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Emmy Awards recap: Biggest moments from the 75th annual awards show

PHOTO: British screenwriter Jesse Armstrong speaks as the cast and crew of "Succession" accept the award for Outstanding Drama Series onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2024.
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By Hayley FitzPatrick, Carson Blackwelder, Angeline Jane Bernabe, Shafiq Najib
Last Updated: January 16, 2024, 1:45 AM

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in television Monday night.

"Succession," "The Bear" and "Beef" took home the top awards, winning for outstanding drama series, outstanding comedy series and outstanding limited or anthology series, respectively.

MORE: Emmy Awards: Complete winners list

The three-hour telecast, hosted by Anthony Anderson, saw numerous cast reunions -- bringing together stars from iconic shows like "Martin," "Cheers" and "Grey's Anatomy" -- and paid tribute to those we've lost since the previous Emmy Awards, which aired in September 2022.

MORE: Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion from television's biggest night

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were originally scheduled to air on Sept. 18, 2023, but were rescheduled due to the Hollywood strikes.

Check out a recap of how the night unfolded.

Key moments:

  • 'Succession' wins outstanding drama series
  • 'The Bear' wins outstanding comedy series
  • 'Beef' wins outstanding limited or anthology series
  • 'RuPaul's Drag Race' wins outstanding reality competition program
Here's how the awards show unfolded. All times Eastern.

Jan 16, 2024 1:45 AM

Jeremy Allen White wins outstanding lead actor in a comedy series

Jeremy Allen White of "The Bear" won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series.

In his acceptance speech, White said he was "so proud" and "so full of gratitude."

PHOTO: Jeremy Allen White accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award for "The Bear" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Jeremy Allen White accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award for "The Bear" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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"I love the show so much. It filled me up. It gave me passion," he added.

Other nominees included Bill Hader for "Barry," Jason Segel for "Shrinking," Martin Short for "Only Murders in the Building" and Jason Sudeikis for "Ted Lasso."


Jan 16, 2024 1:44 AM

‘Martin’ cast reunites

"Martin" stars Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II and Tichina Arnold had a fun reunion onstage at the Emmys.

The cast came together to announce the winner of outstanding lead actor in a comedy series.

PHOTO: Tisha Campbell Martin Lawrence, Tichina Arnold, and Carl Anthony Payne II speak onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Tisha Campbell Martin Lawrence, Tichina Arnold, and Carl Anthony Payne II speak onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Jan 16, 2024 1:31 AM

Matthew Macfadyen wins outstanding supporting actor in a drama series

Matthew Macfadyen won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for "Succession."

In addition to thanking the cast and crew of "Succession," the actor thanked his onscreen wife, fellow "Succession" star Sarah Snook, and co-star Nicholas Braun, whom he referred to as his "other onscreen wife," before thanking his actual wife Keeley Hawes.

PHOTO: Matthew Macfadyen accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for "Succession" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Matthew Macfadyen accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for "Succession" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Other nominees in the category included F. Murray Abraham for "The White Lotus," Nicholas Braun for "Succession," Michael Imperioli for "The White Lotus," Theo James for "The White Lotus," Alan Ruck for "Succession," Will Sharpe for "The White Lotus" and Alexander Skarsgård for "Succession."



Jan 16, 2024 1:29 AM

'The Sopranos' stars reunite, Jennifer Coolidge wins Emmy

"The Sopranos" stars Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli reunited to celebrate the series' 25th anniversary and to hand out the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series, which went to Jennifer Coolidge for "The White Lotus."

"I had a little dream in my little town, and everyone said it was impractical and it was far-fetched, but it did happen after all, so don't give up on your dream," Coolidge said in her acceptance speech.

PHOTO: Jennifer Coolidge accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award for "The White Lotus" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Jennifer Coolidge accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award for "The White Lotus" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Other nominees in the category included Elizabeth Debicki for "The Crown," Meghann Fahy for "The White Lotus," Sabrina Impacciatore for "The White Lotus," Aubrey Plaza for "The White Lotus," Rhea Seehorn for "Better Call Saul," J. Smith-Cameron for "Succession" and Simona Tabasco for "The White Lotus."


Jan 16, 2024 3:16 AM

Steven Yeun wins outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

Steven Yeun won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for "Beef."

"Thank you for this immense honor and blessing," Yeun said before thanking his fellow "Beef" co-stars and the show's creators.

He also thanked Andrew Cooper, the series' onset photographer. "There were days when it was difficult to live in Danny's skin," he said. "Sometimes I wanted to judge him, sometimes I wanted to make fun of him, and [Cooper] pulled me aside and he's like, 'Never bail on Danny.' And thanks. I wanna say thank you to Danny for teaching me that judgment and shame is a lonely place, but compassion and grace is where we can all meet."

PHOTO: Steven Yeun accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Beef" onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Steven Yeun accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Beef" onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Yeun also thanked his wife and his family and told them he loves them.

Other nominees in the category included Taron Egerton for "Black Bird," Kumail Nanjiani for "Welcome to Chippendales," Evan Peters for "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," Daniel Radcliffe for "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" and Michael Shannon for "George & Tammy."


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