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min read · September 15, 2025 · Entertainment

Seth Rogen Triumphs: First Emmy Win for 'The Studio'!

Seth Rogen took home the first award of the night at the 2025 Emmy Awards

Emmy Awards 2025: The Drama, the Tears, and the Triumphs

The highly anticipated Emmy Awards 2025 took place last night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and it was an evening of glamour, drama, and tears. The ceremony was hosted by none other than comedian and actor, Nathan Fielder, who kept the audience entertained throughout the night.

Big Wins for Big Names

The 43-year-old actor took home the coveted Best Actor in a Comedy Series Award for his work in AppleTV+'s The Studio

The night belonged to some of Hollywood's biggest stars, with many taking home awards in their respective categories. One of the biggest surprises was Seth Rogen winning Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in "The Studio". Rogen, known for his goofy humor and charming on-screen presence, beat out stiff competition from Jason Segel, Martin Short, Adam Brody, and Jeremy Allen White.

But Rogen wasn't the only one basking in glory. Fellow cast member of "The Studio", Hannah Einbinder, took home the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Einbinder's talent and dedication to her craft were evident throughout the series, and she was rightfully recognized by the academy.

Upsets and Snubs

He triumphed over an impressive field including: Adam Brody : Nobody Wants This, Jason Segel: Shrinking, Martin Short: Only Murders in the Building, and Jeremy Allen White : The Bear

Not everyone was as lucky, however. Some big names failed to take home awards, leaving fans and critics alike scratching their heads. One of the biggest snubs was actress, Olivia Colman, who was nominated for Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series but lost out to Julianne Nicholson.

But what really caught everyone's attention was the drama that unfolded during the ceremony. Sources close to the event revealed that there was tension between some of the nominees and presenters, with rumors circulating about backstage feuds and disagreements over award categories.

Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program: A Surprising Win

In The Studio, Seth portrays Matt Remick who is the newly-appointed head of a legacy Hollywood movie studio striving to survive in a world where it is increasingly difficult for art and business to live together

In one of the more surprising wins of the night, actor Alan Cumming took home the award for Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program. Cumming, known for his roles in "The Good Wife" and "Cabaret", beat out stiff competition from RuPaul Charles, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, and Daniel Lubetsky.

Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): A Star-Studded Lineup

The category for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) was a closely contested one, with some of the biggest names in comedy and music vying for top honors. In the end, it was "Your Friend, Nate Bargatze" that took home the award, beating out stiff competition from Adam Sandler: Love You, Ali Wong: Single Lady, Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years, Conan O'Brien Mark Twain Prize, and Sarah Silverman: Post Mortem.

Jean Smart was once again the big winner in the Best Actress in a Comedy Series category which she won for the third time

A Night to Remember

The Emmy Awards 2025 was an evening of drama, suspense, and celebration. With some big wins and bigger snubs, the ceremony left fans and critics alike buzzing with excitement and speculation. As for the winners, they were over the moon with joy, knowing that their hard work and dedication had paid off in a big way.

Complete List of Winners

The 74-year-old actress beat out: Uzo Aduba: The Residence, Kristen Bell: Nobody Wants This, Quinta Brunson: Abbott Elementary, and Ayo Edebiri: The Bear.

Here is the complete list of winners from last night's Emmy Awards 2025:

  • Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen - "The Studio"
  • Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart - "Hacks"
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Einbinder - "Hacks"
  • Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Julianne Nicholson - "Hacks"
  • Best Actor in a Drama Series: Sterling K. Brown - "Paradise"
  • Best Actress in a Drama Series: Kathy Bates - "Matlock"
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Jason Isaacs - "The White Lotus"
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Carrie Coon - "The White Lotus"
  • Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Shawn Hatosy - "The Pitt"
  • Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Merritt Wever - "Severance"
  • Best Writing for a Comedy Series: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky - "Hacks"
  • Best Writing for a Drama Series: Mike White - "The White Lotus"
  • Best Directing for a Comedy Series: Ayo Edebiri - "The Bear"
  • Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Helen Shaver - "The Penguin"
  • Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program: Alan Cumming - "The Traitors"

What's Next?

She hobbled to the podium to accept the honor and revealed why during her acceptance speech as she said: 'If I was walking like John Wayne, it's because I broke my knee this summer and it's not quite repaired'

With the Emmy Awards 2025 behind us, fans and critics alike are already looking ahead to next year's ceremony. Will there be more drama, more snubs, and more surprises? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: the academy has once again proven itself to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of television.

Sources

This article was written based on information from TheScholarlyNote.com.

Not long after it was Hannah Einbinder's time to shine as she earned Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on the HBO Max comedy

The 30-year-old actress took home the honor over Liza Colón-Zayas: The Bear, Kathryn Hahn: The Studio, Janelle James: Abbott Elementary, Catherine O’Hara: The Studio, Sheryl Lee Ralph: Abbott Elementary, and Jessica Williams: Shrinking.

Hannah - who is very vocal about political issues on social media - ended her speech by saying: 'Free Palestine'

Hacks explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast comedy writer in their mid-20s (Einbinder)

Grammy-nominated comedian Nate Bargatze is made his debut hosting the ceremony after becoming a stand-up star and a popular repeat guest on Saturday Night Live in recent years

He kicked off the award show with a hilarious sketch alongside SNL castmembers Bowen Yang, Mikey Day, and James Austin Johnson in the vein of his popular George Washington sketch from the variety show but this time about television