The HBO drama “Succession,” the FX/Hulu comedy “The Bear” and the Netflix limited series “Beef” were the dominant winners at the 75th Emmy Awards on Monday, leading their respective networks to the top of the TV pack. HBO led the night with nine wins, followed by FX/Hulu and Netflix with six apiece.
In the drama categories, “Succession,” which centers on the brutal battle among several members of a wealthy family for control of a media empire, scored six statuettes — drama series, lead actor, lead actress, supporting actor, writer and director.
“The Bear,” about the eccentric staff of a struggling Chicago eatery, was the main victor on the comedy front with six wins — comedy series, lead actor, supporting actor, supporting actress, writer and director. Quinta Brunson, creator and star of “Abbott Elementary,” scored a lead actress prize.
“Beef,” about a road rage incident that escalates into a tragicomic life-or-death conflict between its warring protagonists, commanded in the limited series categories, with wins for series, lead actor, lead actress, directing and writing. Jennifer Coolidge took home another Emmy for supporting actress in the popular HBO limited series “The White Lotus,” while Paul Walter Hauser was named supporting actor for Apple TV+’s “Black Bird.”
It was a belated celebration for the Emmys, which is usually held in September but was postponed to Martin Luther King Jr. Day because of last year’s dual actors’ and writers’ strikes.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the show had a nostalgic vibe, honoring classic TV titles such as “All in The Family,” “The Sopranos,” “Cheers,” “Martin” and “Ally McBeal” through cast reunions and replica sets.
The emphasis on TV history also produced heightened emotions. Among the beloved stars receiving standing ovations from the starry audience were legends Carol Burnett and Marla Gibbs, and Christina Applegate, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, was the recipient of a rousing reception as she walked onstage, assisted by Anderson.
Diversity was also center stage, with Ali Wong becoming the first woman of Asian descent to win a lead acting award at the Emmys, and Black victors such as Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Niecy Nash-Betts and RuPaul receiving a shout-out from Anderson: “How do you like the chocolate Emmys?” he quipped at one point. “This is like Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth rolled into one.”
Here’s the list of 2023 Primetime Emmy Award winners:
Drama series
“Succession”
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach, right, andd Lead Actor in a Comedy Series winner Jeremy Allen White for “The Bear.”
(Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
Comedy series
“The Bear”
Drama lead actress
Sarah Snook (“Succession”)
Drama lead actor
Kieran Culkin (“Succession”)
Ali Wong wins an Emmy for Lead Actress In A Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for “Beef.”
(Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
Limited or anthology series
“Beef”
Limited/movie lead actress
Ali Wong (“Beef”)
Limited/movie lead actor
Steven Yeun (“Beef”)
Variety special (live)
“Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium”
Directing for a drama series
Mark Mylod: “Connor’s Wedding” (“Succession”)
Writing for a limited or anthology series or movie
Lee Sung Jin: “The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain” (“Beef”)
Writing for a drama series
Jesse Armstrong: “Connor’s Wedding” (“Succession”)
Limited/movie supporting actor
Paul Walter Hauser (“Black Bird”)
Directing for a limited or anthology series or movie
Lee Sung Jin: “Figures of Light” (“Beef”)
Variety talk series
“The Daily Show With Trevor Noah”
Competition series
“RuPaul’s Drag Race”
Writing for a variety series
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”
Writing for a comedy series
Christopher Storer: “System” (“The Bear”)
Directing for a comedy series
Christopher Storer: “Review” (“The Bear”)
Niecy Nash wins an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in Limited Series for “Dahmer.”
(Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
Limited/movie supporting actress
Niecy Nash-Betts (“Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”)
Scripted variety series
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”
Comedy lead actor
Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”)
Comedy supporting actor
Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear”)
Drama supporting actor
Matthew Macfadyen (“Succession”)
Jennifer Coolidge wins Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for “The White Lotus.”
(Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
Drama supporting actress
Jennifer Coolidge (“The White Lotus”)
Comedy lead actress
Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”)
Comedy supporting actress
Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”)
Guest actress for a drama series
Storm Reid (“The Last of Us”)
Guest actor for a drama series
Nick Offerman (“The Last of Us”)
Comedy guest actress
Judith Light (“Poker Face”)
Comedy guest actor
Sam Richardson (“Ted Lasso”)
Television movie
“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
Variety special (pre-recorded)
“Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love”
Structured reality program
“Queer Eye”
Unstructured reality program
“Welcome to Wrexham”
Writing for a variety special
“John Mulaney: Baby J”
Writing for a nonfiction program
“The U.S. and the Holocaust”
Directing for a variety series
Liz Patrick (“Saturday Night Live”)
Directing for a variety special
Hamish Hamilton and Shawn Carter (“The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna”)
For a complete list of Emmy nominees, go to Emmys.com