The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards lit up the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles Monday night, and streaming platforms made one thing clear: they’re not guests at this party anymore, they’re running it.“The Pitt”led all shows with 25 nominations,“Hacks”followed with 24, and“Widow’s Bay”came in third with 19.
Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony, and she had quite a week. Just before taking the stage, she won two Emmys for her documentary“My Mom Jayne.”Jean Smart continued her remarkable awards run with a win for Lead Actress in a Comedy for“Hacks,”while Kate O’Flynn took Supporting Actress in a Comedy for“Widow’s Bay.”Linda Cardellini and David Harbour made it a sweep for“DTF St. Louis”in the limited series supporting categories.
The night wasn’t without controversy, though. Several major categories were cut from the main telecast, and viewers took to social media to push back, arguing that every winner deserves their moment on television. Whether you tuned in for the fashion, the speeches, or the drama, the Emmys gave folks plenty to talk about the next morning.
What’d you think of this year’s winners? Did your favorite show get the recognition it deserved? Let us know in the comments.
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