The award ceremony was held on September 24, 2025 celebrating outstanding performances in fifteen diverse categories. Among the big winners included Britt Lower for “Severance,” Jean Smart for “Hacks,” and Seth Rogen for “The Studio.”
Britt Lower collected the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her stunning work on “Severance.” This nominee acknowledgment serves as a huge breakthrough in her career that confirms her unsurpassed skill to create useful and profound representations. Meanwhile, Noah Wyle won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in “The Pitt,” which took home the award for Outstanding Drama Series.
Major Wins in Comedy
Jean Smart wasn’t going anywhere this Emmy season and, indeed, she walked away with her fourth Emmy for her performance in HBO Max’s “Hacks.” Her raw and honest performance has audiences laughing and crying, cementing her as an unfiltered world-class trailblazer in the world of comedy. Seth Rogen was a winner of a different kind for Outstanding Supporting Actor in “The Studio.” This victory serves as a testament to his varied talent across the industry.
“The Studio” did more than score Rogen an individual honor. Its excellence helped the program itself take home the most sought-after prize gold: Outstanding Comedy Series. This is no small feat of accomplishment. This broke the all-time nominations record of 23, which was set by “The Bear” in 2024. Supplemental Materials The success of “The Studio” underscores its undeniable accessibility, everyone from lay audiences to critics singing its praises.
Limited Series and Special Recognitions
In the limited series space, “Adolescence” won Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Stephen Graham’s performance in the limited series won him an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Even more so, the acknowledgement of “Adolescence” points to the increasing popularity of limited or short-run narrative formats on the television environment.
Cristin Milioti received particular acclaim for her portrayal of Sofia Falcone in “The Penguin.” Her work is a testament to the amazing talent we’ve seen at this year’s Gracies. Furthermore, reality television made its mark as “The Traitors” took home an Emmy, showcasing the diverse range of programming honored at this ceremony.
