Emmys 2015: Jon Hamm, ‘Game of Thrones,’ Peter Dinklage among winners (live updates)
The 2015 Emmy Awards are a long, at-times tiring show, but we’re going to update this winners’ article throughout the night for more than just the news. We’ll offer up a little bit of our insight after following some of these races for literally months.
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Allison Janney, “Mom.” We want to be snide here and say a thing or two about how Emmy voters are asleep at the wheel for continually giving Janney awards and not actually researching other people. However, at the same time go watch “Mom” and tell us that she doesn’t deserve it. Wonderful work this season. Also, a fantastic speech that included singing!
Writing in a Comedy Series – “Veep.” Not only were they the deserving winner here (great season), it is especially poignant given creator Armando Iannucci’s recent decision to depart the show.
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Tony Hale, “Veep.” Is this setting a precedent for a lot of “Veep” wins tonight? At the moment, we are starting to think that we are going in this direction. Once again, deserving … but this one does show that the voters really are not looking elsewhere.
Directing in a Comedy Series – Jill Solloway, “Transparent.” Probably the only true upset of the season, and a refreshing one.
Actor in a Comedy Series – Jeffrey Tambor. This is Tambor’s first-ever win! How did this not come sooner? He was the favorite here, and it came after a pretty funny bit from Jimmy Kimmel where he tried to eat part of the card and pretend like he was giving it to whoever he wanted.
Actress in a Comedy Series – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep.” We don’t want to rag on Julia (who is tremendous), but the fact that Amy Poehler never won an Emmy for playing Leslie Knope is terrible and a real travesty to the work she did.
Reality Competition – “The Voice.” This is the first two-time winner for this category not named “The Amazing Race.”
We’re not as knowledgeable about every miniseries / TV movie nominated, but we’re going to move on and pronounce some of the winners here, as well.
Writing, Limited Series / Movie – Jane Anderson, “Oliver Kitteridge.”
Directing, Limited Series / Movie – Lisa Cholodenko, “Olive Kitteridge.”
Supporting Actress, Limited Series / Movie – Regina King, “American Crime.”
Supporting Actor, Limited Series / Movie – Bill Murray, “Olive Kitteridge.”
Actor, Limited Series / Movie – Richard Jenkins, “Olive Kitteridge.”
Actress, Limited Series / Movie – Frances MacDormand, “Olive Kitteridge.”
Sketch Series – “Inside Amy Schumer.” Given that Schumer is very popular right now, we’re not too shocked by the victory … though we preferred “Key & Peele.”
Variety Series – “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” Sure, we would’ve preferred to see John Oliver win, but this was Stewart’s last year and for all the work he has done, it is hard to argue against this.
Supporting Actress, Drama – Uzo Aduba, “Orange is the New Black.” With this, Uzo has won a comedy and drama Emmy for the same character. Crazy, but true.
Supporting Actor, Drama – Peter Dinklage, “Game of Thrones.” Hooray for Peter! We were happy to see him win again, though we were admittedly surprised to see him get this over Jonathan Banks.
Actor, Drama – Jon Hamm, “Mad Men.” Jon finally did it! After years of failing, he finally got an award and climbed up on stage to it. Classic.
Actress, Drama – Viola Davis, “How to Get Away with Murder.” A powerful speech, and certainly a deserving win for a contentious category.
Comedy Series – “Veep.” Based on the results tonight, this was no shocker.
Drama Series – “Game of Thrones.” We had no idea that Tracy Morgan was going to be present for this show, but his speech was an emotional (and funny) moment to cap off the show.
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