The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, celebrating the year's achievements in television. Max's medical drama "The Pitt" and the comedy series "Hacks" led the nominations, with 25 and 24 nods respectively. Apple TV+'s freshman hit "Widow's Bay" followed closely with 19 nominations.

This year's ceremony saw the Television Academy cut several major categories from the main telecast, alongside a number of nominations that were considered both snubs and surprises.

Key Wins and Honorees

Kate O'Flynn secured the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "Widow's Bay." The award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series went to Jean Smart for "Hacks."

In the limited or anthology series categories, Linda Cardellini won for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for "DTF St. Louis," while David Harbour took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in the same category for his work on "DTF St. Louis." Olivia Newman accepted the award for Outstanding Movie for "Remarkably Bright Creatures."

Shailene Woodley was recognized with the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for "Paradise." The award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series was presented to Ernest Harden Jr. for his performance in "The Pitt."

Betty Gilpin earned the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for "Widow's Bay," and Rob Reiner received the award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for "The Bear."

"South Park" was honored with the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program. The award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program went to Alan Cumming for "The Traitors." "The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny" won for Outstanding Variety Special (Live).

Notable Nominees

Among the series nominated for Outstanding Drama Series were "The Diplomat," "The Gilded Age," "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," "Paradise," "The Pitt," "Pluribus," "Slow Horses," and "Your Friends & Neighbors."

Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series included Carrie Coon for "The Gilded Age," Chase Infiniti for "The Testaments," Keri Russell for "The Diplomat," Rhea Seehorn for "Pluribus," and Zendaya for "Euphoria."

For Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, nominees were Sterling K. Brown for "Paradise," Gary Oldman for "Slow Horses," Mark Ruffalo for "Task," Rufus Sewell for "The Diplomat," and Noah Wyle for "The Pitt."

The nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series featured "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Margo's Got Money Troubles," "Nobody Wants This," "Only Murders in the Building," "Shrinking," and "Widow's Bay."