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Emmy Awards 2024 recap: Biggest moments from the 76th annual awards show

PHOTO: Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd, hold their awards for "Baby Reindeer" at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 15, 2024.
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Emmys 2024: The best moments from the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards
By Hayley FitzPatrick, Carson Blackwelder, Angeline Jane Bernabe, Mason Leib
Last Updated: September 16, 2024, 12:52 AM

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in television Sunday night.

Winning in the major categories for outstanding drama series, outstanding comedy series, and outstanding limited or anthology series were "Shōgun," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer," respectively.

"Shōgun" won the most Emmys of any other program this year, taking home 18 total between the Creative Arts Emmys and Primetime Emmy Awards ceremonies, with "The Bear" following close behind with 11 total wins.

Emmys 2024: Every look from the red carpet arrivals

The ceremony featured several standout moments including TV reunions for "Happy Days" and "The West Wing," as well as a powerful "In Memoriam" tribute performance from Jelly Roll honoring stars who died in the past year.

"Schitt's Creek" co-stars Eugene and Dan Levy hosted this year's awards show as the first father-son duo to do so.

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The 2024 Emmys will be available to stream on Hulu on Monday.

See how the night unfolded below.

Latest headlines:

  • 'Hacks' wins outstanding comedy series
  • 'Shōgun' wins outstanding drama series
  • 'Baby Reindeer' wins Emmy for outstanding limited or anthology series
Here's how the night unfolded. All times Eastern.

Sep 16, 2024 12:52 AM

'The Traitors' wins Emmy for outstanding reality competition program

"The Traitors" won the Emmy for outstanding reality competition program.

Other nominees in the category included "The Amazing Race," "RuPaul's Drag Race," "Top Chef" and "The Voice."

"The Traitors" host, Alan Cumming, accepted the award on behalf of the show.

PHOTO: Alan Cumming (speaking, holding trophy) and cast and crew accept the Outstanding Reality Competition Program award for The Traitors at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Alan Cumming (speaking, holding trophy) and cast and crew accept the Outstanding Reality Competition Program award for The Traitors at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Sep 16, 2024 12:42 AM

Jean Smart wins Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for 'Hacks'

Jean Smart won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her role in "Hacks."

Other nominees in the category included Quinta Brunson ("Abbott Elementary"), Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear"), Selena Gomez ("Only Murders in the Building"), Maya Rudolph ("Loot") and Kristen Wiig ("Palm Royale").

PHOTO: Jean Smart accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series award for "Hacks" during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Jean Smart accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series award for "Hacks" during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Sep 16, 2024 12:39 AM

Elizabeth Debicki wins Emmy for playing Princess Diana on 'The Crown'

Elizabeth Debicki won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for "The Crown."

"Playing this part based on this unparalleled, incredible human being has been my great privilege. It has been a gift," Debicki said of her role as the late Princess Diana.

Other nominees in the category included Christine Baranski ("The Gilded Age"), Nicole Beharie ("The Morning Show"), Greta Lee ("The Morning Show"), Lesley Manville ("The Crown"), Karen Pittman ("The Morning Show") and Holland Taylor ("The Morning Show").

PHOTO: Elizabeth Debicki accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award for The Crown onstage at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Elizabeth Debicki accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award for The Crown onstage at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Sep 16, 2024 12:37 AM

Liza Colón-Zayas wins outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for 'The Bear'

Liza Colón-Zayas won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for "The Bear."

The actress thanked her husband David Zayas and said that she "didn't write a speech because I didn't think it would be possible." She also acknowledged her fellow nominees in the category and gave a shoutout to her family.

She added, "To all the Latinas who are looking at me, keep believing and vote. Vote for your rights."

Other nominees in the category included Carol Burnett ("Palm Royale"), Hannah Einbinder ("Hacks"), Janelle James ("Abbott Elementary"), Sheryl Lee Ralph ("Abbott Elementary") and Meryl Streep ("Only Murders In The Building").

PHOTO: Liza Colon-Zayas accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for "The Bear" during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Liza Colon-Zayas accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for "The Bear" during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Sep 16, 2024 12:23 AM

Billy Crudup wins Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for ‘The Morning Show’

Billy Crudup won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for "The Morning Show."

In his acceptance speech, Crudup shouted out the "writers and the educators who allowed me to do the writing that was beyond my level" on the show. He also gave a shoutout to his wife Naomi Watts, who is nominated tonight for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her role in "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans."

PHOTO: Billy Crudup accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for "The Morning Show" the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
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Billy Crudup accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for "The Morning Show" the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
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Other nominees in the category included Tadanobu Asano ("Shōgun"), Mark Duplass ("The Morning Show"), Jon Hamm ("The Morning Show"), Takehiro Hira ("Shōgun"), Jack Lowden ("Slow Horses") and Jonathan Pryce ("The Crown").


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