Tears, iconic speeches and the takedown of a popular show: The biggest moments from the 2024 Emmy Awards.

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards are here! For TV fanatics, this is a blessed time of year to relive the best television moments of the past year.

However, if you're wondering 'wait, didn't we already do the Emmys this year', you would be correct. Due to the Hollywood writers and actors strikes, the 2023 Emmys were delayed until January 2024. That Emmys was a tad confusing as we were celebrating TV seasons that dropped a while back, but now we're all caught up. Huzzah!

In a touch of deja vu, The Bear is back dominating this year with a mammoth 23 nominations. In the place of 2023 Emmys fave Succession is the epic historical drama Shōgun, which has scored a record-breaking 25 nominations.

Hacks and Baby Reindeer also scored an impressive number of noms.

The big event was held at the Peacock Theater in LA Live, Downtown Los Angeles. Beloved father-son duo, Eugene Levy and Dan Levy from Schitt's Creek, hosted the evening and were as iconic as expected.

If you missed 76th Emmy Awards or just want to stay across the highlights, these are the biggest moments from TV's night of nights.

On the red carpet, Jonathan Bailey crashed Greta Lee's chat.

Never one to shy away from creating an iconic moment, Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey popped up during Greta Lee's red carpet interview just to give everyone a little kiss.

Nicola Coughlan came as a disco ball and it was a party.

Find a more perfect woman, I'll wait.

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And had the only normal response to seeing Jennifer Aniston irl.

After sizzling down the red carpet, Nicola reminded us she's just like us as she fan-girled over spotting Jennifer Aniston.

"She's Rachel!" she beamed. So true!

Nicola Coughlan Fangirls Over Jennifer Aniston: ‘She’s Rachel!’ #Emmys pic.twitter.com/tTRftGJ26V

— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) September 16, 2024

Ayo Edebiri slayed the red carpet in this incredible look.

Our girl Ayo Edebiri has never looked more stunning than in this thigh-splitting bright number. Perfect, no notes.

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A moment for this too.

Jonathan Bailey came to serve and serve he did.

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Oh my God, it's Meryl-f**king-Streep in a pink suit.

Nothing else to say tbh.

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Dan and Eugene Levy did a delightful roast in their opening monologue.

The best gag was directed at one of the most nominated shows.

"The Bear is nominated for 23 Emmys tonight, making it the most nominated comedy in history," Eugene said.

"Some might want us to joke about whether The Bear is a comedy, but in the spirit of The Bear, we won't be making any jokes."

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez proved why their show works so much.

The three co-stars gave a hysterical speech as they presented the Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. This is called CHEMISTRY.

this chemistry! the jokes! their timing! again...Steven Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez need to be hosting the Oscars#Emmys pic.twitter.com/Rm7rD0WVEY

— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) September 16, 2024

Billy Crudup gave a cute shoutout to his wife, Naomi Watts.

Billy Crudup may have picked up the award for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, but he spent the start of his speech boasting about his wife, Naomi Watts. He described her as a "piece of eye candy" who "gave a searing performance for which she's nominated" before talking about her businesses.

Meryl Streep and Martin Short sat together.

Just saying!

Watching Meryl Streep and Martin Short sitting next to one another in the front row at the #Emmys for any more clues that they’re dating pic.twitter.com/OFE2jo6JKE

— Gibson Johns (@gibsonoma) September 16, 2024

Liza Colón-Zayas made history (brb sobbing).

The Bear's breakout star is the first Latina actress to win Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

"Thank you for lowering the microphone for me," she joked. "Thank you to my husband David Zayas, he told me to write a speech and I didn't, because I didn't think it would be possible. How could I have thought it would be possible to be in the presence of Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett and Janelle and Sheryl Lee Ralph. I love you all, I revere you to the bottom of my heart."

She finished her speech with an important call to action. "Thank you for giving me a new life with this show. And to all the Latinas who are looking at me, keep believing and vote. Vote for your rights." she concluded her speech, to applause.

After her win, another winning actor from The Bear, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, had a beautiful moment.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach & Liza Colón-Zayas backstage at the #Emmys after winning their awards. 🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/JskiarNWHB

— Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) September 16, 2024

Australia represents with Elizabeth Debicki winning an Emmy.

For her role in The Crown, the actress took home the Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award, making her the first Australian to win the category.

"I didn't write anything down because I'm very superstitious but now I'm in a real pickle," Debicki began before thanking the crew.

Jean Smart was as iconic as ever.

Jean Smart took home the award for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Hacks. She began her speech by saying "I just don't get enough attention, I'm serious!"

She then got confused between HBO and Max, the network that airs her show. "Just what we need, another network!" she ranted. A+++.

Jean Smart wins Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2024 #Emmys for #Hacks pic.twitter.com/4xoVxtbp1U

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024

Selena Gomez's boyfriend was spotted in the audience.

Selena Gomez spent her first time nominated for an Emmy with her partner, Benny Blanco. He skipped the red carpet but was spotted sitting with her in the audience.

BENNY AND SELENA AHHHH #Emmys pic.twitter.com/p5fIdVmtNW

— !Megan! (she/her) (@morethanpilots) September 16, 2024

The 'wrap it up music' played when John Oliver was speaking about his dead dog. Awks!

File this one under 'moments that make you die inside', as John Oliver and his crew collected the Emmy for Best Scripted Variety Series, he started to give a dedication to his dog who has passed away.

But as he was talking, the 'stop talking' music started playing.

"We had to say goodbye to her. F**k you, there you go!" he joked. "I feel like Sarah McLachlin."

The music rightly stopped playing so he could finish his speech.

John Oliver being played off with music as he starts to talk about his dog who he just had to put down...

"F*ck you! I feel like Sarah McLachlan right now."#Emmys pic.twitter.com/CpG6vEM9L0

— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) September 16, 2024

Lamorne Morris gave the most chaotic speech.

New Girl fans, rise!

Lamorne Morris (aka Winston 4EVA) won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series at the for Fargo.

His speech was… unhinged, but in the best way.

"Robert Downey Jr, I've got a poster of you in my house!" he shouted at one stage. "Please sign it, seriously!"

Morris ended his speech by promising he would "do another thing" on his New Girl rewatch podcast The Mess Around. Can't wait!

Lamorne Morris wins supporting actor in a limited anthology series or movie at the 2024 #Emmys for #Fargo pic.twitter.com/UJIll5yzsQ

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 16, 2024

Richard Gadd made us all cry with his beautiful speech.

Richard Gadd picked up the award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series for Baby Reindeer. He gave a stunning speech that left no dry eye in the house.

"10 years ago, I was down and out. I never thought I would get my life together," he said.

"I never thought I'd be able to rectify myself for what had happened to me and then here I am, over a decade later, picking up one of the biggest writing awards in television."

He went on to win again a few times, so he fixed up the fact he forgot to thank his mum and dad in his last speech.

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Hacks called out the lack of age diversity on TV.

Co-creator and star of Hacks, Paul W. Downs, shared a powerful speech when picking up the Outstanding Comedy Series award. He spoke about taking a chance pitching Hacks to networks, sharing that "about 20 per cent of our population is above 60 plus yet they're only three percent of those characters on television."

Shōgun, Baby Reindeer, Hacks and The Bear dominated the awards.

In their respective categories, four shows dominated over most of the others. Shōgun dominated in the Drama categories with The Bear and Hacks taking turns collecting the Comedy awards, while Baby Reindeer took home the Limited Series and Anthology awards.

The most touching moment came from Anna Sawai, who won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Shōgun.

"I was crying before my name was announced. I'm a mess today," she joked before she shouted out "the women who expect nothing and continue to be an example for everyone."

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What a wholesome night of TV!!

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