The 2024 Creative Arts Emmys, held over two nights at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, saw a flurry of stars and a flood of awards, with FX’s Shōgun and The Bear emerging as the biggest winners of the weekend.
Shōgun led the pack with an incredible 14 wins on Sunday night alone, nearly sweeping every category it was nominated in. From guest actor Nestor Carbonell’s win to accolades in casting, cinematography, and visual effects, Shōgun proved to be an unstoppable force. The series, set in feudal Japan, showcased its technical prowess by clinching awards in categories like costume design, hairstyling, and makeup.
Not to be outdone, FX’s critically acclaimed comedy The Bear triumphed with seven wins. Jamie Lee Curtis added an Emmy to her recent Oscar win, taking home the guest actress in a comedy award for her role as Donna Berzatto. In an emotional backstage moment, Curtis exclaimed, “I’m the luckiest girl in the world.” Jon Bernthal also claimed guest actor in a comedy for his portrayal of Michael Berzatto.
The ceremonies were graced by A-list presenters, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Nestor Carbonell, and Brie Larson. In a touching moment, The Bear casting director Jeanie Bacharach teared up while accepting the award, expressing gratitude for being part of a show that deals with “pain and grief, forgiveness and love.”
The night also saw two new additions to the prestigious EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards) club. Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul completed their EGOT journey by winning an Emmy for their catchy tune “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” from Only Murders in the Building.
Here are some other notable wins from the night:
- Netflix’s Ripley picked up multiple awards, including a first Emmy for Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Elswit.
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith from Prime Video earned Michaela Coel her second Emmy for guest actress in a drama series.
- The animated series Blue Eye Samurai impressed with four wins on Saturday night.
You can check out the full list of winners here.
FX dominated the weekend with a total of 27 wins, followed by Netflix with 17. HBO and Max collectively earned eight Emmys, while Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV+, and NBC each took home seven awards.
With the Creative Arts Emmys setting the stage, all eyes are now on the Primetime Emmy Awards, which are scheduled for September 15. Will Shōgun and The Bear continue their winning streaks? We’ll keep you informed of the results as soon as they’re announced.
