Much like many press conferences and events from earlier this year, 2020’s Emmy ceremony went digital. Jimmy Kimmel was on hosting duty with many stars appearing via broadcasts from their own homes. The show celebrates the best of the best from the world of TV from the past year. There were plenty of surprise wins, such as the sweep of Schitt’s Creek. Many Creative Arts Emmy Awards were given out before the show, such as Rick and Morty’s Oustanding Animated Progam Emmy win. For the most high-profile awards though, you can check out the winners below.
Comedy Emmy Winners
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:
Catherine O’Hara – Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:
Eugene Levy – Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series:
Daniel Levy – Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series:
Daniel Levy, Andrew Cividino – Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:
Daniel Levy – Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:
Annie Murphy – Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Comedy Series:
Schitt’s Creek
Drama Emmy Winners
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
Jeremy Strong – Succession
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:
Zendaya – Euphoria
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series:
Jesse Armstrong – Succession
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series:
Andrij Parkeh – Succession
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:
Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:
Julia Garner – Ozark
Outstanding Drama Series:
Succession
Other Emmy Winners
Outstanding Variety Talk Series:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie:
Regina King – Watchmen
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie:
Mark Ruffalo – I Know This Much Is True
Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special:
Damon Lindelof, Cord Jefferson – Watchmen
Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special:
Maria Schrader – Unorthodox
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie:
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II – Watchmen
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie:
Uzo Aduba – Mrs. America
Outstanding Limited Series:
Watchmen
Outstanding Competition Program:
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Governors Award:
Tyler Perry
This year’s Emmy Awards saw a few notable records broken. Schitt’s Creek became the first show to ever win all seven major comedy awards. That includes the two wins at the Creative Arts Emmys, which makes the total nine. It beat The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel for the record of Emmys won by a single season of a comedy series. Amazon’s series previously held the title at eight.
Zendaya’s win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series is a definite cause for celebration. Not only is it earned, but she is now the youngest person to take home the award at 24-years-old. She is also only the second Black actress to win. In addition to Zendaya, the Television Academy nominated more Black actors than any previous year. 35 of the 102 acting nominees were of Black actors. What are your thoughts on this year’s winners? Let me know in the comments below.
