Here Are The 27 Biggest Moments From The 2021 Emmy Awards
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The 2021 Emmy Awards were on last night, and — just in case you, ya know, forgot to watch them — we've rounded up the 27 most talked about, must-see moments for your viewing pleasure! Ready? Good! Here we go:
1.All of television's brightest stars were out and about, strutting their stuff on the red carpet:
2.With many serving some absolutely incredible, colorful numbers:
3.Also, Kathryn Hahn wore a belt so big, I'm shocked Big E didn't decide to cash in his Money in the Bank contract on her instead of Bobby Lashley:
4.There were plenty of cute couples to positively swoon over:
5.Then, the show opened with the night's host, Cedric the Entertainer, leading a tribute to Biz Markie, which included original, TV-specific verses from LL Cool J, Lil Dicky, and *checks notes* Rita Wilson:
6.Seth Rogen took to the stage and was vocally unhappy with the setup, stating that those in attendance were "told this would be outdoors — it's not!" and that, had he known they'd be indoors, he "wouldn't have come":
7.Hannah Waddingham won for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Ted Lasso and was delightfully humble about it:
8.Evan Peters won his first-ever Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his work on Mare of Easttown, and he thanked Kate Winslet for "being Kate Winslet":
9.RuPaul continued to make history, taking home his 11th Emmy for Outstanding Competition Series for RuPaul's Drag Race:
10.Then, Last Week Tonight took home the award for Writing for a Variety Series, and the writers room made sure to thank Adam Driver (he knows what he did):
11.Scott Frank won Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Queen's Gambit, and his speech went...just very, very long:
12.Michaela Coel made history and became the first Black woman to win Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her absolutely incredible series, I May Destroy You:
13.The Schitt's Creek crew reunited in delightful primary color coordination to present the Emmy for Writing for a Comedy Series...
14....which went to Hacks:
15.And speaking of Hacks — Jean Smart won for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, and the room nearly exploded with joy:
16.Living legend Debbie Allen was honored with the Governors Award and told the timer that this is where it starts paying *slams down cane* in sweat:
17.Jennifer Coolidge out Jennifer Coolidge'd herself when she took to the stage to present the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series...
18....which Jason Sudeikis took home for Ted Lasso:
19.Ewan McGregor won Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his role in Halston, and he opened up about his and Mary Elizabeth Winstead's baby for the first time:
20.And Kate Winslet won for Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role in Mare of Easttown:
21.Marvel stans were quick to take to Twitter to discuss WandaVision's complete shutout:
22.Josh O'Connor won Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on The Crown:
23.And The Crown just kept on sweepin' the drama categories, with Olivia Colman taking home the award for Lead Actress:
24.Then, the show wrapped up with the biggest awards of the night! The Queen's Gambit won for Limited or Anthology Series:
25.Saturday Night Live took home the Emmy for Variety Sketch Series:
26.The Crown won for Drama Series:
27.And finally, Ted Lasso continued its own domination of the comedy categories, winning for Comedy Series:
And there ya have it! What did you think of the 2021 Emmy Awards? Share all of your thoughts and feelings in the comments below!
Sep. 21, 2021, at 02:32 AM