The 76th Emmy Awards took place on September 22, 2019, recognizing outstanding achievements in television programming from the previous year. The awards ceremony was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, and was hosted by comedian and actor, Thomas Lennon. The event featured numerous celebrities from the television industry, including actors, directors, writers, and producers, who came together to celebrate the best of television.
Some of the big winners of the night included “Game of Thrones,” which took home the award for Outstanding Drama Series. The hit HBO series, based on the books by George R.R. Martin, had its final season honored with this prestigious award. In addition to winning the top prize, “Game of Thrones” also won awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Peter Dinklage) and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (David Nutter).
Another standout winner of the night was the comedy series “Fleabag,” created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The show was honored with the award for Outstanding Comedy Series, as well as awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). “Fleabag” received critical acclaim for its writing, acting, and direction, and was praised for its refreshing take on female empowerment and sexuality.
Other notable winners at the 76th Emmy Awards included Billy Porter, who made history as the first openly gay black man to win the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in “Pose.” Jodie Comer also received her first Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Villanelle in “Killing Eve.” The limited series “Chernobyl” was another big winner of the night, taking home awards for Outstanding Limited Series, Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, and Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series.
Overall, the 76th Emmy Awards showcased the diversity and excellence of television programming in various genres, from drama and comedy to limited series and documentaries. The winners represented a wide range of talent from both established names in the industry and newcomers who made their mark with groundbreaking work. The awards ceremony served as a platform to honor the best in television and recognize the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in creating quality programming for audiences around the world.
