The 75th Annual Emmy Awards ceremony took place Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and the night was filled with “Oh my god!” moment.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the evening began with a special performance that added unexpected fun throughout the ceremony. Fans were treated to some shocking character confirmations, a totally unexpected altercation between two male co-stars, and a number of surprising revelations made during the acceptance speech.
epic drum kickoff
Travis Barker: Always available. I do not have any questions. We need a drummer, he's there. #Emmy Award #Emmy Award
pic.twitter.com/czzHyVdMci— Ryan O'Connell (@ryanoconnell79) January 16, 2024
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker opened the show with an epic drum performance that wowed fans. Anderson provided vocals and Barker played the epic drum fill for Phil Collins' “In The Air Tonight.” As the familiar tune echoed through Peacock His Theater, the audience went wild and a triumphant night began. This performance was inspired by the TV classic “Miami Vice.”
Christina Applegate receives a standing ovation
Christina Applegate, who revealed she has multiple sclerosis in 2021, was visibly moved as she received an early standing ovation at tonight's Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony. pic.twitter.com/2rDKt0qIhg
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 16, 2024
The Married with Children star surprised fans by walking across the stage on a cane amid her battle with multiple sclerosis. She immediately elicited a standing ovation as her fans showed their love and support for the star. She was visibly moved and continued to quip about her limitations she faces as part of her daily health battle.
Jennifer Coolidge breaks hearts
Jennifer Coolidge let everyone know that she's still the same star we all know and love. After winning the #Emmy Award She won the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, “White Lotus,'' but she quickly withdrew the award.
📸: Getty Images / FOX / Television Academy pic.twitter.com/53hAEfelca
— Trending (@WhatsTrending) January 16, 2024
Fans felt that Coolidge's time on “White Lotus” might be limited, but they didn't expect his heart to be broken by the decision to air it. Coolidge won an Emmy Award for her performance on the show, but she unexpectedly acknowledged the end of her reign. She thanked creator Mike White and said, “He says I'm definitely dead, so I'm going to go along with that.”
An unexpected display of self-love
“You know who I want to thank? I want to thank you for believing in me and doing what I was told I couldn't do!”
– Niecy Nash received an Emmy Award and dedicated it to “all the black and brown women who have been over-policed for not having a voice.”queen #Emmy Award pic.twitter.com/GyMMrJd2dw
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) January 16, 2024
Nicey Nash-Betts caught audiences off guard when she won an Emmy for her performance in “The Dahmer Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” She gave her words of thanks as usual before taking credit for her own accomplishments. “You know who I want to thank? I want to thank you,” she said. “And I want to say to myself in front of all the beautiful people, 'Hold on to your bad self.' You did it!”
Trevor Noah admits he sucks
Trevor Noah's speech after winning the Emmy Award for Best Variety Talk Show. 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/TTDb6G3Ruw
— Mashesha 💨 (@_mashesha) January 16, 2024
When Trevor Noah accepted the award for Best Variety Talk Show, he admitted he only won the award “somehow.” “You said that if John Oliver wasn't in our category, we would beat him,” he said on stage. “Yay! We got rid of John Oliver!” he said. I'll leave this here.
leave something good
🎥 | Tina Fey and Amy Poehler give a special weekend update. #Emmy Award Awarded the Excellent Live Variety Special Award
— Tina Fey Rox (@TinaFeyNet) January 16, 2024
I'd like to thank the Emmys for not ruining a good thing. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler sat behind the desk, reprising their roles as hosts of “Saturday Night Live's” Weekend Update. “We've reached a stage in life where we just sit back and hand out awards,” said Fey, who began her announcements with jabs and jokes at each nominee in the same way she reads out corner headlines. Ta. Fans found the classic comedy duo hilarious again and again.
An unexpected glimpse into the actor's married life
#inheritance Star Kieran Culkin gives emotional speech after winning the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series #Emmy Award pic.twitter.com/DdnmzhlJ5J
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 16, 2024
Kieran Culkin won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Succession, giving fans a great and funny look at his married life. He said this to his audience, his wife. “Thank you for sharing your life with me and giving us two wonderful children, Kinsey Sue and Wilder Wolf. I love you so much.” And he said, “…and Jazz, I want more. '' he said, surprising the audience. He paused for a moment and then said: If I win, you said “maybe”! I love you very much. “ (Related: Christina Applegate becomes visibly emotional during standing ovation during MS battle, video show)
the strangest kiss
Ebon Moss Bachrach and Matti Matheson share a kiss as 'The Bear' wins 'Outstanding Comedy Series'. 😂💋 #Emmy Award
(🎥: Provided by Television Academy and FOX) pic.twitter.com/RKYITNa3c3— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) January 16, 2024
The cast and crew of “The Bear” were on hand to collect the final prizes of the night, and real-life chef and supporting actor Matti Matheson gave a shout-out to the restaurant industry. Ebon Moss-Bachrach suddenly grabbed Matheson by the head and face and kissed Matheson on the mouth. The sensual kiss lasted surprisingly long, and Matheson did a good job of kissing him, even though he seemed quite forced.
