On Sunday, September 17, 2017, The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming from June 1, 2016 until May 31, 2017, was held in Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. and hosted by political comic, Stephen Colbert. Catering over 11.4 million views, the night began with a musical performance by the host alongside famed musician Chance the Rapper, Everything is Better on TV. Colbert then went on to emphasized that this was the most diverse group of nominees in Emmy history.
Throughout the award-winning night, the host, as well as others presenting, made humorous jokes and comments. Adding fuel to a political flame, Colbert reminded the audience that President Donald Trump never got over the fact that he never received an Emmy award. A few moments later, former White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer showed up on the Emmys stage and left the audience with their jaws dropped. The crowd went crazy when they saw Spicer behind the podium that said “The Emmys Hollywood.”
When Sean Spicer makes a cameo at the #Emmys https://t.co/p5h1wst4zq pic.twitter.com/Mmwb4nZDJn
— GIPHY (@GIPHY) September 18, 2017
The first Emmy award was given to John Lithgow for best supporting actor in a drama series for his role in ‘The Crown.’ Gina Rodriguez and Shemar Moore presented together the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, which was given to Kate McKinnon for Saturday Night Live. Lauren Dern, known for her role in Big Little Lies won her first Emmy award that night. She won outstanding supporting actress in a limited series or movie. In her speech Lauren said that she shares her award with “[her] tribe of four ladies.”
Winner of outstanding directing in a comedy series for Atlanta went to Donald Glover, the first black director to win an Emmy in a comedy series. Glover won two Emmy awards last night; one for lead actor and one for directing.
Donald Glover is first black director to win an Emmy in comedy #Emmys https://t.co/YYSKIcwRgu pic.twitter.com/UeMkbTcrlt
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) September 18, 2017
Saturday Night Live wins outstanding variety sketch series; second nomination in one night. A little while after, Jean-Marc Valle wins his first Emmy award for outstanding directing in a limited series or movie for Big Little Lies.
The ladies from 9 to 5 reunited on the Emmys stage to present the nominees for outstanding supporting actor for limited series or movie. The Emmy award went out to Alexander Skarsgard for his role in Big Little Lies. The team from Last Week Tonight With John Oliver then wins two Emmy’s for outstanding writing in a variety series and for outstanding variety talk series.
Winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie is Alex Skarsgard for Big Little Lies #Emmys2017
— The Harbinger (@HarbingerMLEC) September 18, 2017
The winner of the outstanding writing in a comedy series went to Lena Waithe for Master of None, making her the first African American woman to win an Emmy award for writing a comedy series.
"The things that make us different, those are our superpowers," says Lena Waithe of 'Master of None' https://t.co/FNMls5xXt1 pic.twitter.com/18ej8eNZiI
— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) September 18, 2017
Charlie Brooker wins his first Emmy award for outstanding writing in a limited series or movie for Black Mirror. Christopher Jackson then sings a song dedicating performers, producers, and agents who have passed.
Norman Lear and Carol Burnett are welcomed onto the stage with a standing ovation, presenting the nominees for outstanding comedy series. The Emmy went out to Veep. Nicole Kidman won lead actress in a limited series or movie for her role in Big Little Lies. The film gained abundant recognition, with several cast members winning Emmys for their roles and also winning the Emmy for outstanding limited series.
Sterling K Brown won his second Emmy award for lead actor in the drama series, This Is Us. Elizabeth Moss received her first Emmy award for lead actress in the drama series, The Handmaid’s Tale. The last and final Emmy award was also given out to The Handmaid’s Tale for outstanding drama series.
.@SterlingKBrown just became the 1st Black actor in almost 20 years to win at the #Emmys for lead actor in a drama series! pic.twitter.com/mdaCrMp0cU
— The Root (@TheRoot) September 18, 2017
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It was an award-winning night that ended with both tears of joy and laughter. The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards is to be known as having one of its most diverse group of nominees, ever.
For a recap of every award won Sunday night, follow the Harbinger’s live coverage here.
