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

"Man on the Inside" star Ted Danson and his wife, actress Mary Steenburgen, were honored with the 2025 Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.

The couple began the speech by thanking their parents for setting an example for how to live.

"My father was an archeologist, and spent most of his life digging up and cataloging the remnants of past cultures," said Danson. "He taught me, 'This life is not just about us. A lot of people have come before us, and a lot of people will come after us. It's about our stewardship of what we have been given.'"

Steenburgen continued the speech, saying, "Together we have a sacred assignment to remind the world of its dreams, its failures, its laughter, its courage and, most especially, its hope."

They are the first couple to receive the award together. According to a press release, the award is "given to individuals in the media industry whose deeds and actions have a lasting impact on communities and whose philanthropic efforts exemplify Bob Hope's decades-long altruism and positive impact on society."

“Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen have long used their voices — and their hearts — to champion causes that uplift the planet and its people,” said Cris Abrego, chair of the Television Academy, in a press release. “From environmental advocacy to humanitarian relief, they lead with grace, integrity and purpose. The Television Academy is proud to honor their extraordinary legacy of service with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.”

Eagle-eyed viewers noticed "Severance" star Britt Lower reading her acceptance speech from a note which had the words "Let Me Out" written on the back. The message is a nod to her character, Helly R., who is looking to break free beyond the walls of Lumon.

Erin Doherty took home the prize for best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her role in "Adolescence."

Doherty thanked the entire team behind the show, her big sister and more in her acceptance speech.

Other nominees included Ruth Negga in "Presumed Innocent," Deirdre O'Connell in "The Penguin," Chloë Sevigny in "Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story," Jenny Slate in "Dying For Sex" and Christine Tremarco in "Adolescence."

Cristin Milioti won her first Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or TV movie for her role in “The Penguin.”

Milioti said she wrote her speech on the back of notes that she took in therapy, prompting laughs from the audience.

“I loved making this show and I loved playing Sofia so much," she said in her acceptance speech. "It's very hard to make sense of being alive right now in this world, and so I'm deeply grateful for the bright spots. And making this show, with our incredible cast and crew, and getting to inhabit this woman, was a bright spot for me -- despite it being very grisly. Playing her felt like flying.”

In a joyous end to her speech, Milioti shouted, "I love acting so much!"

The other nominees in this cateogry were: Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”; Meghann Fahy, “Sirens”; Rashida Jones, “Black Mirror”; and Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex.”