Emmy Awards 2025 recap: The biggest winners and most memorable moments

Tramell Tillman won his first Emmy for supporting actor in a drama series for his role in the hit show “Severance.”

He dedicated his win to his mother.

“My first acting coach was tough, y'all, but all great mothers are,” he said in his acceptance speech, as the crowd laughed.

“Mama, you were there for me when no one else was, and no one else would show up. Your loving kindness stays with me. And this is for you,” he said.

The award was presented by Jason Bateman and Jude Law.

The other nominees in the category were: Zach Cherry, “Severance”; Walton Goggins, “The White Lotus”; Jason Isaacs, “The White Lotus”; James Marsden, “Paradise”; Sam Rockwell, “The White Lotus”; and John Turturro, “Severance.”

Katherine LaNasa won the award for best supporting actress in a drama series for her role in "The Pitt."

Other nominees included Patricia Arquette for her role in "Severance," Carrie Coon in "The White Lotus," Julianne Nicholson in "Paradise," Parker Posey in "The White Lotus," Natasha Rothwell in "The White Lotus" and Aimee Lou Wood in "The White Lotus."

Jean Smart won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her performance in "Hacks."

The other nominees were Uzo Aduba in "The Residence," Kristen Bell for "Nobody Wants This," Quinta Brunson for "Abbott Elementary" and Ayo Edebiri for "The Bear.”

Host Nate Bargatze opened up the show by explaining a rule he will use to keep speeches short during tonight's awards ceremony.

He explained he will start the show with a base $100,000 donation to the The Boys and a Girls of America, and will add or deduct $1,000 based on speeches going over or under 45 seconds.

"Forty-five seconds, that's what you got," he said.