76th Primetime Emmy Awards 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Shogun, Baby Reindeer, Hacks Win Big

As the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards wrap up, we celebrate all the incredible winners and nominees. Thanks for joining us tonight. See you next year!

In a surprising twist, Hacks has dethroned The Bear as Best Comedy Series, beating The Bear. Creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs were thrilled. Downs mentioned the challenge of featuring an over-60 lead and Aniello praised comedy's role in bridging divides. They’re already preparing for the next season.

Shōgun was a big winner at this year's Emmys, earning 25 nominations, 14 Creative Arts wins, and four more at the Primetime Emmys. After both lead actors won, the show also took home the award for Outstanding Drama Series.

Co-creator Justin Marks thanked FX, saying, "You green-lit a costly, subtitled Japanese period piece with a poetry competition at its center."

Anna Sawai’s emotional acceptance speech for her Emmy win was heartfelt and powerful. Overwhelmed with gratitude, she expressed how playing Lady Mariko in Shogun was a defining moment in her career. She credited her mother’s strength as her inspiration and honored women who embody quiet resilience. Truly a standout moment of the night!

“I was crying before my name was announced, I’m a mess today,” the New Zealand-born Japanese actress said. She thanked FX for “the role of a lifetime,”

Hiroyuki Sanada finally claims his first Emmy for his brilliant portrayal of the complex and cunning Lord Toranaga in Shōgun. "I'm beyond honored to be here with these amazing nominees," he said, expressing his gratitude to the show's global cast and crew. Sanada called Shōgun an "East meets West dream project" and emphasized how collaboration and mutual respect allowed them to create something truly special. "Shōgun taught me that when people work together, we can make miracles. We can create a better future together."

Baby Reindeer wins Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards. Richard Gadd returned to the stage, urging the industry to continue taking risks, saying, "No slump is ever broken without a willingness to take risks."

Jodie Foster wins Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role in True Detective: Night Country.

Richard Gadd wins Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Baby Reindeer on Netflix, marking his second Emmy win. In his impromptu acceptance, he gave a shout-out to Jon Hamm, saying, “I’m your biggest fan,” acknowledging his competition from Fargo.

And he parted with his parents’ advice: “follow your heart and the rest will fall into place.”

A notable first win for Shōgun tonight, as Frederick E.O. Toye takes home Best Directing. He honored his heroes, saying, “David Lean, Alfred Hitchcock, Akira Kurosawa, Robert Wise… thanks for letting me steal from them every day.”

Congratulations to Greg Berlanti on receiving the 2024 Governors Award. The screenwriter, producer, and director is honored for his outstanding contributions to television, and his contributions in the representation of the LGBTQIA+ community.

'Too many to mention,' he says.

Christopher Storer wins his second consecutive writing Emmy as The Bear continues its strong run, claiming most of the comedy awards for the second season.

The Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie goes to Richard Gadd for Baby Reindeer on Netflix. Congratulations to Richard for his exceptional writing!

“Ten years ago, I was down and out, right?” he said. “I never, ever thought I’d get my life together. I never ever thought I’d rectify myself and what happened to me.”

He continues, “I don’t mean that to sound arrogant. I say that as encouragement for anyone going through a tough time right now,” he said. “If you’re struggling, keep going, and I promise things will be OK.”

Will Smith wins the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for Slow Horses on Apple TV. In his acceptance speech, he thanked Gary Oldman and the cast, humorously stating, “despite my name, I come in peace.” Congratulations!

Lamorne Morris Wins Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Fargo. A big win for a remarkable performance!

The Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series goes to The Daily Show on Comedy Central. Following Trevor Noah’s win in January, Jon Stewart, accepting on behalf of the show's team, expressed his happiness and introduced Jennifer Flanz, the show's executive producer for fifteen years, who began as a production assistant in 1998.

The Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series goes to Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for Hacks on Max. The team offers their gratitude to the writers at HBO, the team of actors, and the showrunners.

The Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie goes to Steven Zaillian for Ripley on Netflix. Congratulations to Steven for his outstanding direction and contribution to the series! 

"The work is its own reward," he says. 

The Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special goes to Alex Edelman for Alex Edelman: Just For Us on HBO/Max. Alex expresses gratitude for the honor, as he takes home the award.

The Emmy for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series goes to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO/Max. John thanks his wife, HBO, his team, and especially his 'fantastic' dog.