The 2018 Emmy Awards proved once again everyone loves rooting for an underdog. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel took the stage by storm at this year’s ceremony, taking home five shinny statues – including the one for the best comedy series. Game of Thrones producers didn’t leave the building empty-handed either, since HBO’s fantasy epic won the award for the best drama.
Mrs. Maisel has beaten the likes of much more popular contenders, including Atlanta and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, to snatch the best comedy prize. It also came out victorious in additional four comedy categories, including best lead and supporting actress (Rachel Brosnahan and Alex Borstein) and best directing and writing (Amy Sherman-Palladino).
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story was also one of the biggest winners at last night ceremony. It scored three wins – best limited series, best lead actor in a limited series (Darren Criss) and best directing for a limited series (Ryan Murphy).
SNL’s Weekend Update anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost served as hosts at this year’s ceremony. The opening number We Solved It and the monologue that followed were very reminiscent of the sketch show that made them famous.
The Emmys still gave us a couple of amazing moments that weren’t influenced by Saturday Night Live – including a live proposal, Betty White’s surprise appearance, Donald Glover showing up in full costume as creepy character from his show Atlanta, and several amazing speeches we’ll be buzzing about for the next few days.
Full list of winners at 2018 Emmy Awards:
Drama Series: Game of Thrones
Comedy Series: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Actor, Drama Series: Matthew Rhys (The Americans)
Actress, Drama Series: Claire Foy (The Crown)
Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones)
Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Thandie Newton (Westworld)
Writing, Drama Series: Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg (The Americans)
Directing, Drama Series: Stephen Daldry (The Crown)
Actor, Comedy Series: Bill Hader (Barry)
Actress, Comedy Series: Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Henry Winkler (Barry)
Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
Writing, Comedy Series: Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
Directing Comedy Series: Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
Limited Series: The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
Actor, Limited Series or Movie: Darren Criss (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)
Actress, Limited Series or Movie: Regina King (Seven Seconds)
Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie: Jeff Daniels (Godless)
Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie: Merritt Wever (Godless)
Writing, Limited Series: William Bridges and Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror: USS Callister)
Directing, Limited Series: Ryan Murphy (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)
Writing, Variety Special: John Mulaney (John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City)
Directing, Variety Special: Glenn Weiss (The Oscars)
Variety Sketch Series: Saturday Night Live
Variety Talk Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Reality-Competition Program: RuPaul’s Drag Race
