The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, returning the annual awards to its usual place in the fall. Another returning vibe: few non-white nominees and even fewer non-white winners. Out of 14 Black acting nominees across multiple categories shown during the televised broadcast, there was just one Black winner. Lamorne Morris, who not only attended his first Emmys on Sunday evening, also took home the gold for outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for his role “Fargo.”
During his endearingly bumbling remarks, Morris thanked his mother, with whom he attended the awards, and jokingly shouted out his 3-year-old daughter, Lily, for not believing in him. He thanked everyone he loved, saying, “If you got my number, that means I love you,” as he wrapped up.
In an interview after his big win, he said, “This is strange, but it’ll sink in at some point. I just need to spend more time with it. If I wake up in the morning and it’s still in my room, then I know it’s real.”
Throughout the live broadcast, the Emmys paid homage to classic television characters, including a TV cop homage featuring Niecy Nash for her “Reno 911” days, a TV mom moment that included Susan Kelechi Watson for her portrayal of Beth on “This is Us,” and a tribute to TV lawyers featuring Viola Davis for “How to Get Away with Murder” and Gina Torres for “Suits.” The cast of “The West Wing” reunited to introduce the nominees and winner of the outstanding drama series. While Bradley Whitford was noticeably absent from the reunion, actor Dulé Hill was there.
Before the broadcast, Maya Rudolph won Outstanding Character Voice-over Performance for her role in Netflix’s hit animated series “Big Mouth.” Liza Colón-Zayas made history as the first Latina actress to win the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “The Bear.” Other big wins for the night included “Shōgun,” which took home a history-making 18 Emmys for its first season, including best drama. HBO/Max’s “Hacks” won for best comedy.
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While Black talent may have been sparse on the big stage, they certainly won on the red carpet. Leading up to the awards ceremony, Black television stars peppered the red carpet with style and lively interviews. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who was nominated for her guest appearance role in “Only Murders in the Building,” arrived in a bright yellow hooded gown. Meanwhile, Ayo Edebiri, who was nominated for her supporting role in “The Bear,” wore a colorful Bottega Veneta strapless gown with a sultry slit.
When chatting with Laverne Cox, Edebiri said, “Danielle Goldberg, my stylist, said [the dress] was really reminiscent to her of Gaetano Pesce, this amazing Italian artist who just passed away. And for me, I’m also getting Nollywood vibes.”
Elsewhere, Sherly Lee Ralph, nominated for her role in “Abbott Elementary,” arrived in a custom black Versace halter gown and said her look styled by her daughter Ivy Coco was “classic.”
“I just love everything about it,” she gushed while speaking to Robin Roberts. When asked what she enjoys most about playing Barbara, Ralph said she loved the fact that Barba “as a teacher is a constant student.”
“She continues to learn every year, every season. She is growing just a bit. She is evolving just a bit,” Ralph continued. “I love that in people in general, that you are forever learning. You are forever a student of life. And that’s what I love about Barbara Howard.”
Black and other darker hues were major themes on the red carpet. Pops of color included pinks, reds, and multicolor prints. Men continued to experiment with the suit, pushing the boundaries on cuts, sleeve styles, and colors. Take a look at some of the best looks in the gallery below.
Janelle James in Marchesa
Janelle James attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Da’Vine Joy Randolph in Sophie Couture
Da’Vine Joy Randolph attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Jovan Adepo
Skye P. Marshall
Skye P. Marshall attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Lamorne Morris
Lamorne Morris attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
RuPaul
RuPaul attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Hershii LiqCour-Jete
Hershii LiqCour-Jete attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Sapphira Cristál
Sapphira Cristál attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Viola Davis
Viola Davis attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Quinta Brunson in Georges Chakra
Quinta Brunson attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Lamorne Morris
Lamorne Morris attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Laverne Cox
Tyler James Williams in Dolce & Gabbana
Tyler James Williams attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Idris Elba
Idris Elba attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Aja Naomi King
Aja Naomi King attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Robin Roberts
Kadiff Kirwan
Kadiff Kirwan attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Scott Evans
Scott Evans attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
essica Betts and Niecy Nash-Betts
(L-R) Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash-Betts attend the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Sheryl Lee Ralph in custom Versace
Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Ayo Edebiri in Bottega Veneta
Ayo Edebiri attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Kali Reis
Kali Reis attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Lamorne Morris
Lamorne Morris attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Lionel Boyce with guest
(L-R) Guest and Lionel Boyce attend the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Quinta Brunson
Quinta Brunson attends The Walt Disney Company’s Emmy Awards Celebration at The Music Center on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)
Emayatzy Corinealdi
Emayatzy Corinealdi attends The Walt Disney Company’s Emmy Awards Celebration at The Music Center on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)
Lamorne Morris
Lamorne Morris attends The Walt Disney Company’s Emmy Awards Celebration at The Music Center on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)
Dule Hill and Jazmyn Simon
Dule Hill and Jazmyn Simon attend the Walt Disney Company’s Emmy Awards Celebration at The Music Center on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)
Lamome Morris
Lamome Morris attends the Walt Disney Company’s Emmy Awards Celebration at The Music Center on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)
