The 76th Creative Arts Emmys 2024, held at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatres, was a smashing success! Held on September 7, 2024, the award show saw bigwigs from Hollywood attend. It celebrated the victories and nominations of an array of popular shows, such as Shogun, The Bear, and Big Mouth.
While Shogun bagged a record-breaking 14 Emmys, The Bear wasn’t far behind with 7 Emmy wins. Disney Plus’s Ahsoka also bagged an award for the Outstanding Fantasy / Sci-fi Costumes category.
While fans and critics celebrated the nominations and wins, the highlight of the evening was actors and actresses - some veterans in the entertainment industry winning their very first Emmy! Here's a list of all the first-time winners at the 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2024!
First-Time Winners at the 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2024
1) Angela Bassett
After nearly a decade in the entertainment industry, the Black Panther actress won her first Emmy for Outstanding Narrator for National Geographic’s Queens. Queens is currently streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu, with seven episodes.
The veteran actress narrated the docuseries centered around the matriarchs of nature. Moments after securing her win, Bassett shared her exhilaration on her first Emmy, saying,
“This is one of the big ones, and that doesn’t usually happen. Whenever you’re acknowledged, I’m just, you know, a girl who just wanted to act.”
2) Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis won an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for The Bear. Curtis made her appearance in the episode “Fishes” and played the Berzatto family’s matriarch - Donna Berzatto. Speaking to Deadline, Curtis mentioned feeling lucky to have been bestowed with an Emmy. She said,
“I just never thought in my life I would get to do work at this level of depth and complexity. It’s just been the thrill of my creative life these last couple of years.”
The Bear currently has 3 seasons, with a fourth one on the way, all of which can be binged on either Disney Plus or Hulu.
3) Sandra Oh
Sandra Oh is renowned for her role as Dr. Christina Yang in Grey’s Anatomy. She took home her first Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie for her work in Quiz Lady. Oh produced the comedy film and played the role of ‘Jenny Yum’ - an impulsive and slightly over-the-top personality.
Unfortunately, Oh wasn’t at the award ceremony to personally collect her Emmy. Her co-producer and co-actress Awkwafina (who also won her first Emmy) collected it for Oh instead. Catch Oh, Will Ferrell, and Awkwafina’s 2023 movie exclusively on Hulu!
4) Jon Bernthal
Jon Bernthal, who plays Jeremy Allen White’s on-screen brother Mikey, bagged his first Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series (Male). This is his second nomination for the role and first win since 2023. Bernthal's character is described as a typical big brother - a protector, nurturer, and lover.
However, like Curtis, Bernthal's most prominent appearance was in the episode “Fishes.” Bernthal is known for his many roles in the MCU, including The Punisher. As mentioned earlier, Bernthal’s The Bear is streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu.
5) Nestor Carbonell
Nestor Carbonell secured the win for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Male) for his role as ‘Vascos Rodrigues’ in the critically acclaimed series Shogun. The franchise created Emmy history with the most nominations and wins. This was Carbonell’s very first nomination and win in the Emmys.
Carbonell played a Portuguese trader who captained a treasure-hunting boat named ‘The Black Ship.’ Carbonell’s character, although brief, was crucial to the plot of Shogun. Speaking about his first win to Deadline, he said,
“This is overwhelming…When you work as an actor as long as I have, the role is a gift - some years are good, some years you try to piece them together. "
Shogun is intended to be renewed for season 2 on Disney Plus. However, no official word has been given about this.
6) Eric Andre
Esteemed comedian and actor Eric Andre secured his first big win at the Emmys for Outstanding Performer In a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for his The Eric Andre Show. Andre is best known for his guest appearance as Max’s love interest in 2 Broke Girls.
He's also appeared in movies such as Rough Night and the animated feature The Mitchels Vs. the Machines. The Eric Andre Show spans six seasons and is an adult-swim version of a comedy show. The series is presently streaming on Hulu. The actor-comedian plays himself and has been seen portraying rather eccentric roles on his show.
7) Awkwafina
As mentioned, beloved comedian and actress Awkwafina (real name Nora Lum) secured an Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie. The actress co-produced and stars alongside Oh in Quiz Lady as ‘Anne Yum’ - Oh’s little sister. Awkwafina takes on a completely polar opposite personality as an introvert in the movie and is a gamer and movie buff.
Awkwafina has appeared alongside several Hollywood A-listers, including Sandra Bullock, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and others. This is Awkwafina's first Emmy nomination and win in her career as a comedian and actress.
The 76th Creative Arts Emmys will air on FXX on September 14, 2024, and will be available to stream on Hulu the following day, September 15, 2024.
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