The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 16 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, marked a significant moment for diversity in Hollywood, particularly for women of color. Liza Colón-Zayas made history by becoming the first Latina to win the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in 'The Bear' [c420379c]. Additionally, Anna Sawai won Best Actress in a Drama for 'Shogun', making her the first actress of Asian descent to receive this honor [c420379c].
The night was dominated by 'The Bear', which won three major acting awards, including Best Actor in a Comedy for Jeremy Allen White and Best Supporting Actor for Ebon Moss-Bachrach [e79abc54]. This success came despite initial expectations that 'Shogun' would lead the night, reflecting a competitive landscape in television [e79abc54].
John Leguizamo, during the event, advocated for better roles for Latinos, emphasizing the need for continued progress in representation within the industry [c420379c]. The ceremony also highlighted broader societal themes, with Candice Bergen reflecting on the changes since her iconic role in 'Murphy Brown' [c420379c].
The 2024 Emmys celebrated a wide array of talent, including Jessica Gunning for Best Actress in a Limited Series for 'Baby Reindeer' and Jean Smart for Best Actress in a Comedy for 'Hacks', marking her sixth Emmy win overall [e79abc54]. The event showcased Netflix's dominance with a total of 107 nominations, followed by FX with 93 and HBO with 91 [9bad093f].
As the eligibility period for the awards spanned from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, the excitement surrounding the TV landscape continues to grow, particularly after 'The Bear's' impressive showing at the Emmys [9bad093f]. The Creative Arts ceremonies, where many Emmy trophies are awarded, took place on September 7 and 8, preceding the main event [9bad093f].