Chandra Wilson, Justin Chambers, Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl and James Pickens Jr.Photo:Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty
Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty
And that’s a wrap!The 75th annualPrimetime Emmy Awardswere filled with historic wins, nostalgic cast reunions and even a Philadelphia Eagles playoff moment.Read on to see all the best moments from this year’s ceremony!
And that’s a wrap!
The 75th annualPrimetime Emmy Awardswere filled with historic wins, nostalgic cast reunions and even a Philadelphia Eagles playoff moment.
Read on to see all the best moments from this year’s ceremony!
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Christina Applegate’s Standing Ovation
Christina Applegate and Anthony Anderson.Kevin Winter/Getty
Kevin Winter/Getty
Christina Applegatewas met with astanding ovationas she took the stage Monday night to present the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series. The actress, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, stepped out onto the stage in a red velvet gown and walked with a cane.
02of 12Quinta Brunson’s Emotional Acceptance SpeechQuinta Brunson.FOXOn Monday night, Quinta Brunson became the first Black actress in 42 years totake home the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedyfor her role as Philadelphia school teacher Janine Teagues inAbbott Elementary.The last Black woman to win the award was Isabel Sanford for her role inThe Jeffersonsin 1961.“Thank you so much just I don’t know why I’m so emotional, I think just like, theCarol Burnettof it all,” Brunson began while accepting the award from Burnett.“Thank you so much I love makingAbbott Elementaryso much and I am so happy to be able to live my dream and act out comedy, and I say it every time and I just love comedy so much that I am so happy to be able to get this,” she continued. “I didn’t prepare anything because I just didn’t think … Oh god. I love my mom, my dad. My sisters, my brothers. My entire family so much. I love my husband. I’m so happy. I love my cast. Oh, I loveAbbott Elementary. Thank you so much.”
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Quinta Brunson’s Emotional Acceptance Speech
Quinta Brunson.FOX
FOX
On Monday night, Quinta Brunson became the first Black actress in 42 years totake home the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedyfor her role as Philadelphia school teacher Janine Teagues inAbbott Elementary.The last Black woman to win the award was Isabel Sanford for her role inThe Jeffersonsin 1961.
“Thank you so much just I don’t know why I’m so emotional, I think just like, theCarol Burnettof it all,” Brunson began while accepting the award from Burnett.
“Thank you so much I love makingAbbott Elementaryso much and I am so happy to be able to live my dream and act out comedy, and I say it every time and I just love comedy so much that I am so happy to be able to get this,” she continued. “I didn’t prepare anything because I just didn’t think … Oh god. I love my mom, my dad. My sisters, my brothers. My entire family so much. I love my husband. I’m so happy. I love my cast. Oh, I loveAbbott Elementary. Thank you so much.”
03of 12Ayo Edebiri’s Purse HandoffCarson Daly and Ayo Edebiri.FOXBeforeAyo Edebiriheaded toward the stage to accept the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series forThe Bear, she was seen closing her purse and attempting to place it in her seat before heading to the podium. Instead,she decided to pass it off to her seatmate Carson Daly, who appeared to say, “I got it" as she handed it over.Edebiri’s winalongside Brunson’s marked the first time a pair of Black actresses won the two female comedy acting categories in the same year.
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Ayo Edebiri’s Purse Handoff
Carson Daly and Ayo Edebiri.FOX
BeforeAyo Edebiriheaded toward the stage to accept the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series forThe Bear, she was seen closing her purse and attempting to place it in her seat before heading to the podium. Instead,she decided to pass it off to her seatmate Carson Daly, who appeared to say, “I got it" as she handed it over.
Edebiri’s winalongside Brunson’s marked the first time a pair of Black actresses won the two female comedy acting categories in the same year.
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Pedro Pascal’s Joke About His Shoulder Injury
Kieran Culkin and Pedro Pascal.FOX; Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
FOX; Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
WhenPedro Pascaltook the stage to present the award forbest supporting actor in a drama series,The Last of Usstaraddressedthe sling he’s been sportingfor much of awards season.
The hilarious moment came a week after, while accepting theaward for best actor in a drama seriesat the 2024Golden Globes,Culkin quipped to his fellow nominee,“Suck it, Pedro. Mine!”
05of 12The Many, Many Cast ReunionsChandra Wilson, Justin Chambers, Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl and James Pickens Jr.Kevin Winter/GettyThroughout the broadcast, fans were given the treat of numerous cast reunions, with former costars coming together as presenters. Actors from fan favorites likeThe Sopranos,Two and a Half Men,Martin,Cheers,It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,Ally McBealandGrey’s Anatomywere all a part of the the fun segments.OriginalGrey’scast membersKatherine HeiglandJustin Chambers— who left the show in 2010 and 2020, respectively — joined former costarsEllen Pompeo,James Pickens Jr.andChandra Wilsonon stage in front of a hospital room set to present the award foroutstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie.
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The Many, Many Cast Reunions
Chandra Wilson, Justin Chambers, Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl and James Pickens Jr.Kevin Winter/Getty
Throughout the broadcast, fans were given the treat of numerous cast reunions, with former costars coming together as presenters. Actors from fan favorites likeThe Sopranos,Two and a Half Men,Martin,Cheers,It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,Ally McBealandGrey’s Anatomywere all a part of the the fun segments.
OriginalGrey’scast membersKatherine HeiglandJustin Chambers— who left the show in 2010 and 2020, respectively — joined former costarsEllen Pompeo,James Pickens Jr.andChandra Wilsonon stage in front of a hospital room set to present the award foroutstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie.
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Niecy Nash-Betts' Big Thanks
Niecy Nash-Betts.FOX
While offering thanks to a list of people includingRyan MurphyandEvan Petersas she accepted the award foroutstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie,Niecy Nash-Bettstook a minute to thank the person who has been there since the very beginning: herself!
“For believing in me and doing what they said I could not,” she continued. “And I want to say to myself in front of all you beautiful people, ‘Go on girl with your bad self. You did that!'"
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Rob McElhenney’s Sneaky Screen
“Who schedules the Emmys the same night as the @eagles #gobirds #FlyEaglesFly,” he wrote alongside the photo.
08of 12Kieran Culkin’s Surprise AskKieran Culkin.FOXSuccession’s Kieran Culkinis on a roll this awards season, taking home awards at theGolden GlobesandCritics Choiceceremonies over the past eight days and on Monday, winning the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama. While accepting the award, Culkin paid tribute to his family — specifically his mom, wife and their two kids.As he teared up, he thanked his mom “for giving me life and my childhood, which was great. So thank you for that.“He then thanked his wife,Jazz Charton, “for sharing your life with me and for giving me two amazing kids,” before adding, “and Jazz, I want more. You saidmaybe, if I win!”
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Kieran Culkin’s Surprise Ask
Kieran Culkin.FOX
Succession’s Kieran Culkinis on a roll this awards season, taking home awards at theGolden GlobesandCritics Choiceceremonies over the past eight days and on Monday, winning the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama. While accepting the award, Culkin paid tribute to his family — specifically his mom, wife and their two kids.
As he teared up, he thanked his mom “for giving me life and my childhood, which was great. So thank you for that.”
He then thanked his wife,Jazz Charton, “for sharing your life with me and for giving me two amazing kids,” before adding, “and Jazz, I want more. You saidmaybe, if I win!”
09of 12Tracee Ellis Ross and Natasha Lyonne’s ‘I Love Lucy’ MomentNatasha Lyonne, Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson.FOXTracee Ellis RossandNatasha Lyonnepaid tribute toI Love Lucywith areenactment of the iconic chocolate line scene. During the bit, Ross stepped into the role of Lucy — complete with a red wig — as the pair tried their best to gain control over a speedy conveyor belt of candy.
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Tracee Ellis Ross and Natasha Lyonne’s ‘I Love Lucy’ Moment
Natasha Lyonne, Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson.FOX
Tracee Ellis RossandNatasha Lyonnepaid tribute toI Love Lucywith areenactment of the iconic chocolate line scene. During the bit, Ross stepped into the role of Lucy — complete with a red wig — as the pair tried their best to gain control over a speedy conveyor belt of candy.
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John Oliver’s Time Killer
John Oliver.FOX
AsJohn Olivercame to the end of his acceptance speech afterLast Week Tonightwon the award for outstanding scripted variety series, the comedian admitted that he wasn’t ready to leave the stage just yet.
Oliver made it through a few names before Bowman signaled to let him know his time was up.
“I’d like to thank Jesus and my family,” he concluded as the crowd laughed.
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Jennifer Coolidge’s Shout-Out
Jennifer Coolidge.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Whileaccepting the award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series,Jennifer Coolidgepaid tribute to herWhite Lotuscharacter and one of her most viral moments from the show’s second season.
The award was her second Emmy for the role, and the latest in a long string of awards from her performance, including aGolden Globe Award, twoCritics’ Choice Television Awardsand twoScreen Actors Guild Awards.
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Matty Matheson’s Victory Kiss
Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Matty Matheson.Getty Images
Getty Images
Just as Matty Matheson was beginning his acceptance speech on behalf of the entire team behindThe Bear, which won the award for outstanding comedy series, his costarEbon Moss-Bachrachinterrupted him with acelebratory smooch.
“And all of us here get to make a show together, and we get to make people feel good — or filled with anxiety, or triggered…,” he continued. “But this is really amazing. It’s beautiful.”
source: people.com
