Jennifer Aniston, Zendaya and Tracee Ellis Ross bring the glamour IN-PERSON while most of Hollywood suit up at home for first-ever virtual Primetime Emmy Awards

  • The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards went online for the first time ever amid the coronavirus pandemic
  • Most of the nominees stayed home and gave speeches live on camera 
  • The massive production saw 130-odd nominees sent cameras to hook up in their own living rooms 
  • A handful of stars were present at the Staples Center in Los Angeles to present the awards
  • Schitt's Creek, Watchman and Succession swept the board during the televised ceremony
The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards looked very different this year as nominees set up cameras in their homes to virtually attend the event amid the coronavirus pandemic.
But that didn't stop the biggest names in television getting glammed up to the nines on Sunday, determined to make the occasion feel special from the comfort of their living rooms, offices and kitchens.
While A-listers were invited to trade gowns and tuxedos for pajamas, Jennifer Aniston pulled out all the stops when she appeared in-person alongside the likes of Zendaya - who beat her to become the youngest ever thespian to win the Lead Actress in a Drama Series prize - and Tracee Ellis Ross at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Success: The former child star beat Jennifer to become the youngest ever thespian to win the Lead Actress in a Drama Series prizeRed carpet stunners: Jennifer Aniston (pictured), Zendaya and Tracee Ellis Ross attended the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards in-person, held at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Sunday eveningImpressive: Tracee was recognised in the Lead Actress in a Drama Series category, but lost out to Schitt’s Creek star Catherine O’Hara
Red carpet stunners: (L-R) Jennifer Aniston, Zendaya and Tracee Ellis Ross attended the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards in-person, held at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Sunday evening
Golden girl: The Friends icon, 51, looked gorgeous in a low-cut John Galliano for Christian Dior dress, Neil Lane jewelry and Dior shoesAll in the details: The TV and film star styled her elegant outfit with Neil Lane jewelry and Dior shoes
The Friends alum teamed her low-cut slinky black gown by John Galliano for Christian Dior Neil Lane statement silver jewelry and some strappy Dior heels.
Arriving to present an award, Black-ish star Tracee, 47, glittered in a plunging gold Alexandre Vauthier gown with a perfectly placed thigh-high slit and Jimmy Choo shoes. 
Camera-ready: The Friends alum kicked off the show showing off her bronzed limbs in the elegant gown
Camera-ready: The Friends alum kicked off the show showing off her bronzed limbs in the elegant gown
Putting out fires: The Morning Show nominee joined host Jimmy Kimmel on stage in the empty Staples Center auditoriumProtection: She also received help with her outfit from an assistant who was wearing a face shield amid the coronavirus pandemic
Putting out fires: The Morning Show nominee put on an animated display as she joined host Jimmy Kimmel on stage in the empty auditorium (L), and also received help with her outfit from an assistant who was wearing a protective face shield
TV beauty: Stylist Chris McMillan got the Rachel actress' locks ready as she gave a closer look at her statement necklace
TV beauty: Stylist Chris McMillan got the Rachel actress' locks ready as she gave a closer look at her statement necklace
Euphoria actress Zendaya gave regal vibes in a Christopher John Rogers dress with voluminous purple skirt and a string of violet Bulgari gems around her neck, rounding things off with bejeweled Christian Louboutin heels. 
This year's Emmys honouring the best in television promise to be radically different as producers scramble to create Hollywood's first major pandemic-era awards show.
The coronavirus has turned Tinseltown upside down, bringing productions to a halt even as stay-at-home orders around the world send binge-watching through the roof.
Late night funnyman Kimmel hosted the show from an empty theater, with winners beaming in from the safety of their homes and maintaining social distancing rules due to Covid-19.
Taking the plunge: Tracee, 47, dazzled in a gold Alexandre Vauthier gown and Jimmy Choo shoesLeggy look: The Black-ish star flashed some leg with a perfectly placed thigh-high slit
Short commute: Reese Witherspoon celebrated the night outside wearing a chic black dress by Louis Vuitton
Short commute: Reese Witherspoon celebrated the night outside wearing a chic black dress by Louis Vuitton
In good company: The Legally Blonde legend, 44, kept a distance as she watched the ceremony with her Little Fires Everywhere co-star Kerry Washington (far right). Their show lost out to Watchmen in th eOutstanding Limited Series category
In good company: The Legally Blonde legend, 44, kept a distance as she watched the ceremony with her Little Fires Everywhere co-star Kerry Washington (far right). Their show lost out to Watchmen in th eOutstanding Limited Series category
Bring on 2021: The duo threw a NYE-inspired party, with the Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie nominee, 43, shimmering in a Dolce & Gabbana sequin midi dress
Edit
Bring on 2021: The duo threw a NYE-inspired party, with the Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie nominee, 43, shimmering in a Dolce & Gabbana sequin midi dress
Poised to perfection: The former Scandal star later changed into a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown
Edit
Poised to perfection: The former Scandal star later changed into a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown
Sweeping the board: The cast of Schitt's Creek gathered together wearing stylish evening looks as they scooped awards (Eugene Levy pictured)
Impressive: The group picked up awards for the Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actor and Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (winner Catherine O'Hara pictured)
Edit
Sweeping the board: The cast of Schitt's Creek gathered together wearing stylish evening looks as they scooped awards (Eugene Levy pictured L, Catherine O'Hara pictured R)
Sizzling: Laverne Cox looked fierce in a black gown with sheer embroidered underlay
Sizzling: Laverne Cox looked fierce in a black gown with sheer embroidered underlay
Celebrations: Maintaining the ceremony's social distancing rules, Annie Murphy suited up for the occasion
Over the moon: Daniel Levy appeared on cloud nine as he won the Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series prize
Celebrations: Maintaining the ceremony's social distancing rules, Annie Murphy (L) and Daniel Levy (R) suited up for the occasion
Capturing this year's somewhat anarchic zeitgeist, Watchmen led the charge with a whopping 26 nominations, picking up an award in the Outstanding Limited Series.
The eerily prescient comic book adaptation that debuted last October confronts historic US racism, police violence and even mask-wearing. It also wowed critics and audiences alike.
Watchmen speaks so specifically in so many unprecedented ways to the moment in which we're living right now,' said Hill.
'I think people will probably get pretty tired of hearing Watchmen's name getting called... it's as much of a lock as we have right now.'
Sitting pretty: Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie winner Regina King honoured murdered Breonna Taylor as she sported a tribute T-shirt under a striking fuchsia suit
Smiling bright: Comedian Yvonne Orji shined in a sequin-encrusted one-shoulder red gown
Bath chic: Gabrielle Union wrapped up in a white robe and shower hat
Better safe than sorry! Jason Sudeikis got suited up to present an award but was interrupted by a nurse trying to test him for COVID-19
Classic beauty: Ozark star Julia Garner looked fabulous in a 1920s inspired outfit consisting of Chanel Haute Couture top, trousers, and shoesVision: Billy Porter bought the drama in a beautiful ivory outfit with long train
Classic beauty: Ozark star Julia Garner (L) looked fabulous in a 1920s inspired outfit consisting of Chanel Haute Couture top, trousers and shoes, while Billy Porter (R) bought the drama in a beautiful ivory outfit with long train
With HBO's record-breaking Emmys juggernaut Game of Thrones having finally mounted a dragon and soared off to Westeros, the awards in the drama series categories promise to be more fiercely contested this year.
'It's a relief for HBO that they have Succession hitting at the right time,' said Deadline awards columnist Pete Hammond.
The critically adored show about a powerful family's back-stabbing battle for control of a dynastic media empire won a writing Emmy in its first season, and has amassed 18 nominations this time. The show was awarded the Outstanding Drama Series prize.  
Lurking in the background are British royals saga The Crown and Star Wars tale The Mandalorian, which boasts lavish Thrones-esque production values and had already scooped five Emmys in technical categories this week for newcomer Disney+.
Bold: The Outsider star Cynthia Erivo stunned in a colorful form-fitting dress
Bold: The Outsider star Cynthia Erivo stunned in a colorful form-fitting dress
Daddy daughter time: Jason had his daughter Maple, eight, by his side for support
Daddy daughter time: Jason had his daughter Maple, eight, by his side for support
She means business: Insecure's Issa Rae opted for a pastel suit and a top knot
Winner: Sarah Snook looked great in a power suit
She means business: Insecure's Issa Rae opted for a pastel suit and a top knot while Succession's Sarah Snook looked great in a power suit
Ready for her close-up: Jane Lynch looked sophisticated in a deep burgundy blazer
Ready for her close-up: Jane Lynch looked sophisticated in a deep burgundy blazer
Date night: Sarah Paulson (R) cosied up to partner Holland Taylor (L) as they eagerly awaited the winner's names
Date night: Sarah Paulson (R) cosied up to partner Holland Taylor (L) as they eagerly awaited the winner's names
Looking sharp: Anthony Anderson (L) donned a metallic suit and hung out with Sterling K. Brown (R)
Looking sharp: Anthony Anderson (L) donned a metallic suit and hung out with Sterling K. Brown (R)
Formal affair: Hugh Jackman and Shaquille O'Neal put on their collared shirts for the occasion
Formal affair: Hugh Jackman and Shaquille O'Neal put on their collared shirts for the occasion
Formal affair: Hugh Jackman and Shaquille O'Neal put on their collared shirts for the occasion
Elegant: Unorthodox star Shira Haas, who was in Isreal during the broadcast, wore a Chanel navy blue, embroidered organza and chiffon bustier dress
Elegant: Unorthodox star Shira Haas, who was in Isreal during the broadcast, wore a Chanel navy blue, embroidered organza and chiffon bustier dress
Fall feels: Christina Applegate, who missed out on the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series prize, looked cosy as she bundled up in a black sweater by a roaring fireplace
Fall feels: Christina Applegate, who missed out on the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series prize, looked cosy as she bundled up in a black sweater by a roaring fireplace
Happy: Rachel Brosnahan of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel put in a colorful appearance but didn't show too much of her outfit
Gorgeous: The Good Place star D'Arcy Carden opted for a sheer black number
Happy: Rachel Brosnahan (L) of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel put in a colorful appearance while The Good Place star D'Arcy Carden (R) opted for a sheer black number
'Pajamas but make it fashion': Rachel took to Instagram to reveal her super comfy outfit
'Pajamas but make it fashion': Rachel took to Instagram to reveal her super comfy outfit
Because she can! The Good Place beauty Jameela Jamil wore a shimmering multicolor dressing gown over her PJs
Full view: The former T4 presenter, 34, stood up so fans could see her outfit
Because she can! The Good Place beauty Jameela Jamil  wore a shimmering multicolor dressing gown over her PJs
Floral explosion: Actress Rain Valdez looked gorgeous in a white gown with floral applique
Floral explosion: Actress Rain Valdez looked gorgeous in a white gown with floral applique
Brunette beauties: Zooey Deschanel was sitting pretty at home during the ceremony
Cheery: Linda Cardellini cheered on her fellow thespians from home
Brunette beauties: Zooey Deschanel (L) and Linda Cardellini (R) were sitting pretty at home during the ceremony 
Comedy this year appeared to be a toss-up between previous serial winner The Marvelous Mrs Maisel- Amazon's quirky tale of a 1950s housewife who becomes a standup comic - and Schitt's Creek, which ended up winning the main accolade.
The latter, a Canadian comedy about a privileged family forced to live in a rundown motel, failed to earn a single nomination in its first four years, but became a sleeper hit after airing on Netflix and signed off with a heartwarming final season.
Aside from the awards themselves, the night honoured the career achievement of Tyler Perry. The African-American entertainment mogul has championed greater diversity in Hollywood, and this year paid funeral costs for black victims of police violence including George Floyd.
Masked up: Tituss Burgess channeled an athleisure look in a bold red Lee Rickie Collection outfit
Masked up: Tituss Burgess channeled an athleisure look in a bold red Lee Rickie Collection outfit
Statement: Ozark star Laura Linney encouraged viewers to vote in the upcoming election by wearing a suit emblazoned with the words 'VOTE'
Statement: Ozark star Laura Linney encouraged viewers to vote in the upcoming election by wearing a suit emblazoned with the words 'VOTE'
No audience this year: The 2020 Emmy Awards was a virtual event, but Jimmy hosted the ceremony in an empty studio alongside a few stars
No audience this year: The 2020 Emmy Awards was a virtual event, but Jimmy hosted the ceremony in an empty studio alongside a few stars
Skeleton crew: The massive auditorium at the Staples Center was empty apart from the small production stage
Skeleton crew: The massive auditorium at the Staples Center was empty apart from the small production stage

72nd Primetime Emmy Awards winners

Outstanding Drama Series 
Better Call Saul
The Crown
The Handmaid’s Tale
Killing Eve
The Mandalorian
Ozark
Stranger Things
Succession - WINNER
Top dog: Succession earned Outstanding Drama Seris as creator Jesse Armstrong accepted the honor in a hotel in London
Top dog: Succession earned Outstanding Drama Seris as creator Jesse Armstrong accepted the honor in a hotel in London

Outstanding Comedy Series
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Dead to Me
The Good Place
Insecure
The Kominsky Method
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Schitt’s Creek - WINNER
What We Do in the Shadows

Outstanding Limited Series
Little Fires Everywhere
Mrs. America
Unbelievable
Unorthodox
Watchmen - WINNER

Lead Actor, Drama Series
Jason Bateman, Ozark
Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us
Steve Carell, The Morning Show
Brian Cox, Succession
Billy Porter, Pose
Jeremy Strong, Succession - WINNER

Lead Actress, Drama Series
Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show
Olivia Colman, The Crown
Jodie Comer, Killing Eve
Laura Linney, Ozark
Sandra Oh, Killing Eve
Zendaya, Euphoria - WINNER
Golden: Zendaya earned the big win in the Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her work on HBO series Euphoria
Golden: Zendaya earned the big win in the Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her work on HBO series Euphoria

Lead Actor, Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson, Black-ish
Don Cheadle, Black Monday
Ted Danson, The Good Place
Michael Douglas, The Kominsky Method
Eugene Levy, Schitt’s Creek - WINNER
Ramy Youssef, Ramy

Lead Actress, Comedy Series
Christina Applegate, Dead to Me
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Linda Cardellini, Dead to Me
Catherine O’Hara, Schitt’s Creek - WINNER
Issa Rae, Insecure
Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish

Lead Actor, Limited Series or Movie
Jeremy Irons, Watchmen
Hugh Jackman, Bad Education
Paul Mescal, Normal People
Jeremy Pope, Hollywood
Mark Ruffalo, I Know This Much Is True - WINNER

Lead Actress, Limited Series or Movie
Cate Blanchett, Mrs. America
Shira Haas, Unorthodox
Regina King, Watchmen - WINNER
Octavia Spencer, Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Kerry Washington, Little Fires Everywhere 

Supporting Actor, Drama Series
Nicholas Braun, Succession
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show - WINNER
Kieran Culkin, Succession
Mark Duplass, The Morning Show
Giancarlo Esposito, Better Call Saul
Matthew Macfadyen, Succession
Bradley Whitford, The Handmaid’s Tale
Jeffrey Wright, Westworld

Supporting Actress, Drama Series
Helena Bonham Carter, The Crown
Laura Dern, Big Little Lies
Julia Garner, Ozark - WINNER
Thandie Newton, Westworld
Fiona Shaw, Killing Eve
Sarah Snook, Succession
Meryl Streep, Big Little Lies
Samira Wiley, The Handmaid’s Tale

Supporting Actor, Comedy Series
Mahershala Ali, Ramy
Alan Arkin, The Kominsky Method
Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Sterling K. Brown, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
William Jackson Harper, The Good Place
Daniel Levy, Schitt’s Creek - WINNER
Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Kenan Thompson, Saturday Night Live
Sweeping the board: Daniel Levy won Supporting Actor in a comedy series as Schitt's Creek swept the categories
Sweeping the board: Daniel Levy won Supporting Actor in a comedy series as Schitt's Creek swept the categories

Supporting Actress, Comedy Series
Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
D’Arcy Carden, The Good Place
Betty Gilpin, Glow
Marin Hinkle, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
Annie Murphy, Schitt’s Creek - WINNER
Yvonne Orji, Insecure
Cecily Strong, Saturday Night Live

TV Movie
American Son
Bad Education - WINNER
Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings: These Old Bones
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend   

Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie 
Uzo Aduba, Mrs. America - WINNER
Toni Collette, Unbelievable
Margo Martindale, Mrs. America
Jean Smart, Watchmen
Holland Taylor, Hollywood
Tracey Ullman, Mrs. America

Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Watchmen - WINNER
Jovan Adepo, Watchmen
Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
Louis Gossett Jr., Watchmen
Dylan McDermott, Hollywood
Jim Parsons, Hollywood

Variety Talk Series
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
Full Frontal With Samantha Bee
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - WINNER
The week's news: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver kept their streak going winning its fifth straight Variety Talk series gong
The week's news: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver kept their streak going winning its fifth straight Variety Talk series gong

Reality Competition Program
The Masked Singer
Nailed It!
RuPaul’s Drag Race - WINNER
Top Chef
The Voice

Variety Sketch Series
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Drunk History
Saturday Night Live - WINNER

No comments:

Powered by Blogger.