Jeff Hiller ( Somebody Somewhere ) delivered one of the year’s most tender turns, infusing quiet humor with emotional honesty, and now he has officially won his first Emmy. In the series, Hiller plays Joel, a relatable "gay best friend" to the series' lead Sam ( Bridget Everett ), but he's so much more than that. Hiller has been an actor for the past 20 years, and his win reflects two decades of hard work in the industry and a sense of comedy that hits home and stands out as a beacon of joy in a crowded TV landscape.

This year’s lineup reflected comedy’s breadth, from network staples to streaming breakthroughs. Ike Barinholtz ( The Studio ) was a standout in the ensemble satire about Hollywood power brokers. Harrison Ford ( Shrinking ) showed off his unexpected comic

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