The 2025 Emmy Awards were this past weekend, and it delivered an unforgettable night of emotional speeches, record-breaking moments, and unexpected wins. From surprise victories to bold political statements, here are the big moments that have everyone talking.
Stephen Colbert became emotional during his acceptance speech for Outstanding Talk Series, as Colbert reflects on the recent cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” Colbert recalled starting The Late Show, hoping it would be about love, but realizing it had also become about loss. Colbert expresses that you often only know how much you love something when you face the possibility of losing it.
On the other hand, in a bold acceptance speech when she received the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for “Hacks,” Hannah Einbinder started by thanking her co-star, Jean Smart. But by the end of the speech, it got political as Einbinder expressed her views by stating, “Go birds, f*** ICE, free Palestine.” This one statement was censored for television viewers, but it had everyone talking.
Major Wins
The Studio: Outstanding Comedy Series
The Pitt: Outstanding Drama Series
Adolescence: Outstanding Limited or Anthology
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Outstanding Talk Series
The Traitors: Outstanding Reality Competition Program
In one of the biggest wins this night, ‘The Studio’ by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez broke records with the most Emmy-winning comedy series in a single season, with a total win of thirteen Emmys. Rogen himself won four Emmys. In one speech, he said, “I so could not wrap my head around this happening, but I literally prepared nothing,” adding, “I never won anything in my life.” As Rogen was surprised at the wins for this role in ‘The Studio’. Another notable win for ‘The Studio’ was its co-creator and executive producer, Perez, becoming the first Latina to win the award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Meanwhile, Netflix drama ‘Adolescence’ swept the limited series categories, and its young actor, Owen Cooper, who is 15 years old, made history as the youngest male actor to win an Emmy award.
The 2025 Emmy Awards were full of emotional goodbyes to groundbreaking wins and unapologetic voices. This year’s ceremony reminded us that TV doesn’t just entertain, but it reflects the hard work and dedication given to a beautiful art form. As the industry moves forward, these moments will continue to be the talk of the town and set the tone for what to expect in the future.
All The Wins This Night
Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle
Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series: Stephen Graham
Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series: Cristin Milioti
Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series: Erin Doherty
Writing for a variety series: Last Week Tonight With Jon Oliver
Variety special (live): SN 50: The Anniversary Special
Writing for a comedy series: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, & Frida Perez – The Studio
Writing for a limited or anthology series: Jack Throne & Stephen Graham
Supporting actor in a limited or anthology series: Owen Cooper
Writing for a drama series: Dan Gilroy
Scripted variety series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Directing for a drama series: Adam Randall
Directing for a limited or anthology series: Philip Barantini
Directing for a comedy series: Seth Rogen
Supporting actor in a comedy series: Jeff Hiller
Reality competition program: The Traitors
Supporting actress in a comedy series: Hannah Einbinder
Lead actress in a drama series: Britt Lower
Supporting actor in a drama series: Tramell Tillman
Supporting actress in a drama series: Katherine LaNasa
Lead actress in a comedy series: Jean Smart
Lead actor in a comedy series: Seth Rogen
