The 2021 Emmy Awards were on last night, and — just in case you, ya know, forgot to watch them — we've rounded up the 27 most talked about, must-see moments for your viewing pleasure! Ready? Good! Here we go:
1. All of television's brightest stars were out and about, strutting their stuff on the red carpet:
2. With many serving some absolutely incredible, colorful numbers:
3. Also, Kathryn Hahn wore a belt so big, I'm shocked Big E didn't decide to cash in his Money in the Bank contract on her instead of Bobby Lashley:
4. There were plenty of cute couples to positively swoon over:
5. Then, the show opened with the night's host, Cedric the Entertainer, leading a tribute to Biz Markie, which included original, TV-specific verses from LL Cool J, Lil Dicky, and *checks notes* Rita Wilson:
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6. Seth Rogen took to the stage and was vocally unhappy with the setup, stating that those in attendance were "told this would be outdoors — it's not!" and that, had he known they'd be indoors, he "wouldn't have come":
7. Hannah Waddingham won for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Ted Lasso and was delightfully humble about it:
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8. Evan Peters won his first-ever Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his work on Mare of Easttown, and he thanked Kate Winslet for "being Kate Winslet":
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9. RuPaul continued to make history, taking home his 11th Emmy for Outstanding Competition Series for RuPaul's Drag Race:
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More like "Shantay, you stay...WINNING," amirite?!
10. Then, Last Week Tonight took home the award for Writing for a Variety Series, and the writers room made sure to thank Adam Driver (he knows what he did):
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11. Scott Frank won Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Queen's Gambit, and his speech went...just very, very long:
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12. Michaela Coel made history and became the first Black woman to win Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her absolutely incredible series, I May Destroy You:
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13. The Schitt's Creek crew reunited in delightful primary color coordination to present the Emmy for Writing for a Comedy Series...
14. ...which went to Hacks:
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15. And speaking of Hacks — Jean Smart won for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, and the room nearly exploded with joy:
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16. Living legend Debbie Allen was honored with the Governors Award and told the timer that this is where it starts paying *slams down cane* in sweat:
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If you don't get that reference, stop reading this and go watch Fame immediately.
17. Jennifer Coolidge out Jennifer Coolidge'd herself when she took to the stage to present the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series...
18. ...which Jason Sudeikis took home for Ted Lasso:
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19. Ewan McGregor won Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his role in Halston, and he opened up about his and Mary Elizabeth Winstead's baby for the first time:
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20. And Kate Winslet won for Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role in Mare of Easttown:
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21. Marvel stans were quick to take to Twitter to discuss WandaVision's complete shutout:
did it hurt? when you realized wandavision scored 23 nominations at the emmys and still got robbed?
22. Josh O'Connor won Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on The Crown:
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23. And The Crown just kept on sweepin' the drama categories, with Olivia Colman taking home the award for Lead Actress:
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24. Then, the show wrapped up with the biggest awards of the night! The Queen's Gambit won for Limited or Anthology Series:
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25. Saturday Night Live took home the Emmy for Variety Sketch Series:
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26. The Crown won for Drama Series:
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27. And finally, Ted Lasso continued its own domination of the comedy categories, winning for Comedy Series:
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And there ya have it! What did you think of the 2021 Emmy Awards? Share all of your thoughts and feelings in the comments below!
Correction: Carl Clemons-Hopkins is nonbinary, and wearing the colors of the nonbinary flag. The post has been updated to reflect this.