The 2025 Emmy Awards feels like it might just be a sign that there’s a changing of the guard in Hollywood, or at least an acceptance that there’s a wave of change flowing through Tinseltown. From The Studio star Seth Rogen breaking through after nine prior nominations, to Severance favorites Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman converting their first nods into wins, the theme of the night was clear: the Television Academy was ready to reward the next wave of talent, while honoring stars of the past.
One of the shining moments of the evening came when Katherine LaNasa, with over 30 years in the industry, finally heard her name called for The Pitt. Likewise, her co-star Noah Wyle scored his first win 30 years after his first nomination for ER. Meanwhile, Adolescence delivered where it counted, with 15-year-old Owen Cooper making history as the youngest-ever winner in his category. Elsewhere, Hannah Einbinder claimed her first Emmy after three consecutive nominations for Hacks, and Jeff Hiller’sperformance in Somebody Somewhere got long-deserved recognition. There was also a greatly deserved nod for Cristin Milioti ended up with a win for her role in The Penguin. Adolescence hit the jackpot again with Stephen Graham‘s powerhouse performance also being recognized.
| Winner | Category | Project | Prior Nods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Rogen | Lead Actor, Comedy | The Studio | 9 | First win after nods in writing (Da Ali G Show) & producing (The Boys) |
| Hannah Einbinder | Supporting Actress, Comedy | Hacks | 3 | Wins after 3 straight years of nominations |
| Britt Lower | Lead Actress, Drama | Severance | First nomination & win | |
| Tramell Tillman | Supporting Actor, Drama | Severance | First nomination & win | |
| Katherine LaNasa | Supporting Actress, Drama | The Pitt | First nomination & win | |
| Owen Cooper | Supporting Actor, Limited | Adolescence | Youngest-ever category winner at 15 | |
| Jeff Hiller | Supporting Actor, Comedy | Somebody Somewhere | First nomination & win | |
| Erin Doherty | Supporting Actress, Limited | Adolescence | First nomination & win | |
| Cristin Milioti | Lead Actress, Limited | The Penguin | First nomination & win | |
| Stephen Graham | Lead Actor, Limited | Adolescence | First acting win following creative win earlier in the night | |
| Noah Wyle | Lead Actor, Drama | The Pitt | 6 | First win, and first nomination in 26 years |
First-Time Creative Winners
The ceremony also handed out six first-time victories in creative categories. Rogen doubled up alongside Evan Goldberg, as the duo won Outstanding Directing for a Comedy (The Studio) for the very first time. The Studio also sent Frida Perez to her first career Emmy in Writing for a Comedy, sharing with veterans Peter HuyckandAlex Gregory.One of the most popular wins of the night came for Dan Gilroy, whose stunning writing on the Star Wars spin-off Andorwas rewarded, too.
Adolescence was an utter phenomenon, and that continued off-camera too, as Stephen Graham (better known for acting) and Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials) shared Writing for a Limited/Anthology Series honors, while Philip Barantini took home Directing for the same. Reality TV also had its newbie moment: The Traitors production team won Outstanding Reality Competition Program, a first for executive producers Stephen Lambert and Sam Rees-Jones.
| Winner(s) | Category | Project | Prior Nods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Gilroy | Writing, Drama Series | Andor (“Welcome to the Rebellion”) | First recognition at the Emmys | |
| Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg | Directing, Comedy Series | The Studio | Rogen 9 / Goldberg 2 | First directing win |
| Frida Perez | Writing, Comedy Series | The Studio | First overall win | |
| Stephen Graham & Jack Thorne | Writing, Limited/Anthology | Adolescence | Graham 0 / Thorne 3 | First shared win |
| Philip Barantini | Directing, Limited/Anthology | Adolescence | First overall Emmy | |
| The Traitors team | Reality Competition Program | The Traitors | First win in the category |
Check out the full list of winners here.
