The 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards, held on September 8-9, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, witnessed a historic moment as FX's "Shogun" shattered records with an unprecedented 14 Emmy wins for a single season. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 13 set by the 2008 limited series "John Adams."
"Shogun," based on James Clavell's 1975 novel, dominated the ceremony, securing victories in categories such as costumes, makeup, editing, stunts, and cinematography. Néstor Carbonell received the award for best guest actor in a drama, expressing gratitude to the crew and marveling at their collective presence and nominations.
The FX series, which explores political intrigues in feudal Japan, has the potential to further extend its record at the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards on September 15, 2024, where it is eligible for up to five additional accolades.
Another standout performer of the night was "The Bear," which garnered seven Emmy awards. Jamie Lee Curtis secured her first Emmy for her guest appearance in the episode "Fishes," portraying the mother of Jeremy Allen White's character. Curtis, who won an Oscar 18 months prior for "Everything Everywhere All at Once," expressed her gratitude and excitement backstage.
"I'm the luckiest girl in the world. I just never thought I would get to do work at this level of depth and complexity and intelligence. It's been the thrill of my creative life these last couple of years."
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, established in 1974, recognize technical and behind-the-scenes achievements in television production. This year's ceremony also saw Benj Pasek and Justin Paul achieve EGOT status, becoming the 20th and 21st individuals to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.
Other notable wins included Michaela Coel for best guest actress in a comedy series in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," and Jon Bernthal for best guest actor in a comedy for his role in "The Bear."
The Emmy statuette, which depicts a winged woman holding an atom and weighs six pounds and twelve ounces, was presented to winners across over 100 categories during the two-night event.
An edited version of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards will air on FXX on September 14, 2024, with streaming available on Hulu the following day. The Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Dan and Eugene Levy, will take place on September 15, 2024, airing on ABC.
As the television industry continues to evolve, the Emmy Awards, first presented in 1949, remain a testament to the medium's enduring creativity and excellence. From the first color Emmy telecast in 1966 to today's diverse array of programming, the awards continue to celebrate the best in television artistry and innovation.