The 10 Biggest Snubs and Surprises (and which ones should have won)

2024 Primetime Emmy Awards there were a notable number of snubs and surprises. The full list of 2024 Emmy winners includes several awards the most ambitious series Bear, Baby deerand Shogunthe latter was nominated for a record-breaking 26 awards in his debut season. The 2024 Emmys, hosted by father-son comedy duo Dan and Eugene Levy, aired live on ABC on September 15, 2024 from 8 to 11 p.m. The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, just eight months after the 2023 Emmys, which were postponed due to the dual SAG and WGA strikes.

Here are some of the most predictable winners at the 2024 Emmys Shogun It won Best Drama Series and two leads ShogunHiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai won Best Actor and Actress in a Drama Series, respectively. Jeremy Allen White and Ebon-Moss Bachrach appeared on the Emmy stage for the second time in the same year. for season 1 and season 2 performance Bearand series creator Christopher Storer added a fourth Emmy to his resume after winning three last year. She deservedly won Best Actress in a Limited Series for her role in Jodie Foster True Detective: Night Countryto be first A true detective an actor who will never take home an award.

Among other notable winners, Billy Crudup won his second Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role on Apple TV+. The Morning Show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Won Best Scripted Variety Series Saturday Night Live a total of 30 lifetime Emmy Awards and Steven Zallian won Outstanding Director, Limited Series for his work on Netflix Ripley. Shogun It has won a total of 18 Emmys after taking home 14 at the Creative Arts ceremony The best editing, visual effects, cinematography, production design, casting, sound mixing, period make-up and guest acting all took place the week before.

10 Liza Colón-Zayas beat out Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

In the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Liza Colón-Zayas beat out some industry giants to win her first Emmy. It was also too much famous actress for the first time Bear He was nominated for an Emmy Award. Colón-Zayas' portrayal of Tina Marrero beat out Meryl Streep's Loretta Durkin from the Steven Martin and Martin Short Hulu comedy series. Crimes on the Building Only as well as Carol Burnett's role as Norma Dellacorte in the Kristen Wiig-led Apple series Palm Royale. While Colón-Zayas is certainly deserving of the honor, it can contribute to the growing debate surrounding her victory. Bear should actually be classified as a comedy series.

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Ayo Edebari won the award at the 2023 Emmys.

9 Hacks' Jean Smart Takes Back Best Actress, Comedy Series Emmy After Back-to-Back Wins

After winning back-to-back awards in 2021 and 2022, Jean Smart made a big comeback at the 2024 Emmys by reclaiming the title for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. This means that Smart has achieved a rare and impressive feat by winning for everyone. Three seasons of the popular HBO comedy series Hacks. Quinta Brunson Abbot Primary Smart won an unopposed 2023 Emmy. Smart is now a 6-time Emmy winner and has a total of 13 nominations. She previously won Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2000 and 2001. Fraser and 2008 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nurse Jackie.

8 'Traitor' wins 29th Emmy winner RuPaul's Drag Race for Best Reality Competition Program

Traitors it received two Emmys after being nominated in five categories. Alan Cumming was the Best Host for a Reality Competition ProgramAward given to RuPaul seven times in a row between 2016 and 2023. Not only did Cumming win RuPaul's historic Emmy series, but Traitors also won Best Reality Competition Program Over RuPaul's Drag RaceIt robs the legendary series of the 30th Emmy Awards. RuPaul's Drag Race It won the Best Reality Competition Emmy Award six times between 2018 and 2023. Traitors It earned its only nomination for Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program at the 2023 Emmys. Season 1 Traitors Available to stream on Peacock.

7 Elizabeth Debicki Wins Best Supporting Actress, More than 4 Morning Show Nominations in a Drama Series

After being nominated in 2023 for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown, Elizabeth Debicki received the award in 2024. This is her first Emmy and the first time any actress has won for her portrayal of Princess Diana. Taj. The most surprising thing is that Debicki is a competitor Four separate candidates from Apple morning show – Nicole Beharie, Greta Lee, Karen Pittman and Holland Taylor – He bests them all to take home the prize. Debecki also defeated him Taj starring Lesley Manville. Emma Corrin as Princess Diana Taj Season 4 was previously nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series, but lost to co-star Olivia Colman.

6 Jessica Gunning beat out Lily Gladstone and Dakota Fanning to win her first Emmy

Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning also made a splash to take home the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series, beating out Lily Gladstone and Dakota Fanning. It was also his first nominationGladstone's performance at its best Under the bridge and Fanning's role Ripley. Gunning played the unforgettable Martha in the Netflix limited series, which had a big night after taking home best limited series. Gunning also beat out four other candidates, Aja Naomi King (Chemistry lessons), Diane Lane (Case: Capote v. Swans), starring Nava Mau (Baby deer) and first-time nominee Kali Reis (True Detective: Night Country).

5 Lamorn Morris won Best Supporting Actor, Limited Series over Robert Downey Jr.

One of the most surprising moments of the 2024 Emmys was Lamorne Morris, the recent Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series and Dr. It was Doom himself defeating Robert Downey Jr. It was his first Emmy nomination Morris, who rose to fame as Winston in the hit sitcom New Girl Before playing the role of Witt Farr in season 5 of Fargo.

RDJ starred in the HBO series A sympathizer and notably played four different characters in the same series, which at first looked like Downey Jr. might win an Oscar and an Emmy within months. Although RDJ was involved, Morris came out on topalso superior to Jonathan Bailey (Fellow Travelers), Tom Goodman-Hill (Baby deer), John Hawkes (True Detective: Night Country), Lewis Pullman (Chemistry lessons, Apple TV+) and Treat Williams (Case: Capote v. Swans).

4 Will Smith Beats Episode 2 of Shogun to Win Best Writing, Drama Series

writer Will Smith, not to be confused with movie star and Oscar winner Will Smithtwo separate beats Shogun episodes that would receive an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series for his work Slow horses. Writing 18 of the 30 series Slow horsesSmith is one of the biggest contributors to the Gary Oldman-led spy comedy series, which was nominated in eight other categories at the 2024 Emmys.By Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks Shogun Rachel Kondo and Caillin Puente, who wrote the 1st episode and the best series Shogun episode 9. Smith has won two previous Emmys for her work at HBO Veepas well as Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover's Mr., which won 2 Creative Arts Emmys but no major awards. & Mrs. He defeated Smith.

3 Richard Gadd beat out Jon Hamm and Andrew Scott for Best Lead Actor, Limited Series

Near the end of the 2024 Emmy Awards, Richard Gadd became a very familiar face, taking the stage and accepting three separate Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series, Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, and Outstanding Limited Series. while Baby deer was one of the most popular and talked about Netflix limited series of the year, it was surprising that Gadd was such a universal success, single-handedly sweeping the biggest limited series categorieswhich prevented strong contenders such as Jon Hamm (Fargo), Andrew Scott (Ripley) and Matt Bomer (Fellow Travelers) from claiming the prize. Gadd even admitted during his acceptance speech that he had repeatedly told Hamm how much he admired him the night before, robbing the Mad Men actor of his second Emmy.

2 Cub Reindeer won Best Limited Series over Ripley, Fargo, and more

While Stephen Zallian previously won Outstanding Director for a Limited Series at the 2024 Emmys, Netflix's Ripley it was mostly neglected in the major categories. All of the contenders received critical acclaim, but Ripley and FargoThe latter, who had previously won only six Emmys, seemed to fare better. Baby deer Taking home the top prize for the Limited Series. It's fair to say that Ripley he was deprived of his prizebut also a series with very dark thematic undertones. while Ripley sharp in design and execution, tells a timeless tale, Baby deer It collects the poignant and emotional punches that hit the TV Academy members the hardest.

1 Hacks That Surprised The Bear To Win Best Comedy Series

The 2024 Emmys were the biggest surprise ever Hacks Especially considering it won Best Comedy Series over the Bear Bear Season 2 was arguably the best season of the series. advantage of Bear There were no surprises at the 2023 EmmysIt set up a very possible and even expected back-to-back win for Christopher Storer's famous streak. Although Bear it's great Hacks it also ranks very high with modern high comedy and deserves a high honor indeed. Hacks It won Best Comedy Series 2024 Emmy Awards since then it's a win for the category overall Bear sometimes it's funny Hacks is pure comedy gold.