Emmys 2021: LIVE UPDATES
The 2021 Emmy Awards are airing live from the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
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Jason Sudeikis, Kate Winslet
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The show's director Scott Frank also took home the award for outstanding directing for a limited series, anthology series or movie
Olivia Colman and Josh O'Connor both took home the awards for best lead actress and actor in a drama earlier in the night.
"Ted Lasso" starring Jason Sudeikis and Hannah Waddingham takes home best comedy series.
Sudeikis won best lead actor in a comedy, while Waddingham took home best supporting actress in a comedy.
The 'Hamilton' team accepted the award on behalf of Lin-Manuel Miranda who was not in attendance.
Conan O'Brien joined Stephen Colbert on the stage as he accepted his award.
"Most of these people behind me deserved this Emmy," he said.
Josh O'Connor
"The Crown" continues to dominate the award show as Josh O'Connor takes home the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series.
Olivia Colman was nominated for the award for her work in "The Crown." The actor got emotional during her acceptance speech as she reveals her father couldn't be there because he had died from coronavirus.
The actor won the award for his role in "Halston."
Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet won the award for her role in "Mare of Easttown."
"I support you, I salute you. I'm proud of all of you," she said as she paid tribute to all women.
The comedian interrupted Frank Scherma's introduction of Debbie Allen with his shouts.
"Thank you, Conan," Scherma said while laughing.
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Michaela Coel
Michaela Coel took home the award for best writing for a limited series or movie for her work in "I May Destroy You."
She accepted the award in a bright yellow ensemble accessorized with statement earrings.
Scott Frank landed the award for outstanding directing for a limited anthology series or movie for "The Queen's Gambit."
Debbie Allen
A tribute to Debbie Allen was narrated by Gayle King.
RuPaul
RuPaul accepted the award in a black suit jacket and printed trousers.
Cedric the Entertainer
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Jason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis was named the outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for his role in "Ted Lasso."
He thanked his family, friends, mentors, teachers, Lorne Michaels and others in his acceptance speech.
"I'm only as good as you guys make me look," Sudeikis said to his cast members.
Jean Smart won the award for outstanding actress for her role in "Hacks."
Smart paid tribute to her late husband in her acceptance speech. She also thanked her children.
"I would not be here without him," she said.
Cedric the Entertainer gave viewers a behind the scenes look at what might have led to the fly landing on former Vice President Mike Pence's head at the debate against now Vice President Kamala Harris.
Lucia Aniello grabbed the second award for "Hacks" as she landed best directing for a comedy series.
She shouted out her husband in her acceptance speech, whom she recently married.
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky take home the award for best writing in a comedy series for the episode of "Hacks" titled, "There Is No Line."
Lorne Michaels
Lorne Michaels paid tribute to Norm McDonald during the acceptance speech.
"One of the best we've ever had," he said.
John Oliver
John Oliver accepted the award for best variety talk series. The comedian claimed he actually thought Conan O'Brien would take home the award.
"I was kind of rooting for Conan," he said.
He also paid tribute to the late Norm McDonald.
"No one was funnier than Norm McDonald in late night comedy," Oliver said.
The team joked that only the "hottest writers" were sent to accept the award as the entire team couldn't attend.
Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones
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Tobas Menzies of "The Crown" landed the award for best supporting actor in a drama series. Presenter Kerry Washington accepted the award on his behalf as he was not in attendance.
"Michael was a brilliantly talented actor and a generous human being," Washington said while presenting the award for best supporting actor in a drama series. "Michael, I know you're here because you wouldn't miss this."
"We love you," she added.
Gillian Anderson was named best supporting actress in a drama series for her role in "The Crown."
"The Crown" takes home another award after Jessica Hobbs' work was named best directing of a drama series.
Peter Morgan
Peter Morgan took home the award for outstanding writing for a drama series.
The host appeared as Rob Gronkowski in a video where Tom Brady tossed him the trophy.
Julianne Nicholson brought home the first award for the "Mare of Easttown" cast. The actress got political in her acceptance speech by bringing up the women in Kabul, Afghanistan and Texas.
The actor's role in "Mare of Easttown" Peters thanked his family and the cast of the show, specifically shouting out Kate Winslet.
"Kate Winslet for being Kate Winslet," he said.
"We're not leaving till we find a new host for 'Jeopardy!,'" the host joked before moving on to talk about the attendees being vaccinated.
"I got vaxxed," he said, before adding, "I didn't have a reaction like Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend."
"Ted Lasso" took home another win as Brett Goldstein landed the award for best supporting actor in a comedy series.
Hannah Waddingham
Waddingham took home the award for best supporting actress in a comedy series for her role in "Ted Lasso."
Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen joked that he wouldn't have attended the Emmy awards if he had known they weren't going to be outside amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"They said this was outdoors – what are we doing? They lied to us. We’re in a medically-sealed tent right now. Why is there a roof?"
The pair had the star-studded crowd – including Tracee Ellis Ross, Anthony Anderson, Billy Porter and more – on their feet singing.
Rita Wilson rapped along as well.
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