Peacock Theater, Los Angeles — September 2025
A Historic Night at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards
The ceremony delivered milestones, surprise wins and emotional moments, underlining television’s continued power to launch fresh voices and reward ambitious storytelling.
Owen Cooper Creates History
Netflix’s breakout series Adolescence took home six awards. Its young star, Owen Cooper, became the youngest male actor ever to win an Emmy in any acting category at just 15 years old.
‘The Studio’ Breaks Comedy Records
Apple TV+’s The Studio set a record with 13 trophies across Creative Arts and Primetime Emmys. Co-creator and star Seth Rogen also earned multiple individual awards, tying a record for most wins in a single year.
‘The Pitt’ Wins Best Drama
HBO Max’s The Pitt secured three awards including Best Drama Series. Actor Tramell Tillman made history as the first Black performer to win the Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Stephen Colbert’s Emotional Speech
Stephen Colbert accepted Outstanding Talk Series for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. His heartfelt words on love, loss and resilience brought the audience to a standing ovation.
Fundraising Twist by Host Nate Bargatze
Bargatze added a unique touch by linking donations to the Boys & Girls Club of America with the length of acceptance speeches. Though the tally dipped, he personally pledged $250,000 and CBS added $100,000, making a total of $350,000.
Streaming Platforms Dominate
From Netflix’s Adolescence to Apple TV+’s The Studio and HBO Max’s The Pitt, the 2025 Emmys highlighted the dominance of streaming platforms and the rise of younger performers. It was a night of reinvention and fresh creative voices.
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