Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 15, 2025 · Entertainment

Aimee Lou Wood and British Glamour Dominate the 2025 Emmy Awards

Aimee Lou Wood oozed glamour as she joined Sharon Horgan and Gwendoline Christie in leading the British and Irish stars at the Emmys in LA on Sunday

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards: A Night of Glamour and Drama

Last night, the stars came out to shine at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The red carpet was ablaze with glamour as British and Irish actors took center stage, vying for gongs in a range of categories.

The Contenders: From Adolescence to The White Lotus

Also in attendance was fellow nominee Erin, who received a nod for her role in the acclaimed Netflix show Adolescence

Among the contenders was Owen Cooper, the young star of Netflix's hit series Adolescence. If he scoops the Supporting Actor Award, he will make history as the youngest ever male winner in this category. Cooper has already made waves with his standout performance in Adolescence, which has garnered 13 nominations.

Aimee Lou Wood: The White Lotus Star Sizzles on the Red Carpet

Aimee Lou Wood looked stunning in a pale pink and red satin gown, complete with a sweetheart neckline and long train. She accessorized her look with a bold ceasefire brooch, making a powerful statement about the horrors in Gaza.

Rita Ora

Wood, 31, is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama series for her role in The White Lotus. However, her nomination has not been without controversy. In an interview with British GQ, Wood revealed that creator Mike White had to "fight" to cast her, which made her feel insecure. She confessed to experiencing impostor syndrome, thinking that HBO didn't want her because of her looks.

Erin Doherty: Co-Star and Fellow Nominee

Fellow Adolescence co-star Erin Doherty also attended the ceremony, looking sensational in a black mirror effect sculpted gown with a full skirt. Doherty received a nod for her role in the acclaimed Netflix show.

The White Lotus star Aimee, 31, is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama series

Rita Ora and Catherine Zeta-Jones: Glamour Personified

Singer Rita Ora turned heads on the red carpet with her racy plunging neckline and thigh-high split cream and white gown. She was joined by her husband, director Taika Waititi. Meanwhile, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones stunned in a sophisticated black gown.

Sharon Horgan: Daring Display

Irish actress Sharon Horgan put on a daring display in a sheer and cut-out black gown. She is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy series for her role in Hacks.

The Winners: From Jean Smart to Bryan Cranston

As the night wore on, the winners began to emerge. Jean Smart took home her second Emmy Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as an aging comedian on Hacks. Meanwhile, Bryan Cranston won his first-ever Emmy Award for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance on Seth Rogen's The Studio.

Aimee made a powerful statement with her garment as she attached a ceasefire brooch to her dress in support of the horrors in Gaza

The Hosts: Alan Cumming and More

Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program Alan Cumming won the award for his work on The Traitors. However, it was RuPaul Charles who stole the show with his iconic performance at the beginning of the ceremony.

In other categories, the winners included:

Aimee was seen making peace signs with her hands on the red carpet as she pouted

  • Colin Farrell (The Penguin) - Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
  • Meghann Fahy (Sirens) - Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
  • Javier Bardem (Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story) - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
  • Ruth Negga (Presumed Innocent) - Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

The Complete List of Winners

Here is the complete list of winners:

Erin looked sensational for the evening as she donned a black mirror effect sculpted gown with a full skirt while joined on the red carpet by her co-star Owen, 15

  • Jean Smart: Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks
  • Bryan Cranston: Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for The Studio
  • Alan Cumming: Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program (The Traitors)
  • RuPaul Charles: Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program (RuPaul's Drag Race)
  • Philip Barantini: Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Adolescence)
  • Shannon Murphy: Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Dying For Sex)
  • Helen Shaver: Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (The Penguin)
  • Jennifer Getzinger: Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (The Penguin)
  • Lesli Linka Glatter: Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Zero Day)
  • Elizabeth Banks: Host for a Game Show (Press Your Luck)
  • Steve Harvey: Host for a Game Show (Celebrity Family Feud)
  • Ken Jennings: Host for a Game Show (Jeopardy!)
  • Jimmy Kimmel: Host for a Game Show (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire)
  • Adam Sandler: Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) (Love You)

And the Nominations Are...

Here are some of the notable nominations:

Leading the pack is Adolescence star Owen Cooper who could make history as the youngest ever male winner if he scoops Supporting Actor Award (Seen with Adolescence cast)

  • Owen Cooper: Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Adolescence)
  • Aimee Lou Wood: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama series (The White Lotus)
  • Erin Doherty: Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Adolescence)
  • Rita Ora: Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) (Love You)
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones: Outstanding Variety Special (Live) (Beyonce Bowl)

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Singer Rita Ora turned heads for the evening in a cream and white gown featuring a racy plunging neckline and thigh-high split

She was joined on the red carpet by her husband, director and actor Taika Waititi

Elsewhere Welsh actress Catherine looked incredible in a black sequin dress featuring a dramatic sheer and lace beaded bodice

British actor Jude Law also made an appearance, looking dapper in a tux ahead of presenting an award

Sharon is nominated for both her writing and as a lead actress on Bad Sisters

The Irish actress's gown featured daring straps and a chiffon skirt, as well as polka dot fabric

Severance star Gwendoline Christie oozed sophistication on the carpet in a pale pink power suit

The English actress is nominated in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series category for Severance

Ashley Walters

The White Lotus star Sam Nivola, the son of actors Emily Mortimer and Alessandro Nivola, was also in attendance as the HBO show swept 23 nominations

Elsewhere fellow White Lotus actor Walton Goggins, 53, put on a loved-up display with his wife Nadia Conners

Walton and Nadia shared a kiss on the red carpet, with the actor wearing a white and black Louis Vuitton suit

Meanwhile his wife Nadia looked glamorous in a white chiffon floaty gown, which featured black straps across a cut-out at the abdomen, a plunging neckline and a choker scarf detail

Irish actor Colin Farrell was another star spotted at the event, joined by his son Henry

The Pitt star Tracy Ifeachor oozed sophistication on the carpet in a silver sequined gown featuring capped sleeves and a bejewelled clutch

Irish actress Ruth Bradley, best known for Primeval, looked incredible in an off-the-shoulder red sequin gown

Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker took to the red carpet alongside Bisha K. Ali, who he is nominated with for their writing on season six, episode six

Charlie looked dapper for the evening in a dark blue satin suit with a matching tie, while Bisha wore a chic black suit featuring metal cross buttons

Irish actor Ruth Nessa looked sensational in a cream patterned silk dress featuring a triangle bust bodice

Meanwhile Lead Actor nominee Slow Horses star Gary Oldman was joined by his wife Gisele Schmidt for the evening

Scottish actor Alan Cumming put on a striking display in a black satin suit with white lace lining and a huge cravat

Elsewhere Jason Isaacs, nominated for supporting actor, joined his wife Emma Hewitt on the red carpet

What We Do In The Shadows actor Matt Berry also made an appearance

Chewing Gum and Slow Horses actor Kadiff Kirwan looked suave in an oversized black suit jacket featuring white ribbons

He paired the blazer with a white floral vest, wide-leg trousers and a pair of silver shoes

Ted Lasso actor Brett Goldstein looked dapper in a navy sheen blazer featuring black buttons and a black collar, as well as a bow tie

Welsh actor Gerran Howell, who stars in the nominated HBO drama The Pitt, was also spotted making his red carpet appearance

The actor from Barry opted for a chic oversized dark brown suit, paired with a dark grey shirt and a tie

This year's Emmy Awards sees a whole host of British and Irish acting legends as well as relative newcomers vying for gongs (Owen Cooper in Adolescence pictured)

Leading the pack is Adolescence star Owen Cooper alongside fellow Brit and The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood (pictured)

Irish actor Colin Farrell is nominated for Best Actor for his role in The Penguin

Owen, 15, could make history as the youngest ever male winner if he scoops Best Supporting Actor for the Netflix 's smash hit series which has swept the board with 13 nominations

Meanwhile Stephen (L) who co-created and co-wrote Adolescence as well as starring in it as Owen's father, is also up for Best Leading Actor and Best Writing in a Limited Series

Owen will compete in the same category against co-star Ashley Walters (R) who has also been nominated for his first Emmy for his role as DI Luke Bascombe

While Erin's gripping one-take scene as child psychologist Briony interviewing teenager murderer Jamie Miller - played by Owen - was lauded by critics

Since its premiere she has faced ridicule over her teeth in an SNL sketch as well as rumours of a feud with co-star and onscreen love interest Walton Goggins (pictured together on the show)