Emmys 2025 Award Seth Rogen, Jean Smart, Severance Break Records

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated major wins for Seth Rogen and Jean Smart, with Rogen earning his first Emmy for best actor in a comedy series for "The Studio" and Smart securing her seventh Emmy, the fourth for her role in "Hacks." Apple TV+ series "Severance" also had a strong showing, with Britt Lower winning best actress in a drama and Tramell Tillman becoming the first Black man to win best supporting actor in a drama, both receiving their first Emmys. Host Nate Bargatze pledged to keep acceptance speeches under 45 seconds by donating $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of America, emphasizing a focus on positivity and avoiding politics despite recent controversies. The show featured notable moments including a standing ovation for Stephen Colbert, whose late-night show was recently canceled, and a speech by Hannah Einbinder that ended with a political statement. "The Studio" matched a record for most Emmys won by a comedy series in a season, while Katherine LaNasa won best supporting actress in a drama for "The Pitt," surprising many. Director Phillip Barantini won best director in a limited series or telemovie for "Adolescence," breaking a field otherwise dominated by female nominees.