The hottest television stars are taking over Hollywood for the 2025 Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 14.
Comedian Nate Bargatze is hosting the 77th annual Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “It’s a huge honor to be asked to host such an iconic awards show,” he said in a statement in April. “And I’m beyond excited to work with CBS to create a night that can be enjoyed by families around the world.”
Nominations were announced three months later, recognizing the best and brightest of TV airing between June 2024 and May of this year. The hit Apple TV+ series Severance earned the most nominations — a total of 27 between the Primetime and Creative Arts Emmys — followed by two HBO favorites, The Penguin (24) and The White Lotus (23). Another Apple TV+ series, The Studio, became the most-nominated first-year comedy series in Emmys history with 23 total.
Also making Emmys history is The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey, now the first nonbinary person to be nominated more than once at the awards show. Ramsey, 21, is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, a category they were also included in at the 2023 ceremony for their role as Ellie on the HBO series.
Lights, camera, fashion! The 2025 Emmys have commenced, meaning stars have brought their A-game to the red carpet. This year, the awards are being held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 14. Stars including Uzo Aduba, Kristen Bell, Quinta Brunson, Ayo Ederibi and Jean Smart all looked flawless as they hit […]
Scroll below to see the full list of 2025 Emmy Awards nominees — and look for the bold names during the show to find out who won:
Outstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryThe BearHacksNobody Wants ThisOnly Murders in the BuildingShrinkingThe StudioWhat We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Drama SeriesAndorThe DiplomatThe Last of UsParadiseThe PittSeveranceSlow HorsesThe White Lotus
Outstanding Limited or Anthology SeriesAdolescenceBlack MirrorDying for SexMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StoryThe Penguin
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesAdam Brody – Nobody Wants ThisSeth Rogen – The StudioJason Segel – ShrinkingMartin Short – Only Murders in the BuildingJeremy Allen White – The Bear
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesUzo Aduba – The ResidenceKristen Bell – Nobody Wants ThisQuinta Brunson – Abbott ElementaryAyo Edebiri – The BearJean Smart – Hacks
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesSterling K. Brown – ParadiseGary Oldman – Slow HorsesPedro Pascal – The Last of UsAdam Scott – SeveranceNoah Wyle – The Pitt
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesKathy Bates – MatlockSharon Horgan – Bad SistersBritt Lower – SeveranceBella Ramsey – The Last of UsKeri Russell – The Diplomat
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieColin Farrell – The PenguinStephen Graham – AdolescenceJake Gyllenhaal – Presumed InnocentBrian Tyree Henry – Dope ThiefCooper Koch – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieCate Blanchett – DisclaimerMeghann Fahy – SirensRashida Jones – Black Mirror: Common PeopleCristin Milioti – The PenguinMichelle Williams – Dying for Sex
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesIke Barinholtz – The StudioColman Domingo – The Four SeasonsHarrison Ford – ShrinkingJeff Hiller – Somebody SomewhereEbon Moss-Bachrach – The BearMichael Urie – ShrinkingBowen Yang – Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesLiza Colón-Zayas – The BearHannah Einbinder – HacksKathryn Hahn – The StudioJanelle James – Abbott ElementaryCatherine O’Hara – The StudioSheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott ElementaryJessica Williams – Shrinking
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesZach Cherry – SeveranceWalton Goggins – The White LotusJason Isaacs – The White LotusJames Marsden – ParadiseSam Rockwell – The White LotusTramell Tillman – SeveranceJohn Turturro – Severance
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesPatricia Arquette – SeveranceCarrie Coon – The White LotusKatherine LaNasa – The PittJulianne Nicholson – ParadiseParker Posey – The White LotusNatasha Rothwell – The White LotusAimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieJavier Bardem – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StoryBill Camp – Presumed InnocentOwen Cooper – AdolescenceRob Delaney – Dying for SexPeter Sarsgaard – Presumed InnocentAshley Walters – Adolescence
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieErin Doherty – AdolescenceRuth Negga – Presumed InnocentDeirdre O’Connell – The PenguinChloë Sevigny – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StoryJenny Slate – Dying for SexChristine Tremarco – Adolescence
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy SeriesThe Bear: “Napkins” – Ayo EdebiriHacks: “A Slippery Slope” – Lucia AnielloMid-Century Modern: “Here’s To You, Mrs. Schneiderman” – James BurrowsThe Rehearsal: “Pilot’s Code” – Nathan FielderThe Studio: “The Oner” – Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg
Outstanding Directing for a Drama SeriesAndor: “Who Are You?” – Janus MetzThe Pitt: “6:00 P.M.” – Amanda MarsalisThe Pitt: “7:00 A.M.” – John WellsSeverance: “Chikhai Bardo” – Jessica Lee GagnéSeverance: “Cold Harbor” – Ben StillerSlow Horses: “Hello Goodbye” – Adam RandallThe White Lotus: “Amor Fati” – Mike White
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieAdolescence – Philip BarantiniDying for Sex: “It’s Not That Serious” – Shannon MurphyThe Penguin: “Cent’Anni” – Helen ShaverThe Penguin: “A Great or Little Thing” – Jennifer GetzingerSirens: “Exile” – Nicole KassellZero Day – Lesli Linka Glatter
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary: “Back to School” – Quinta BrunsonHacks: “A Slippery Slope” – Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen StatskyThe Rehearsal: “Pilot’s Code” – Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, and Eric NotarnicolaSomebody Somewhere: “AGG” – Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, and Bridget EverettThe Studio: “The Promotion” – Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida PerezWhat We Do in the Shadows: “The Finale” – Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, and Paul Simms
Outstanding Writing for a Drama SeriesAndor: “Welcome to the Rebellion” – Dan GilroyThe Pitt: “2:00 P.M.” – Joe SachsThe Pitt: “7:00 A.M.” – R. Scott GemmillSeverance: “Cold Harbor” – Dan EricksonSlow Horses: “Hello Goodbye” – Will SmithThe White Lotus: “Full-Moon Party” – Mike White
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieAdolescence – Jack Thorne and Stephen GrahamBlack Mirror: “Common People” – Story by : Charlie Brooker and Bisha K. AliTeleplay by : Charlie BrookerDying for Sex: “Good Value Diet Soda” – Story by : Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth MeriwetherTeleplay by : Kim RosenstockThe Penguin: “A Great or Little Thing” – Lauren LeFrancSay Nothing: “The People In The Dirt” – Joshua Zetumer
Outstanding Writing for a Variety SeriesThe Daily ShowLast Week Tonight With John OliverSaturday Night Live
Outstanding Reality Competition ProgramThe Amazing RaceRuPaul’s Drag RaceSurvivorTop ChefThe Traitors
Outstanding Talk SeriesThe Daily ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Outstanding Scripted Variety SeriesLast Week Tonight With John OliverSaturday Night Live
Outstanding Variety Special (Live)The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick LamarBeyoncé BowlThe OscarsSNL50: The Anniversary SpecialSNL50: The Homecoming Concert
