EMMY AWARDS 2025 : MAJOR WINNERS & NOMINEES IN TOP CATEGORIES

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EMMY AWARDS 2025

Key Nomination Highlights

  • Severance (Apple TV+) led all shows with 27 nominations.

  • The Penguin followed with 24 nominations. 

  • The Studio matched a record for a comedy series with 23 nominations, tying The Bear’s previous high. 

  • By network, HBO/HBO Max led with 142 nominations; Netflix had 120; Apple TV+ around 79. 

Major Winners and Nominees in Top Categories

Here are the winners along with the other nominees in some of the biggest categories:

CategoryWinnerOther Nominees
Outstanding Drama SeriesThe Pitt Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise, Severance, Slow Horses, The White Lotus
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesNoah Wyle, The PittSterling K. Brown (Paradise), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Adam Scott (Severance)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesBritt Lower, Severance Kathy Bates (Matlock), Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), Keri Russell (The Diplomat)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesTramell Tillman, Severance Zach Cherry (Severance), Walton Goggins (The White Lotus), Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus), James Marsden (Paradise), Sam Rockwell (The White Lotus), John Turturro (Severance)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesKatherine LaNasa, The Pitt Patricia Arquette (Severance), Carrie Coon (The White Lotus), Julianne Nicholson (Paradise), Parker Posey (The White Lotus), Natasha Rothwell (The White Lotus), Aimee Lou Wood (The White Lotus)
Outstanding Comedy SeriesThe Studio Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, What We Do In The Shadows 
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesSeth Rogen, The Studio Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This), Jason Segel (Shrinking), Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building), Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesJean Smart, Hacks Uzo Aduba (The Residence), Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This), Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) 
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesHannah Einbinder, Hacks Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Kathryn Hahn (The Studio), Janelle James (Abbott Elementary), Catherine O’Hara (The Studio), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary), Jessica Williams (Shrinking) 
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesJeff Hiller, Somebody SomewhereIke Barinholtz (The Studio), Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons), Harrison Ford (Shrinking), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear), Michael Urie (Shrinking), Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) 
Outstanding Limited or Anthology SeriesAdolescence Black Mirror, Dying for Sex, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, The Penguin
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieCristin Milioti, The Penguin Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer), Meghann Fahy (Sirens), Rashida Jones (Black Mirror), Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex) 
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieStephen Graham, Adolescence Colin Farrell (The Penguin), Jake Gyllenhaal (Presumed Innocent), Brian Tyree Henry (Dope Thief), Cooper Koch (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story) 
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieErin Doherty, Adolescence Ruth Negga (Presumed Innocent), Deirdre O’Connell (The Penguin), Chloë Sevigny (Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story), Jenny Slate (Dying for Sex), Christine Tremarco (Adolescence) 
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieOwen Cooper, Adolescence Javier Bardem (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story), Bill Camp (Presumed Innocent), Rob Delaney (Dying for Sex), Peter Sarsgaard (Presumed Innocent), Ashley Walters (Adolescence) 

Other Noteworthy Wins

  • Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series went to The Studio. Writers: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez. 

  • Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series also won by The Studio (Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg). 

  • Outstanding Talk Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won. 

  • Reality Competition Program: The Traitors won. 

Creative & Music Category Highlights

  • Severance won for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) — Theodore Shapiro. 

  • The Penguin won the creative Emmy for Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie, or Special (Original Dramatic Score) — Mick Giacchino. 

  • The Boys won Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for "Let's Put the Christ Back in Christmas" (song by Christopher Lennertz). 

Overview

  • The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on September 14, 2025 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. 

  • The Creative Arts Emmys preceded the main ceremony, held on September 6–7 to honor artistic and technical achievements. 

  • The ceremony was hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, aired on CBS, and was also available on Paramount+.

  • The eligibility period covered television programming from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025. 

Major Winners

"THE PITT"
Here are the biggest winners and winners in key categories:

Category Winner Notable Points
Outstanding Drama Series The Pitt It upset Severance, which had been leading in nominations. 
Outstanding Comedy Series The Studio Set a record with 13 Emmy wins for a comedy in a single season. 
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series Adolescence Won multiple awards including acting, writing, directing. Young actor Owen Cooper made history.

Acting & Individual Achievements

  • Lead Actor, Drama Series: Noah Wyle for The Pitt. This was his first Emmy win. 

  • Lead Actress, Drama Series: Britt Lower for Severance.

  • Lead Actor, Comedy Series: Seth Rogen for The Studio.

  • Lead Actress, Comedy Series: Jean Smart for Hacks (her fourth win in that role). 

Supporting roles and younger categories also had standouts:

KATHERINE LANASA "THE PITT"

  • Tramell Tillman, for Severance, won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. This was historic as he became the first Black man to win in that category.

  • Katherine LaNasa won Supporting Actress in Drama for The Pitt. 

  • Hannah Einbinder won Supporting Actress in Comedy for Hacks, in a speech that drew attention for mixing humor and activism. 

In limited/anthology series:

  • Stephen Graham won Lead Actor for Adolescence.

  • Cristin Milioti won Lead Actress for The Penguin.

  • Young actor Owen Cooper (15 years old) became one of the youngest-ever male winners in an Emmy acting category, winning Supporting Actor for Adolescence. 

Other Notable Wins & Moments
"THE LATE SHOW WITH 'STEPHEN COLBERT' "

  • SNL 50: The Anniversary Special won in the Variety Special category. 

  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won Outstanding Talk Series.

  • The Traitors won Best Reality Competition Series. 

  • In music categories, Severance also won for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) via Theodore Shapiro. 

  • The Creative Arts Oscars-like portion added many technical, sound, music, and guest performance awards. The Studio had a strong showing in these as well. 

Records, Trends, and Significance

  1. Streaming & New Series Dominance
    Streaming platforms (Apple TV+, Netflix, etc.) continue to dominate both nominations and wins, showing how the balance of power in television remains shifted from traditional networks. Severance, The Studio, The Penguin, Adolescence are proof of that. 

  2. Record-breaking Comedy
    The Studio not only tied or set nomination records for a rookie comedy series but also broke the record for most wins by a comedy in its first season. This suggests fresh comedies are now being taken very seriously. 

  3. Youth & Diversity
    Young performers are being recognized: Owen Cooper’s win as a teenager is notable. Also, Tramell Tillman making history in the Supporting Actor in Drama category marks progress in representation. 

  4. Upheaval in Favorites
    Severance led the nominations but didn’t sweep the top awards proportionally — losing Drama Series to The Pitt. Sometimes heavy nomination counts don’t translate to wins in the biggest categories. 

  5. Political/Social Messages
    The speeches and moments weren’t just about entertainment; there were touches of activism (for example, Hannah Einbinder’s speech). It shows that the Emmys remain a platform for voices to speak on issues beyond TV. 

  6. Technical & Music Arts Strong
    Often underappreciated, the creative and technical categories (sound design, score, original music, etc.) produced some standout work: Severance and The Penguin especially. 

Memorable Moments

  • Historic Firsts: Tramell Tillman’s win. Youngest male acting winner in certain limited series categories with Owen Cooper. 

    "TRAMELL TILLMAN"

  • Hosts and Humor: Nate Bargatze’s hosting, and his insertion of fundraising elements (penalties for long acceptance speeches, etc.) created lighter moments with purpose. 

  • Emotional Wins: Actors like Noah Wyle, who won his first Emmy, were visibly moved. The recognition for his role was also tied to honoring real-world heroes (healthcare workers, etc.). 

Full Context: Why 2025 Matters

  • Evolving Television Landscape: The dominance of streaming services underscores how TV is no longer network-centric. More experimental, niche, or genre-bending shows find audiences and critical acclaim.

  • Inclusion and Representation: Recognition of younger actors, of artists from underrepresented backgrounds, and stories that engage with race, identity, and complexity point to gradual but meaningful change.

  • Emphasis on Craft: With Creative Arts and technical awards being more visible, there is growing appreciation for behind-the-scenes artistry — in music, direction, sound, guest acting.Here are many of the 2025 Emmy Awards winners & nominations (77th Primetime Emmys), especially in the major categories. This includes winners, nominees, standout stats, and some creative arts music wins.

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