The 2025 Emmy Awards winners were announced on Sunday night in Los Angeles, and the ceremony delivered a mix of predictable victories and unexpected upsets. The show, hosted by Nate Bargatze and broadcast live from the Peacock Theater, celebrated television’s biggest names while also making history in several categories.
Adolescence was the breakout of the night, taking home six awards including Best Limited or Anthology Series. Owen Cooper became the youngest male actor ever to win in any Emmy acting category after securing Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Stephen Graham, who starred, produced, and co-wrote the series, earned Best Actor while Erin Doherty won Best Supporting Actress. Philip Barantini’s directing and Graham’s shared writing award with Jack Thorne rounded out the sweep.
Seth Rogen and The Studio were another dominant force. The comedy earned four wins including Best Comedy Series, Best Actor, Best Directing, and Best Writing. Rogen shared the directing honor with Evan Goldberg, and their writing win was alongside Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez.
Drama took a surprising turn with The Pitt, which triumphed as Best Drama Series. Noah Wyle’s performance earned him Best Actor, while Katherine LaNasa stunned the audience by winning Best Supporting Actress over a strong group of nominees from The White Lotus.
Severance made history when Tramell Tillman became the first Black man to win Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, while his co-star Britt Lower took home Best Actress. Adam Randall’s directing win for Slow Horses and Dan Gilroy’s writing victory for Andor added further weight to the drama categories.
Comedy had its own standout moments. Jean Smart was recognized again for Hacks, winning Best Actress in a Comedy, while Hannah Einbinder collected Best Supporting Actress. Jeff Hiller pulled off one of the night’s most surprising wins in comedy by beating Harrison Ford to claim Best Supporting Actor for Somebody Somewhere.
Variety and unscripted programming also made headlines. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert secured Best Talk Series just months after its cancellation. Colbert and his team received a standing ovation from the crowd, underscoring the show’s cultural impact. Last Week Tonight With John Oliver won both Best Scripted Variety Series and Best Writing for a Variety Series, defeating Saturday Night Live. However, SNL still claimed Best Variety Special (Live) with its anniversary event. The Traitors was named Best Reality Competition Program.
Cristin Milioti’s performance in The Penguin earned her Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Jean Smart’s recognition further reinforced Hacks’ place as a powerhouse in comedy. Across categories, returning veterans and new names made their mark on the 2025 Emmy Awards winners list.
Beyond the awards, the night featured tributes, reunions, and charity efforts. Phylicia Rashad led the In Memoriam segment honoring her Cosby Show co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died in July. Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen accepted the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. A Law & Order cast reunion and special appearances by Stephen Colbert, Sydney Sweeney, Jeff Probst, Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Jenna Ortega, and Catherine Zeta-Jones gave the ceremony extra star power. The event also raised $350,000 for the Boys and Girls Club.
Before the televised broadcast, most technical and creative categories were celebrated at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards held on September 6 and 7.
Full 2025 Emmy Awards Winners List
Best Drama Series
The Pitt (WINNER)
Andor
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
Paradise
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus
Best Comedy Series
The Studio (WINNER)
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
What We Do in the Shadows
Best Limited or Anthology Series
Adolescence (WINNER)
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin
Best Reality Competition Program
The Traitors (WINNER)
The Amazing Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
Best Talk Series
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (WINNER)
The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Best Scripted Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (WINNER)
Saturday Night Live
Best Variety Special (Live)
SNL50: The Anniversary Special (WINNER)
The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar
Beyoncé Bowl
The Oscars
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Noah Wyle, The Pitt (WINNER)
Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us
Adam Scott, Severance
Best Actress in a Drama Series
Britt Lower, Severance (WINNER)
Kathy Bates, Matlock
Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Tramell Tillman, Severance (WINNER)
Zach Cherry, Severance
Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus
James Marsden, Paradise
Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus
John Turturro, Severance
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt (WINNER)
Patricia Arquette, Severance
Carrie Coon, The White Lotus
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
Parker Posey, The White Lotus
Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus
Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Stephen Graham, Adolescence (WINNER)
Colin Farrell, The Penguin
Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent
Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief
Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Cristin Milioti, The Penguin (WINNER)
Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer
Meghann Fahy, Sirens
Rashida Jones, Black Mirror
Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Owen Cooper, Adolescence (WINNER)
Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent
Rob Delaney, Dying for Sex
Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed Innocent
Ashley Walters, Adolescence
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Erin Doherty, Adolescence (WINNER)
Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent
Deirdre O’Connell, The Penguin
Chloë Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex
Christine Tremarco, Adolescence
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Jean Smart, Hacks (WINNER)
Uzo Aduba, The Residence
Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Seth Rogen, The Studio (WINNER)
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks (WINNER)
Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
Kathryn Hahn, The Studio
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Catherine O’Hara, The Studio
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Jessica Williams, Shrinking
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere (WINNER)
Ike Barinholtz, The Studio
Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
Michael Urie, Shrinking
Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Best Writing for a Drama Series
Dan Gilroy, Andor (WINNER)
Joe Sachs, The Pitt
R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt
Dan Erickson, Severance
Will Smith, Slow Horses
Mike White, The White Lotus
Best Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham, Adolescence (WINNER)
Charlie Brooker, Bisha K. Ali, Black Mirror
Kim Rosenstock, Elizabeth Meriwether, Dying for Sex
Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin
Joshua Zetumer, Say Nothing
Best Writing for a Comedy Series
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez, The Studio (WINNER)
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks
Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola, The Rehearsal
Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere
Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Paul Simms, What We Do in the Shadows
Best Writing for a Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (WINNER)
The Daily Show
Saturday Night Live
Best Directing for a Comedy Series
Seth Rogen, The Studio (WINNER)
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Lucia Aniello, Hacks
James Burrows, Mid-Century Modern
Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal
Best Directing for a Drama Series
Adam Randall, Slow Horses (WINNER)
Janus Metz, Andor
Amanda Marsalis, The Pitt
John Wells, The Pitt
Jessica Lee Gagné, Severance
Ben Stiller, Severance
Mike White, The White Lotus
Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Philip Barantini, Adolescence (WINNER)
Shannon Murphy, Dying for Sex
Helen Shaver, The Penguin
Jennifer Getzinger, The Penguin
Nicole Kassell, Sirens
Lesli Linka Glatter, Zero Day
