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The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards are upon us. We defined the scenography, made our predictions and warmed up our televisions (or live streaming applications, in the case of cable cutters). Now is the time to settle in for the ceremony itself – and what would an awards show be without a few screams from the balcony? Keep it here all night long as awards columnist Glenn Whipp and staff writer Meredith Blake break down the best speeches, biggest upsets and other big stories from the Sunday Emmys live.
Wow, Oscar winner Olivia Colman takes home another semi-surprising award for playing an English queen – this time for her turn as Queen Elizabeth. Most tipsters thought Emma Corrin was a lock to portray shy young Princess Diana. Between “Mare”, “Hacks” and “The Crown”, it’s been a big year for women of a certain age. —MB
Let me say I could watch a five minute montage of Kathryn Hahn having fun at the Emmys. – GW
7:30 p.m. It was the Emmy for Best Performance in Worst Nominated Show. – GW
I was really looking forward to an acceptance speech from Hugh Grant – think of all the murder jokes he would have made! – but I can’t really get mad at an Emmy for Ewan McGregor, the one crush from my teenage years that I still support. —MB
“All of your actors won stuff,” Kate Winslet to “Mare” creator Craig Zobel. So true. I mean, how can you not love the excitement she just showed with this speech. I AM THE WINNER!!! – GW
Michaela Coel said more in 30 seconds than Scott Frank said, what, 30 minutes. – GW
It’s alright Glenn. I have good news: finally an Emmy for “I May Destroy You”, a series that deserves all the praise it has received and more. Michaela Coel is rightly recognized for the writing of the series, an austerely personal and extremely inventive look at the consequences of sexual assault as well as an authentic portrayal of contemporary and multicultural London. —MB
“I dedicate this story to every sexual assault survivor,” said Coel – one of the few people of color to win an Emmy tonight – in her acceptance speech. —MB
OKAY. Barry Jenkins really should have won. This speech is … loooooooooooooooong. And he reads on a piece of paper. Even the person leading the orchestra fell asleep. – GW
First, Barry Jenkins should have won for “The Underground Railroad”. Second, that directorial victory for “The Queen’s Gambit” may well be followed by a writing victory … and then perhaps the series victory. – GW
7:00 p.m. This tribute to Debbie Allen for her honor of Governors makes me wish the film academy did at least a little more to promote their Governors’ Award winners at the televised Oscars ceremony. As of now, they have been hijacked on a non-televised party. Who doesn’t love a good, lifelong honor and a standing ovation that follows? Turn off the clock, Allen tells the show’s producers. Damn right. Let her speak. She rolls. – GW
A “Hacks” win over “Ted Lasso” would also be consistent with what appears to be a clear recency bias from the Academy this year. See: wins for “Mare of Easttown,” released this spring, on “I May Destroy You” which came out in 1985. Or, you know, last summer. —MB
Sorry, I’m still wiping the tears from Jean Smart’s pretty speech. Jason Sudeikis won as expected for his main round in “Ted Lasso,” but now I wonder if “Hacks” could win the Emmy for Best Comedy. It would be something. Never underestimate HBO and the allure of a less traditional sitcom approach. I still think “Ted Lasso” will win. After all of my complaints, let me just say, thank you voters for expanding your pool of Emmy-worthy shows to… what… four… five? – GW
By the way, Jennifer Coolidge will win an Emmy next year for “The White Lotus”. – GW
6:39 p.m. PT: Make three in a row!
Unsurprisingly, Dame Jean Smart – sorry, I just gave her that title; deal with it – in turn wins as a Vegas comedienne Deborah Vance in “Hacks”. After a standing ovation, she pays tribute to her husband, Richard Gilliland, who died in March. “I wouldn’t be here without him, without him putting his career on the back burner, so that I can take advantage of all the opportunities I’ve had.” —MB
Just when things were getting super boring, “Hacks” slowed down the momentum of “Ted Lasso” by winning two awards in a row – for writing and directing a comedy series. The HBO comedy Max starring Prestige TV Queen Jean Smart was a critical darling and obviously made an impression with Emmy voters as well. And maybe we shouldn’t be surprised; there is nothing that the industry loves more than the stories about itself. —MB
Prepare those handkerchiefs! It’s about to happen! – GW
But “Hacks” had a lot to say – about aging, about being a woman in a man’s game, about empathy – that transcended showbiz. The co-creator of the series dedicated the writing award to “women who never got to tell their story because the world wasn’t listening.” I prepare my handkerchiefs when / if Smart – a treasure since her days on “Designing Women” – wins for the actress. —MB
Oh! Wait! Another show won something! “Hacks” for comedy writing! And they are funny. What a refreshing change of pace at all levels! – GW
Stamping Emmy favorites is tedious. And that worries me. As much as I enjoyed “Mare of Easttown”, if Michaela Coel doesn’t win something – anything! – for “I can destroy you”, I will revolt. —MB
Michael K. Williams put everything he had into the characters he played, including the difficult and haunted Montrose in “Lovecraft Country”. Williams gave it his all. I don’t disrespect Menzies, but these Emmys make me feel like voters just watched a handful of shows – “The Crown”, “Ted Lasso” and “Mare of Easttown”. Oh, and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, which won for the umpteenth time. And the mediocre “Saturday Night Live” … again. The lack of imagination in the vote is off-putting. And dull. – GW
Ugh. What is there to say? We all love Tobias Menzies and I find his Prince Philip adorably cranky – but even though it’s a roundabout way of honoring the late royal, it’s just deeply disappointing, especially after Chadwick Boseman’s scramble at the Oscars. At least Kerry Washington paid tribute to Williams in her opening remarks. But Emmy voters clearly need to watch more television and reconsider what constitutes an “important” performance. (Hint: it’s not just people playing monarchs.) -MB
6 p.m. PT: Oh dear. An Emmy won’t bring Michael K. Williams back, but it would have been nice to see his legacy honored. And Tobias Menzies didn’t even come. Looks like voters pretty much watched “The Crown” and nothing else, even though they gave “Lovecraft Country” all of these nominations. It’s a bad look for the Television Academy. I could just log out now and watch an episode of “The Wire”. – GW
This Emmy was inevitable – transformative turn, BIG accent, Thatcher. Without doubt a better Margaret Thatcher than Meryl Streep’s showboating in “The Iron Lady”. So, yes, Gillian Anderson deserves this Emmy. (And, no, Streep didn’t deserve that Oscar. Glenn Close could have won that year!) – GW
After back-to-back wins for the humble people of “Easttown”, the Windsors are now on a roll. “The Crown” wins both writing and directing in a drama series for the Season 4 finale, “War.” From a posh club somewhere in London, sleepy designer Peter Morgan no doubt thanked his intrepid research team while director Jessica Hobbs paid tribute to fellow filmmakers. Seems like a big night for “The Crown”. —MB
Yes, so far this ceremony is reminiscent of last year when three shows – “Schitt’s Creek”, “Watchmen” and “Succession” – dominated their categories. Right now, “Ted Lasso” and “Mare of Easttown” are 2 for 2. And “The Crown” lurks once the dramatic prices start. Not exactly the kind of thing that keeps you on the edge of your seat. – GW
Evan Peters wins for the supporting actor in a limited series, making “Mare of Easttown” 2 for 2. Go Ladyhawks! Thanks to several nominees for “Hamilton” – neither a movie nor a limited series – this category was odd, but Peters’ vulnerable performance as doomed sweet detective Colin Zabel clearly stood out. I hope he celebrates the victory with a very big hoagie. Or should I say hewgie? —MB
5:30 p.m. PT: Can you win an Emmy for just one scene? Nicholson’s climactic catharsis in “Mare of Easttown” was so devastating in the dying minutes of this final episode that it clearly captured the attention of voters. Does this mean that “Mare” will win limited series? Stay tuned. – GW
Cedric the Entertainer did a little funny about the vaccines, but as this cat’s self-proclaimed Anthony Fauci, I must point out that Moderna is actually the candle vaccine while Pfizer is the Macy’s? —MB
This opening … who would have guessed it? The first two prizes? It REALLY sounds like a big night out for “Ted Lasso”, although it can’t match last year’s “Schitt’s Creek” run because “Lasso” doesn’t have a lead actress. But Brett Goldstein won? This is a product of the fact that he owns the second season, which is currently airing. – GW
Well, it started quite predictably – with a Rita Wilson rapping! I’m kidding, I’m kidding! This whole opening track was delightfully unexpected and a lovely way to pay homage to the great and late Biz Markie. I enjoyed Lil Dicky’s appearance from “Dave” even though Michael Douglas clearly had no idea what was going on. —MB
I think I just saw more CBS shows in this intro than I watched last year. – GW
Dolly could win an Emmy for her TV movie! You are ready to celebrate. – GW
Hi Glenn! Hope you get all the thrills after your big stopover weekend – what a perfect emotional prelude to a night where “Ted Lasso” is likely to win a kajillion (est.) Award. My weekend has been a lot more mundane, but I’m also looking forward to a normal level of spectacle after a year of glorified Zoom sessions and whatever the Oscars are. Bring all those double vaxxed celebs in beaded dresses !! Speaking of fashion, I’m wearing my best Gap joggers and a Dollywood t-shirt, thanks for asking. —MB
Hello Emmy Watchers! I’m Glenn Whipp, award columnist for The Times. As the red carpet is underway, you are probably wondering what am I wearing. Well … I wear my heart on my sleeve. I just dropped my son off at college in the Pacific Northwest this morning and flew out from Seattle just so I could watch “Ted Lasso” and “The Crown” win countless Emmy Awards, some deserved, others not. And talk to my good friend, Meredith Blake, for the next three hours. Meredith … how are you feeling before the show? – GW
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