They do say that seven is a lucky number, and the Emmy Awards, a time of recognition for artistic and technical capacity in U.S television, was just held. On September 14, the 77th Emmy Awards were streamed live at the Peacock Theater via the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and Paramount+ and hosted by actor and comedian Nate Bargatze. Additionally, many prominent figures attended, including Sydney Sweeney, Jenna Ortega, Pedro Pascal, and Selena Gomez.
The ceremony began with Bargatze’s opening monologue, in which he proudly admitted his own donation of $250,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Alongside the hefty amount, Bargatze’s comedic intent shone through a lighthearted joke to ensure that the actors’ award speech would be limited to 45 seconds; otherwise, the amount of his donation would go down.
Followed by collective applause and laughter, the Emmys made history with a record-breaking comedy for the Apple TV+ original series, “The Studio.” Ultimately, “The Studio” won 13 Emmys in one season, marking a new record for the most wins in just its first season.
In terms of drama, HBO Max’s production of “The Pitt” was named Outstanding Drama Series, with Noah Wyle winning Lead Outstanding Actor. Simultaneously, Katherine LaNasa won Outstanding Supporting Actress for “The Pitt.” Here, Wyle praised front-line workers and their tenacity.
The ceremony also orchestrated a special tribute for the 25th Anniversary of “Gilmore Girls,” which featured notable actresses Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, who are both best known for their roles as Lorelai and Rory Gilmore. This tribute brought back the nostalgic feeling of how it felt like to hear “Where You Lead I will Follow” by Carole King for the very first time. Almost every fan reminisced on each episode, especially the feeling of Team Jess, Dean, or Logan and the aroma of coffee beans from Luke’s Diner.
“I can’t believe it’s been 25 years, and it’s thrilling and just an honor that the show has lasted the way it has,” Graham said.
Following the iconic duo reappearance, actor Owen Cooper became the youngest male actor to win an Emmy for his supporting role in Netflix’s well acclaimed psychological drama, “Adolescence,” at only fifteen. With the win of Cooper, “Adolescence” also won the Outstanding Limited Series award.
“If you listen and you focus and you step out of your comfort zone, you can achieve anything in life. Who cares if you get embarrassed, anything can be possible,” Cooper said.
When all is said and done, all of the rewards received were well deserved because these productions have been a testimony that art is not defined by a single thing, but it can explore so much more through sentimentality, cinema and the fascination of “cinephiles” that bring their visions to life.
