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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, 1:05 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 1:05 AM

‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ wins Emmy for outstanding scripted variety series

"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" won the Emmy for outstanding scripted variety series.

"Saturday Night Live" was also nominated.

PHOTO: John Oliver, accompanied by crew, receives the Best Oustanding Scripted Variety Series award for "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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John Oliver, accompanied by crew, receives the Best Oustanding Scripted Variety Series award for "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

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").


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.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images


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.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Sep 16, 2024 2:44 AM

Richard Gadd says to 'take risks' while accepting outstanding limited or anthology series Emmy

Richard Gadd accepted the Emmy for outstanding limited or anthology series for "Baby Reindeer."

In his acceptance speech, Gadd reflected on the state of the television industry, saying, "I know the industry is in a slump right now, and I know that it might force or put pressure on networks and stuff to tighten the purse strings and broaden the slate."

PHOTO: Richard Gadd accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for Baby Reindeer at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Richard Gadd accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for Baby Reindeer at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images

"But I do believe no slump was ever broken without a willingness to take risks," he continued. "I think if 'Baby Reindeer' has proven anything, it's that there is no set formula to this. You don't need big stars, proven IP, long-running series, catch-all storytelling to have a hit. But really, the only constant across any success in television is good storytelling -- good storytelling that speaks to our times. So take risks, push boundaries, explore the uncomfortable, dare to fail in order to achieve. Thanks so much for this award."


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