LOS ANGELES, September 15, 2025 – ‘Adolescence’ dominates the 2025 Emmy Awards as 15-year-old Owen Cooper makes history, becoming the youngest actor ever to win in a major category. The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, was a night of powerful speeches, emotional wins, and unforgettable moments — but none more impactful than Netflix’s breakout limited series Adolescence, which swept six major awards and stole the spotlight.

Television’s biggest night was a celebration of creative risks and fresh voices, with comedy, drama, and limited series categories showcasing a remarkable range of talent and storytelling.

‘Adolescence’ Takes the Spotlight

With six wins, Adolescence was the biggest victor of the night. The emotionally charged coming-of-age limited series earned top honors for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Lead Actor (Stephen Graham), Supporting Actor (Owen Cooper), Supporting Actress (Erin Doherty), Writing, and Directing.

Stephen Graham, who not only starred in but also co-created and directed the show, walked away with three Emmys — a rare feat. But it was Owen Cooper’s win that resonated most, as the 15-year-old became the youngest-ever recipient of an acting Emmy in a major category. His acceptance speech was heartfelt and humble, earning a standing ovation from the audience.

Apple TV+ Breaks Records with ‘The Studio’

In the comedy realm, Apple TV+ had its own historic night with The Studio, a behind-the-scenes satire of Hollywood that swept a total of 13 Emmy awards — nine from last week’s Creative Arts Emmys and four during the primetime ceremony.

Seth Rogen, who co-created and led the series, tied the record for most Emmys won by an individual in a single year, with four awards to his name. The series won for Outstanding Comedy Series, Writing, Directing, and Lead Actor in a Comedy.

The Studio shattered the previous comedy record set by The Bear in 2023, proving that sharp writing and industry self-awareness still resonate with voters and audiences alike.

‘The Pitt’ Triumphs in Drama Categories

HBO Max’s The Pitt delivered one of the biggest surprises of the night, winning Outstanding Drama Series and securing major acting wins. Noah Wyle, after seven Emmy nominations over his career (most notably for ER), finally took home his first trophy for Lead Actor in a Drama.

Katherine LaNasa also picked up Supporting Actress in a Drama for her role in The Pitt, beating out strong competition from The White Lotus, Severance, and Slow Horses.

Nate Bargatze’s Donation Challenge Falters — But Ends Well

Comedian Nate Bargatze brought a philanthropic twist to the ceremony. He announced at the beginning of the show that $100,000 would be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of America — but with a catch. For every second an acceptance speech went over the 45-second limit, $1,000 would be subtracted; for every second under, $1,000 would be added.

As the night wore on, the donation tally dropped into the negative — at one point reaching -$60,000 — and the on-screen counter quietly disappeared. In the final moments of the show, Bargatze scrapped the gimmick and announced that CBS would still donate the full $100,000 — and he personally would add $250,000, bringing the total to $350,000.

Stephen Colbert Gets Political and Poetic

Stephen Colbert’s acceptance speech for The Late Show (which won Outstanding Talk Series) was both poignant and political. Alluding to CBS’s controversial cancellation of the show earlier this year, Colbert reflected on a decade of hosting and the changing role of late-night television.

“At a certain point — and you can guess what that point was — I realized we weren’t just doing a comedy show. We were doing a show about loss,” he said, before ending with a powerful message: “I’ve never loved my country more desperately. God bless America. Stay strong, be brave — and if the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy and punch a higher floor.”

Cristin Milioti’s Therapy Notes and Chaos

Cristin Milioti delivered what may have been the most chaotic and charming speech of the night. After winning Lead Actress in a Limited Series for The Penguin, she opened by saying she’d written her speech “on the back of therapy notes.”

As her countdown timer ticked toward the 45-second mark, Milioti launched into a rapid-fire string of thank-yous, capping it all off with an exuberant: “I love you all! And I love acting!” before screaming with joy and running offstage.

Gilmore Girls Reunited

In a heartwarming moment of nostalgia, Gilmore Girls stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel reunited to present the Writing category. “Gilmore was a small show,” Bledel joked. “Meaning we had no money,” Graham added, slipping back into their classic rapid-fire banter. “But we had one thing — we had scripts.”

Their appearance drew one of the loudest rounds of applause of the night.

Major Winners – Emmy Awards 2025

• Outstanding Drama Series: The Pitt

• Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle – The Pitt

• Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt

• Outstanding Comedy Series: The Studio

• Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen – The Studio

• Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: Adolescence

• Lead Actor in a Limited Series: Stephen Graham – Adolescence

• Lead Actress in a Limited Series: Cristin Milioti – The Penguin

• Supporting Actor in a Limited Series: Owen Cooper – Adolescence

• Outstanding Talk Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert