The 2019 Emmys were a bit lackluster in design, without a host and accompanied by the weird theme of “The Masked Singer” the show was a little off. What was completely on were the awards given to the diverse talent we are finally starting to see in Hollywood. Billy Porter is the first openly gay black man to receive the award for Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Jharrel Jerome was not only the first afro-Latino to be awarded Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie but also the youngest. Amazon Prime’s Fleabag was one star of the show taking home the title of Outstanding Comedy Series. While Writer-Actress from the same show Phoebe Waller-Bridge was titled both Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and given the award for Writing for a Comedy Series. Just 20 years ago the 51st Emmy awards were bestowed upon a group that while worthy, were less than diverse. It’s beautiful to see groups that were unrecognized for so long finally start to have a place in the running to be commended for their talent. Actors who represent what the world actually looks like are telling new stories and bringing brilliant levels of ability to an industry that had become about as stale as, –well– old white bread.
And here is the rundown of all the “major” categories:
Outstanding Comedy Series: Fleabag, Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Writing for a Comedy Series: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Director for a Comedy Series: Harry Bradbeer
Outstanding Drama Series: Game of Thrones, Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Peter Dinklage
Outstanding Limited Series: Chernobyl, Directing for a Limited Series: Johan Renck, Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Drama: Craig Mazin
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Bill Hader, Barry
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel
Directing for a Drama Series: Jason Bateman, Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Julia Garner, Ozark
Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Porter, Pose
Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Jodie Comer, Killing Eve
Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Jharrel Jerome, When They See Us
Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Michelle Williams, Fosse/Verdon
Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Ben Whishaw, A Very English Scandal
Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Patricia Arquette, The Act
Outstanding Reality Competition Series: RuPaul’s Drag Race
Outstanding Variety Talk Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding Variety Sketch Series: Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Television Movie: Bandersnatch
Writing for a Drama Series: Jesse Armstrong, Succession
