Emmy Awards 2021: Complete List of Winners

Television’s biggest night has delivered the goods. For the second year in a row, streaming services have dominated the Emmy Awards, with The Crown and The Mandalorian sweeping the nominations. But this time around, it was a plucky American with a positive attitude thrust into a foreign land that pipped everyone to the post. For the 2021 Emmy Awards, Apple TV+’s standout hit Ted Lasso led all-comers with 20 nominations, walking away with four of the biggest gongs. But it wasn’t all laughs and cheers. You’ll also like: Every Marvel Movie Coming in the Next 4 Years New on Netflix in October 2023

2021 Emmy Awards

The 2021 Emmy Awards marks a momentus occasion on the television calendar. A celebration of the finest on the small screen, the annual event highlights the outstanding work of the ever-growing TV industry. With streaming services propelling the industry to new heights, not shackled by the constraints of major networks, there is more freedom than ever to explore taboo subjects, unearth new talent and push the boundaries of what it commonplace. The 2021 Emmy Award winners did just that. Feel-good hit Ted Lasso was an instant sensation when it aired last year, thanks to a stunning performance by lead actor Kason Sudeikis. The series follows an American football coach who moves to London to coach a professional soccer team in the Premier League, despite having little knowledge of the game. For 2021, Lasso netted statuettes for Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actor (Sudeikis), Supporting Actress (Hannah Waddingham), and Supporting Actor (Brett Goldstein). On the drama side of the equation, perennial winner The Crown continued its strong run of form. The Netflix drama that delves into the reign of Queen Elizabeth II managed to net Olivia Colman and Josh O’Connor the Lead Actress and Lead Actor gongs, while Gillian Anderson and Tobias Menzies triumphed in the supporting categories, making it a near clean sweep in the drama category. Staying with the British theme, actress Kate Winslet the Lead Actress prize in the Limited Series category for her role in The Mare of Easttown. Co-stars Evan Peters and Julianne Nicholson also scored wins in the Supporting categories.

2021 Emmy Award Winners List

The list of 2021 Emmy Award Winners is among the most diverse in awards history. With big-budget blockbusters standing side-by-side with musicals and reality shows. Here is a full list of the 2021 Emmy Award Winners.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live Cecily Strong, Saturday Night Live Aidy Bryant, Saturday Night Live Rosie Perez, The Flight Attendant Hannah Einbinder, Hacks WINNER: Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso Juno Temple, Ted Lasso

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live Kenan Thompson, Saturday Night Live WINNER: Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso Brendan Hunt, Ted Lasso Nick Mohammed, Ted Lasso Jeremy Swift, Ted Lasso Paul Reiser, The Kominsky Method Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Hacks

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Jean Smart, Mare of Easttown WINNER: Julianne Nicholson, Mare of Easttown Kathryn Hahn, WandaVision Phillipa Soo, Hamilton Renee Elise Goldsberry, Hamilton Moses Ingram, The Queen’s Gambit

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Daveed Diggs, Hamilton Jonathan Groff, Hamilton Anthony Ramos, Hamilton Thomas Brodie-Sangster, The Queen’s Gambit WINNER: Evan Peters, Mare of Easttown Paapa Essiedu, I May Destroy You

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

The Boys (Rebecca Sonnenshine, Episode: “What I Know”) WINNER: The Crown (Peter Morgan, Episode: “War”) The Handmaid’s Tale (Yahlin Chang, Episode: “Home”) Lovecraft Country (Misha Green, Episode: “Sundown”) The Mandalorian (Dave Filoni, Episode: “Chapter 13: The Jedi”) The Mandalorian (Jon Favreau, Episode: “Chapter 16: The Rescue”) Pose (Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals, Janet Mock, Our Lady J, Episode: “Series Finale”)

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

Bridgerton (Julie Anne Robinson, Episode: “Diamond of the First Water”) The Crown (Benjamin Caron, Episode: “Fairytale”) WINNER: The Crown (Jessica Hobbs, Episode: “War”) The Handmaid’s Tale (Liz Garbus, Episode: “The Wilderness”) The Mandalorian (Jon Favreau, Episode: “Chapter 9: The Marshal”) Pose (Steven Canals, Episode: “Series Finale”)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

WINNER: Gillian Anderson, The Crown Helena Bonham Carter, The Crown Emerald Fennell, The Crown Ann Dowd, The Handmaid’s Tale Yvonne Strahovski, The Handmaid’s Tale Samira Wiley, The Handmaid’s Tale Madeline Brewer, The Handmaid’s Tale Aunjanue Ellis, Lovecraft Country

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Michael K. Williams, Lovecraft Country Bradley Whitford, The Handmaid’s Tale Max Minghella, The Handmaid’s Tale O-T Fagbenle, The Handmaid’s Tale John Lithgow, Perry Mason WINNER: Tobias Menzies, The Crown Giancarlo Esposito, The Mandalorian Chris Sullivan, This Is Us

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

The Amber Ruffin Show A Black Lady Sketch Show WINNER: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Variety Talk Series

Conan The Late Show With Stephen Colbert The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Jimmy Kimmel Live WINNER: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series

A Black Lady Sketch Show WINNER: Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

The Flight Attendant (Steve Yockey, Episode: “In Case of Emergency”) Girls5eva (Meredith Scardino, Episode: “Pilot”) WINNER: Hacks (Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Episode: “There Is No Line”) PEN15 (Maya, Erskine, Episode: “Play”) Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Episode: “Make Rebecca Great Again”) Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Episode: “Pilot”)

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

B Positive (James Burrows, Episode: “Pilot”) The Flight Attendant (Susanna Fogel, Episode: “In Case of Emergency”) WINNER: Hacks (Lucia Aniello, Episode: “There Is No Line”) Mom (James Widdoes, Episode: “Scooby-Doo Checks and Salisbury Steak”) Ted Lasso (Zach Braff, Episode: “Biscuits”) Ted Lasso (MJ Delaney, Episode: “The Hope that Kills You”) Ted Lasso (Declan Lowney, Episode: “Make Rebecca Great Again”)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Aidy Bryant, Shrill WINNER: Jean Smart, Hacks Allison Janney, Mom Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

WINNER: Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso Anthony Anderson, Black-ish Michael Douglas, The Kominsky Method William H. Macy, Shameless Kenan Thompson, Kenan

Outstanding Competition Program

The Amazing Race Nailed It! WINNER: RuPaul’s Drag Race Top Chef The Voice

Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Hamilton (Thomas Kail) I May Destroy You (Sam Miller, Michaela Coel, Episode: “Ego Death”) I May Destroy You (Sam Miller, Episode: “Eyes Eyes Eyes Eyes”) Mare of Easttown (Craig Zobel) WINNER: The Queen’s Gambit (Scott Frank) The Underground Railroad (Barry Jenkins) WandaVision (Matt Shakman)

Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

WINNER: I May Destroy You (Michaela Coel) Mare of Easttown (Brad Ingelsby) The Queen’s Gambit (Scott Frank) WandaVision (Chuck Hayward, Peter Cameron, Episode: “All-New Halloween Spooktacular!”) WandaVision (Jac Schaeffer, Episode: “Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience”) WandaVision (Laura Donney, Episode: “Previously On”)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

WINNER: Kate Winslet, Mare of Easttown Michaela Coel, I May Destroy You Anya Taylor-Joy, The Queen’s Gambit Elizabeth Olsen, WandaVision Cynthia Erivo, Genius: Aretha

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Paul Bettany, WandaVision Hugh Grant, The Undoing WINNER: Ewan McGregor, Halston Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton Leslie Odom Jr., Hamilton

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Emma Corrin, The Crown WINNER: Olivia Colman, The Crown Uzo Aduba, In Treatment Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale Jurnee Smollett, Lovecraft Country Mj Rodriguez, Pose

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Regé-Jean Page, Bridgerton Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us Billy Porter, Pose Jonathan Majors, Lovecraft Country Matthew Rhys, Perry Mason WINNER: Josh O’Connor, The Crown

Outstanding Variety Special (Live)

Celebrating America – An Inauguration Night Special The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards The Oscars The Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show Starring The Weeknd WINNER: Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better 2020

Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)

Bo Burnham: Inside David Byrne’s American Utopia 8:46 – Dave Chappelle Friends: The Reunion WINNER: Hamilton A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

Outstanding Comedy Series

Black-ish Cobra Kai Pen15 Emily in Paris Hacks WINNER: Ted Lasso The Flight Attendant The Kominsky Method

Outstanding Drama Series

The Boys Bridgerton WINNER: The Crown The Mandalorian Lovecraft Country Pose The Handmaid’s Tale This Is Us

Outstanding Limited Series

Mare of Easttown I May Destroy You WandaVision WINNER: The Queen’s Gambit The Underground Railroad You’ll also like: Every Marvel Movie Coming in the Next 4 Years New on Netflix in October 2023 20 Best Apple TV+ Shows

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