The 2022 Emmy Award Winners

This year marked the 74th Annual Emmys Awards, which was hosted on September 12^th, 2022. The show has always had a massive amount of buzz surrounding it from its highly anticipated reputation. For decades, the Emmys has given both live television and actors in that media the ability to showcase their performances and accomplishments to alike. Like last year, the Emmys was hosted in L.A Live entertainment complex.

The Emmy Awards were founded by Sid Cassyd, who, with Walter O’Keefe hosting, aired the first Primetime Emmy Awards on January 25, 1949, marking the beginning of Emmy history. Since then, numerous big names and prominent figures in the industry have hosted this prestigious event ranging from standup comedians to actors. This years Emmys was hosted by Kenan Thompson, a largely well-known American actor and comedian who is largely recognized from his role in “Saturday Night Live.” Amongst made notable presenters were Will Arnett, Angela Bassett, Kelly Clarkson and jimmy Kimmel.

The Emmys had a variety of categories to find success in, but other than the awarding process, the Emmys also included entertainment factors like musical performances. The opening performance of this year was John Legend’s performance of “Pieces,” a song dedicated to paying respects to many of the performers and behind the scenes players. Some notable moments were “Better call Saul” created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould bringing no Emmys home, causing a massive upset, and then getting surpassed by squid game for best leading role. In addition, Nathan Lane won his 7^th Emmy, with this being his 7th nomination in the category of guest actor for his appearance on “Only Murders in the Building.” In addition, the “Ted Lasso” series took home 4 back to back wins for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Here are the winner for the 74rd Emmy Awards:

Best Drama Serious: Succession

Best Actress in a Drama Series: Zendaya

Best Actor in a Drama Series: Lee Jung-jae

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Jean Smart

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Matthew Macfadyen

Best Comedy Series: Ted Lasso 

Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart 

Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Jason Sudeikis

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Sheryl Lee Ralph 

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Brett Goldstein

Best Limited or Anthology Serie: The White Lotus

Best Actress in a Limited Series, Movie, or Anthology: Amanda Seyfried 

Best Actor in a Limited Series, Movie, or Anthology: Michael Keaton

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series, Movie, or Anthology: Jennifer Coolidge

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, Movie, or Anthology: Murray Bartlett

Best Variety Talk Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

Best Variety Sketch Series: Saturday Night Live

Best Competition Program: Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls

Best Directing for a Drama Series: Hwang Dong-hyuk

Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Mike White

Best Directing for a Comedy Series: MJ Delaney

Best Writing for a Comedy Series: Quinta Brunson 

Best Writing for a Drama Series: Jesse Armstrong

Best Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Mike White 

Best writing for a Variety Special: Jerrod Carmichael