The 2024 Emmy Awards took place on September 15 at the Peacock Theater in L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles. This star-studded event brought together the brightest names in television, celebrating the most outstanding shows and performances of the year.
The father-son duo, Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, known for their work on Schitt’s Creek, hosted the evening. Fans of the pair were not disappointed, as the night was filled with humor and charm.
“As first-timers, our hope is that the show this year will have enough laughs, enough charm, enough goodwill, and enough love for the medium that gave both my son and myself a start in this business,” Eugene shared in a pre-show interview with People. Dan echoed his father’s sentiments, saying, “We want to create an atmosphere that feels really welcome and celebratory. This is a huge night in so many people’s lives, and we just want to make it as festive as possible for everybody.”
Top Contenders of the Night
Unsurprisingly, some of the most critically acclaimed series of the year were nominated for top honors. Shows like The Bear, Shogun, The Crown, Baby Reindeer, The Morning Show, and Only Murders in the Building dominated the list, vying for accolades such as Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy Series.
Hollywood icons Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Jon Hamm, and Robert Downey Jr. faced off against rising stars like Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Richard Gadd, and Jessica Gunning, making the competition fiercer than ever.
Creative Arts Emmys Winners Announced Ahead of the Main Event
Before the main event, several winners were already named at last week’s Creative Arts Emmys. Notable wins included:
- The Bear’s Jamie Lee Curtis and Jon Bernthal for Guest Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series.
- Nestor Carbonell for Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Shogun.
- Michaela Coel for Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series for Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
Major Award Winners
Here’s a look at the biggest winners of the 2024 Emmy Awards:
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers
- Jon Hamm, Fargo
- Tom Hollander, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
- Andrew Scott, Ripley
- WINNER: Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry
- Juno Temple, Fargo
- Sofía Vergara, Griselda
- Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
- WINNER: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Dakota Fanning, Ripley
- Lily Gladstone, Under The Bridge
- Aja Naomi King, Lessons in Chemistry
- Diane Lane, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
- Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer
- Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country
- WINNER: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers
- John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country
- Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer
- Tom Goodman-Hill, Baby Reindeer
- Treat Williams, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
- WINNER: Lamorne Morris, Fargo
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- Fargo
- Lessons in Chemistry
- Ripley
- True Detective: Night Country
- WINNER: Baby Reindeer
Outstanding Talk Series
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Late Night With Seth Meyers
- The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
- WINNER: The Daily Show
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
- The Amazing Race
- Top Chef
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- The Voice
- WINNER: The Traitors
Outstanding Drama Series
- The Crown
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Fallout
- The Gilded Age
- Slow Horses
- The Morning Show
- 3 Body Problem
- WINNER: Shogun
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Only Murders in the Building
- Palm Royale
- Reservation Dogs
- What We Do in the Shadows
- WINNER: Hacks
Acting Highlights in Drama and Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Idris Elba, Hijack
- Walton Goggins, Fallout
- Dominic West, The Crown
- Donald Glover, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
- WINNER: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show
- Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age
- Imelda Staunton, The Crown
- Maya Erskine, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show
- WINNER: Anna Sawai, Shogun
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Matt Berry, What We Do In The Shadows
- Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Steve Martin, Only Murders In The Building
- Martin Short, Only Murders In The Building
- WINNER: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
- Maya Rudolph, Loot
- Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
- Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
- Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale
- WINNER: Jean Smart, Hacks
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Tadanobu Asano, Shogun
- Mark Duplass, The Morning Show
- Jon Hamm, The Morning Show
- Takehiro Hira, Shogun
- Jack Lowden, Slow Horses
- Jonathan Pryce, The Crown
- WINNER: Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Christine Baranski, The Gilded Age
- Greta Lee, The Morning Show
- Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show
- Lesley Manville, The Crown
- Karen Pittman, The Morning Show
- Holland Taylor, The Morning Show
- WINNER: Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown
A Night to Remember
The 2024 Emmy Awards celebrated excellence in television with an impressive mix of veteran stars and rising talents. The evening honored shows that resonated with audiences and critics alike, proving once again that television continues to deliver some of the most compelling stories and performances.
