The 77th Primetime Emmys Awards generated another slate of viral moments, from cash awards for short speeches to history-making wins and heartfelt thank yous.
This year's big winners of the night were HBO's medical drama The Pitt, Apple TV+'s Hollywood satire The Studio and Netflix's chilling psychological miniseries Adolescence.
Trammell Tillman made history as the first Black man ever to win an Emmy for supporting actor in a drama series. The Late Show host Stephen Colbert pulled off a big win after his fellow nominees in the talk show category rallied behind him following his show's abrupt cancellation.
Awards night host Nate Bargatze implored winners to keep their long-winded speeches snappy with a running gag that saw his charity donation docked if speech-givers went over their allotted time. Here's a look at this year's big moments.
Adolescence sweeps its category
Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne's drama about a 13-year-old boy accused of murder dominated the miniseries category with wins for best series and for stars Owen Cooper and supporting actress Erin Doherty.
Cooper, 15, made Emmys history as the youngest supporting actor to win his category, and delivered a heart-warming acceptance speech after giving presenter Sydney Sweeney a shy hug.
It means so much to me, my family, people back home. So, you know, it's just, yeah, it just means a lot to me, Cooper said backstage after his win.
Backstage, director Philip Barantini explained that they made the show in Yorkshire with the hope it would spark a bit of a conversation in the UK where knife crime has become a significant issue, but he could not have predicted its global success.
The Studio wins big
The Hollywood satire co-created by Seth Rogen completed an impressive run with multiple awards in its first season.
Rogen joked backstage, stating it was getting embarrassing to carry all his trophies and neglected to thank his fictional right-hand man, Sal Saperstein, in his acceptance speech.
The Pitt bests Severance
In a tough competition, The Pitt triumphed over Severance, taking home major awards including outstanding drama series and best lead actor for Noah Wyle.
“I want to dedicate this, on behalf of everyone, to all the healthcare workers, front-line first responders. Respect them, protect them, trust them,” accepted Wyle.
Host Nate Bargatze keeps speeches in check with a cheque
First-time host Nate Bargatze introduced a novel idea to keep the winner speeches brisk: a $100,000 pledge to the Boys and Girls Club of North America that would be docked $1,000 for each second someone went over. The running gag brought a mixture of laughs and donations to charity.
Bargatze closed the show by pledging $250,000 and announcing CBS would add another $100,000, reflecting a night that balanced humor and goodwill.
Severance's Trammell Tillman makes Emmys history
Trammell Tillman became the first Black man to win an Emmy for supporting actor in a drama series. He dedicated his award to his mother, leading to an emotional acceptance speech that resonated with many.
Actors speak up about Gaza war
Hannah Einbinder of Hacks made a significant political statement, concluding her speech with a condemnation of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and a call to Free Palestine.
The evening encapsulated the spirit of television's reach, not just in entertainment but also in raising and addressing pivotal societal issues.
