Creative Arts Emmys 2025 Winners List and Highlights: The 77th edition of the Creative Arts Emmys, 2025, which happened recently on September 6–7, 2025, in downtown Los Angeles, is the celebration of some of the top works in the entertainment industry. This year’s ceremony was all about groundbreaking performances, innovative storytelling, and record-setting wins, and it was dominated by Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Disney+. Come, let’s have the detailed breakdown of the Creative Arts Emmys 2025 winner list and top highlights.
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Creative Arts Emmys 2025 Winners List and Highlights: The Studio Dominates Comedy Categories
The Studio, which was released on Apple TV, has emerged as the best comedy show with nine awards, and it was very close to breaking The Bear’s all-time comedy record. Seth Rogen’s outstanding performance finally got him his due as he was given the Best Comedy Actor title, and Jean Smart shone in Best Comedy Actress for her role in Hacks.
Key Comedy Winners:
- Best Comedy Series – The Studio
- Best Comedy Actor – Seth Rogen (The Studio)
- Best Comedy Actress – Jean Smart (Hacks)
- Best Comedy Supporting Actor – Harrison Ford (Shrinking)
- Best Comedy Supporting Actress – Hannah Einbinder (Hacks)
- Best Comedy Directing – The Studio (The Oner)
- Best Comedy Writing – Hacks (A Slippery Slope)
Moreover, Bryan Cranston continued his legendary run. He secured his seventh career Emmy as he was declared the Best Comedy Guest Actor for his amazing work in The Studio.
Severance Leads Drama with Big Wins
Apple TV+’s other show, “Severance“, was the star of the Drama segment as it secured six awards, making it one of the most critically acclaimed shows of the year. The psychological thriller was predicted to garner critics’ appraisal thanks to its innovative narrative and stellar performances.
Key Drama Winners:
- Best Drama Series – Severance
- Best Drama Actor – Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
- Best Drama Actress – Kathy Bates (Matlock)
- Best Drama Supporting Actor – Walton Goggins
- Best Drama Supporting Actress – Carrie Coon
- Best Drama Directing & Writing – Severance (Cold Harbor)
Everybody was surprised when we saw Merritt Wever winning the Best Drama Guest Actress for her performance in Severance, and this was her third career Emmy.
The Penguin Rules Limited Series
HBO Max’s The Penguin was another masterpiece that stole the spotlight in the Limited Series category, secured eight awards, and proved that it is a powerhouse in storytelling and visual design.
Key Limited Series Winners:
- Best Limited Series – Adolescence
- Best Movie/Limited Actor – Colin Farrell (The Penguin)
- Best Movie/Limited Actress – Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)
- Best Supporting Actor – Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
- Best Supporting Actress – Erin Doherty (Adolescence)
- Best Limited Directing & Writing – Adolescence
The Penguin has also won an award in the special visual effects category for its episode “Bliss”, and hence it secured its place as a technical masterpiece.
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Variety, Reality, and Animated Winners
The Creative Arts Emmys 2025 winner list was just not about the scripted art, but it also honored excellence in variety shows, reality TV, and animation:
- Best Variety Talk Series – Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- Best Variety Special Live – SNL50: The Anniversary Special
- Best Competition Program – The Traitors
- Best Animated Program – Arcane
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Final Thoughts
All in all, the Creative Arts Emmys come every year, and it is special for the actors and actresses because winning this award proves that an actor has done something great this year. Yet again, the Creative Arts Emmys 2025 gave a night of record-breaking wins and unforgettable moments. The award was majorly dominated by The Studio, Severance, and The Penguin, and this has set the stage for an even more competitive Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 2025. It will be interesting to see who gets this prestigious award next week on September 14.
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