By Adeayo Adebiyi
Copyright pulse
On September 14, 2025, the personalities who shaped television gathered at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
It was a night of history-making wins, record-breaking sweeps, and fresh faces cementing their place in television history.
‘The Studio’ set a new record with 13 wins, the most ever for a comedy in a single year, while Noah Wyle finally earned his first Emmy nearly three decades after his breakout on medical drama ER.
Fifteen-year-old Owen Cooper became the youngest winner in a major acting category at the Emmys for his brilliant performance in ‘Adolescence’. With milestones across drama, comedy, and limited series, the 2025 Emmys celebrated the perseverance of veterans in reinventing themselves and the emergence of a new generation.
Below is a full list of winners at the 2025 Emmy Awards.
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Drama Categories
Outstanding Drama Series — The PittLead Actor in a Drama Series — Noah WyleLead Actress in a Drama Series — Britt Lower, SeveranceSupporting Actor in a Drama Series — Tramell Tillman, SeveranceSupporting Actress in a Drama Series — Katherine LaNasa, The PittGuest Actor in a Drama Series — Shawn Hatosy, The PittGuest Actress in a Drama Series — Merritt Wever, Severance
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Comedy Categories
Outstanding Comedy Series — The StudioLead Actor in a Comedy Series — Seth Rogen, The StudioLead Actress in a Comedy Series — Jean Smart, HacksSupporting Actor in a Comedy Series — Jeff Hiller, Somebody SomewhereSupporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
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Limited or Anthology Series
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series — AdolescenceLead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Stephen Graham, AdolescenceOutstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie -Owen Cooper, Adolescence Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Cristin Milioti, The PenguinSupporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Erin Doherty, Adolescence
Variety, Talk, and Specials
Outstanding Talk Series — The Late Show With Stephen ColbertOutstanding Scripted Variety Series — Last Week Tonight with John OliverOutstanding Variety Special (Live) — SNL50: The Anniversary SpecialOutstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) — Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Other Categories
Outstanding Animated Program — ArcaneOutstanding Television Movie — Rebel Ridge
Records and milestones at the 2025 Emmys
The Studio set the record for most wins by a comedy series in a single year with 13.Noah Wyle finally won his first Emmy after decades of nominations, making his victory one of the evening’s most emotional highlights.Owen Cooper became the youngest-ever Emmy winner in a major acting category at age 15.Jean Smart extended her legacy with another win for Hacks, further cementing her as one of the greatest Emmy-winning actresses of all time.
