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# The Best and Worst Moments of the 2024 Emmy Awards

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## Video: Emmy Winners Niecy Nash-Betts, Quinta Brunson, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach Speak Backstage at Ceremony

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_Published 2024-01-16. Niecy Nash-Betts spoke backstage about her speech on the telecast in which she thanked herself for her success. She won for her role in “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.”_


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## Melissa Locker


Jan 16, 2024 2:32 AM UTC

![A collage of different acros and moments from the 75th annual Emmy awards](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltacfa22714bfd3afe/698a43e386f68e0ee76f3232/the-2024-emmys-best-moments.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=3:2)

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## Melissa Locker


Jan 16, 2024 2:32 AM UTC

Now that Hollywood is back in action after both the writers' strike and the actors’ strike came to a resolution late last year, the much delayed and much anticipated [75th Annual Emmy Awards](https://time.com/6555525/emmy-awards-guide-winners-nominees-host/) have finally come to pass. While the Emmys are traditionally held in September, they were postponed due to the strikes and landed during [Hollywood's traditional awards season](https://time.com/6552849/golden-globes-2024-host-nominations-ceremony/), and, less traditionally, on [Martin Luther King Jr. Day.](https://time.com/6555360/martin-luther-king-jr-surprising-facts/) 

This year’s shindig was hosted by actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, who is no stranger to the Emmys, having been nominated for multiple awards himself for his role on _black-ish_. He had a big job ahead of him as this was the awards' diamond anniversary and producers were determined to put on a show. He was also following a Golden Globes broadcast where which host [Jo Koy's performance](https://time.com/6553085/jo-koy-golden-globes-barbie-joke/) was heavily scrutinized and criticized. Anderson, and producers' decision to tap him as host, was also subject to criticism himself, as Anderson has previously been [accused of assault](https://abcnews.go.com/ABCNews/black-ish-star-anthony-anderson-accused-assault-police/story?id=56731292), allegations which he has denied. 

On Monday night, Anderson took a different path than Koy, keeping his opening number largely musical. Throughout the night, in addition to the cavalcade of actors being handed awards, the ceremony paid tribute to the history of television from the 1950s to the present with a number of cast reunions, including for _Ally McBeal,_ _Cheers_, and _Martin_. 

The night saw winners made of [_The Bear_](https://time.com/6287989/bear-season-2-review/)and _Succession_, which tied for the most wins with six, and _Beef_ (which took home an impressive five). Many of the wins felt deserved but somewhat anticlimactic, given the unusual timing of the Emmys following the Globes, and the fact that so many of the shows that won swept multiple categories, keeping the number of winning series relatively low overall.

**Read More:** [_One Show Now Has the Unfortunate Honor of Losing the Most Emmys_](https://time.com/6555905/better-call-saul-emmys-most-losses/)

### More From TIME

And as always, we saw a whole bunch of strange songs, flopping jokes, surprises and upsets. We are here to recount the good, bad, absolutely hilarious and hilariously awkward moments. 

## Most Divisive New Time-Keeping Method

Anderson kicked off the show with a little housekeeping announcement. The show was going to give out 27 awards, which means 27 acceptance speeches. To keep those speeches tight, he suggested just thanking “Jesus and your mama,” and to encourage brevity, his own mother, Doris Bowman, would be there to cut people off. To prove it, his mother shouted from the crowd, “Time’s up, baby, cut to the chase!” Some on Twitter, however, chimed in to say they found the bit disrespectful.

## The Emmys' Most VMA Moment

![75th Primetime Emmy Awards - Show](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb3f081046be07392/698a43dfcabb1de29ae52209/the-2024-emmys-05.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Anthony Anderson and Travis Barker at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Christopher Polk—Variety/Getty Images


Even though this was the Emmys and not the MTV Video Music Awards, Blink-182’s drummer Travis Barker showed up on stage to play the drum fill from Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight” in Anderson’s tribute to _Miami Vice_. 

## Best Way to Kick Off A Show

![Christina Applegate and Anthony Anderson at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, on Jan. 15, 2024](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7e0f617bc2704480/698a43e5cabb1d8d2ce5221f/the-2024-emmys-01.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Christina Applegate and Anthony Anderson at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, on Jan. 15, 2024 Christopher Polk—Variety/Getty Images

Christina Applegate, who shared her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis in 2021, got a standing ovation as she appeared on stage, mentioning her roles in _Married... With Children_, _Samantha Who?, Dead to Me_, and as a baby on _Days of Our Lives_. She joked the audience was “shaming” her disability “by standing up” and then chided the audience for clapping: “You don’t have to applaud me every time I do something!”


## Most Enthusiastic Way to Announce a Winner

When Applegate announced _The Bear_'s Ayo Edibiri as winner of Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series—for which Edibiri went on to give a humorous and meaningful speech thanking her family—she opened the envelope and yelled: “Ayo, get your ass up here!”

> [](https://twitter.com/SpencerAlthouse/status/1747065232357261370)

## Best Back-to-Back Reunions

![Jennifer Coolidge and Michael Imperioli at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt6fc109ebbbfe968f/698a43e0cabb1d85dce5220d/the-2024-emmys-03.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Jennifer Coolidge and Michael Imperioli at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Christopher Polk—Variety/Getty Images


Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli were invited as one of many cast reunions throughout the evening, as well as to mark the 25th anniversary of _The Sopranos_ and announce the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama. The award went to Jennifer Coolidge and when she arrived to accept her trophy, she was reunited with her _The_ _White Lotus_ Season 2 co-star, Imperioli. 

## Most Disappointing Casting Confirmation

When Coolidge won for her performance in _The White Lotus,_ she naturally thanked creator Mike White. However, fans may not be thanking him in return, because Coolidge confirmed she won’t be back for future seasons. “He says I’m definitely dead, so I’m going along with it,” she said, before taking a moment to “thank all the evil gays” for making her an icon.

## Best Beef _and_ Best Bleep

Keiran Culkin started a tiny feud with Pedro Pascal during the Golden Globes and when Pascal came to announce an award at the Emmys, he used his moment to (jokingly) blow it up. Sadly, audiences at home didn't get to hear exactly what he said about Culkin, because the entire line was bleeped ([at least in the telecast](https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1747069367974523147)), but based on the look on Culkin’s face, the war is not over yet. 


## Biggest Snub (From Days of Yore)

While _Martin_ was never nominated for an Emmy throughout its run in the 1990s, members of the cast (Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II, and Tichina Arnold) reunited on stage and pointed out all the reasons they should have been. That’s when Anthony Anderson joined them on the stage to thank them for their contribution to television history and to confirm that, indeed, they were never getting an Emmy. 

## Most Creative Use of Time

![John Oliver, winner of Outstanding Scripted Variety Series with "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" speaks onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltec9e3d186280c67f/698a43e0e6e84ae0642b0de6/the-2024-emmys-04.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

John Oliver, winner of Outstanding Scripted Variety Series with "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" speaks onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards. Valerie Macon—AFP/Getty Images

As John Oliver accepted his award, he announced that he would not leave until he got played off by Anthony Anderson’s mom, so after making his thank you's, he started listing every member of Liverpool’s soccer team and their positions. He got through three players when Bowman stood up and cut him off with one disappointed word: "Baby.” He quickly thanked Jesus and his family, as instructed, and took off. 


## Most Honest Appreciation

> [](https://twitter.com/awards%5Fwatch/status/1747074369397154203)

When Niecy Nash-Betts accepted her award for her performance in _Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story_, she thanked many people, but then paused and said, “You know who I want to thank? I want to thank me.” She continued, “And I want to say to myself in front of all you beautiful people, 'Go on girl with your bad self. You did that!'” Nash-Betts said she accepts the award on behalf of Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, and every other Black and brown woman who has gone "unheard yet over-policed," saying it is her job as an artist to speak truth to power.

## Best Use of Stage as Soapbox


When RuPaul arrived to collect the prize for Outstanding Reality Competition Program for _RuPaul's Drag Race_, he used the moment to preach. “If a drag queen wants to read you a story at a library, listen to her,” he said. “Because knowledge is power and if someone tries to restrict your access to power they are trying to scare you.”

## Most Legit But Unfortunate Excuse

[_The Bear_](https://time.com/6289319/the-bear-season-2-guest-star-cameos/) creator Christopher Storer won awards for both best writing and directing in a comedy, but couldn’t attend the show because he [reportedly](https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1747080047846998513) is home sick with Covid-19\. He's not the only one watching from home: _The Last of Us_ and _Yellowjackets_ star Melanie Lynskey, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Drama, also posted to Instagram that she was stuck at home with Covid-19.


## Best Reality Check

_The Daily Show_ took home the top prize for a talk show and (now former) host [Trevor Noah](https://time.com/5087341/trevor-noah-optimist/) knew why. “I told you we would beat John Oliver if he wasn’t in our category,” he said on stage. “We did it! We got rid of John Oliver!” Oliver had won two awards previously in the evening for _Last Week Tonight_, which has been nominated for 61 Emmys.

## Most Self-Deprecating Award

!["It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" cast Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito speak onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt6ec7b3c9b8d3aafb/698a43e40116823878983cc6/the-2024-emmys-07.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" cast Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito speak onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024. Kevin Winter—Getty Images

_It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia_ is the longest-running live-action American sitcom on television, but despite that (and a wildly ardent and very online fanbase), they’ve never been nominated for an Emmy. So naturally the cast, who reunited as presenters Monday night, had to skewer the TV Academy and themselves. “You’ve been doing this every year??” 


## Biggest Missed Opportunities

The cast of _Cheers_ reunited in a bar on stage, but they couldn’t let the _Always Sunny_ cast present from their own? The bar set was right there!! The producers missed a real opportunity. Also, Jon Hamm but no one else from the cast of _Mad Men_? _Gray's Anatomy_ reunion but neither McSteamy _nor_ McDreamy?

## Most Surprising Speech

Paul Walter Hauser, who won for his performing on the Apple TV+ thriller _Black Bird,_ read his acceptance speech right off his phone. That’s not to say he wasn’t prepared to win (other than the fact that he seemed to be finishing chewing a little snack when they called his name), because his speech was rhyming and if someone had dropped a beat, it would have been a rap. At the very least, it was in the vicinity of spoken word poetry.

## Best Format Change

![75th Primetime Emmy Awards - Show](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt47e3e0567cb61c5c/698a43e4d07533cfece6ec21/the-2024-emmys-08.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler speak onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024. Monica Schipper—WireImage/Getty Images


To present the award for Variety Special, the show cut to Tina Fey and Amy Poehler sitting behind a desk, reviving their roles as hosts of Weekend Update on _Saturday Night Live_. “We’ve reached the stage in life where we will only present awards sitting down,” explained Fey. They then presented each nominee with quips in much the same way as they presented headlines in that segment. 

## Winner Least Likely to Let the Sun Go Down on Him

When _Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium_ took the prize for Variety (Special), the Emmy win meant that John became the latest EGOT winner, adding an Emmy to his previously won Grammys, Oscars, and Tonys. As Poehler quipped, “EGOT to be excited about that.” 

## Best Back-to-Back Wins

![Steven Yeun accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for “Beef”; Ali Wong accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Beef" at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Jan. ](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4a60f82efaeeb605/698a43e4b21a9c725a507f83/the-2024-emmys-09.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Steven Yeun accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for “Beef”; Ali Wong accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Beef" at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Jan. 15, 2024. Christopher Polk—Variety/Getty Images (2)


Steven Yeun and Ali Wong each earned their first Emmy Awards for best actor and actress in a limited series for their work in _Beef_. They both gave short, sweet, and sincere acceptance speeches, in keeping with the speeches both gave when they won Golden Globes earlier this month. Creator Lee Sung Jin also took home multiple statues for the show Monday night.

## Best Dressed Duo

Alexis Colby and Cookie Lyon were brought together at last as actors. _Dynasty_ star Joan Collins and _Empire_ star Taraji P. Henson showcased the importance of costume design, with the latter speaking about how much her character's looks were inspired by the former. If only we could get a crossover episode.

## Most Bizarre Moments in Television History

As the Emmys mark 75 years, the producers put together a montage of the best moments in television history. There were important and memorable moments from _I Love Lucy_ and The Beatles' TV debut, iconic scenes from _Ellen_ and _Maude,_ and then for some reason a clip of 9/11 news coverage. Was that really one of the best moments in TV history? 


## Weirdest Song Choice

This year’s In Memoriam segment was soundtracked by Charlie Puth and The War and Treaty. While they are all wildly talented, the decision to have them sing a heartfelt rendition of the _Friends_ theme song felt odd, as many remarked upon on social media. The segment recalled many great losses since the previous emmys, from Matthew Perry to Harry Belafonte, Leslie Jordan to Ron Cephas Jones to Paul Reubens.

## Most Apt Reunion Set

The cast of _Ally McBeal_ reunited in a bathroom for a dance routine, which was so perfect it felt like it was scripted by the show’s writers. Sadly, no dancing baby showed up to dance with them.

## Most Fitting Victory

![75th Primetime Emmy Awards - Show](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltfa1d8708888854cb/698a43e3cabb1d4e02e5221b/the-2024-emmys-10.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Kieran Culkin accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series for "Succession" onstage at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024. Christopher Polk—Variety/Getty Images


In a triumph worthy of _Succession_, Keiran Culkin beat out both his on-screen father (Brian Cox) and his eldest brother (Jeremy Strong) for Best Actor in a Drama, a feat his character could only have dreamed of. 

## Best Use of a Spotlight

While on stage, Culkin reminded his wife that she said if he won, she would consider having more children, and well, he won. No pressure!

## Best Excuse to Speak With Your Mouth Full

In a delightful moment, Tracee Ellis Ross and Natasha Lyonne recreated the famous chocolate factory scene from _I Love Lucy_. They were so busy shoving chocolates down their shirts and into their mouths that they were still swimming in chocolate when they presented the award for Best Comedy Series to _The Bear_. 

## Greatest Interruption

When the cast and crew of _The Bear_ came to collect their final award of the evening, real-life chef and supporting actor Matty Matheson took the mic. He was halfway through giving a shout-out to the beauty of the restaurant industry [when Ebon Moss-Bachrach walked up and kissed him full on the mouth for a surprisingly long time](https://time.com/6555893/bear-actors-kiss-emmys-ebon-moss-bachrach-matty-matheson/). Matheson told him he loved him and then continued his speech, before the night finished with a no surprises but much deserved win for _Succession_ in the Best Drama category, for its fourth and final season.

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