Emmy Awards 2024: The prestigious Tv awards, Emmys, were held in Los Angeles at the Peacock Theater on Sunday. The awards took place for the second time in one year with all the big names of the industry marking their presence at the red carpet. While Japan set historical drama Shogun took home the most number of Emmy awards, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building weren't far behind. Also, Japanese actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai create history by becoming the first two Japanese actors to win Emmys by grabbing best actor and best actress awards.
Emmy Awards 2024: Winners List
Outstanding Drama Series- Shogun
Outstanding Comedy Series- Hacks
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series- Baby Reindeer
Lead Actor, Drama- Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun
Lead Actress, Drama- Anna Sawai, Shogun
Lead Actor, Comedy- Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Lead Actress, Comedy- Jean Smart, Hacks
Lead Actor, Limited Series or Movie- Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer
Lead Actress, Limited Series or Movie- Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
Supporting Actor, Drama- Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Supporting Actress, Drama- Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown
Supporting Actor, Comedy- Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
Supporting Actress, Comedy- Liza Colon-Zayas, The Bear
Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie- Lamorne Morris, Fargo
Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie- Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
Outstanding Reality or Competition Program- Traitors
Best Scripted Variety Series- Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special- Alex Edelman, Just for Us
Outstanding Directing for Limited Series or Movie- Steven Zaillian, Ripley
Outstanding Writing, Comedy- Hacks
Outstanding Talk Show- The Daily Show
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series- Will Smith, Slow Horses
Best Writing, Limited Series- Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer
Outstanding Directing for Comedy Series- Christopher Storer, The Bear
Best Directing for Drama Series- Frederick E. O. Toye, Shogun
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While Shogu has witnessed a record-breaking success at the Emmy Awards, it's two l.eading actors have stolen all the limelight for becoming the first Japanese actors to win Emmy Awards. Thanking the cast and crew of his show Shogun, actor Hiroyuki Sanada in his thanking speech said, "I'm so proud of you. It was an east meets west dream project with respect. 'Shogun' taught me that when people work together, we can make miracles. We can create a better future together."
On the other hand, co-star Anna Sawai got teary-eyed while receiving her award for the Best Actress. She said, "Thank you John Landgraf and the whole FX team for believing in our story. Thank you, Justin and Rachel, for believing in me and giving me this role of a lifetime. Lastly, thank you to my team and thank you to my family. Mom, I love you. You are the reason I'm here. You showed me stoicism and that's how I was able to portray it. This is to all the women who expect nothing and continue to be an example for everyone."
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