The 2024 Emmy Awards was a night of firsts for many actors, including Liza Colón-Zayas, Lamorne Morris, Elizabeth Debicki, Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd, Alan Cumming, Jodie Foster, Alex Edelman, Steven Zaillian, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Anna Sawai. Liza Colón-Zayas, who won the award for best supporting actress in a comedy, expressed her surprise at her win and thanked her husband for the support. Lamorne Morris, who won the award for outstanding supporting actor in a limited series or movie, thanked his mom and joked about his quirky speech. Elizabeth Debicki won the award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her portrayal of Princess Diana in The Crown.
Jessica Gunning, who won the award for outstanding supporting actress in a limited series or movie, expressed gratitude for her role in Baby Reindeer. The creator and star of Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd, won both the award for outstanding writing and outstanding actor in a limited series or movie, and thanked his parents for their support. Alan Cumming won The Traitors’ first-ever Emmy as the show’s producer. Jodie Foster won her first Emmy award for her work on True Detective: Night Country and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to listen to the stories of the Inupiaq and Inuit people of Northern Alaska.
Comedian Alex Edelman won the award for writing for a variety special and joked about crying in front of Carol Burnett during his speech. Steven Zaillian won the award for directing for a limited anthology series or movie and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work on Ripley in Italy. Hiroyuki Sanada won two Emmys for his work as an actor and producer in Shōgun, expressing his gratitude for the East-meets-West dream project. His costar, Anna Sawai, won the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series and described her character as the “role of a lifetime.”
Overall, the 2024 Emmy Awards showcased the talent and diversity of actors in various categories. From first-time winners like Liza Colón-Zayas and Lamorne Morris to veterans like Jodie Foster and Elizabeth Debicki, the ceremony celebrated a wide range of performances. The emotional speeches and heartfelt gratitude expressed by the winners reflected the hard work and dedication that goes into creating memorable characters and stories. The recognition of both new and established talent in Hollywood highlighted the importance of celebrating the achievements of actors from diverse backgrounds and genres.
