At the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Hollywood's brightest stars gathered to celebrate the very best in television. The night was filled with excitement as acclaimed series like Shōgun and The Bear earned major wins, while many fresh faces made their mark as first-time Emmy winners. Check out the full list of this year’s Emmy winners below.
In the Drama Series category, the winner was Shōgun (FX), standing out among strong contenders. For comedy series, Hacks (Max) claimed the top spot, proving its comedic prowess once again. In the Limited or Anthology Series category, Baby Reindeer (Netflix) emerged as the winner, showcasing its unique narrative and appeal.
Emmys 2024: Full List Of Female Winners Unveiled
At the recent awards ceremony, several talented women took home top honours, showcasing their exceptional performances and contributions to television. In the drama category, Anna Sawai emerged victorious, winning Best Lead Actress for her role in Shōgun. Her portrayal stood out among fierce competition, cementing her place as a leading figure in drama.
Anna Sawai has won the #Emmy for best actress in a drama series for the FX show “Shogun,” becoming the first actor of Asian descent to win in the category. https://t.co/zWnXy4AHXc pic.twitter.com/CwWjHFTAi6
— Variety (@Variety) September 16, 2024
Elizabeth Debicki also shone, winning Best Supporting Actress for her powerful performance in The Crown. In the Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category, Jodie Foster claimed the award for Best Lead Actress for her stellar role in True Detective: Night Country.
Jodie Foster receives a standing ovation at the #Emmys after winning best lead actress in a limited or anthology series. https://t.co/3itGkRBc7U pic.twitter.com/86rpqDz1ws
— Variety (@Variety) September 16, 2024
Jessica Gunning took home the Best Supporting Actress award for her work in Baby Reindeer, solidifying the show's strong presence this year.
#BabyReindeer star Jessica Gunning on her relationship with Richard Gadd: “I’m incredibly proud of him. He’s a really brave, brilliant writer and actor and person.” https://t.co/KYqzGixSKq pic.twitter.com/7apYfCfaBH
— Variety (@Variety) September 16, 2024
On the comedy front, Jean Smart won Best Lead Actress for her role in Hacks, while Liza Colón-Zayas was awarded Best Supporting Actress for her standout performance in The Bear. Their wins highlight the continued dominance of women in comedy.
#Hacks wins the #Emmy for best comedy series. https://t.co/3itGkRBc7U pic.twitter.com/ti8Ri45sDA
— Variety (@Variety) September 16, 2024
"The Bear" Star Liza Colón-Zayas Just Gave A Powerful Speech After Winning Her First Emmy https://t.co/TngA2CqWS6
— BuzzFeed Canada (@BuzzFeedCanada) September 16, 2024
Finally, on the creative side, Lucia Aniello won the award for writing for a comedy series for her work on Hacks, contributing to the show's ongoing success. In the same vein, Weronika Tofilska triumphed in Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series for Baby Reindeer, and Millicent Shelton directed Lessons in Chemistry earning recognition for her contribution.