The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles and hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, celebrated the best of television’s finest talents. The ceremony was a night of historic moments and record-breaking achievements, with Indian audiences enjoying the glitz and glamour live via JioHotstar, India’s leading streaming platform for Emmy-recognized content.
Among the standout highlights of the evening was Tramell Tillman’s historic win as the first Black man to receive the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Severance. Another milestone came from Adolescence star Owen Cooper, who became the youngest male Emmy winner at the age of just 15. Cooper humbly shared, “It means so much to me, my family, and people back home. So, you know, it’s just, yeah, it just means a lot to me.”
The Studio made history by sweeping 12 Emmy wins out of 23 nominations, becoming the most awarded comedy series in a single ceremony. Following closely was The Penguin with 9 wins, and Adolescence with 8 awards. Other major winners included Severance, Andor, and The Pitt, adding to the night’s excitement.
JioHotstar’s presence was particularly significant, as it celebrated a remarkable 35+ wins across categories. With a broad and diverse content library spanning drama, comedy, action, limited series, unscripted reality, kids & family programming, and anime, JioHotstar proved itself as a key player in bringing the best of global entertainment to Indian audiences.
Major Triumphs of the Night:
The Penguin secured notable awards, including Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series (Cristin Milioti), Outstanding Special Visual Effects, and Outstanding Contemporary Makeup.
The Pitt earned 5 awards, with Noah Wyle winning Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Katherine LaNasa honored as Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Andor continued its success in the Star Wars universe with 5 Emmy wins, including Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Production Design, and Outstanding Special Visual Effects.
In comedy, Hacks stood out with 3 awards, including Jean Smart as Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Hannah Einbinder as Supporting Actress.
Pee-Wee As Himself won 3 awards, and Beatles ‘64 secured Outstanding Sound Mixing.
Other notable series such as The Last Of Us, House Of The Dragon, The White Lotus, and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver further added to JioHotstar’s impressive Emmy tally, reinforcing the platform’s role as a destination for award-winning content.
To commemorate the success, JioHotstar launched a finely curated coffee table book, showcasing its status as India’s largest destination for Emmy-recognized titles. The expansive library now enables Indian viewers to access world-class dramas, comedies, limited series, reality shows, anime, and more, helping to shape modern entertainment consumption in India.
Select Category Winners:
Best Drama Series: The Pitt
Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle – The Pitt
Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series: Cristin Milioti – The Penguin
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series: Dan Gilroy – Andor
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
Outstanding Special Visual Effects: Andor and The Penguin
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music: The White Lotus
Outstanding Documentary or Non-Fiction Series: 100 Foot Wave
Outstanding Hosted Non-Fiction Series or Special: CONAN O’BRIEN MUST GO
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards not only celebrated artistic and technical excellence but also solidified JioHotstar’s role in delivering premium international content to Indian audiences, strengthening its position as a global entertainment powerhouse.