The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards saw Succession, The Bear and Beef emerge as the big winners at a star-studded event. The ceremony, which was postponed from September due to the US actors’ and writers’ strike, saw several notable wins.
Succession, the HBO drama, secured its legacy by picking up the third best drama series award for its fourth and final season. The saga of a dysfunctional media empire also won best actress in a drama for Sarah Snook and best actor in a drama for Kieran Culkin. The show won six Emmys in total, including best supporting actor in a drama for Matthew Macfadyen and best writing in a drama for show creator Jesse Armstrong.
In the comedy category, The Bear, an FX dramedy about a contentious family and a struggling restaurant, took home the top prize for best comedy series. The show also swept the comedy acting categories, with Jeremy Allen White winning best actor, Ayo Edebiri best supporting actress and Ebon Moss-Bachrach best supporting actor.
Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson made history by winning Best Actress in a Comedy, becoming the first black woman to win the award in over 40 years. In addition, Beef’s Steven Yeun and Ali Wong became the first Asian Americans to win in their categories – Yeun as best actor in a limited series and Wong as best actress.
The awards also honoured Sir Elton John with a gong for best variety special (live) for his concert documentary, Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium. This achievement gave him EGOT status, joining an exclusive group of performers who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.
The ceremony also included an emotional tribute to late industry greats, with Charlie Puth performing the Friends theme song.
