The 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theatre in LA on Jan. 16. The show broadcast across FOX and streaming channels with a total of 5.92 million viewers.
The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes from July-Oct caused the Emmys to be postponed multiple times.
Host Anthony Anderson started off the night eliciting intense laughter and applause from the audience as he performed a monologue of “Mr. Rogers.” Anderson masterfully delivered witty remarks and fun songs, cultivating an enjoyable ambiance for both the theater attendees and those watching online. During his monologue, the comedic remarks he made were one of the most memorable moments of the night.
The Emmys presented 27 awards based on categories such as Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Limited Series, Outstanding Television Movie, and many others.
Niecy Nash-Betts’ won the Outstanding Supporting Actress award for her phenomenal acting in the Dahmer series. Nash-Betts gave an inspiring speech this night addressed to her community, getting deep and personal with viewers and other nominees. She briefly provided a narrative of her life and what allowed her to be where she is today.
One of the most controversial events of the night was the song “I’m Just Ken” winning Best Original Song, as many believed the satirical and comedic track should not have won over more emotional and instrumental songs like Olivia Rodrigo’s “Can’t Catch Me Now.” Gosling himself appeared evidently surprised when his name was called. Gosling’s surprised and confused facial expression went viral and became most shared moments of the night.
Another noteworthy part of the Emmys was the cast reunion of Grey’s Anatomy. Their appearance was a huge crowd pleaser to fans of this iconic ongoing show. Cast members including Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, and Justin Chambers all gathered together making this reunion the first in many years.
Tim Burton took home his first Emmy for directing the Netflix hit show, Wednesday. The Netflix show stars Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams. The ambience and nuanced plot created by Burton make Wednesday well-deserving of an Emmy.
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah earned Noah the Best Talk Show award.His ability to draw in viewers with his comedic scripts and positive energy gives a warm and playful atmosphere in his show. Even when receiving his award he made multiple comedic jokes.
The event took place on Jan. 16 at the Peacock Theater and can be streamed on Hulu or YouTube TV. For more information visit www.emmys.com.
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