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The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards aired Monday night on Fox. The big anniversary broadcast, which had been delayed by last year’s strikes, reunited the casts of various beloved television shows such as “Cheers,” “Ally McBeal” and “Martin” to offer some fun moments before presenting awards. It also featured major wins for “The Bear,” “Succession” and “Beef,” a similar pattern that took place at the Golden Globes last week.
The show was hosted by “Black-ish” star Anthony Anderson. He was joined by a choir for his opening monologue as he played piano and while paying tribute to television history.
anthony anderson making jo koy PAY for his tomfoolery with this emmy monologue
— olivia ✭ (@semichrmdolivia) January 16, 2024
Anthony Anderson is restoring the awards show opening monologue. #Emmys
— Tew Much Reality (@tewmuchreality) January 16, 2024
To the delight of the audience, Christina Applegate took the stage and instantly received a standing ovation. Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021 and last summer she shared she was likely stepping away from acting.
This standing ovation for Christina Applegate has me bawling already #Emmys #Emmys2024 pic.twitter.com/9ZP3yDx3G5
— Priyant (@Priyant1987) January 16, 2024
christina applegate getting a standing ovation at the emmys — it’s what she deserves and i love her so much pic.twitter.com/g3ioGqzmwn
— Nora Dominick (@noradominick) January 16, 2024
CHRISTINA APPLEGATE STANDING OVATION I KNOW THATS RIGHT I LOVE YOU MY MOTHER pic.twitter.com/TVtwI8xtEe
— pine (@dracaras) January 16, 2024
Here’s the standing ovation from inside the theater when Christina Applegate came out to present supporting actress #Emmys pic.twitter.com/IkTEssIxVm
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) January 16, 2024
Applegate presented the award for best supporting actress in a comedy to “The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri, joking that Edebiri needed to get up here (in slightly saltier language), which viewers couldn’t get enough of.
Edebiri became the third Black woman to win supporting actress in a comedy series at the Emmys, taking home the award for “The Bear.” The other two were Jackée Harry in 1987 and Sheryl Lee Ralph won during the last Emmys in 2022.
“Thank you so much for loving me and letting me feel beautiful and Black and proud of all that. It’s probably not, like, a dream to immigrate to this country and have your child be like ‘I want to do improv!,’ but you’re real ones”
—Ayo Edebiri thanking her parents
#Emmys pic.twitter.com/1ZOPu7UR0W
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) January 16, 2024
Ayo Edebiri jokes in the #Emmys press room that her feet remain on the ground amid #TheBear success because she’s “still renting” pic.twitter.com/q44GzqCa1z
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 16, 2024
Holding her first Emmy, Ayo Edebiri talks about her parents’ influence on her: “I think they probably wanted me to do something in medicine, but I feel like they’re happy with the results at this present moment.” https://t.co/FbYy7454ds pic.twitter.com/L3frilnY4X
— Variety (@Variety) January 16, 2024
One of the major memes this award season has been that Ayo is from Ireland after this clip of her at SXSW went viral last year. Since then, both her and the internet have leaned into the bit during the award season.
Ayo Edebiri now an Emmy, Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award winner
Ireland:#Emmys #Emmys2024 pic.twitter.com/efehW4Su7o
— T (@trinawatters) January 16, 2024
Our Irish queen Ayo Edebiri gives a shoutout to her people at the #Emmys. pic.twitter.com/DpQn0ehxEp
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) January 15, 2024
No thoughts… just Ayo Edebiri as Jenny the Donkey #fyp #foryou #letterboxd #sxsw #ayoedebiri #movie #film #filmtok #bansheesofinisherin #irish
Quinta Brunson became the first Black actress to win the Comedy Lead Actress category in more than 40 years for “Abbott Elementary.”
I’m crying!!!!! Has that ever happen before before?!?! Two Black actresses to win both supporting and lead actress in a comedy!!?!?!?! #Emmys2024
— Caroline Renard (@carolinerenard_) January 16, 2024
Quinta Brunson just became the second Black actress in Emmys history to win Lead in the Comedy category, 42 years after Isabel Sanford won for The Jefferson. Icon!!!
Here’s her tearful speech: pic.twitter.com/x2eaV6oKKk
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) January 16, 2024
The last black actress to win for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series was Isabel Sanford for “The Jeffersons” in 1981. For all Millennials and Gen Z, Quinta Brunson is the only black, female lead to win an Emmy for comedy in their lifetime.
— Rohita Kadambi (@RohitaKadambi) January 16, 2024
Isabel Sanford finally has company after 42 years #Emmys pic.twitter.com/c4m1C0sDqx
— JWalk (@TVTalkWithJWalk) January 16, 2024
Folks don’t understand… we literally watched her doing skit videos, to doing Buzzfeed videos. Now she’s an Emmy award winner. A HISTORIC ONE at that.
Words can’t explain how proud of her I am. https://t.co/biRrlGVKmC
— D. James, Just Coastin… (@OnDeManned216) January 16, 2024
Edebiri and Brunson’s friendship has been a favorite for many this award season so people were very thrilled to see both actresses win their respective categories.
emmy wins for ayo edebiri and quinta brunson back-to-back oh what a beautiful world we live in pic.twitter.com/x8LdzqPvZZ
— Zoë Rose Bryant (@ZoeRoseBryant) January 16, 2024
This picture has two Emmy winners. #Emmy2024 pic.twitter.com/2fy2baGTiZ
— Joseph Mwamba (@JoeMightLikeTV) January 16, 2024
three emmy award winners pic.twitter.com/aptlJouHfU
— Film Updates (@cuntrodrigo) January 16, 2024
HAPPY MLK DAY pic.twitter.com/OzEryl8rcH
— (@heyjaeee) January 16, 2024
Jennifer Coolidge delivered with her acceptance speech after she won best supporting actress in a drama series for “White Lotus,” though she was told to wrap it up by host Anthony Anderson’s mom.
Jennifer Coolidge: “I want to thank all the evil gays.” #Emmys pic.twitter.com/WTqC3EyWh2
— out of context the white lotus (@oocwhitelotus) January 16, 2024
When Pedro Pascal took the stage to present, he saw his moment to show of his comedic chops. This award season, Pascal has worn a sling as part of his red carpet looks. While clarifying it was his shoulder that was injured, not his arm, he also used the moment to jokingly respond to “Succession” star Kieran Culkin. However, Pascal’s comment was silenced for those watching at home, leaving viewers unclear of what the punchline was.
What did Pedro Pascal say!?! #EmmyAwards pic.twitter.com/tCt8ABlBWt
— J.S. Puller (@PullerWrites) January 16, 2024
Okay -what the heck did Pedro Pascal say about Kieran Culkin at the #Emmys? (Oh yeah, and Matthew MacFadyen won best supporting actor in a drama).
— Eric Deggans at NPR (@Deggans) January 16, 2024
What did Pedro Paschal say about Kieran Culkin that got bleeped!?? Help! #Emmys2024
— Eliza Orlins (@elizaorlins) January 16, 2024
It was later discovered that Pascal said “A lot of people have been asking about my arm. Kieran Culkin beat [the heck] out of me.”
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8b7au33/
PEDRO PASCAL AND KIERAN CULKIN HAVE THE BEST MOMENTS EVER #Emmys2024 pic.twitter.com/KtJY6sIaHn
— manu ☽ (@spectorgf) January 16, 2024
the ongoing rivalry between Pedro Pascal and Kieran Culkin has been the highlight of awards season #Emmys pic.twitter.com/0FIdpHcwpO
— prank sinatra (@KyloCool630) January 16, 2024
Culkin and Pascal have engaged in a back and forth is award season, most recently Culkin goodnaturedly teased Pascal at the Golden Globes.
WE are the true winners of this award season for getting pedro pascal and kieran culkin’s friendship actually pic.twitter.com/ASqoeHQPj6
— dee (@clarkeispunk) January 16, 2024
“The Bear” continued to sweep the awards. In addition to Edebiri winning best supporting actress, Ebon Moss-Bachrach won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and Jeremy Allen White won the award for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
The Bear trio finally reunited.
They are all now officially Emmy award winners.
I JUST LOVE THEM. #Emmys #Emmys2024 pic.twitter.com/KJERj8rRUQ
— Sensates // Promise you won’t write. (@sensates99) January 16, 2024
Thousands of people are gonna start watching The Bear thinking they’re settling in for a lighthearted comedy #Emmys2024 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/4Yh1BUGHTC
— Millenial89 (@millenial89) January 16, 2024
the bear sweep locking barry out of awards in its final season (a little sad) vs locking out ted lasso (a public service)
— carey (@brokebackstan) January 16, 2024
Ebon’s reaction to “his guy” winning.
How do I love them.#Emmys #Emmys2024 pic.twitter.com/3nHIiJktZi
— Sensates // Promise you won’t write. (@sensates99) January 16, 2024
Lfg jeremy allen white, cousin richie won too #emmys2024
♬ original sound – cristina | gluten free cook
he gon make sure he gets that hug lmaooooo pic.twitter.com/QWWjnYVix9
— ًً (@girlsonfillm) January 16, 2024
Hulu counting The Bear’s Emmys pic.twitter.com/GumAR3qVh6
— paul (@paulswhtn) January 16, 2024
why did i just remember that all these emmy wins for the bear are for season ONE since this ceremony was delayed by half a year omg.. so we’re gonna do this sweep again in september? pic.twitter.com/50UffJUbmK
— Zoë Rose Bryant (@ZoeRoseBryant) January 16, 2024
One of the ongoing bits of the night was Anderson’s mom, Doris Hancox, holding up a sign and telling award winners to wrap up their speeches when they went over on time.
Anthony Anderson and His Mom Start off the 2024 Emmys #reaction #emmys2024 #emmys
John Oliver won Outstanding Scripted Variety Series for “Last Week Tonight” and shared he would not leave the stage until he got “played off by Anthony Anderson’s mom.” So to keep his speech going, he started listing off the players of the Liverpool Football Club.
John Oliver casually starts naming the Liverpool starting eleven at the Emmys
We are massive
— ~ (@snappedlfc) January 16, 2024
#LastWeekTonight With John Oliver wins the award for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at the 75th #Emmys pic.twitter.com/JVdH2le5o1
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 16, 2024
Congratulations, @iamjohnoliver
You can read our starting lineup anytime pic.twitter.com/fcgWSf3ndh
— Liverpool FC USA (@LFCUSA) January 16, 2024
Niecy Nash-Betts acceptance speech after winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” had many cheering her on from the moment she said, “I want to thank me for believing in me.”
I’m never gonna watch Dahmer, but I’m so happy for Niecy Nash!!! #emmys pic.twitter.com/fEA8F9eFCM
— Mike (@michaelcollado) January 16, 2024
Black women are taking it tonight.
— Tre’vell Anderson (@TrevellAnderson) January 16, 2024
The Emmys is A Black Lady Awards Show. I’m living.
— bobbi hosts The Afternoon Special (@hiimbobbi) January 16, 2024
Niecy Nash giving a masterclass on how to make the most out of an #Emmys acceptance speech. pic.twitter.com/JdeloeZgX2
— Taylor Banks (@MsTaylorBanks) January 16, 2024
At long last Niecy Nash-Betts wins an Emmy for Dahmer – walked to the stage by the wife she once had to hide for fear of her career. Incredible. #Emmys #Emmys2024 pic.twitter.com/rkvjIuXRr9
— Priyant (@Priyant1987) January 16, 2024
I took a moment to ask Niecy-Nash Betts why it was important to thank herself after winning her Emmy. Such a special and well-deserved win for her: https://t.co/vsAEBP8Pbn
— Mariel Turner (@mariel_turner) January 16, 2024
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” won for Outstanding Reality Competition Program.
The #Emmys presenter said it quickly but it bears repeating:
RuPaul’s #DragRace has won Best Reality Competition 5 times, RuPaul is the most awarded host in Emmys history (8 consecutive wins) and RuPaul holds the record for most wins by a person of color. pic.twitter.com/WvM05eUGkY
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) January 16, 2024
RuPaul telling people not to be scared of drag queens while Princess Poppy takes the Emmys stage as a literal hell goblin I am SCREAMING pic.twitter.com/hR2VehRcOE
— Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) January 16, 2024
It was also the first time viewers at home who hadn’t tuned into the red carpet preshow saw Princess Poppy’s Emmy look.
Princess Poppy, you will always be famous. pic.twitter.com/dYO953tITP
— 𝚋 (@shagadelicsloth) January 16, 2024
Trevor Noah won an Emmy for “The Daily Show,” becoming the first Black person to win an Emmy for outstanding talk series. As he was giving his acceptance speech, viewers at home noticed former “Daily Show” correspondent Roy Wood Jr. asking for the show to hire a host.
chill fam I was trying to do that in the low https://t.co/kW1AD4yxhN
— Roy Wood Jr- Ex Jedi (@roywoodjr) January 16, 2024
Trevor Noah and the man who should’ve been his successor, Roy Wood Jr. #Emmys / #EmmyAwards pic.twitter.com/DxUbXGJsyn
— Boss & CEO (@iamtycole) January 16, 2024
Elton John couldn’t make it to the Emmys, but that didn’t stop everyone from cheering him on as he won his first Emmy, officially giving him EGOT status (a recipient of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award).
elton john, aries king & egot winner!!!
— zl (@zurieloving) January 16, 2024
Elton John is an EGOT. pic.twitter.com/I659I98IUp
— Shellymarie Lucas (@goaliefan1973) January 16, 2024
I love that Elton John now has the EGOT. What an amazing career for him. Well-deserved.
— pablo discobar (@napsandsnax) January 16, 2024
Congratulations to Sir Elton John, competitive EGOT winner number 19!
Grammys 1987, 92, 95, 98, 99, 2001
Oscars 1994, 2019
Tony 2000
Emmy 2023 pic.twitter.com/FG2Rni72x1
— Dave Karger (@davekarger) January 16, 2024
Elton John learned he became an EGOT after he was woken up in the middle of the night via FaceTime: “He screamed out loud. He was really happy.” https://t.co/FbYy7454ds pic.twitter.com/ARXbTh7IM0
— Variety (@Variety) January 16, 2024
Another historic moment took place when Ali Wong won for outstanding actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her performance in “Beef,” making her the first Asian American woman in a lead role to win the award.
Yassss love Ali Wong https://t.co/rWXY4fKn91
— Keiley Kaiser (@keileykaiser) January 16, 2024
Ke Huy Quan presented with Tom Hiddleston and reminded viewers at home how much they love his energy and selfies.
Tom Hiddleston loves Ke Huy Quan very much, and so do we!!! pic.twitter.com/cTzS3W5Kfp
— Can I Essex His Snowy Serpent? (@havanesemom13) January 16, 2024
ke huy quan’s selfies are my favorite thing about award shows pic.twitter.com/LYV6aPVJJg
— triz ☆ (@margotsprestige) January 15, 2024
Daniel Radcliffe seeking out Ke Huy Quan is so pure. And of course Ke did his famous-famous selfie with him. #emmys pic.twitter.com/NT4fUYEuTU
— Yong Chavez (@YongChavezLA) January 16, 2024
A few costars shared kisses to celebrate their wins, including Kieran Culkin and Brian Cox from “Succession” as well as Matty Matheson and Ebon Moss-Bachrach from “the Bear.”
Kieran Culkin & Brian Cox kissing on the mouth was not on my bingo card #Emmys #Emmys2024 pic.twitter.com/iR4MUL4z5a
— Priyant (@Priyant1987) January 16, 2024
this speech for the bear has been hilarious all the way through what do you mean ebon and matty started it off with a kiss
— syd⁷ (@_daydrm_) January 16, 2024
Everyone else see that Matty – Ebon kiss?! Congrats to #TheBearFX! (I had the same face as Ayo watching). #Emmys #TheBear pic.twitter.com/OyiVidxWbF
— Meaghan Darwish (@meag_darwish) January 16, 2024
DID ANYONE ELSE JUST SEE EBON KISS MATTY FOR LIKE 5 WHOLE SECONDS pic.twitter.com/dh8YqxwUtk
— amelia THE BEAR SWEEP (@orbitellie) January 16, 2024
Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Matty Matheson talk about their onstage kiss at the #Emmys pic.twitter.com/raf7aO4giU
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 16, 2024
Before Monday’s televised event, it was announced that this year’s show would feature reunions of quite of few memorable television casts. “Martin,” “Cheers,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Ally McBeal,” and each got their own special moment before the cast joined to present awards together.
There was also a brief reunion between Joel McHale and Ken Jeong who starred together in “Community,” which will soon be fulfilling its “6 seasons and a movie” promise. Additionally, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler joined forces again to do a Weekend Update from “Saturday Night Live” on the Emmys stage.
The cast of “Martin” got together to present an award at the #Emmys pic.twitter.com/vYu52Kwk1v
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 16, 2024
Tisha Campbell Martin said “I’M STEEL HERE” #Emmys2024 pic.twitter.com/rvfHDojkNj
— Where is your scootah? Where is it? (@KyngCassius) January 16, 2024
Joel McHale and Ken Jeong presenting together, cut to Donald Glover laughing in the audience big moment for community fans #Emmys pic.twitter.com/x8c9YEPSxj
— Little Lady Fuckleroy (@squigglenat) January 16, 2024
oh look my comfort people pic.twitter.com/TMMkMgmKGM
— Netflix (@netflix) January 16, 2024
I GASPED omg I never thought I’d see these 5 on screen together again I love early greys anatomy so much this makes me so happy #Emmys pic.twitter.com/xOYqLCS4sS
— sona (@swiftlydunphy) January 16, 2024
not katherine heigl almost tearing up talking about reuniting with greys anatomy og family i love her so much #emmys pic.twitter.com/h7EkQjz5eO
— emily blunt’s manager (@twiceblunt) January 16, 2024
having tina fey and amy poehler do weekend update mid emmys show is better than any hosting bit anyone could’ve come up with pic.twitter.com/dxxJQflJ53
— Nora Dominick (@noradominick) January 16, 2024
tina fey and amy poehler are always the highlight of any award show wish they were hosting everything https://t.co/Kl6JCesBHW
— connie-hadae (@sinnamonrolled) January 16, 2024
I think I speak for a lot of people when I say, I really miss seeing these two on TV together! #TinaFey #AmyPoehler #Emmys https://t.co/diA8pjCtko
— Jennifer ~ Real Mom of SFV (@RealMomOfSFV) January 16, 2024
This Emmy Awards understanding that award shows should be fun is so refreshing. Not just having an Ally McBeal reunion but having them dance? Perfect.
— Kevin Fallon (@kpfallon) January 16, 2024
BRING. BACK. ALLY. MCBEAL. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/3w2vaoWfXQ
— Eliza Orlins (@elizaorlins) January 16, 2024
This Ally McBeal reunion was bloody delightful. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/SoLmvC4VIH
— Jill STAFF ME Robi – Fangirl (@JillRobiFangirl) January 16, 2024
All right, I’m going to say it. Best award show in YEARS. This was a love letter to television through and through #Emmys #EmmyAwards pic.twitter.com/k0fQNJeUaA
— Hope Sloop (@Hopesloop) January 16, 2024
The reunions left some curious about which casts they might see brought back together at future Emmy Award shows.
In 25 years, what sets and casts will they be reuniting at the #Emmys? The restaurant from The Bear? The… board room… from Succession?
— Mike (@michaelcollado) January 16, 2024
Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers of the “All in the Family” cast also reunited before the memorial segment to pay tribute to Norman Lear.
For this year’s in memorial segment, Charlie Puth took the stage to perform a mashup of “See You Again” and the “Friends” theme song, “I’ll Be There For You.”
When the In Memoriam transitioned from “See You Again” to “I’ll Be There For You” before it showed Matthew Perry #Emmys pic.twitter.com/mDCKc68hL7
— Shelby 🩷 (@winterssoldier) January 16, 2024
I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU … #Emmys pic.twitter.com/HlgG5qqTDI
— Nanda (@Smpcerta) January 16, 2024
Mom, what was it like watching the In Memoriam performance at the 2024 #Emmys? pic.twitter.com/yfeY90ILqu
— Taylor Banks (@MsTaylorBanks) January 16, 2024
the song hit different. #matthewperry #emmys #emmys2024 #2024emmys #matthewperryedit #friends #illbethereforyou #matthewperrytribute
♬ original sound – Stella Fazil
Puth had previously performed the songs together after Matthew Perry’s passing in October.
See you again, Chandler Bing. Rest in peace, Matthew Perry. #charlieputh #friends #chandlerbing #matthewperry
♬ original sound – Raf in Melb
Overall, people on social media liked this year’s Emmys in stark contrast to last week’s Golden Globes.
Whoever thought of this Emmy’s theme and format deserves an Emmy
— Liz Duff @producerliz (@producerlizz) January 16, 2024
Can I just say, THIS is what I — a TV lover — love to see. These reunions and nods to some of the best shows in television history. It’s more sincere and on-brand than the random pairings and awkward jokes we too often get at award shows #Emmys
— Hope Sloop (@Hopesloop) January 16, 2024
Isn’t it amazing when an awards show actually cares and honors the history and relevance of the medium they are awarding?
— Jorge Molina (@colormejorge) January 16, 2024
https://twitter.com/raesanni/status/1747070273210175757?s=20
I know we’re supposed to hate everything, but I feel like this has been a really fun broadcast made by people who love TV for people who love TV.
— ian karmel (@IanKarmel) January 16, 2024
If you are wondering about tonight’s Emmys production— it’s Black led with Jessie Collins Entertainment, and two phenomenal Black women, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay were at the helm! Congratulations to them!
— Nina Parker (@theninaparker) January 16, 2024
