Back in 2025, the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were held in Los Angeles on September 14. It was a night filled with joy, applause, and emotional farewells to the best players on the small screen. The event showcased a blend of star-studded appearances, historic wins, and emotional reunions, all while raising awareness and funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
One of the evening’s most jubilant moments was Owen Cooper’s win in the Best Supporting Actor category. He wowed the world with his performance in “Adolescence,” a critically-acclaimed limited or anthology series. Following his win, Cooper was ecstatic to pose for photos with his mom and dad, Andy and Noreen. Their smiles were contagious as they celebrated this marvelous day in unison.
The national awards show was headlined by a significant lineup of Black performers and presenters, including the first ever all Black-led nomination and award show production team. Among other high-profile attendees were Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart, who provided stars and star power, glamour all in the evening. The rapt audience then enjoyed an energetic performance from country music stars Vince Gill and Lainey Wilson. It was their musical talents that really blew the roof off and rocked everyone there! Throughout their performance, the band honored Ozzy Osbourne with a touching tribute. As they cast his image on stage, it added an extraordinary emotional punch to the moving evening.
The magic formula to the success of “Adolescence,” could not be questioned, especially as its diverse cast and crew celebrated award after award. Stephen Graham won three awards for his work on the show, further emphasizing the series’ dominating presence this season. The cast and crew of “Adolescence” celebrate their award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. This victory further solidifies its status as the critical darling.
It would be the biggest crime of last weekend if Noah Wyle didn’t make headlines by winning the Lead Actor in a Drama Series award. His show, “Severance,” winning Outstanding Drama Series in the most competitive category—drama. Britt Lower toasts Severance’s Emmy win while accepting the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series award. It’s the first of many historic accomplishments for the series in this year’s Emmy race.
The night wasn’t just about drama. Comedy clearly had its time to shine, too. Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart took home awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for their performances in “Hacks.” Their wins served to showcase the power of comedic storytelling in an increasingly complex and rich television landscape.
Blanchett and Gomez joined other stars in turning the red carpet into a rainbow. Their presence brought such otherworldly allure and excitement to the event. Their participation underscored the Emmys as not just an awards ceremony but a celebration of artistic expression and community spirit.
They further offered a chance to serve the greater good. By raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the event reinforced the importance of supporting youth programs across the nation.
