It’s the Emmys! The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are finally underway, with Hollywood and the TV world’s glitterati descending upon the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Honoring the best in television over the past year, some of the industry’s biggest heavyweights will battle for titles like “Outstanding Comedy Series” and “Outstanding Drama Series” and “Will the Jean Smart supremacy continue?” A thrilling year of TV has resulted in a show that feels even more stacked than usual, whether it’s in the dramas, comedies, limited series or reality competitions.
Leading the pack this year is Severance, the hit Apple TV+ series that landed 10 major nominations for its second season, and 27 across all categories. Joining it at the upper echelon is the third season of Mike White’s The White Lotus with another 10, including nods for its stars Parker Posey, Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood, Natasha Rothwell, and many more.
The night follows the 77th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards the Sunday prior, which saw Seth Rogen’s The Studio take home a leading nine trophies from a whopping 16 nominations. Also at the top are The Penguin (eight wins from 17 nods) and the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special (seven wins from 11 nominations).
Follow along with HELLO! as we capture the best moments from the night live, from the red carpet to the main show and behind-the-scenes…
© Getty ImagesWalton Goggins at the 77th Primetime Emmys
The Red Carpet
The very first stars have descended upon the Primetime Emmys red carpet, from White Lotus nominee Walton Goggins to the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17 in of course the most head-turning ensembles.
Catch the best of the carpet here!
© Getty ImagesJavier Bardem and Meg Stalter at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards
Making a statement
The stars made statements on the Emmys red carpet as well, including Monsters star Javier Bardem in his keffiyeh, and Hacks star Meg Stalter with her purse bearing the phrase “Ceasefire”
© Getty ImagesSeth Rogen takes home “Lead Actor in a Comedy Series”
The night’s first award
After an SNL-themed opening sketch from host Nate Bargatze, Stephen Colbert arrived to present Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, taking a dig at his recent firing and jokingly asking for a job. He presented the award to Seth Rogen for The Studio, his first Emmy win.
© Getty ImagesTramell Tillman wins “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series”
Early frontrunners
As the night progresses, some shows have started pulling ahead as early frontrunners for the night. Severance took home Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama (Britt Lower) and Supporting Actor in a Drama (Tramell Tillman). Hacks took home both Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy (Jean Smart, her fourth for the role) and Supporting Actress (Hannah Einbinder, her first, including a speech that went “go Birds, [expletive] ICE, free Palestine”). Other winners include Somebody Somewhere’s Jeff Hiller for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, The Pitt’s Katharine LaNasa for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama, and The Traitors for Reality Competition Program.
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Karen Fairchild, Reba McEntire and Kimberly Schlapman, while presenting Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, perform a tribute to Golden Girls for its 40th anniversary with a rendition of their theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend.”
© Getty ImagesOwen Cooper wins “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie”
Owen Cooper makes history
15-year-old Owen Cooper made history as the youngest ever male actor to win an acting Emmy for his turn in Adolescence, taking home Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
© Getty ImagesNate Bargatze’s money counter during the 77th Primetime Emmys
Nate Bargatze’s counter
Nate Bargatze introduced the concept of a counter for a donation for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America from the outset. He pledged $100,000 for the organization, saying it would go up or down depending on winners’ acceptance speeches, fluctuating between rises for Seth Rogen and falls for Owen Cooper (which Nate retracted because he “deserves it”)
© Getty ImagesStephen Colbert wins “Outstanding Talk Series”
Stephen Colbert earns his win
After being controversially canceled in July, Stephen Colbert got his lick back by winning Outstanding Talk Series with his show, the first time over the course of six nominations. He made a powerful speech with an audience more than thrilled with his victory, especially after jokingly bringing out his resumé at the top of the show
© Getty ImagesThe Studio wins “Outstanding Comedy Series”
Best Comedy
Newcomer The Studio capped off a truly dominant night for Seth with a win in Outstanding Comedy Series, ending the dominance of shows like The Bear and Hacks
