For the second time this year,Hollywoodgathered to celebrate some of their biggest stars.The2024 Primetime Emmyswere hosted this past Sunday to honor the best inAmerican television, recognizing shows which aired from June 1, 2023 until May 31, 2024.And what everyaward showhas in common are its “moments”: some heartwarming, some laughable, and of course, some are just downright awkward.Here are 11 of those puzzling moments from the 76th Emmys that were too awkward to ignore.This post may includeaffiliate links.
For the second time this year,Hollywoodgathered to celebrate some of their biggest stars.The2024 Primetime Emmyswere hosted this past Sunday to honor the best inAmerican television, recognizing shows which aired from June 1, 2023 until May 31, 2024.And what everyaward showhas in common are its “moments”: some heartwarming, some laughable, and of course, some are just downright awkward.Here are 11 of those puzzling moments from the 76th Emmys that were too awkward to ignore.
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John Oliver saying F*CK YOU to the#Emmysfor playing him off for honouring his dog that passed away.Uncensored here in Australia 🤣pic.twitter.com/zXrYvQS3Md— Priyant (@Priyant1987)September 16, 2024As Oliver won the 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series, he gave an utterly chaotic speech, which included an homage to hisdog, who has passed away.When the crowd played him off, he simply yelled “F–K YOU.”
John Oliver saying F*CK YOU to the#Emmysfor playing him off for honouring his dog that passed away.Uncensored here in Australia 🤣pic.twitter.com/zXrYvQS3Md— Priyant (@Priyant1987)September 16, 2024
John Oliver saying F*CK YOU to the#Emmysfor playing him off for honouring his dog that passed away.Uncensored here in Australia 🤣pic.twitter.com/zXrYvQS3Md
As Oliver won the 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series, he gave an utterly chaotic speech, which included an homage to hisdog, who has passed away.When the crowd played him off, he simply yelled “F–K YOU.”
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The Bearscored 11 awards, breaking its own record, but fans online were quick to say the show should not have been placed in thecomedycategory.“All those actors and actual comedies deserve better,” someone said.The show is one built on consequences andgrief, but the show’s producers see it as a comedy.
Jean Smart not knowing whether to call her show HBO, HBO Max or Max is all of us#emmyspic.twitter.com/NY6WRDwWeV— Mara Webster 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@Mara_Webster)September 16, 2024When the American actress accepted her trophy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Jean took a moment to tease about the constantly changing names in streaming companies.When thanking her crew, she said “HBO” before catching herself. “…Max,” she added. “I’m sorry. Just what we needed, another network!”HBO Max, a streamer for HBO, was re-named as just Max, prompting lots of confusion.
Jean Smart not knowing whether to call her show HBO, HBO Max or Max is all of us#emmyspic.twitter.com/NY6WRDwWeV— Mara Webster 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@Mara_Webster)September 16, 2024
Jean Smart not knowing whether to call her show HBO, HBO Max or Max is all of us#emmyspic.twitter.com/NY6WRDwWeV
When the American actress accepted her trophy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Jean took a moment to tease about the constantly changing names in streaming companies.When thanking her crew, she said “HBO” before catching herself. “…Max,” she added. “I’m sorry. Just what we needed, another network!”HBO Max, a streamer for HBO, was re-named as just Max, prompting lots of confusion.
Sofia Vergara on the carpet for the#Emmyspic.twitter.com/eEcb69Cafe— Deadline (@DEADLINE)September 15, 2024As the Colombian-American actress was walking the red carpet, a woman beside her appeared to have been trying to usher her away. Sofia, however, paid no attention and continued to takeselfies.The star was nominated for Actress in a Limited Series for her portrayal of Griselda Blanco.
Sofia Vergara on the carpet for the#Emmyspic.twitter.com/eEcb69Cafe— Deadline (@DEADLINE)September 15, 2024
Sofia Vergara on the carpet for the#Emmyspic.twitter.com/eEcb69Cafe
As the Colombian-American actress was walking the red carpet, a woman beside her appeared to have been trying to usher her away. Sofia, however, paid no attention and continued to takeselfies.The star was nominated for Actress in a Limited Series for her portrayal of Griselda Blanco.
Plane Jane fromRuPaul’s Drag Raceleft all the red carpet onlookers puzzled.The Boston native wore a skintight mini red dress with plumped lips and tattoos covering a vast majority of her body, and fans took to the Internet to express their reactions.One said, “We have to stan I’m afraid.”
Lamorne Morris’ acceptance speech for his first-ever Emmy win.See the full winners list:https://t.co/bBIk4z709ypic.twitter.com/BT0TR5nRiR— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)September 16, 2024Morris won his first-ever Emmy in the category “Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series” this past Sunday for his role in Fargo.During his acceptance speech, the star can be heard telling producers to “shut up” when they tried to hurry him off.
Lamorne Morris’ acceptance speech for his first-ever Emmy win.See the full winners list:https://t.co/bBIk4z709ypic.twitter.com/BT0TR5nRiR— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)September 16, 2024
Lamorne Morris’ acceptance speech for his first-ever Emmy win.See the full winners list:https://t.co/bBIk4z709ypic.twitter.com/BT0TR5nRiR
Morris won his first-ever Emmy in the category “Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series” this past Sunday for his role in Fargo.During his acceptance speech, the star can be heard telling producers to “shut up” when they tried to hurry him off.
Tyler James Williams and his ARMS?!?!?!?! he even had Robin Roberts stammering. damn#emmyspic.twitter.com/sZ5lA7cLP2— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse)September 15, 2024All night, people onXwere talking about the actor’s arms, saying he “even had Robin Roberts stammering. Damn.”Williams was nominated for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series thanks to his role inAbbott Elementary.
Tyler James Williams and his ARMS?!?!?!?! he even had Robin Roberts stammering. damn#emmyspic.twitter.com/sZ5lA7cLP2— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse)September 15, 2024
Tyler James Williams and his ARMS?!?!?!?! he even had Robin Roberts stammering. damn#emmyspic.twitter.com/sZ5lA7cLP2
All night, people onXwere talking about the actor’s arms, saying he “even had Robin Roberts stammering. Damn.”Williams was nominated for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series thanks to his role inAbbott Elementary.
The Bearstar Ebon Moss-Bachrach andKissing Booth’sTaylor Zakhar Perez did a sketch where the former said it was okay to drink at the Emmys, later elaborating on information about the drink.Turns out, the entire sketch was a commercial for thewhiskey“Johnnie Walker Blue Label.”Moss-Bachrach had won an award for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
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RuPaul’s Drag Racestar Amanda Tori took to social media to call out her co-star Dawn.She wrote, “The way Dawn is next to me at the Emmys SCOURING Grindr idk whether to be proud or disgusted.”
After Liza Colón Zayas beat Hannah Einbinder for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Hannah’s mom promptly wrote “F–K. THE. BEAR!!!!!!!!!!!” The tweet has since been deleted.Einbinder was nominated for the same category in honor of her role inHacks.
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