Highlights and Low Points of the 2024 Emmys
The 2024 Emmy Awards were a night filled with unforgettable moments, from historic wins and powerful speeches to cast reunions and political jokes. Anna Sawai, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Hiroyuki Sanada made history with their wins, while Candice Bergen made a catty J.D. Vance joke, and casts from The West Wing, Happy Days, and Saturday Night Live reunited onstage. Below, The Hollywood Reporter highlights some of the night’s standout moments.
John Leguizamo Celebrates Diverse Emmy Nominees in Powerful Speech
John Leguizamo praised the diverse nominees at the 2024 Emmys, highlighting the dedication to diligence, excellence, and imagination in the entertainment industry. He emphasized the importance of diversity and unity among the talented individuals in the room. Read more. — Lexy Perez
Candice Bergen Makes Catty J.D. Vance Joke
Candice Bergen took a humorous dig at Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance during her appearance at the 2024 Emmys. Referencing her iconic role in Murphy Brown, Bergen cleverly juxtaposed past and present political scenarios, drawing laughter from the audience. Read more. — James Hibberd
The West Wing, Happy Days and SNL Casts Reunite for Heartfelt Moments
Casts from The West Wing, Happy Days, Saturday Night Live, Reba, and Schitt’s Creek came together for special reunions at the 2024 Emmys. Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of The West Wing, the show’s stars gathered onstage for a touching moment. Read more. — Ryan Gajewski
Slow Horses Writer Will Smith Drops Sly Joke About Actor Who Shares His Name
Will Smith, the showrunner of Slow Horses, delivered a witty remark about his name at the Emmy Awards. His clever quip about coming in peace despite sharing a name with another famous actor added a light-hearted touch to the evening. Read more. — Kevin Dolak
Shogun Star Anna Sawai Makes History With Emmy Win
Anna Sawai made history as the first actress of Asian descent to win in the lead actress in a drama series category at the Emmys. Her emotional acceptance speech resonated with the audience, acknowledging the significance of her achievement. Read more. — Lexy Perez
The Bear Star Liza Colón-Zayas Becomes First Latina to Win in Her Category
Liza Colón-Zayas made history by becoming the first Latina actress to win in the best supporting actress in a comedy series category at the 2024 Emmys. Her heartfelt speech expressed gratitude and admiration for fellow nominees and influential women in the industry. Read more. — Brande Victorian
Hiroyuki Sanada Becomes First Japanese Actor to Win Best Lead in a Drama Series
Hiroyuki Sanada’s win marked a historic moment as the first Japanese actor to win best lead actor in a drama series at the 2024 Emmys. His message of collaboration and unity resonated with the audience, celebrating the success of the show Shogun. Read more. — Brande Victorian
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The 2024 Emmy Awards, hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, took place at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.