The Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday night saw the FX series “Shogun” make history by winning a record-breaking 14 Emmys in a single season, surpassing the previous record set by “John Adams” in 2008. The ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, also honored other standout shows like “The Bear,” which secured seven awards, including a best guest actress win for Jamie Lee Curtis.
“Shogun,” a series set in feudal Japan, dominated the evening by claiming all but two of the 16 possible trophies it was eligible for. The show received accolades for various aspects such as costumes, makeup, editing, stunts, and cinematography, in addition to a best guest actor award for Néstor Carbonell.
Carbonell expressed gratitude towards the crew and emphasized the collaborative nature of the industry, highlighting the teamwork involved in creating award-winning television.
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, emotional after winning her first Emmy, described the experience as the highlight of her creative journey, following her recent Oscar win. She expressed gratitude for the depth and complexity of the roles she has been able to portray.
Notable achievements included the songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul joining the exclusive EGOT club by winning an Emmy for their work on “Only Murders in the Building.”
The ceremony also recognized talents like Michaela Coel, who won best guest actress for her role in “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” and Jon Bernthal, who secured best guest actor for his performance in “The Bear.”
The two-night event culminated in a celebration of excellence in television, with highlights from both evenings set to be broadcast in a condensed format on FXX and Hulu. The upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Dan and Eugene Levy, promise to continue the trend of honoring outstanding achievements in the television industry.
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