Emmys 2021: Winners Include ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘The Crown,’ and ‘The Queen’s Gambit’

There was a whole lot of joy at the 73rd Emmy® Awards. 

While the awards show celebrating the best of television was still affected by the current health crisis, it felt a whole lot more normal than it did last year. And the general attitude was joyous and grateful.

Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, this year’s Emmy Awards, which aired on CBS, wasn’t necessarily surprising in terms of winners. The Crown swept the drama categories this year, including winning the award for Outstanding Drama Series.

Ted Lasso won big with four awards, including the award for Outstanding Comedy Series. 

The Governors Award was awarded to the legendary Debbie Allen, who gave one of the most inspiring speeches of the evening.

See the list of winners below, as well a few photos from the event. And be sure to let us know what you thought of this year’s awards in the comments.

Drama Categories:

OUTSTANDING DRAMA

• The Crown

LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA

• Josh O’Connor, The Crown

LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA

• Olivia Colman, The Crown

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA 

• Gillian Anderson, The Crown

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA 

• Tobias Menzies, The Crown

WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES

• Peter Morgan, The Crown

DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES  

• Jessica Hobbs, The Crown

Comedy Categories:

OUTSTANDING COMEDY

• Ted Lasso

LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY

• Jean Smart, Hacks

LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY

• Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY

• Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY

• Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso

WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES

• Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks

DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES

• Lucia Aniello, Hacks

Limited Series / Movies

LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE

•   The Queen’s Gambit

LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE

• Kate Winslet, Mare of Easttown

LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE

• Ewen McGregor, Halston  

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE  

•  Julianne Nicholson, Mare of Easttown

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE

• Evan Peters, Mare of Easttown

WRITING FOR A LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE  

• Michaela Coel, I May Destroy You

DIRECTING FOR A LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE

• Scott Frank, The Queen’s Gambit

Reality and Variety Categories

COMPETITION PROGRAM

• RuPaul’s Drag Race

WRITING FOR A VARIETY SERIES

• Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

OUTSTANDING VARIETY TALK SERIES

• Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

OUTSTANDING VARIETY SKETCH SERIES

• Saturday Night Live

OUTSTANDING VARIETY SPECIAL (LIVE)

• Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020

OUTSTANDING VARIETY SPECIAL (PRE-RECORDED)

• Hamilton

Photos from the 73rd Emmy® Awards:

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