Emmys 2024: Succession, The Bear and Beef among big winners as Sir Elton John wins his first Emmy's ever

The Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles on Monday saw major victories for Succession, Beef, and The Bear. Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, and Matthew Macfadyen from Succession secured acting awards, and the show itself won the best drama series. Creator Jesse Armstrong expressed mixed emotions about concluding the show but acknowledged the pleasure of the journey.

In a significant achievement, Sir Elton John earned his first Emmy, attaining EGOT status by winning an award for Elton Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium as the best live variety special. Unfortunately, due to a knee operation, he couldn't personally accept the honor but shared his joy on Instagram.

The critically acclaimed drama Succession, exploring the power struggles within a media mogul's family, received multiple accolades, including best drama series, writing, and directing. The actors Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin won leading drama actress and actor, respectively.


The comedy-drama series The Bear, centered around a chef returning to run his family's sandwich shop, secured three acting prizes. Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach were recognized for their roles.

In the limited series categories, Netflix's Beef, inspired by road rage, dominated, with Ali Wong and Steven Yeun winning best actress and actor. Other winners included Quinta Brunson for best leading comedy actress in Abbott Elementary, Jennifer Coolidge for best supporting drama actress in The White Lotus, and Niecy Nash-Betts for best supporting actress in a limited series for Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.

The 75th Emmys featured reunions of TV casts from shows like Grey's Anatomy, The Sopranos, Ally McBeal, and Cheers, celebrating the event's anniversary. The ceremony, hosted by Anthony Anderson, was delayed by four months due to Hollywood strikes. Numerous stars were present, and the industry remembered those who had passed away, including a performance by Charlie Puth of the Friends theme tune.