2022 Emmy Awards: ‘Succession’ and Zendaya win big

The 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday 12 September. Dark-comedy series Succession, which was nominated for 25 awards, walked away with Outstanding Drama Series. Apple+’s Ted Lasso, which was nominated for 20 awards, won the Outstanding Comedy Series Award.

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‘SUCCESSION WINS BIG AT 2022 EMMY AWARDS

The three-hour 2022 Emmy Awards were hosted by Saturday Night Live actor Kenan Thompson, who kept the crowd entertained with his jokes. Succession took home the highest honour of the evening, the Outstanding Drama Series Award. The series beat out the likes of Stranger Things, Squid Game and Euphoria for the award. Succession also won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series.

Matthew Macfayden scooped the Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Award for his role as Tom. Macfayden’s co-star, Kieran Culkin, was also nominated for the award.

“It is such a pleasure and a privilege for me to play this bonkers gift of a role in this wonderful show,” said Macfayden while accepting his award.

“My admiration and my gratitude for Jesse Armstrong and his remarkable writing team is boundless. They are truly amazing.”

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ZENDAYA MAKES HISTORY

After winning the Lead Actress in a Drama Series Award in 2020, Euphoria star Zendaya made history as the youngest recipient of a Primetime Emmy Award. This year, Zendaya has made history at 26 years old after walking away with the same award again. She is now the youngest two-time Emmy Award winner.

Accepting her award, Zendaya said she was honoured to be nominated alongside side Hollywood stars like Reese Witherspoon and Sandra Oh.

“Thank you to the incredible casting crew of Euphoria. Thank you for making such a safe space to make this very difficult show. I love you all so much,” said the 26-year-old.

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FULL LIST OF PRIMTETIME EMMY AWARDS

Outstanding Drama Series: Succession

Outstanding Comedy Series: Ted Lasso

Outstanding Limited Series: The White Lotus

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Zendaya, Euphoria

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Matthew Macfadyen, Succession

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Julia Garner, Ozark

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart, Hacks

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Michael Keaton, Dopesick

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus

Outstanding Reality/Competition Series: Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls

Outstanding Variety Talk Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series: Saturday Night Live