Emmy Awards 2024: Jean Smart and Jeremy Allen White Shine as Best Actress and Actor

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards 2024
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards 2024

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 15, 2024, celebrated the best in television with a star-studded ceremony hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy. This year’s Emmys highlighted outstanding performances and innovative storytelling, with Jean Smart and Jeremy Allen White taking home the top acting awards.

Jean Smart and Jeremy Allen White Take the Top Honors

Jean Smart was honored as Best Actress for her role in the critically acclaimed comedy series ‘Hacks’. Meanwhile, Jeremy Allen White secured the Best Actor award for his performance in the hit show ‘The Bear’. Both actors delivered standout performances that captivated audiences and critics alike throughout the year.

Complete List of Emmy Awards 2024 Winners

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

  • Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows
  • Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
  • Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
  • Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
  • Jeremy Allen White, The Bear – WINNER
  • D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

  • Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
  • Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
  • Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
  • Maya Rudolph, Loot
  • Jean Smart, Hacks – WINNER
  • Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

  • Idris Elba, Hijack
  • Donald Glover, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
  • Walton Goggins, Fallout
  • Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
  • Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun – WINNER
  • Dominic West, The Crown

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

  • The Amazing Race, CBS
  • RuPaul’s Drag Race, MTV
  • Top Chef, Bravo
  • The Traitors, Peacock – WINNER*
  • The Voice, NBC

Outstanding Scripted Variety Series

  • Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, HBO/Max – WINNER*
  • Saturday Night Live, NBC

Outstanding Talk Series

  • The Daily Show, Comedy Central – WINNER*
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ABC
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers, NBC
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CBS

Best Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series

  • Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer – WINNER
  • Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers
  • Jon Hamm, Fargo
  • Tom Hollander, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
  • Andrew Scott, Ripley

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

  • Lionel Boyce, The Bear
  • Paul W. Downs, Hacks
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear – WINNER
  • Paul Rudd, Only Murders in the Building
  • Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
  • Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

  • Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun
  • Billy Crudup, The Morning Show – WINNER
  • Mark Duplass, The Morning Show

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

  • Carol Burnett, Palm Royale
  • Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear – WINNER
  • Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
  • Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
  • Meryl Streep, Only Murders in the Building

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

  • Christine Baranski, The Gilded Age
  • Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show
  • Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown – WINNER
  • Greta Lee, The Morning Show
  • Lesley Manville, The Crown
  • Karen Pittman, The Morning Show
  • Holland Taylor, The Morning Show

Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series

  • Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers
  • Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer
  • Tom Goodman-Hill, Baby Reindeer
  • John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country
  • Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry
  • Treat Williams, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
  • Lamorne Morris, Fargo – WINNER

Best Writing for a Drama Series

  • Slow Horses, Will Smith – WINNER*
  • Fallout, Geneva Robertson-Dworet & Graham Wagner
  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Francesca Sloane & Donald Glover
  • Shōgun, Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks
  • Shōgun, Rachel Kondo & Caillin Puente
  • The Crown, Peter Morgan & Meriel Sheibani-Clare

The 2024 Emmy Awards recognized exceptional talent and storytelling across television, with standout performances from Jean Smart and Jeremy Allen White leading the accolades. The diverse winners list reflects the rich landscape of television and the continued evolution of the industry.

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