During the Emmy Awards on Sunday, Hollywood celebrated a diverse lineup of nominees and winners, honoring Latino, LGBTQ+, and Japanese talent and stories. Disney’s “Shogun” won the best drama series award, with Japanese actors Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada winning best actress and actor, respectively. The series also received 14 trophies at the Creative Arts Emmys.
“The Bear” actor Liza Colon-Zayas, a standout among Latino winners, won the best supporting actress category, beating industry giants Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett. Actor and comedian John Leguizamo highlighted the Hollywood opportunity gaps he has faced and emphasized the need for more stories from excluded groups.
Mexican actor Diego Luna, a presenter at the ceremony, spoke in Spanish, emphasizing the importance of the Spanish language in the United States. Greg Berlanti, recipient of the Governors Award, was recognized for his profound contribution to the arts and science of television.
The awards also recognized the achievements of other diverse individuals, including actor Nava Mau, who became the first transgender woman to be nominated in the best supporting actress category. The Emmy Awards, the highest honors in television, were presented at a live ceremony in downtown Los Angeles.
Below is a list of winners in each category.
BEST DRAMA SERIES
“Shogun”
BEST COMEDY SERIES
“Hacks”
BEST LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES
“Baby Reindeer”
BEST DRAMA ACTOR
Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shogun”
BEST DRAMA ACTRESS
Anna Sawai, “Shogun”
BEST COMEDY ACTOR
Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
BEST COMEDY ACTRESS
Jean Smart, “Hacks”
BEST COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTOR
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
BEST COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”
BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTOR
Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show”
BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown”
BEST DIRECTOR, COMEDY SERIES
Christopher Storer, “The Bear”
BEST WRITING, COMEDY SERIES
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, “Hacks”
BEST DIRECTOR, DRAMA SERIES
Frederick E.O. Toye, “Shogun”
BEST WRITING, DRAMA SERIES
Will Smith, “Slow Horses”
BEST ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
Lamorne Morris, “Fargo”
BEST ACTRESS, LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
Jodie Foster, “True Detective: Night Country”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”
BEST DIRECTING, LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
Steven Zaillian, “Ripley”
BEST WRITING, LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”
BEST REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
“The Traitors”
BEST SCRIPTED VARIETY SERIES
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”
BEST WRITING FOR A VARIETY SPECIAL
“Alex Edelman: Just for Us”
BEST TALK SERIES
“The Daily Show”