LOS ANGELES, USA – September 8, 2025
A Night of Triumph for “The Studio,” “The Penguin,” and Julie Andrews
The 77th annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards wrapped up with a flourish, honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievements in television. The two-night event at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles saw several key projects dominate the final round of awards, with Apple TV+’s comedy series “The Studio” and HBO’s limited series “The Penguin” leading the charge. The ceremony also celebrated wins for a range of luminaries, from Hollywood legends to former world leaders.
Headline Points
* Top Winners Emerge: “The Studio” secured a major victory with nine trophies, making it a front-runner for the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards. “The Penguin” followed closely with eight wins, primarily for its impressive craft and technical work, including in visual effects, sound editing, and prosthetic makeup.
* Acting Triumphs: The night recognized powerful performances in guest roles. Bryan Cranston won for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his work in “The Studio,” while Julianne Nicholson took home the award for Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for “Hacks.” In the drama categories, Shawn Hatosy won Guest Actor for “The Pitt,” and Merritt Wever was honored as Guest Actress for “Severance.”
* Legendary Recognition: In a memorable moment, 89-year-old Julie Andrews won her third career Emmy for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for her work on Netflix’s “Bridgerton.” This win added another prestigious accolade to the veteran actress’s illustrious career.
* Diverse Wins: The awards celebrated a wide array of genres and formats. Netflix’s animated series “Arcane” won for Outstanding Animated Program. Other notable wins included a posthumous Emmy for the late Paul Reubens for the documentary “Pee-wee as Himself,” which won for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special. Additionally, former President Barack Obama secured his third Emmy for narrating the documentary series “Our Oceans.”
* Craft and Technical Excellence: The Creative Arts Emmys specifically highlight the artists and technicians behind the scenes. “The Penguin” was particularly successful in this area, winning for its contemporary makeup and hairstyling. Other notable craft wins included a trophy for the title design of Apple TV+’s “Severance” and for the fantasy/sci-fi costumes in “Andor.” The music category also saw a win for The White Lotus for its Original Main Title Theme Music.
The victories for these series and individuals set the stage for next week’s Primetime Emmy Awards, where many of these same shows and performers will vie for the industry’s most coveted honors.
