Olivia Colman wins best lead actress in a drama for "The Crown"
Olivia Colman won best lead actress in a drama for her role in "The Crown." Colman played Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix drama.
It was Colman's fourth nomination and her first Emmy win. During her acceptance speech, Colman brought up her father, who died during Covid. "I lost my daddy during Covid, and he would have loved all of this," she said.
And the winners are...
The latest Emmys winners of the night are Kate Winslet, who won outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her performance in “Mare Of Easttown” and Scott Frank took home the award for outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie for “The Queen's Gambit.”
Ewan McGregor also won outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for his performance in “Halston” and Michaela Coel was awarded outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie for “I May Destroy You.”
Ewan McGregor honored for lead role in 'Halston'
Ewan McGregor scored a dark-horse win for his lead performance as the fashion designer Halston in the eponymous Netflix limited series.
He beat out Paul Bettany ("WandaVision"), Hugh Grant ("The Undoing"), Lin-Manuel Miranda ("Hamilton") and Leslie Odom Jr. ("Hamilton").
Kate Winslet picks up lead actress Emmy for 'Mare of Easttown'
Exactly 10 years after "Mildred Pierce" waltzed into America's hearts, Kate Winslet is back to prove that everything she touches turns to gold statues.
Winslet, who plays a no-nonsense detective with a heart of gold, a love of vaping and a disastrous personal life in HBO's "Mare of Easttown," beat out breakout stars Michaela Coel ("I May Destroy You") and Anya Taylor-Joy ("The Queen's Gambit") for lead actress in a limited or anthology series, solidifying her place as one of the most relevant and likable actors working today.
In the decade that has elapsed since her last Emmy-winning turn on the small screen, the glamorous star has become increasingly vocal about the industry's ageism issue. And while filming "Mare," she grabbed headlines for insisting that her stomach wasn't edited out of a sex scene and for pushing back against airbrushing.
Perhaps even more surprising than her highly relatable portrayal of an aging suburban beauty in free fall, however, is that she pulls off a convincing Philadelphia accent — an achievement that earned the show an additional honor, a limited edition "Mare of Easttown" cheesesteak at the East Coast chain Wawa.
Michaela Coel receives Emmy and standing ovation
Michaela Coel won the Emmy for outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie for “I May Destroy You."
Coel was nominated in four categories this year for producing, writing, directing and acting in the hit HBO limited series.
In a heartfelt speech, Coel dedicated the story to "every single survivor of sexual assault," getting thunderous applause and a standing ovation from Elizabeth Olsen, Anya Taylor-Joy and others.
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With his 11th win, RuPaul becomes most-awarded Black artist in Emmys history
"RuPaul’s Drag Race" won the Emmy for outstanding competition program — making executive producer/host RuPaul Charles the most-awarded Black artist in Emmys history in one of the first wins by a person of color at the 2021 Emmys.
It was Charles’ eleventh Emmy, enough for him to break the record for most Emmy wins by a Black artist. The record had been held by cinematographer Donald A. Morgan.
Charles also became among the first people of color to win at tonight's Emmys.
In a heartfelt speech, Charles thanked the cast and crew.
“Really, thanks to all of our lovely children on our show from around the world,” he said. “You know, they are so gracious to tell their stories of courage and how to navigate this difficult life that was more difficult this year. This is for you and for you kids out there watching. Come to Mama Ru.”
Debbie Allen shows her patented grace in accepting Governor's Award
Debbie Allen accepted her honorary Governor's Award with the grace and poise that has showed on stage and on screen over a five-decade career.
Introduced as the "ultimate multi-hyphenate," the dancer-choreographer-singer-actress-director-producer had the audience almost as emotional as she was.
"I am trembling with gratitude and grace, and I'm trying not to cry," said Allen, who previously won two Emmys for choreography.
"It's taken a lot of courage to be the only woman in the room a lot of time."
Allen also waved off the dreaded clock that was meant to speed up acceptance speeches. "Hey, honey, turn that clock off," said Allen, who rose to fame playing dance teacher Lydia Grant on "Fame." "I ain't paying no attention to it."
Allen closed with a plea to younger generations of women.
"Let this moment resonate with women around this country, around the world from Texas to Afghanistan," she said. "It's time for you to claim your voice."
Lasso and Lorne
Among the many to offer congrats to Sudeikis on his win — his former boss at "SNL," Lorne Michaels.
Who has won so far?
Two hours into the evening, here are some of the winners who have been announced so far:
Jason Sudeikis was awarded outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for his performance in “Ted Lasso,” and Jean Smart took home the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her performance in “Hacks.” Dave Chappelle won the award for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series on "Saturday Night Live," and the HBO show “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” took home the award for outstanding variety talk series. The outstanding television movie award went to “Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square.”