The 75th annual ceremony normally occurs in September but was delayed because writers and actors were on strike at the time last year.
Making up for lost time, there were plenty of hilarious, awkward and incredible moments on stage as Hollywood celebrated the best TV moments of 2023.
From Christina Applegate’s powerful and tearful appearance to the mystery over Pedro Pascal’s censored speech and nearly everyone kissing for the cameras, there were plenty of moments trending on the evening.
Now MailOnline takes a look back at the top viral moments of the 2024 Emmys.
Christina Applegate’s standing ovation
Christina Applegate made a surprise appearance at Emmys and received a standing ovation from the audience as she made light of her battle with multiple sclerosis
Christina Applegate made a surprise appearance at Emmys and received a standing ovation from the audience as she made light of her battle with multiple sclerosis.
Tearful Christina, 52, who was diagnosed with the degenerative condition in 2021, arrived onstage to present the Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award – and broke down in tears as her peers cheered her on.
The actress, who leaned on a walking stick as she was escorted onstage by host Anthony Anderson, said: ‘Thank you so much. Oh my god, you’re totally shaming me with disability by standing up. It’s fine.
‘Body not by Ozempic. Okay, let’s go. Some of you may know me as Kelly Bundy from Married, With Children or Samantha from Samantha Who? or Jen Harding from Dead To Me.
‘Very few of you probably know me from that debut – I’m going to cry, more than I’ve been crying. Baby Burt Grizzell on Days of Our Lives. It was my breakout role.
‘And for all these years, it’s look at that. Been an honor to play funny, flawed, complex characters like the women nominated for supporting actress in a comedy series.’
Pedro Pascal gets censored
Pedro Pascal couldn’t resist the opportunity to roast Succession star Kieran Culkin before presenting the award for Best Supporting Actor but producers were quick to bleep him
Pedro Pascal couldn’t resist the opportunity to roast Succession star Kieran Culkin, before presenting the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama.
While addressing why his left arm was in a sling, the heartthrob, 48, hilariously joked that the father-of-two, 41, caused his injury.
‘Before we get into the nominees for best supporting actor in a drama series, I’d like to take just a second and make this about me,’ Pascal, 48, said. ‘A lot of people have been asking about my arm; it’s actually my shoulder.’
He continued: ‘And I think tonight is a perfect time to tell everyone that Kieran Culkin beat the s**t out of me.’
In response, Kieran stared blankly at the camera, 인터넷비교사이트 before erupting into laughter.
Pedro’s quip got bleeped for using a cuss word, but the moment quickly went viral on X (previously known as Twitter) as fans explained why he had been censored.
The Bear’s Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Matty Matheson pucker up on stage
The Bear star and EP Matty Matheson was surprised by a shocking kiss from his co-star Ebon Moss-Bachrach as they picked up the coveted Outstanding Comedy Series award
The Bear capped off a string of individual acting wins toward the end of the evening with the coveted Outstanding Comedy Series award.
Matty Matheson, a real-life chef who executive produces the series and also appears as a supporting player on it, was chosen to give the acceptance speech, but he was interrupted just seconds into it by his costar Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who planted a big kiss on his lips.
Ebon and Matty had lips locked for several seconds in what looked like a passionate make-out session, with the audience watching on in hysterics.
Although it’s possible that it may have been planned ahead of time — as The Bear has been a frontrunner throughout this awards season — Matty still looked shocked and off guard when Ebon strutted up to him during his speech.
‘I just wanna thank restaurants as a whole, hospitality as a whole—’ Matty began when Ebon quickly marched from his perch on the stage, gave his costar a tap on the back and them held his face close for the smooch.
‘I love you, Ebon,’ Matty said as soon as they were finished to hearty laughter from the audience.
Niecy Nash-Bett’s acceptance speech hailed ‘best ever’
Viewers hailed Niecy Nash-Betts’s acceptance speech the ‘best ever’ as she picked up the Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie for Dahmer
Viewers hailed Niecy Nash-Betts’s acceptance speech the ‘best ever’ as she picked up the Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie for Dahmer.
Niecy, 53, who played Glenda Cleveland in the acclaimed series, accepted the honor ‘on behalf of every black and brown woman who have gone unheard’ as she thanked herself in a rousing speech.
The star, who showed off her ample cleavage and honed curves in a black strapless gown, said: ‘I’m a winner, baby! Thank you to the most high for this divine moment.
‘Thank you, Ryan Murphy for seeing me. Evan Peters, I love you. Netflix. Every single person who voted for me. Thank you. My better half, who picked me up when I was gutted from this work. Thank you.
‘I want to thank me. For believing in me and doing what they said I could not do. I want to say to myself in front of all you beautiful people, go, girl, with you bad self. You did that.
Referencing black women who have died in police incidents, she said: ‘Finally, I accept this award on behalf of every black and brown woman who have gone unheard, yet overpoliced, like Glenda Cleveland, like Sandra Bland, like Breonna Taylor. I’m going to do it until the day I die. Momma, I won!’
The star beat Annaleigh Ashford – Welcome to Chippendales, Maria Bello – Beef, Claire Danes – Fleishman is in Trouble, Juliette Lewis – Welcome to Chippendales and Camila Morrone – Daisy Jones & the Six.
Kieran Culkin crashes J. Smith-Cameron’s red carpet interview to steal a kiss…
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Kieran Culkin surprised his Succession co-star J. Smith-Cameron as he crashed her red carpet interview to give her a kiss ahead of the ceremony
Kieran Culkin surprised J. Smith-Cameron as he crashed her red carpet interview to give her a kiss.
The 41-year-old actor suddenly appeared behind his Succession co-star and on-screen lover, 66, and rested his head on her shoulder in a sweet moment.
Smith-Cameron was talking to a Variety reporter about doing a movie — and not a musical, she specified — with Brian Cox when Kieran wrapped his arms around her.
The dynamic duo’s real-life chemistry and on-screen relationship is one of the central romances in satirical comedy-drama series, Succession — which received a total of 27 nominations at the Emmys.
Bantering off of their relationship, he jokingly pretended to finish her interview answer with gushing compliments about himself.
‘…And I love Kieran Culkin and he’s my absolute favorite to work with even though he’s an a**hole to me and I hate him in my personal life,’ he said as she pretended to shake her head.
‘You really hate me, don’t you?’ he said when she didn’t say anything but continued acting annoyed.
‘No,’ she answered before looking into his eyes and sharing a friendly, mutual moment, as Kieran told her: ‘You look lovely. You smell nice.’
Smith-Cameron then asked for ‘a little kiss’ and they shared a quick peck before Kieran walked away.
‘How much do you love him?’ the interviewer asked Smith-Cameron, to which she quipped: ‘Oh, I’m pretty crazy about him, but he’s also a brat.’
Then Kieran kisses on-screen father Brian Cox
Fresh from his kiss with on-screen lover Smith-Cameron, Kieran puckered up again to kiss on-screen dad Brian Cox when he won Best Actor
Fresh from his kiss with on-screen lover Smith-Cameron, Kieran puckered up again to kiss on-screen dad Brian Cox when he won Best Actor.
The actor took home his first individual Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Roman Roy on Succession.
While fans of the show wouldn’t be surprised by the win, they may have been shocked by Brian planting a big kiss on Kieran’s lips.
After his name was read out, Kieran celebrated with his wife Jazz Charton, before making his way to the stage.
He then received a sweet embrace and peck from supportive pal Brian, who plays his father Logan Roy in the HBO series.
Kieran, who also scooped a Critics Choice Award and Golden Globe for the role, thanked his mother Patricia ‘for giving me life’ and told wife Jazz Charton he wants more children during his emotional speech.
He said: ‘I love you all so much, especially everyone in the cast. J, Alan, Sarah, Brian, every single one I love you.
‘I’m not going to have time, I don’t want to get yelled at so… I’ve got to thank Jesse Armstrong for being a brilliant writer, showrunner and gentleman, thank you for Succession, thank you for everything.’
Kieran then fought back tears as he continued: ‘I’ve got to switch to the personal really fast. I have to thank my mom for giving me life, my childhood which was great, so thank you for that.
‘I have to thank my manager, Emily Gerson Saines, who I’ve been with about 29 years – sorry Emily, you probably didn’t want me to say the number but I did.
‘I just have to thank you for keeping my name in the conversation when nobody else was talking about me so as far as I’m concerned this is yours.
‘And of course, my beautiful wife Jazz. Thank you for sharing your life with me and for giving me two amazing kids. Kinsey Sioux and Wilder Wolf, I love you so much.
He quipped: ‘And Jazz – I want more. You said maybe, if I win. I love you so much.’
Kieran beat out his Succession co-stars Brian and Jeremy Strong in the category, along with Jeff Bridges – The Old Man, Bob Odenkirk – Better Call Saul and Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us.
Hannah Waddingham calls out Laverne Cox
Hannah Waddingham had to jump in and correct Laverne Cox after she mispronounced her name on the red carpet
Hannah Waddingham had to jump in and correct Laverne Cox after she mispronounced her name on the red carpet.
The Orange Is the New Black star, 51, was hosting Live From E! Countdown to the Emmys when she slightly mispronounced the English actress’, 49, name, introducing her as ‘Hannah Waddington.’
The Ted Lasso star did not brush past the mistake, but corrected Laverne, telling her: ‘Waddingham. Let’s get that right, straight away.’
‘Tell me, say it again,’ Laverne asked her, before she imitated Hannah’s English accent, adding, ‘I love you so much.’
Jennifer Coolidge thanks ‘all the evil gays’ in hilarious speech
Jennifer Coolidge thanked ‘all the evil gays’ who tried to kill her in The White Lotus during her hilarious acceptance speech
The star, 62, won Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role of Tanya McQuad in The White Lotus
Jennifer Coolidge thanked ‘all the evil gays’ who tried to kill her in The White Lotus during her hilarious acceptance speech.
The star, 62, won Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role of Tanya McQuad in The White Lotus.
During her acceptance speech, the actress put her Emmy on the floor, joking she didn’t ‘have the strength’ to hold it.
Jennifer also reminded the audience she ‘got the hook last year’ when her acceptance speech – also for The White Lotus – ran on too long.
The Legally Blonde star then thanked the show’s creator Mike White, saying: ‘Thank you for giving me this opportunity to play this incredible character. He says I’m definitely dead so I’m going along with it.’
As time was running out, Jennifer then said: ‘I want to thank all the evil gays,’ which prompted the audience to break into applause.
Anthony Anderson’s mother Doris Bowman, who was serving as the Emmys ‘play off mama’ – ensuring speeches were kept short – then stood up in the crowd to remind Jennifer her speech was running too long.
‘Baby, baby,’ Doris said. ‘I love you baby, but time. Time!’
In the season two finale of The White Lotus, Jennifer’s character Tanya realised a group of gay men who she had befriended on her holiday were trying to kill her in order to steal her fortune.
This led to one of the show’s most memorable lines when Jennifer’s character said: ‘These gays, they’re trying to murder me!’
Aubrey Plaza resembles a Post-It Note
Aubrey Plaza went viral as she donned a high-necked gown that fans claimed resembled a ‘Post-It note’ for the red carpet
Followers quipped the star looked like the post-it Carrie Bradshaw memorably got dumped via in Sex And The City
Aubrey Plaza went viral as she donned a high-necked gown that fans claimed resembled a ‘Post-It note’.
The actress, 39, was taking no chances as she donned the boxy yellow satin dress, which concealed her cleavage as she took to the red carpet.
Yet viewers were quick to quip the star looked like the post-it Carrie Bradshaw memorably got dumped via in Sex And The City and a pat of butter.
The dress flashed a hint of sideboob and was paired with gold platform heels and jewelery by Effy.
Her raven locks were styled in a sleek half updo and she sported a radiant palette of make-up.
The star was no doubt doing her best to cover up after suffering a nip slip on stage last year.
She caused a stir at the 2023 SAG Awards when she donned a very revealing sequin gown that featured a large front cutout, resulting in a wardrobe malfunction.
Matthew Perry tribute leaves fans ‘sobbing’
The late Matthew Perry got a special tribute during the 2024 Emmy Awards’ In Memoriam segment which left fans of the Friends star in tears
Charlie Puth sung his 2015 song I’ll See You Again, which was written as a tribute to the late Paul Walker, with the tune ending in a soulful rendition of the Friends theme song
The late Matthew Perry got a special tribute during the In Memoriam segment as Charlie Puth sung his 2015 song I’ll See You Again, which was written as a tribute to the late Paul Walker and featured on the soundtrack of Furious 7.
Charlie was joined by The War and Treaty for this In Memoriam rendition, though they had quite the surprise up their sleeve.
Towards the end of the song, they suddenly broke into a more soulful rendition of the Friends theme song I’ll Be There For You by The Rembrandts – after Jennifer Aniston urged fans to celebrate his life at the Critics Choice Awards
Just as they finished up the chorus, a tribute to Matthew, who passed away in October at just 54, was shown on screen, as the crowd broke into applause.
Matthew’s photo was then added to a collage of all of those who were shown in the tribute, which began with a tribute to another TV legend: Norman Lear.
Ariana DeBose and Bella Ramsey bury the hatchet
Ariana DeBose and Bella Ramsey hugged it out on Monday after feelings were hurt over a joke the previous night at the Critics Choice Awards.
Ariana DeBose and Bella Ramsey hugged it out after feelings were hurt over a joke the previous night at the Critics Choice Awards.
Bella, 20, wrapped her arms around the neck of Ariana, 32, who grasped her back as they embraced during the awards ceremony.
Ariana was left fuming on Sunday after being lumped into a joke made by Critics Choice Awards presenter Bella about ‘actors who think they are singers’ and was caught glaring furiously about the quip.
The Wish star had her eyes closed on Monday while hugging Bella who was cheek-to-cheek with her as they held each other.
Ariana isn’t holding a grudge against Bella despite being left ‘deeply offended’ by the joke, an insider exclusively told DailyMail.com.
She had previously took to Instagram to inform her more than 712,000 followers that she ‘didn’t find’ the joke ‘funny’ at all.
The Wish star was all smiles upon arrival on Monday at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards as she shrugged off the jibe about her singing made during the Critics Choice Awards.
Ariana later took to Instagram to inform her more than 712,000 followers that she ‘didn’t find’ the joke ‘funny’ at all.
A night of epic Emmys reunions
The first of the long-awaited reunions was from one of the most popular shows of all time – HBO’s The Sopranos – with Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli taking to the stage
On the series, Lorraine and Michael never shared a scene but the pair reunited to pay tribute to the show’s late star James Gandolfini (pictured on the show in 1999)
The Emmy Awards delighted fans with nostalgic cast reunions of some of the biggest and most beloved shows in television history.
Emmy Awards executive producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay revealed in advance that the cast of the Nineties sitcom Martin and the hit legal drama Ally McBeal would be appearing.
Yet fans were left in shock as a slew of more iconic show casts made surprise appearances on stage.
The first of the long-awaited reunions was from one of the most popular shows of all time – HBO’s The Sopranos.
Four-time Emmy nominee Lorraine Bracco, who played Tony Soprano’s (James Gandolfini) shrink Dr. Jennifer Melfi, and Emmy winner Michael Imperioli, who played Tony’s protege Christopher Moltisanti, took the stage in a recreation of Melfi’s office.
The pair reunited to pay tribute to the show’s late star James Gandolfini, who died at the age of 51 from a massive heart attack in June of 2013 while in Italy.
Audiences were then treated to more reunions as the cast of Cheers, Grey’s Anatomy,, All in the Family, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Saturday Night Live – Weekend Update came together on stage.