Television’s biggest night returned with the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, celebrating the best in television from standout stories, performances and creators of the year.
Comedian Nate Bargatze hosted the ceremony for the very first time and he was also nominated for his variety special, Your Friend, Nate Bargatze.
Ahead of the ceremony, Severance dominated the field with 27 Emmy nominations, while The Studio led comedy nominees with a record-breaking 23 nominations — the most-ever for a comedy series in its first season.
Canadian actor Seth Rogen, who co-created the series with longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg, was a triple threat on Emmys night, taking home awards for acting, writing and directing
Rogen took home the first award of the night for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in The Studio.
“I’ve never won anything in my life. When I was a kid I bought a used bowling trophy at an estate sale,” he said during his acceptance speech for his first-ever Emmy win.
Seth Rogen accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award for ‘The Studio’ onstage during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Rogen won his second Emmy of the night alongside The Studio co-creator Evan Goldberg for Directing for a Comedy Series.

Viewers also got a Gilmore Girls reunion as Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham took the stage to announce the award for Best Writing for a Comedy Series, which was awarded to Rogen, Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez for The Studio.
Actresses Alexis Bledel (L) and Lauren Graham speak onstage during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025.
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The Studio continued to dominate as it was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series.
“I’m legitimately embarrassed by how happy this makes me,” said Rogen.
Rogen’s four wins, along with nine claimed at last weekend’s Creative Arts Emmys, broke a record set last year by The Bear with 11 for the most wins by a comedy series in a single season.
Tramell Tillman became the first Black man to win Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Severance. Backstage, Tillman applauded the scores of Black actors that came before him, including the late Andre Braugher and Michael K. Williams.
“I’ve been taken by their work for years and I’ve borrowed from them, so I’m just honoured to be in the class,” said Tillman.
Actor Tramell Tillman poses in the press room with the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for ‘Severance’ during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025.
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The six wins for Netflix’s acclaimed Adolescence, the story of a 13-year-old in Britain accused of a killing, included Best Actor for co-creator Stephen Graham, and Best Supporting Actor for 15-year-old Owen Cooper.

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Cooper became the youngest Supporting Actor in a Limited Series winner in over 40 years. Roxana Zal was the youngest ever at age 14 when she won Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special for the TV movie Something About Amelia in 1984.
“I was nothing about three years ago, and now here I am,” Cooper told the crowd. “Step out of your comfort zone a little, who cares if you get embarrassed.”
Owen Cooper accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for ‘Adolescence’ onstage during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (airing on Global on weeknights at 11:30 p.m. ET) took home the Emmy award for Best Variety Talk Series.
Colbert thanked CBS for “giving us the privilege to be part of the late-night tradition, which I hope continues long after we’re no longer doing this show.”
His comments come after it was announced that The Late Show would be ending after a 33-year run next May.
“Stay strong. Be brave. And if the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy and punch a higher floor,” said the 61-year-old comic.
Colbert received a standing ovation for his talk series win and when he was done talking, the crowd got back on its feet.
Find a list of the nominees and winners in the major categories, bolded below.
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Best Drama Series
AndorThe DiplomatThe Last of UsParadise**WINNER: The PittSeveranceSlow HorsesThe White Lotus
Best Comedy Series
Abbott ElementaryThe BearHacksNobody Wants ThisOnly Murders in the BuildingShrinking**WINNER: The StudioWhat We Do in the Shadows
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Lead Actor, Drama
Sterling K. Brown, ParadisePedro Pascal, The Last of UsAdam Scott, Severance**WINNER: Noah Wyle, The PittGary Oldman, Slow Horses
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Lead Actress, Drama
Kathy Bates, MatlockSharon Horgan, Bad SistersBella Ramsey, The Last of Us**WINNER: Britt Lower, SeveranceKeri Russell, The Diplomat
Lead Actor, Comedy
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This**WINNER: Seth Rogen, The StudioJason Segel, ShrinkingMartin Short, Only Murders in the BuildingJeremy Allen White, The Bear
Lead Actress, Comedy
Uzo Aduba, The ResidenceKristen Bell, Nobody Wants ThisQuinta Brunson, Abbott ElementaryAyo Ederibi, The Bear**WINNER: Jean Smart, Hacks
Supporting Actor, Drama
Zach Cherry, SeveranceWalton Goggins, The White LotusJason Isaacs, The White LotusJames Marsden, ParadiseSam Rockwell, The White LotusJohn Turturro, Severance**WINNER: Tramell Tillman, Severance
Supporting Actress, Drama
Patricia Arquette, SeveranceCarrie Coon, The White Lotus**WINNER: Katherine LaNasa, The PittJulianne Nicholson, ParadiseParker Posey, The White LotusNatasha Rothwell, The White LotusAimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus
Supporting Actor, Comedy
Ike Barinholtz, The StudioHarrison Ford, Shrinking**WINNER: Jeff Hiller, Somebody SomewhereColman Domingo, The Four SeasonsEbon Moss-Bachrach, The BearMichael Urie, ShrinkingBowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Supporting Actress, Comedy
Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear**WINNER: Hannah Einbinder, HacksKathryn Hahn, The StudioJanelle James, Abbott ElementaryCatherine O’Hara, The StudioSheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Guest Actor, Drama
Giancarlo Esposito, The BoysScott Glenn, The White Lotus**WINNER: Shawn Hatosy, The PittJoe Pantoliano, The Last of UsForest Whitaker, AndorJeffrey Wright, The Last of Us
Guest Actress, Drama
Jane Alexander, Severance**WINNER: Merritt Weaver, SeveranceGwendoline Christie, SeveranceKaitlyn Dever, The Last of UsCherry Jones, The Handmaid’s TaleCatherine O’Hara, The Last of Us
Guest Actor, Comedy
Jon Bernthal, The Bear**WINNER: Bryan Cranston, The StudioDave Franco, The StudioRon Howard, The StudioMartin Scorsese, The StudioAnthony Mackie, The StudioDave Chappelle, Saturday Night Live
Guest Actress, Comedy
Olivia Colman, The BearJamie Lee Curtis, The BearCynthia Erivo, Poker FaceRobby Hoffman, HacksZoe Kravitz, The Studio**WINNER: Julianne Nicholson, Hacks
Best Reality Competition Series
The Amazing RaceRuPaul’s Drag RaceSurvivorTop Chef**WINNER: The Traitors
Best Limited or Anthology Series
**WINNER: AdolescenceBlack MirrorDying for SexMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StoryThe Penguin
Best Television Movie
Bridget Jones: Mad About the BoyThe GorgeMountainheadNonnas**WINNER: Rebel Ridge
Lead Actor, Limited Series or Movie
Colin Farrell, The Penguin**WINNER: Stephen Graham, AdolescenceJake Gyllenhaal, Presumed InnocentBrian Tyree Henry, Dope ThiefCooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Lead Actress, Limited Series or Movie
Cate Blanchett, DisclaimerMeghann Fahy, SirensRashida Jones, Black Mirror**WINNER: Cristin Milioti, The PenguinMichelle Williams, Dying for Sex
Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie
Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StoryBill Camp, Presumed Innocent**WINNER: Owen Cooper, AdolescenceRob Delaney, Dying for SexPeter Sarsgaard, Presumed InnocentAshley Walters, Adolescence
Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie
**WINNER: Erin Doherty, AdolescenceRuth Negga, Presumed InnocentDeirdre O’Connell, The PenguinChloë Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StoryJenny Slate, Dying for SexChristine Tremarco, Adolescence
Best Animated Program
**WINNER: Arcane: League of LegendsBob’s BurgersCommon Side EffectsLove, Death + RobotsThe Simpsons
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— For a complete list of winners, please visit the official Emmys site.
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— with files from The Associated Press
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