How Owen Cooper, Tramell Tillman & More Made History at Emmys 2025

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The 2025 Emmy Awards was about more than a trophy.

On September 14th, Hollywood celebrated the best in television, and several stars showed why they’re so beloved with awards for their incredible achievements and recognition.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always thrilled to see young talent shine! Take Owen Cooper from *Adolescence*, for example. He recently made history by becoming the youngest person *ever* to win an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a limited series or movie – and the youngest male Emmy winner, period! It’s incredibly inspiring to witness such achievement at a young age.

The 15-year-old shared a moving message about being true to yourself and believing in your abilities as he reflected on his experiences. During his acceptance speech, he explained that taking risks and pushing past your fears can lead to amazing things. He encouraged everyone to not worry about embarrassment, because anything is possible with focus and determination. (You can find a list of all the winners here.)

In other news, Tramell Tillman from *Severance* made Emmy history as the first Black actor to win the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. The 40-year-old thanked his mother, who was watching in the audience, when he accepted his award.

He told his mother, “You were always there for me, even when nobody else was, and I’ll never forget your kindness. This is my way of thanking you.”

The show *The Studio* wasn’t the only one making history at the awards. It actually broke records, winning a total of 13 awards – the most ever for a comedy series. Previously, *The Bear* held the record with 10 wins in 2023. *The Studio* also set a new record for the most wins for a comedy series in its first season, earning 23 nominations in total. Seth Rogen also won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

The Emmy Awards saw history made not only by the winners, but also by some of those nominated. Ayo Edebiri, at 29, became the youngest Black woman to receive three Emmy nominations for acting, building on her 2023 win. She was nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Directing a Comedy Series for *The Bear*. Jean Smart won the award for *Hacks*.

At 21 years old, Bella Ramsey made history with their nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for *The Last of Us*. This nomination marked them as the youngest person to be nominated twice in the category and the first non-binary individual to achieve this milestone.

Kathy Bates, at 77, became the oldest person ever nominated for a leading role in a drama series thanks to her work on *Matlock*, and she says she was completely surprised by the recognition. Before taking the role on CBS, she had actually decided to retire from acting.

She told *The Hollywood Reporter* in October 2024 that she felt incredibly fortunate to have such a supportive team and production behind the show. She described its success as amazing, saying everyone involved – both the cast and crew – is thrilled. She admitted it’s different from anything she’s seen in her career, and she’s especially grateful considering how far along she is in her career.

Keep reading to see all the winners and nominees at the 2025 Emmy Awards.

Andor
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
Paradise
WINNER: The Pitt
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus

Here’s a list of acclaimed TV shows: *Abbott Elementary*, *The Bear*, *Hacks*, *Nobody Wants This*, *Only Murders in the Building*, *Shrinking*, and *What We Do In The Shadows*. The winner is *The Studio*.

The winners for Best Actor in a Streaming Series are: Sterling K. Brown (Paradise), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), and Adam Scott (Severance). However, the ultimate winner is Noah Wyle for his performance in The Pitt.

Here’s a look at some of the leading actresses nominated: Kathy Bates from *Matlock*, Sharon Horgan from *Bad Sisters*, and Keri Russell from *The Diplomat*. Bella Ramsey was nominated for her work in *The Last of Us*. And the winner is Britt Lower, for *Severance*!

The nominees for this award were Zach Cherry and John Turturro from *Severance*, Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, and Sam Rockwell from *The White Lotus*, and James Marsden from *Paradise*. The winner was Tramell Tillman for his work on *Severance*.

The nominees for the award included Patricia Arquette for *Severance*, Carrie Coon for *The White Lotus*, Julianne Nicholson for *Paradise*, Parker Posey and Natasha Rothwell and Aimee Lou Wood all for *The White Lotus*. The winner was Katherine LaNasa for *The Pitt*.

The winner for Best Actor in a Comedy Series is Seth Rogen for *The Studio*. Other nominees included Adam Brody (*Nobody Wants This*), Jason Segel (*Shrinking*), Martin Short (*Only Murders in the Building*), and Jeremy Allen White (*The Bear*).

Here’s a look at some of the nominees and the winner: Uzo Aduba was nominated for *The Residence*, Kirsten Bell for *Nobody Wants This*, Quinta Brunson for *Abbott Elementary*, and Ayo Edebiri for *The Bear*. The winner was Jean Smart for *Hacks*.

The nominees for this award were Ike Barinholtz (for *The Studio*), Colman Domingo (*The Four Seasons*), Harrison Ford (*Shrinking*), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (*The Bear*), Michael Urie (*Shrinking*), and Bowen Yang (*Saturday Night Live*). The winner was Jeff Hiller for *Somebody Somewhere*.

Here’s a list of talented actresses and their respective shows: Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Hannah Einbinder (Hacks – winner), Kathryn Hahn (The Studio), Janelle James (Abbott Elementary), Catherine O’Hara (The Studio), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary), and Jessica Williams (Shrinking).

WINNER: Adolescence
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin

As a huge fan of these actors, I was thrilled to see all their work recognized! Colin Farrell absolutely blew me away as The Penguin, but ultimately, Stephen Graham took home the win for his incredible performance in Adolescence. Jake Gyllenhaal was captivating in Presumed Innocent, and Bryan Tyree Henry always delivers – Dope Thief was no exception. Plus, Cooper Koch really impressed me in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Such a strong lineup of performances!

Here’s a look at some of the nominated actresses and the winner: Cate Blanchett was nominated for *Disclaimer*, Meghann Fahy for *Sirens*, and Rashida Jones for *Black Mirror*. Cristin Milioti won for her work in *The Penguin*. Michelle Williams was also nominated for *Dying for Sex*.

Here’s a list of acting nominees and the winner: Owen Cooper won for his role in *Adolescence*. Other nominees included Javier Bardem (*Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story*), Bill Camp (*Presumed Innocent*), Rob Delaney (*Dying for Sex*), Peter Sarsgaard (*Presumed Innocent*), and Ashley Walters (*Adolescence*).

The winner is Erin Doherty for her work in *Adolescence*. Other nominees included Ruth Negga (*Presumed Innocent*), Deirdre O’Connell (*The Penguin*), Chloë Sevigny (*Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story*), Jenny Slate (*Dying for Sex*), and Christine Tremarco (*Adolescence*).

The nominees for this award were Giancarlo Esposito (from *The Boys*), Scott Glenn (*The White Lotus*), Joe Pantoliano (*The Last of Us*), Forest Whitaker (*Andor*), and Jeffrey Wright (*The Last of Us*). The winner was Shawn Hatosy for his work on *The Pitt*.

The nominees for this award were Jane Alexander and Gwendoline Christie, both from *Severance*, Kaitlyn Dever and Catherine O’Hara from *The Last of Us*, and Cherry Jones from *The Handmaid’s Tale*. The winner was Merritt Wever for her work on *Severance*.

The winners were Bryan Cranston for *The Studio*, with Jon Bernthal, Dave Franco, Ron Howard, Anthony Mackie, and Martin Scorsese also recognized for their work on the same project.

The nominees for this award were Olivia Colman (for *The Bear*), Jamie Lee Curtis (also for *The Bear*), Cynthia Erivo (*Poker Face*), Robby Hoffman (*Hacks*), and Zoë Kravitz (*The Studio*). The winner was Julianne Nicholson for her work on *Hacks*.

The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
WINNER: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Amazing Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
WINNER: The Traitors

Here’s a list of prominent figures and the TV shows they’re known for: RuPaul Charles hosts *RuPaul’s Drag Race*. Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, and Daymond John are all Sharks on *Shark Tank*. Alan Cumming was the winner of *The Traitors*. Kristen Kish is known for *Top Chef*, and Jeff Probst hosts *Survivor*.

WINNER: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Saturday Night Live

Here’s who hosts these popular game shows: Elizabeth Banks hosts *Press Your Luck*, Steve Harvey hosts *Celebrity Family Feud*, Ken Jennings hosts *Jeopardy!*, and Colin Jost hosts *Pop Culture Jeopardy!*. And the winner is… Jimmy Kimmel, who hosts *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire*!

Antiques Roadshow
Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives
Love Is Blind
WINNER: Queer Eye
Shark Tank

Here’s a list of popular shows: *America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders*, *Love On The Spectrum* (a winner!), *RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked*, *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*, and *Welcome to Wrexham*.

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2025-09-15 15:18