The 72nd Annual Emmy Awards In Pictures!
The 72nd Annual Emmy Awards took place virtually last night and despite the fact that the best in TV couldn’t be celebrated in one building as in years past the show was still big on cheers, laughs and some emotional moments! ABC recently shared some images of last night’s festivities and we thought we’d share a few for those that weren’t able to tune in!
Let’s take a look:

THE 72ND EMMY® AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy® Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC)
JIMMY KIMMEL
As you can see from the image above, Jimmy Kimmel hosted from a nearly empty Staples Center with some cardboard cutouts to keep him company!

THE 72ND EMMY¨ AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy¨ Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC/Frank Ockenfels)
CATHERINE O’HARA
You can’t talk about the Emmy’s without talking about Schitt’s Creek which dominated in the comedy categories bringing home 7 Emmy’s in total include the first-ever win for Catherine O’Hara who won her first ever acting Emmy for her role as Moira Rose!

THE 72ND EMMY¨ AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy¨ Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC/Image Group LA)
TYLER PERRY
Tyler Perry accepted the Governors Award, which recognizes “extraordinary” or “cumulative” accomplishment, and gave a heartfelt speech that tied a story about his grandmother to the experiences of Black Americans.

THE 72ND EMMY¨ AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy¨ Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC/Frank Ockenfels)
ZENDAYA
Former Disney star Zendaya made history last night who, at the age of 24, became the youngest winner for best lead actress in a drama series for her role as Rue in Euphoria. She is also only the second black woman in the history of the award to win.

THE 72ND EMMY¨ AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy¨ Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC/Image Group LA)
THE 72ND EMMY¨ AWARDS
72nd Annual Emmy Awards Winners List:
Below is a list of the major winners. Additional winners can be found at emmys.com.

THE 72ND EMMY® AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy® Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC/ABC)
DANIEL LEVY
Best Comedy
“Schitt’s Creek” (Pop)

THE 72ND EMMY® AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy® Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC/ABC)
JEREMY STRONG
Best Drama
- “Succession” (HBO)
Best Limited Series
- “Watchmen” (HBO)
Best Actress, Comedy
- Catherine O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek”

THE 72ND EMMY® AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy® Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC/ABC)
DANIEL LEVY, EUGENE LEVY
Best Actor, Comedy
- Eugene Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”
Best Actress, Drama
- Zendaya, “Euphoria”
Best Actor, Drama
- Jeremy Strong, “Succession”

THE 72ND EMMY® AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy® Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC)
REGINA KING
Best Actress, Limited Series or TV Movie
- Regina King, “Watchmen”
Best Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie
- Mark Ruffalo, “I Know This Much Is True”
Supporting Actress, Comedy
- Annie Murphy, “Schitt’s Creek”

THE 72ND EMMY® AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy® Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC)
JULIA GARNER
Supporting Actor, Comedy
- Daniel Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”
Supporting Actress, Drama
- Julia Garner, “Ozark”
Supporting Actor, Drama

THE 72ND EMMY® AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy® Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC)
UZO ADUBA
Supporting Actress, Limited Series or a Movie
- Uzo Aduba, “Mrs. America”
Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, “Watchmen”
*Television Movie
- “Bad Education” (HBO)

THE 72ND EMMY® AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy® Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC)
JOHN OLIVER
Variety Sketch Series
- “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
Variety Talk Series
- “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” (HBO)
Reality Competition Program
- “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (VH1)

THE 72ND EMMY® AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy® Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC)
RUPAUL
Reality Host
- RuPaul, “Drag Race”
Structured Reality Program
- “Queer Eye” (Netflix)
Unstructured Reality Program
- “Cheer” (Netflix)

THE 72ND EMMY® AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy® Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC/ABC)
JENNIFER ANISTON, JIMMY KIMMEL
Guest Actress, Comedy
- Maya Rudolph, “Saturday Night Live”
Guest Actor, Comedy
- Eddie Murphy, “Saturday Night Live”
Guest Actress, Drama
- Cherry Jones, “Succession”
Guest Actor, Drama
- Ron Cephas Jones, “This Is Us”
Documentary or Nonfiction Series
- “The Last Dance” (ESPN)
Documentary or Nonfiction Special
- “The Apollo” (HBO)
Animated Program
- “Rick and Morty” (Adult Swim)

THE 72ND EMMY¨ AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy¨ Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC/Image Group LA)
JIMMY KIMMEL
Writing for a Comedy Series
- Daniel Levy, “Schitt’s Creek” (“Happy Ending”)
Writing for a Drama Series
- Jesse Armstrong, “Succession” (“This Is Not for Tears”)
Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Drama Special
- Damon Lindelof and Cord Jefferson, “Watchmen” (“This Extraordinary Being”)

THE 72ND EMMY¨ AWARDS – Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy¨ Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC)
JIMMY KIMMEL
Directing for a Comedy Series
Andrew Cividino and Daniel Levy, “Schitt’s Creek” (“Happy Ending”)
Directing for a Drama Series
Andrij Parekh, “Succession” (“Hunting”)
Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Drama Special
Maria Schrader, “Unorthodox”
Directing for a Variety Series
Don Roy King, “Saturday Night Live” (“Host: Eddie Murphy”)
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