On Sunday, the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards lit up the Los Angeles night, celebrating the year’s most impressive accomplishments in television. Tramell Tillman went down in Emmy history as the first Black man to take home the prize for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in “Severance.” Katherine LaNasa had a breakout, capturing the award for Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role on “The Pitt.” The ceremony, hosted by the charmingly outrageous Alan Cumming, honored outstanding talent in multiple categories from acting to directing, choreography, and more.
Jean Smart took home her fourth career Emmy in the comedy category, for her work as Deborah Vance on HBO Max’s “Hacks.” This most recent accomplishment, her seventh Emmy win, is a career highlight for the creative powerhouse. Best Actor, Comedy Series Seth Rogen, The Studio In a big night for talent from “Hacks,” meanwhile Hannah Einbinder won Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance on “Hacks.” The unexpected reality competition show “The Traitors” pulled off an upset to win the best of the genre.
The night was an emotional one, especially during the presentation of acceptance speeches. Tramell Tillman expressed his gratitude to his mother, sharing a heartfelt message:
“My first acting coach was tough, y’all, but all great mothers are. Mama, you were there for me when no one else was and no one else would show up … this is for you.” – Tramell Tillman
Hannah Einbinder, clearly still shaken as she accepted the award, memorialized her co-star Jean Smart.
“who is like the sun, and I just get to stand in her warmth.” – Hannah Einbinder
As the awards moved on, the ceremony went quickly to a hard out time rule for acceptance speeches. Each winner had 45 seconds to thank everyone they needed to thank, and there was a $1,000 penalty for each second over. Comedian Nate Bargatze humorously remarked on this rule, stating:
“we’re punishing the people who worked the hardest to get here.” – Nate Bargatze
Jean Smart emphasized the importance of kindness during her acceptance speech:
“I literally prepared nothing, I’ve never won anything in my life.” – Seth Rogen
The ceremony featured musical performances, including a tribute song for the iconic “Golden Girls” by Reba McEntire, accompanied by Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman.
“everybody, let’s be good to each other. Let’s just be good to each other.” – Jean Smart
The evening wasn’t just about individual accomplishments. Beyond the awards, it highlighted the shared commitment of artists and entertainers working in television. That winners’ list tells a story as varied as this year’s shows, and it represents the changing face of the television narrative.
The evening not only celebrated individual accomplishments but also highlighted the collective dedication of artists and entertainers within the television industry. The winners’ list reflects a diverse array of talent and signifies the evolving landscape of television storytelling.