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Emmy Awards recap: Biggest moments from the 75th annual awards show

PHOTO: British screenwriter Jesse Armstrong speaks as the cast and crew of "Succession" accept the award for Outstanding Drama Series onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2024.
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By Hayley FitzPatrick, Carson Blackwelder, Angeline Jane Bernabe, Shafiq Najib
Last Updated: January 16, 2024, 12:39 AM

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in television Monday night.

"Succession," "The Bear" and "Beef" took home the top awards, winning for outstanding drama series, outstanding comedy series and outstanding limited or anthology series, respectively.

MORE: Emmy Awards: Complete winners list

The three-hour telecast, hosted by Anthony Anderson, saw numerous cast reunions -- bringing together stars from iconic shows like "Martin," "Cheers" and "Grey's Anatomy" -- and paid tribute to those we've lost since the previous Emmy Awards, which aired in September 2022.

MORE: Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion from television's biggest night

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were originally scheduled to air on Sept. 18, 2023, but were rescheduled due to the Hollywood strikes.

Check out a recap of how the night unfolded.

Key moments:

  • 'Succession' wins outstanding drama series
  • 'The Bear' wins outstanding comedy series
  • 'Beef' wins outstanding limited or anthology series
  • 'RuPaul's Drag Race' wins outstanding reality competition program
Here's how the awards show unfolded. All times Eastern.

Jan 16, 2024 12:39 AM

Which shows are nominated for the top awards tonight?

Some of the best shows on television will be battling it out for the top prizes of the night.

The nominees for outstanding drama series include "Andor," "Better Call Saul," "The Crown," "House of Dragon," "The Last of Us," "Succession," "The White Lotus" and "Yellowjackets."

Nominees in the outstanding comedy series include "Abbott Elementary," "Barry," "The Bear," "Jury Duty," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Only Murders in the Building," "Ted Lasso" and "Wednesday."

Up for outstanding limited or anthology series are "Beef," "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," "Daisy Jones & the Six," "Fleishman Is in Trouble" and "Obi-Wan Kenobi."


Jan 16, 2024 12:24 AM

Who is presenting at the Emmys?

Some of the biggest names in television will take to the stage to present at the 75th annual Emmy Awards.

The first batch of announced presenters included Jason Bateman, Quinta Brunson, Stephen Colbert, Joan Collins, Jon Cryer, Charlie Day, Jodie Foster, Marla Gibbs, Brett Goldstein, Jon Hamm, Taraji P. Henson, Glenn Howerton, Ken Jeong, Rob McElhenney, Joel McHale, Jenna Ortega, Pedro Pascal, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Holland Taylor, Juno Temple, Taylor Tomlinson and Hannah Waddingham.

Additional presenters announced for the show include Christina Applegate, Carol Burnett, Peter Dinklage, Colman Domingo, Tom Hiddleston, Natasha Lyonne, Ke Huy Quan and Tracee Ellis Ross.

There will also be a few groups of presenters that will deliver some iconic cast reunions, including Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli from "The Sopranos"; Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II and Tichina Arnold from "Martin"; Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol and Gil Bellows from "Ally McBeal"; "Saturday Night Live" alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler; Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott from "American Horror Story"; and "Grey's Anatomy" co-stars Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson.


Jan 16, 2024 12:23 AM

Ali Wong, Claire Danes and Ayo Edebiri light up the Emmys silver carpet

The stars continue to arrive on the silver carpet at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Ali Wong, who is nominated for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for "Beef," donned a floral-print dress for the awards show.

PHOTO: Ali Wong attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Ali Wong attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Claire Danes, who is up for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for "Fleishman Is in Trouble," wore a pink gown, while Ayo Edebiri, who is nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for "The Bear," wore a little black dress.

PHOTO: Claire Danes attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 2024.
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Claire Danes attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 2024.
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PHOTO: Ayo Edebiri attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Ayo Edebiri attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Check out our coverage from the Emmy Awards silver carpet here.



Jan 16, 2024 12:13 AM

GLAAD to receive the 2023 Governors Award

GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, will receive the 2023 Governors Award during tonight's show.

The Television Academy is honoring the organization for its work to "secure fair, accurate and diverse representation of the LGBTQ community in the media and entertainment industries and to advocate for LGBTQ equality," according to a press release.

Previous recipients of the Governors Award include Tyler Perry, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Debbie Allen and more.


Jan 16, 2024 1:31 AM

Matthew Macfadyen wins outstanding supporting actor in a drama series

Matthew Macfadyen won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for "Succession."

In addition to thanking the cast and crew of "Succession," the actor thanked his onscreen wife, fellow "Succession" star Sarah Snook, and co-star Nicholas Braun, whom he referred to as his "other onscreen wife," before thanking his actual wife Keeley Hawes.

PHOTO: Matthew Macfadyen accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for "Succession" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Matthew Macfadyen accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for "Succession" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Other nominees in the category included F. Murray Abraham for "The White Lotus," Nicholas Braun for "Succession," Michael Imperioli for "The White Lotus," Theo James for "The White Lotus," Alan Ruck for "Succession," Will Sharpe for "The White Lotus" and Alexander Skarsgård for "Succession."


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