Every little thing That Occurred on the 2020 Emmys

Forward of Sunday evening’s telecast, producers for the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards actually anticipated the present to be an uncommon and doubtlessly calamitous event. Although the ceremony is in its 72nd yr, the 2020 Emmys marked the primary time the present went nearly fully digital, with host Jimmy Kimmel returning to emcee the occasion from a near-empty Staples Heart in Los Angeles. Emmys government producers Ian Stewart and Reginald Hudlin warned press in advance of the present that even they anticipated some “chaos” to emerge through the occasion, which might characteristic dozens and dozens of nominees working their very own video tools to affix in for the present from a protected social distance.

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So how did the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards go down? Let’s check out every thing that occurred on the 2020 Emmys. 

Kimmel opened the present by delivering his jokes earlier than an viewers that was chuckling alongside to his each phrase. The one drawback was that there was no reside viewers, and he was as an alternative utilizing footage from the earlier yr’s present, and solely cardboard cutouts (with a cameo by a real-life Jason Bateman) joined him within the Staples Heart. Read on to find out more about what happened during Kimmel’s opener…

We knew Schitt’s Creek was going to have a superb evening after the collection’ inventive workforce took residence a number of prizes at the Creative Arts Emmys, however we did not anticipate the collection to fully sweep the comedy collection, incomes performing nods for all 4 of its main stars and the highest honor, Outstanding Comedy Series. Read on to find out what other prizes Schitt’s Creek nabbed at the 2020 Emmys night right here…

As anticipated, HBO’s Watchmen was one of many top-tier winners on the 2020 Emmys, incomes trophies for Excellent Restricted Collection, Excellent Lead Actress in a Restricted Collection for Regina King, Excellent Supporting Actor in a Restricted Collection or Film for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Excellent Writing for a Restricted Collection, Film, or Dramatic Particular for Damon Lindelof and Twine Jefferson. Find out Regina King used her latest moment in the sun to speak out right here…

Whereas the comedy and restricted collection arenas had been fairly nicely locked up by their frontrunners, the drama collection classes had been in all places. Succession nonetheless took residence the evening’s largest prize, Excellent Drama Collection, and actor Jeremy Strong received the largest performing prize of the night, however there have been a number of reveals whose stars got here away victorious (and busted some workplace ballots) in the best way…

As anticipated, Succession introduced it residence with the win for Excellent Drama Collection, however regardless that it was a time for celebration, creator Jesse Armstrong wasn’t feeling very grateful. In actual fact, he delivered what is probably the very first ever “Un-thank you” speech, directed at some key political figures…

The 2020 Emmys’ In Memoriam section featured some considerate remembrances of a number of the stars we misplaced this yr, however there was one title and photograph lacking from the checklist: Kobe Bryant. Contemplating the Emmys had been going down in Kobe’s personal skilled home, the Staples Heart, the oversight was especially painful…

Mates followers are nonetheless — sure, nonetheless – waiting for HBO Max’s cast reunion special to happen, however Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow determined to take us all midway there by getting together for one very special appearance…

Kimmel saved his finest joke for final when he instructed audiences to tune in for the afterparty and gave everybody a pretend assembly ID quantity. After a chaotic night, that was the one of many highlights, so find out our picks for the lowlights and other best moments right here…