest character progressions i’ve ever experienced in a series.
So fucking deserved man, i love Ebon. https://t.co/IrZunaxvTm pic.twitter.com/Id36STGETo
Candice Bergen, Cat Lady
Taking the stage to give out the award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Candace Bergen took a moment to reflect on Murphy Brown's legacy.
After sharing how much of an honor it was to play the titular role, she recalled how her character was attacked by Vice President Dan Quayle for deciding to have a child and raise it on her own after becoming pregnant. "Today a Republican candidate for Vice President would never attack a woman for having kids. So as I would say, my work here is done," she quipped, before adding, "Meow!"
That, of course, was a reference to JD Vance's "childless cat lady" comments.
Candice Bergen, who famously drew the ire of then-Vice President Dan Quayle when Murphy Brown raised a child as a single mother, reflects on how much has (not) changed since then in one of the #Emmys best moments. pic.twitter.com/4Gn5DbXAop
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) September 16, 2024
As they say, my work here is done.
— Sara Goldrick-Rab (@saragoldrickrab) September 16, 2024
MEOW.
I love you Candace Bergen!!!
Kudos to all those on @TheEmmys making perfectly subtle and not so subtle shoutouts showing they’re on the right side of history and to Candace Bergen—meow! #YesWeKam #TheEmmys
— Lesley Abravanel ???? (@lesleyabravanel) September 16, 2024
Candace Bergen with the Emmys mic drop. pic.twitter.com/Afx7LsrjiI
— Gregg (@sirclinksalot) September 16, 2024
Candace Bergen has not lost that comedic timing #Emmys
— Karen (@Chasingjava) September 16, 2024
Mr. Naomi Watts Wins
Billy Crudup won Best Supporting Actor in a Drama for his work in The Morning Show -- and immediately took the opportunity to call out his wife, Naomi Watts.
"I'm happy to be here with my piece of eye candy there, my wife, who also happens to be an immigrant," he said of his Australian other half, "and also gave a searing performance this year for which she's nominated, and she starts businesses too, so nice to be by her side," he began his speech, before going on to thank the show's cast and crew.
It's the Naomi moment, however, that had viewers swooning.
Billy Crudup wins Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 2024 #Emmys for #TheMorningShow pic.twitter.com/fIwY3J4EnK
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024
Billy Crudup winning his category and then immediately bragging about being married to Naomi Watts is so real. king shit. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/XaghD8tx4g
— prank sinatra (@KyloCool630) September 16, 2024
Billy Crudup spent the first quarter of his speech bragging about Naomi Watts, and honestly same.
— Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) September 16, 2024
winning an emmy and spending the first half of his speech rambling about his wife…. billy crudup i wasn’t familiar with your game #emmys https://t.co/7dXamad6S3
— s. (@shivlestat) September 16, 2024
Jean Smart, Confused as the Rest of Us
While accepting her trophy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Hacks star Jean Smart took a moment to poke fun at the streaming wars.
"This is humbling, it really is. I appreciate this because I don't get enough attention. I'm serious," she began her speech, before thanking Casey Bloys and Sarah Aubrey and "and everybody at HBO," before catching herself. "... Max," she added, "I'm sorry. Just what we needed, another network!"
What was initially HBO Max, a streamer for HBO, was later re-named as just Max, prompting some confusion ... even among those with shows on it, apparently!
jean smart gagging hbo max here a bit i always wind up stanning the right people ???? pic.twitter.com/7SxVlUHD0W
— jean's glucose monitor • hacks spoilers (@mirrenelle) September 16, 2024
The night’s first standing ovation goes to Jean Smart. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/a3l1GLnZr9
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) September 16, 2024
Jean Smart not knowing whether to call her show HBO, HBO Max or Max is all of us#emmys pic.twitter.com/NY6WRDwWeV
— Mara Webster ???????????????? (@Mara_Webster) September 16, 2024
Jean Smart with a Standing O at the Emmys pic.twitter.com/abFQnOwa9c
— Jillian???? (@JillianChili) September 16, 2024
Jean Smart wins for her spellbinding performance in season 3 of Hacks and gets a STANDING OVATION, so well deserved! #Emmys pic.twitter.com/pr61Nb4BvF
— Brian Rowe (@mrbrianrowe) September 16, 2024
The Downside of Villainy
For the Supporting Actress - Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category, we were treated to three of the screen's most iconic villains, starting with the woman who scared the cockadoodie out of an entire generation -- on her way to an Oscar -- Kathy Bates.
The forthcoming Matlock star was joined by Breaking Bad legend Giancarlo Esposito and The Boys' Antony Starr, all who know a thing or three about villains so deliciously evil we kind of love them all the same.
But it's not always easy breaking bad on the screen. "You know how hard it was to get a date after Misery?" Bates asked. Esposito lamented that he couldn't even enjoy a quiet dinner without "drug dealers ... trying to ask for advice on how to build their empires."
As for Starr, he couldn't quite figure out how he was getting so much criticism from teenagers, who are "not even old enough" to be watching his show. "It's sloppy, sloppy parenting."
Joining their ranks was Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning, who certainly brought her own chilling realization to the screen with a performance that won't be soon forgotten.
Everyone's favorite TV villains - Antoni Starr, Kathy Bates, and Giancarlo Esposito unite at the #Emmys. https://t.co/tQ2OH4vRKY pic.twitter.com/XBrTZl52QA
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) September 16, 2024
Everyone's favorite TV villains - Antoni Starr, Kathy Bates, and Giancarlo Esposito unite at the #Emmys. https://t.co/tQ2OH4vRKY pic.twitter.com/XBrTZl52QA
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) September 16, 2024
Giancarlo Esposito never winning an Emmy playing Gus Fring in Never Call Saul is unforgivable. However, Bob Odenkirk never winning for playing Saul Goodman is even worse! #Emmys
— Kevin Lockett (@kevinlockett) September 16, 2024
These villains joined forces at the #Emmys! Where's that crossover? pic.twitter.com/zFLfoKv3om
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) September 16, 2024
Okay, this villains bit is actually kind of hilarious. #Emmys
— Jeremy Thomas Of 411mania.com (@jthomas411mania) September 16, 2024
John Oliver Honors ALL Dogs
John Oliver had a stumbly acceptance speech as he picked up the night straight Emmy for Last Week Tonight. He accidentally called one of his sons "husband" instead of Hudson, before saying that was going to come back to haunt him.
He then went on to pay tribute to his late dog ... just as the playoff music started to play. Calling it the "perfect choice of music," Oliver continued to pay tribute to his dog, before joking that he felt like Sarah McLachlan.
As the music tried to play him off, he vehemently declared, "F--k you! There you go," before expanding his message "for all dogs."
"All dogs, you are all very good girls. You are very good boys. You deserve a treat," he said, before finally conceding, "Play me off now! Thanks so much."
John Oliver being played off with music as he starts to talk about his dog who he just had to put down...
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) September 16, 2024
"F*ck you! I feel like Sarah McLachlan right now."#Emmys pic.twitter.com/CpG6vEM9L0
john oliver at the #Emmys LMAO#BB26 pic.twitter.com/tA1xvBP6z3
— stumps (@tinytreestumps) September 16, 2024
John Oliver’s acceptance speech where he attempts to give a touching tribute to his deceased dog, turned into unintentional cringe comedy due to them playing him off. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/oOA72OUXHz
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) September 16, 2024
Live footage of Messi after John Oliver’s pro-dog acceptance speech at the #Emmyspic.twitter.com/5nLgGQ5nmp
— LaughingPlace.com (@laughing_place) September 16, 2024
Roasting 'Loren' Michaels
RIght after Last Week Tonight beat Saturday Night Live again, cast members Maya Rudolph, Seth Meyers, Kristen Wiig, and Bowen Yang came out to give out the next award. But first, they decided to share their outrage by roasting the boss, who was in the audience.
"Lorne Michaels has lost 85 Emmys," they lamented, before Wiig spoke directly to the SNL creator. "You have value. You are worthy. You are not a loser," she told him, "even though you have lost a lot."
"Each and everyone of those 85 times that you lost, you were robbed," Rudolph added, while Yang -- who was sure his name was "Loren" -- told him that just because this Saturday Night Live thing didn't work out, didn't mean his next idea wouldn't.
That's when Meyers noted the show has actually won a whole slew of Emmys -- more than 200, actually. "200?" Wiig marveled immediately, "That's too much."
"I can't believe you're complaining about this, Lorne," Rudolph shot with the same venom as she shared her earlier outrage. "Grow up!"
#SNL stars Maya Rudolph, Seth Meyers, Kristen Wiig and Bowen Yang present at the 2024 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/dnQ7rWK1OX
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024
Interesting choice to schedule an SNL tribute for IMMEDIATELY after they lost Variety Sketch Show to Last Week Tonight. #Emmys
— Daniel Howat (@howatdk) September 16, 2024
Well, I couldn’t stop laughing at the roast of Lorne Michael from the SNL cast at all. ????#EMMYS
— Peter Rabbit’s Award Buzz (@PeterRabbit_4DX) September 16, 2024
Leave it to SNL alums to find a funny way to note howe many times EP Lorne Michaels has lost at the #Emmys. (he's won a lot, too, notes Seth Meyers, the guy I think is most likely to succeed him at SNL when the time comes.)
— Eric Deggans at NPR (@Deggans) September 16, 2024
Maya Rudolph, Seth Meyers, Kristen Wiig and Bowen Yang are all hysterical. Love them! ❤️ #SNL #Emmy #Emmys
— Andrew Kase (@theandrewkase) September 16, 2024
Billy Crystal's Stood Up Standup
Billy Crystal got the honor of presenting Best Talk Show, which led him to recall it had been approximately 50 years since his first-ever appearance on The Tonight Show, back when it was seen as a make-or-break opportunity for young comics.
As Crystal shared, you either got a full-stop signal, meaning thank you have a great career ... or you got signaled to go chat with Carson a bit. Getting to go talk meant he liked what you did, and was a ticket to the future for many young stars, including Crystal.
That led him into a funny bit where he recalled some other firsts from when he first dropped by each of this year's nominated shows. Right away, there was a notable pattern.
He said that Jon Stewart of The Daily Show invited him to dinner -- "I waited and he was gone." Then, Seth Meyers invited him out for drinks -- "I waited and they said he had gone home." Jimmy Kimmel invited him to his own restaurant, but his sidekick "Guillermo showed up."
Finally, for Stephen Colbert, he noted, "I wonder if he's ever seen himself naked." Crystal then told the surprised audience, "I didn't say they were funny, I said they were first impressions of the show."
Billy Crystal's talk show diary will make a great series...just saying...#Emmys #EmmyAwards2024
— The Contending (@TheContending) September 16, 2024
Absolutely adore Billy Crystal. If you haven’t watched his one man act 700 Sundays, it’s a must! #emmys
— Angry Spice Danielle (@KittyKatDeee) September 16, 2024
Billy Crystal is just the kind of entertainer where he puts a smile on your face and you know you’re in good hands. Such a legend and class act✨#Emmys
— Brianna (@BriL_1995) September 16, 2024
Billy Crystal is a legend! #Emmys
— Joe Racc (@TheJoeRacc) September 16, 2024
John Leguizamo's Powerful Inclusivity Message
John Leguizamo has been a voice for inclusion and representation for a few years now, using his platform to champion voices often overlooked and underseen in his industry. On Sunday, he brought his voice to the Emmy stage for a powerful message.
He spoke about growing up in Queens where "I didn't know that people like me could be actors. At 15, I didn't know the word representation. Actually, there wre a lot of works I didn't know back then."
The 64-year-old then spoke about what he did see, brownface on the screen. He called out Marlon Brando as a Mexican in Viva Zapata!, Al Pacino's Cuban gangster in Scarface and Natalie Wood's Peurto Rican Maria in West Side Story.
"Everybody played us, except us. I didn't see a lot of people on TV who looked like me," he added, before noting that there are, of course, exceptions to the rule. With that, he listed hapless husband Ricky Ricardo and cartoon parodies Speedy Gonzales and Slowpoke Rodriguez, before noting there were not Latinx in Star Trek's future.0
"For years, I didn't complain about the limited roles my people were offered, the spicy sexpot, the Latin lover, the maid, the gangbanger," He said. But then he started complaining, even taking out a full-page ad in The New York Times -- "before I found out how much a full-page ad in The New York Times costs."
Now, finally, he's starting to see change. "What I see here tonight makes me, well, almost happy, and certainly less angry," he said, before going on to single out some of this year's diverse nominees and winners.
So beautiful to watch John Leguizamo give so many amazing Latinx nominees their flowers tonight. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/gzlml1KkEX
— Decider (@decider) September 16, 2024
John Leguizamo #Emmys pic.twitter.com/vA9mUxvlIe
— Sidney Wright IV (@SidneyThe4th) September 16, 2024
John Leguizamo’s #Emmys segment was so powerful and emotional… got me tearing up ????
— Jody’s “Uppity African” Era (@BravoTrollz) September 16, 2024
DIVERSITY MATTERS‼️‼️‼️
John Leguizamo with the bold and beautiful speech he just gave at the #Emmys He brought the truth and killed it! We have to stan pic.twitter.com/AqhU9II1Fl
— Listen to @GAWTpod (@ceejnsight) September 16, 2024
John Leguizamo dropped a word!! The past of dismissive casting and stereotypes. And knowing there's still work to do. This is needed #Emmys
— Reality Escape Artist (@essayjenkins) September 16, 2024
Greg Berlanti Leaves 'Em Crying
Greg Berlanti was given the Television Academy’s governors award, giving a speech that left many wiping tears from their eyes.
During his speech, he explained how he grew up watching TV at a time when there weren’t a lot of queer characters on television, before recalling how alienating it was being gay at a time before the Internet. Despite all the death during the AIDS crisis, he also recalled seeing gay men marching and holding hands on television, something which gave him some hope he would someday have the courage to share his truth with the world.
As he spoke about how the landscape of television has changed — in great part, thanks to Berlanti himself —
he went on to his parents, his “soul mate” and husband, Robbie Rogers — whose show, Fellow Travelers, is also nominated this year.
“When I think about it, to have traveled that distance from that scared kid years ago to this stage with my husband in the audience and our two beautiful children watching at home,” he continued, “when I think about how much the world had to change to make the life I’m living now possible, even in hindsight, it’s unimaginable to me.”
He also thanked his mother, who he lost to cancer several years ago — telling everyone who feels “other” at home, “She believes in you, I believe in you too, so hurry up and get here.”
Greg Berlanti accepts the Television Academy's governors award at the 2024 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/xjei8Lf9MS
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024
There is really only a handful of showrunners who have made an impact on pop culture—and Greg Berlanti is one of them. Regardless of what you have to say about his shows, there is no denying that the work he has done to foster diversity and inclusion has been significant. #Emmys
— Max Gao (@MaxJGao) September 16, 2024
Oh Greg Berlanti making my MISTY EYED.#Emmys
— just adam (@apat10) September 16, 2024
pic.twitter.com/TjMc1ClH7o
Awwww, this tribute to Greg Berlanti is fantastic #Emmys — here he is one of the many times he picketed at WB during the WGA Strike! He absolutely deserves the Governor's Award and this standing ovation!! pic.twitter.com/GdCiff1vsS
— Will Landman ???? (@WillTheLandMan) September 16, 2024
Greg Berlanti has helped pave the way for queer representation in television, allowing audiences across the country — across the world — to watch and fall in love with LGBTQ+ characters. Congratulations on this incredible honor, @GBerlanti! #Emmys https://t.co/2eJCEjLQPl
— HRC ???????? (@HRC) September 16, 2024
Greg Berlanti, you are a treasure. Congratulations! #Emmys
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) September 16, 2024
Greg Berlanti, you are a treasure. Congratulations! #Emmys
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) September 16, 2024
Pacey Returns to the Creek
Introducing the Television Academy’s governors award to Greg Berlanti, Dawson’s Creek alum Joshua Jackson walked out on stage with Fellow Travelers star Matt Bomer — to quiet the music cue.
As the pair stepped out, Paula Cole’s I Don’t Wanna Wait — aka the theme song to Dawson’s Creek — played. Jackson seemed surprised by the song choice, shaking his head and laughing.
In addition to people getting a kick out of the song, many also started thirsting over Jackson online.
Joshua Jackson's response to them playing the Dawson's Creek theme tune as he walks out with Matt Bomer at the Emmys is actually adorable pic.twitter.com/86EeAW8NAk
— Mara Webster ???????????????? (@Mara_Webster) September 16, 2024
If Joshua Jackson ever realizes how much power he has over elder millennial women there is truly no stopping him
— kateyrich (@kateyrich) September 16, 2024
Joshua Jackson is going to keep getting hotter, huh? That's just the way it's gonna be? pic.twitter.com/skS67xo3cS
— Steve, no, not that Steve, the other one. (@Steven_James84) September 16, 2024
I Don't Wanna Wait CRANKIN' out those Emmy speakers as Joshua Jackson graces the stage hahahhahaha #Emmys pic.twitter.com/j4xvCmFYue
— Roxie✨ (@RoxanneElise) September 16, 2024
He'll always be Pacey Witter to me. #JoshuaJackson #Emmys pic.twitter.com/KFlzTxwJzC
— made up spacename (@cloneposter) September 16, 2024
Jodie Foster Wins Her First Emmy Award
Academy Award-winner Jodie Foster just added Emmy-winner to her resume too, as she picked up her first Emmy for True Detective: Night Country.
Taking to the stage to accept her award, Foster said it was an “incredibly emotional moment” for her, saying show runner Issa Lopez made it such a “magical experience.” She went on to thank the cast and crew, as well as her “partner in crime,” costar Kali Reis.
Foster also gave a special shoutout to the Indigenous population of Northern Alaska, thanking them for sharing their personal stories with everyone involved with the show. “It was love, love, love and when you feel that, something amazing happens that deep and wonderful and it’s older than this place and time.”
She ended her speech thanking her two sons, as well as the “love of my life,” wife Alexandra Hedison.
Jodie Foster receives a standing ovation at the #Emmys after winning best lead actress in a limited or anthology series. https://t.co/3itGkRBc7U pic.twitter.com/86rpqDz1ws
— Variety (@Variety) September 16, 2024
Standing O for the one and only Jodie Foster, who just became a first time Emmy winner for True Detective: Night Country!! #Emmys pic.twitter.com/gUFDhZSH7K
— Brian Rowe (@mrbrianrowe) September 16, 2024
Jodie Foster gets a standing ovation as she accepts her #Emmys award for #TrueDetectiveNightCountry pic.twitter.com/BJK40VEBky
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024
Jodie Foster is now halfway to an EGOT. pic.twitter.com/YocxdqsrJ6
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) September 16, 2024
More than 30 years after winning Oscar for playing a law enforcement character tasked with solving horrifying and bizarre murders, Jodie Foster wins Emmy for playing a law enforcement officer tasked with solving horrifying and bizarre murders. She is legend. pic.twitter.com/rdLmmXAZxx
— Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) September 16, 2024
EMMY WINNER JODIE FOSTER pic.twitter.com/UZUWWArIXA
— zoë rose bryant (@zoerosebryant) September 16, 2024
Shogun Takes Top Drama Spots
Shōgun dominated throughout the night, which the show came into having already one 14 awards at the Creative Arts
Emmys. Adding to their total were top wins for Best Actor and Actress in a Drama, as well as Best Drama.
Hiroyuki Sanada took home Best Actor, saying the show was such a “East meets West project,” and one filmed with “such respect” for all those involved. “When people work together, we can make miracle. We can create a better future together. Thank you so much!”
An emotional Anna Sawai, meanwhile, won Best Actress, with the first-ever actor of Asian descent to take home the honor explaining she was already crying before her name was even called.
Sawai gave praise to the other actresses in her category, saying they were all talents she “grew up watching and love,” before thanking the show’s cast and crew … and her mom, for being an example of stoicism.
After picking up those 14 wins at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Shōgun added four more. Co-creator Justin Marks praised FX for even supporting the series, saying, "You guys greenlit a very expensive, subtitled, Japanese period piece whose central climax revolves around a poetry competition."
He then gave the final word to Sanada, who opted to speak in Japanese in thanking the crew, directors and teams behind each episode. "The passion and dreams that we have inherited from you have crossed oceans and borders," Marks translated.
Hiroyuki Sanada wins lead actor in a drama series at the 2024 #Emmys for #Shogun pic.twitter.com/Shbmu7WGCA
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024
Anna Sawai wins lead actress in a drama series at the 2024 #Emmys for #Shogun pic.twitter.com/XDSdlv8VHG
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024
#Shogun wins best drama series at the 2024 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/pBT0CFBXeW
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024
Best Comedy Series Surprise
While everyone was expecting full sweeps for both Shōgun and The Bear in the night's so-called top categories, that's not how things turned out. Following up Jean Smart's win for Best Actress, the biggest shocker of the night might have been the final award for Best Comedy Series going to her show, Hacks.
"I have no thoughts in my brain," admitted co-creator Paul W. Downs.
"We are so luck to live our dream and make television," he added, thanking the crew and the whole team that helps make a television show happen.
"About 20% of our population is over 60+ and there are 3% of those characters on television," he noted. "I would like to see more of them because while I'm a good young Supporting Actor, I really want to be a great old lead."
"Comedy is obviously so important to us," added co-creator Lucia Aniello, "but we really feel like it can bridge divides. When you laugh with someone you have something in common with them, so please support comedy. It speaks truth to power."
#Hacks wins outstanding comedy series at the 2024 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/V4UBzbAgij
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024