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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 15, 2024, 10:29 PM

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.

Emmy Awards 2024: Complete winners list

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 15, 2024 10:29 PM

Which shows are nominated for the top awards tonight?

All the most talked-about shows of the year are competing against each other at the Emmys in the top categories.

Competing for outstanding comedy series this year are "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Hacks," Only Murders in the Building," "Palm Royale," "Reservation Dogs" and "What We Do in the Shadows."

Outstanding drama series has "The Crown," "Fallout," "The Gilded Age," "The Morning Show," "Mr. & Mrs Smith," "Shōgun," "Slow Horses" and "3 Body Problem" all battling it out.

Going head-to-head in the outstanding limited or anthology series category are "Baby Reindeer," "Fargo," "Lessons in Chemistry," "Ripley" and "True Detective: Night Country."


Sep 15, 2024 10:25 PM

What to watch for during tonight's show

"Shōgun" leads the pack with the most nominations this year with 25 nods. "The Bear" follows close behind with 23 nominations and "Only Murders in the Building" is up for 21 nominations.

There are 36 first-time performer nominees across all performer categories this year, including Richard Gadd ("Baby Reindeer"), Lily Gladstone ("Under The Bridge"), Nicole Beharie ("The Morning Show"), Anna Sawai ("Shōgun"), Da'Vine Joy Randolph ("Only Murders in the Building") and more.

See the full list of nominees here.


Sep 15, 2024 10:22 PM

Greg Berlanti to receive the 2024 Governors Award

Famed television creator, producer and writer Greg Berlanti will receive the 2024 Governors Award during the 76th Emmys, the Television Academy announced in August.

"I am beyond grateful to be receiving this overwhelming and humbling honor from the Board of Governors and the Television Academy. Every minute in this business has been the greatest gift that I'm eternally thankful for," Berlanti said in a press release. "It will be nice to have an opportunity to thank all the family, friends, showrunners, execs, cast, crews and audiences that have made an honor like this possible."

Berlanti has helped bring shows like "Dawson's Creek," "Brothers & Sisters," "Riverdale," "Supergirl," "Superman & Lois" and more to the small screen. He also produced "Red, White and Royal Blue" last year.



Sep 15, 2024 10:20 PM

Who is presenting at the Emmys?

A slew of your favorite performers will take to the stage as presenters at this year's Emmys including Candice Bergen, Connie Britton, Viola Davis, Giancarlo Esposito, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Don Johnson, Mindy Kaling, Diego Luna, Reba McEntire, Niecy Nash-Betts, Gina Torres, Dick Van Dyke, Henry Winkler and more.

See a full list of presenters here.


Sep 16, 2024 1:01 AM

Jessica Gunning wins outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthologies series or movie for 'Baby Reindeer'

Jessica Gunning won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for "Baby Reindeer."

In her acceptance speech, Gunning said she was "incredibly grateful" for the honor and thanked the cast and crew of the show, as well as her friends and family. At the end of her speech, she specifically shouted out "Baby Reindeer" creator Richard Gadd.

PHOTO: Jessica Gunning accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Baby Reindeer" during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Jessica Gunning accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Baby Reindeer" during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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"I tried so many times to put into words what working on 'Baby Reindeer' meant to me, and I fail every time," she said. "I'll keep it simple and just say thank you for trusting me to be your Martha. I will never forget her or you or this."

Other nominees in the category included Dakota Fanning ("Ripley"), Lily Gladstone ("Under The Bridge"), Aja Naomi King ("Lessons in Chemistry"), Diane Lane ("Feud: Capote vs. The Swans"), Nava Mau ("Baby Reindeer") and Kali Reis ("True Detective: Night Country").


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