You May Have Missed Britt Lower’s Severance Easter Egg at Emmys 2025

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Praise Kier: Britt Lower is a winner at the Emmys 2025.

At the awards ceremony on September 14th, the star of *Severance* won the award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She was victorious over Kathy Bates (*Matlock*), Bella Ramsey (*The Last of Us*), Britt Lower (*Severance*), Keri Russell (*The Diplomat*), and Sharon Horgan (*Bad Sisters*). (Check here to see photos of the red carpet arrivals and here for the full list of winners.)

On stage at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, Britt revealed a note seemingly connected to her character, Helly R. It simply said, “LET ME OUT.”

It’s an honor just to be considered with these amazing artists,” she said. “I truly share this award with my cast and crew – their incredible work is what makes mine possible.

After expressing gratitude to her family and close friends, Britt concluded her speech with a final nod to the character she had played.

“Thank you for Helly R.,” she added, “for choosing me.”

Portraying Helly R. and her alter ego, Helena Eagan, was incredibly challenging. As Britt described the two vastly different characters, they were essentially fighting a battle within the same person.

As a huge fan, I was really struck by how the show let us experience things *through* Helly’s eyes. It was amazing to see her form these genuinely human connections with Mark, Irving, and even Burt, despite being on the severed floor. It really highlighted how different things were for her compared to Helena, whose scenes with her dad felt so cold and empty. It just reinforced this idea that hurt people tend to repeat those patterns, and that lack of love can carry through generations.

For Britt, that means breaking down the “many masks” Helena wears.

She described an internal struggle between a critical voice and a more vulnerable, childlike part of herself. She explained that while our ego is meant to protect us, it can sometimes hold us back from truly living freely.

Britt added, “It’s like a Russian doll of masks.”

Who else won big at the 2025 Emmys? Read on to find out.

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

Here’s a list of 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*.

Sterling K. Brown is known for *Paradise*, Gary Oldman for *Slow Horses*, Pedro Pascal for *The Last of Us*, Adam Scott for *Severance*, and Noah Wyle for *The Pitt*.

Here’s a list of actresses and the shows they’re known for: Kathy Bates from *Matlock*, Sharon Horgan from *Bad Sisters*, and Britt Lower, who won for her role in *Severance*. Also nominated were Bella Ramsey (*The Last of Us*) and Keri Russell (*The Diplomat*).

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 are 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 (The Studio), Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons), Harrison Ford (Shrinking), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear). Michael Urie and Bowen Yang were also nominated for their work on Shrinking and Saturday Night Live, respectively. The winner was Jeff Hiller for Somebody Somewhere.

Here’s a list of acclaimed actresses and the shows they’re known for: 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

The winners for a recent acting award were as follows: Stephen Graham won for his performance in *Adolescence*. Colin Farrell was nominated for *The Penguin*, Jake Gyllenhaal for *Presumed Innocent*, Bryan Tyree Henry for *Dope Thief*, and Cooper Koch for *Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story*.

Okay, let’s talk standout performances! I’ve been watching a lot of TV lately, and there’s been some incredible acting. Cate Blanchett was fantastic in *Disclaimer*, and Meghann Fahy really shone in *Sirens*. Rashida Jones always delivers, and her work in *Black Mirror* was no exception. But honestly, the performance that really blew me away? It has to be Cristin Milioti in *The Penguin*. She absolutely nailed it! And Michelle Williams, as always, was captivating in *Dying for Sex*. These women are seriously talented.

Here’s a list of acting nominations 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*).

As a huge fan of these incredible actors, it was tough to see who would win! Giancarlo Esposito was fantastic in *The Boys*, and Scott Glenn really shone in *The White Lotus*. But ultimately, I was thrilled to see Shawn Hatosy take home the win for his amazing work in *The Pitt*. Joe Pantoliano delivered a powerful performance in *The Last of Us*, as did Forest Whitaker in *Andor*, and of course, Jeffrey Wright was brilliant in *The Last of Us* too – honestly, they all deserved recognition!

The nominees for the award included Jane Alexander and Gwendoline Christie, both for *Severance*, Kaitlyn Dever for *The Last of Us*, Cherry Jones for *The Handmaid’s Tale*, and Catherine O’Hara also for *The Last of Us*. The winner was Merritt Wever for *Severance*.

The following individuals were involved with *The Studio* project: Bryan Cranston (winner), Dave Franco, Ron Howard, Anthony Mackie, and Martin Scorsese. Jon Bernthal was also involved with *The Bear*.

Here’s a list of the supporting actresses nominated for the award, along with the shows they were nominated for: Olivia Colman, *The Bear*; Jamie Lee Curtis, *The Bear*; Cynthia Erivo, *Poker Face*; Robby Hoffman, *Hacks*; Zoë Kravitz, *The Studio*. And the winner is Julianne Nicholson for *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*, while Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, and Daymond John are all judges on *Shark Tank*. Alan Cumming recently won *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, hosting *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*, *RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked*, *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*, *Welcome to Wrexham*, and the award-winning *Love On The Spectrum*.

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2025-09-15 05:49