LOS ANGELES — “The Pitt,” the hospital drama, extended its Emmy success by winning best drama for the second consecutive year at the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Noah Wyle, star of “The Pitt,” also took home the trophy for best actor in a drama.
Jean Smart continued her winning streak, earning her fifth straight Emmy for lead actress in a comedy series for her role in “Hacks.” This marks her eighth Emmy overall, tying the record previously held by Cloris Leachman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Allison Janney also joined this group on Monday night.
“Widow's Bay” was recognized as best comedy series and secured three acting awards, including a win for Matthew Rhys as best actor in a comedy. Kate O’Flynn received the first award of the evening, best supporting actress in a comedy, while Stephen Root was honored with best supporting actor.
The Bob Hope Humanitarian Award was presented to actor Michael J. Fox.
Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Last week, dozens of other Emmy winners were announced, including Hargitay, who received two trophies.
Notable winners announced in advance included Rhea Seehorn for “Pluribus” and Allison Janney for “The Diplomat.” Matthew Rhys also won for “The Beast in Me,” and Tom Pelphrey took home an award for “Task.”
In directing, Saul Metzstein won for “Slow Horses,” Hiro Murai won for “Widow’s Bay,” and Vince Gilligan received an award for “Pluribus.” Katie Dippold won for writing “Widow’s Bay.” The award for best comedy writing went to the team behind “DTF St. Louis.”
The award for best drama writing was presented to “The Pitt.” The limited series award went to “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” with Sally Field honored for her performance.
“The Traitors” won for outstanding competition program, and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” took home the award for outstanding talk series.