The Oscars of television are upon us — except as host Nate Bargatze joked in his opening skit, they’re not as prestigious. The 2025 Emmy Awards brought together the stars and masterminds behind the past year’s most acclaimed shows, resulting in laughs, jokes, and tears aplenty.

Severance led the nominations with an impressive 27 nods, followed by limited series The Penguin with 24 noms; The Studio and The White Lotus tied for third, earning 23 nods apiece.

Stephen Colbert Gets A Standing Ovation

Late Show host Stephen Colbert was the first presenter of the night and received a huge standing ovation from the audience, signaling Hollywood’s support after CBS canceled his long-standing late-night talk show.

Jennifer Coolidge’s Speech

After Bargatze gave his opening m

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