The Crown rules supreme at the Emmy Awards as they scoop SEVEN gongs including Best Drama while Best Actress winner Olivia Colman reveals her father died during Covid in teary acceptance speech
- The Crown won Outstanding Drama Series at the 2021 Emmy Awards, beating out The Boys, Bridgerton, The Handmaid’s Tale, Lovecraft Country, The Mandalorian, Pose, and This Is Us for the accolade
- Olivia won the honor for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and revealed her father had passed away from Covid as she made a teary acceptance speech
- Her co-star Josh was the recipient of Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
- Gillian received the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series while Tobias won the honor of Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
- Also in contention for Outstanding Lead Actress was Emma Currin, who lost the gong to her co-star Olivia
The Crown ruled supreme at the 2021 Emmy Awards with the Netflix drama winning Outstanding Drama Series and Olivia Colman, Josh O’Connor, Gillian Anderson and Tobias Menzies all nabbing trophies.
The fan favorite show was the night’s biggest winner, with seven awards including a sweep of the dramatic acting categories.
The series beat out The Boys, Bridgerton, The Handmaid’s Tale, Lovecraft Country, The Mandalorian, Pose, and This Is Us for the accolade. The trophy also gave Netflix its first win in the most elite of Emmy categories.
The Crown won for its fourth season, which followed the British royal family in the 1980s and 1990s with Olivia as Queen Elizabeth II, Josh as Prince Charles and Emma as Princess Diana.
Taking home Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series was Olivia, 47, for her role as Queen Elizabeth II, who revealed her father died during Covid as she paid tribute to him in her acceptance speech.
Supreme: The Crown ruled supreme at the 2021 Emmy Awards with the Netflix drama winning Outstanding Drama Series and (L-R) Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson and Josh O’Connor all nabbing trophies
‘I lost my daddy during COVID’: Taking home Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series was Olivia, 47, for her role as Queen Elizabeth II, who revealed her father died from Covid as she paid tribute to him in her acceptance speech
Olivia had not previously announced her father’s passing but revealed she lost her father during the pandemic.
Visibly emotional, Olivia said: ‘I’m going to be very quick because I’m very teary as I wish my dad was here to see this,’ she said shakily. ‘I lost my daddy during COVID, and he would have loved all of this.’
Olivia accepted the award via video link from an Emmy Celebration at the Soho House where she was joined by co-stars Gillian, Emma, and Emerald Fennell.
Earlier in her speech, Olivia expressed shock over taking home the trophy, quipping that she ‘would’ve put money on that not happening.’
She continued: ‘What a lovely end to this extraordinary journey with this lovely family. I loved every second of it and I can’t wait to see what happens next.’
Family photograph: Olivia (centre) is pictured with her father Keith and mother Mary flanked by her grandparents in a childhood photograph
Victorious: Olivia took home the award for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for her role as Queen Elizabeth II (pictured right on the Netflix show)
While Olivia won the honor for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Emma had also been nominated for the same award, but looked delighted for her costar as she applauded enthusiastically once Olivia’s name was announced.
Josh was the recipient of Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, and Gillian received the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series.
Tobias won the honor of Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series but did not attend the ceremony.
As Tobias, who plays Prince Philip, did not attend the show, presenter Kerry Washington accepted the honor on his behalf.
Winner: Gillian took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series for her role as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (pictured right on the Netflix show)
The crowd went wild! The cast cheered at the news their show had won
‘The most rewarding two years of my life’: Josh gushed about his co-star Emma Corrin (right) as well as his girlfriend, and family as he accepted the Emmy
Swept the competition: The Crown beat out The Boys, Bridgerton, The Handmaid’s Tale, Lovecraft Country, The Mandalorian, Pose, and This Is Us for the accolade (pictured Josh and Emma in character as Prince Charles and Princess Diana)
Gillian thanked her ex Peter Morgan, who created The Crown, and her best friend Connie Freidberg.
Tobias, who plays Prince Philip, did not attend the show, leaving presenter Kerry Washington to accept the honor on his behalf
‘I want to say thank you to Peter Morgan for creating this role and to Netflix for everything, everything,’ Gillian said.
‘But I really want to dedicate this award to a woman who was my manager for 20 years, Connie Freiberg, who believed in me when no one else would and believed I had talent when I didn’t even think that I had talent.
‘Who always advised me to take the high road; who was one of the best friends that I’ve ever had in my life and who wore the same dress five years running to every award show three times a year that we went to.
Josh described how fulfilling filming the show had been as he thanked his co-star Emma, as well as his girlfriend Margot Hauer-King and family in his speech.
‘Making The Crown has been the most rewarding two years of my life, and the cast and crew, Peter Morgan, our producers and all the brilliant directors who made the show such a pleasure to be a part of, thank you,’ he said.
‘Emma Corrin, you’re a force of nature,’ the actor continued. ‘I love you very much.
He also thanked his ‘beautiful’ girlfriend for ‘putting up with the chaos of this career that I feel incredibly privileged to be a part of.’
‘We’re going to have a party now!’ Executive producer Peter Morgan accepted the award for Outstanding Drama Series from London
‘And finally to my grandparents,’ he said. ‘My grandmother who passed a few months ago and my grandfather, Peter O’Connor, who will hopefully watch this in the morning. Your kindness and loyalty has been the greatest gift. Thank you so much.’
Meanwhile, The Crown’s executive producer Peter Morgan said after their Best Drama win: ‘Thank you the Television Academy. Thank you Netflix. Thank you Sony. Thanks, this lot.
‘Thank you to one or two people not here because we start shooting in a couple of hours… We’re going to have a party now! I am lost for words and I’m very, very grateful. Thank you.’
Big win! Kate Winslet (left) received the award for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie for her role in the HBO Max show, Mare Of Easttown while Michaela Coel made history as the first black woman to receive the Emmy for Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Dressed to impress: Kate and Michaela looked phenomenal in their glamorous gowns as they took to the red carpet at the star-studded event before scooping big wins on the night
The 2021 Emmy Awards were certainly a who’s who of British stars, with Kate Winslet, Michaela Coel, Ewan McGregor and Brett Goldstein taking home trophies.
Kate received the award for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie for her role in the fan favorite HBO Max show, Mare Of Easttown.
Michaela made history as the first Black woman to receive the Emmy for Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie.
Ewan was the winner of Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie for his role in Halston.
Hannah Waddingham won Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for Ted Lasso while her co-star Brett won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Suits him! Ewan McGregor with his trophy for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Number one! Hannah Waddingham won Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for Ted Lasso
Going for the gold! Brett Goldstein was the winner of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
THE 73RD ANNUAL EMMY WINNERS FOR 2021
Drama Series
The Boys (Amazon)
Bridgerton (Netflix)
The Crown (Netflix) — WINNER
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
Lovecraft Country (HBO)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
Pose (FX)
This Is Us (NBC)
Comedy Series
Black-ish (ABC)
Cobra Kai (Netflix)
Emily in Paris (Netflix)
Hacks (HBO Max)
The Flight Attendant (HBO Max)
The Kominsky Method (Netflix)
Pen15 (Hulu)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) — WINNER
Variety Talk Series
Conan (TBS)
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) — WINNER
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)
Competition Series
The Amazing Race (CBS)
Nailed It! (Netflix)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1) — WINNER
Top Chef (Bravo)
The Voice (NBC)
Jean Smart was recognized for Hacks
Lead Actress, Comedy
Aidy Bryant (Shrill)
Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant)
Allison Janney (Mom)
Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish)
Jean Smart (Hacks) — WINNER
Lead Actor, Comedy
Anthony Anderson (Black-ish)
Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method)
William H. Macy (Shameless)
Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) — WINNER
Kenan Thompson (Kenan)
Lead Actor, Limited Series, Movie or Anthology
Paul Bettany (WandaVision)
Hugh Grant (The Undoing)
Ewan McGregor (Halston) — WINNER
Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton)
Leslie Odom, Jr. (Hamilton)
Kate Winslet was recognized for her work in Mare Of Easttown
Lead Actress, Limited Series, Movie or Anthology
Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You)
Cynthia Erivo (Genius: Aretha)
Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision)
Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit)
Kate Winslet (Mare of Easttown) — WINNER
Limited Series
I May Destroy You (HBO)
Mare of Easttown (HBO)
The Queen’s Gambit (Netflix) — WINNER
The Underground Railroad (Amazon)
WandaVision (Disney+)
Lead Actress, Drama
Uzo Aduba (In Treatment)
Olivia Colman (The Crown) — WINNER
Emma Corrin (The Crown)
Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale)
Mj Rodriguez (Pose)
Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country)
Lead Actor, Drama
Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us)
Jonathan Majors (Lovecraft Country)
Josh O’Connor (The Crown) — WINNER
Rege-Jean Page (Bridgerton)
Billy Porter (Pose)
Matthew Rhys (Perry Mason)
Television Movie
Dolly Parton’s Christmas On The Square – WINNER
Oslo
Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia
Sylvie’s Love
Uncle Frank
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian)
O-T Fagbenie (The Handmaid’s Tale)
John Lithgow (Perry Mason)
Tobias Menzies (The Crown) — WINNER
Max Minghella (The Handmaid’s Tale)
Chris Sullivan (This Is Us)
Bradley Whitford (The Handmaid’s Tale)
Michael K. Williams (Lovecraft Country)
Gillian Anderson in The Crown won Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Gillian Anderson (The Crown) — WINNER
Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown)
Madeline Brewer (The Handmaid’s Tale)
Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale)
Aunjanue Ellis (Lovecraft Country)
Emerald Fennell (The Crown)
Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale)
Samira Wiley (The Handmaid’s Tale)
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Carl Clemons-Hopkins (Hacks)
Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso) — WINNER
Brendan Hunt (Ted Lasso)
Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso)
Paul Reiser (The Kominsky Method)
Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso)
Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live)
Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live)
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live)
Hannah Einbinder (Hacks)
Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live)
Rosie Perez (The Flight Attendant)
Cecily Strong (Saturday Night Live)
Juno Temple (Ted Lasso)
Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) — WINNER
Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Thomas Brodie Sangster (The Queen’s Gambit)
Daveed Diggs (Hamilton)
Paapa Essiedu (May Destroy You)
Jonathan Groff (Hamilton)
Evan Peters (Mare Of Easttown) — WINNER
Anthony Ramos (Hamilton)
Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton)
Kathryn Hahn (WandaVision)
Moses Ingram (The Queen’s Gambit)
Julianne Nicholson (Mare Of Easttown) — WINNER
Jean Smart (Mare Of Easttown)
Phillipa Soo (Hamilton)
Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Don Cheadle (‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’)
Charles Dance (‘The Crown’)
Timothy Olyphant (‘The Mandalorian’)
Courtney B. Vance (‘Lovecraft Country’) — WINNER
Carl Weathers (‘The Mandalorian’)
Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Alexis Bledel (‘The Handmaid’s Tale’)
Claire Foy (‘The Crown’) — WINNER
McKenna Grace (‘The Handmaid’s Tale’)
Sophie Okonedo (‘Ratched’)
Phylicia Rashad (‘This Is Us’)
Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin (‘Saturday Night Live’)
Dave Chappelle (‘Saturday Night Live’) — WINNER
Morgan Freeman (‘The Kominsky Method’)
Daniel Kaluuya (‘Saturday Night Live’)
Daniel Levy (‘Saturday Night Live’)
Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Jane Adams (‘Hacks’)
Yvette Nicole Brown (‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’)
Bernadette Peters (‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’)
Issa Rae (‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’)
Maya Rudolph (‘Saturday Night Live’) — WINNER
Kristen Wiig (‘Saturday Night Live’)
Saturday Night Live won Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
Variety Sketch Series
‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’
‘Saturday Night Live’ — WINNER
Variety Special (Live)
Celebrating America – An Inauguration Night Special (Multiple Platforms)
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards (CBS)
The Oscars (ABC)
The Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show Starring The Weeknd (CBS)
Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better 2020 (Showtime) — WINNER
Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix)
David Byrne’s American Utopia (HBO)
8:46 – Dave Chappelle (Netflix)
Friends: The Reunion (HBO Max)
Hamilton (Disney Plus) — WINNER
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (HBO Max)
Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (Netflix)
Oprah with Megan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special (CBS)
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy (CNN) – WINNER
United Shades Of America with W. Kamau Bell (CNN)
VICE (Showtime)
Host For a Reality or Competition Program
Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness (‘Queer Eye’)
Nicole Byer (‘Nailed It!’)
Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary (‘Shark Tank’)
Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, Gail Simmons (‘Top Chef’)
RuPaul (‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’) – WINNER
Animated Program
‘Big Mouth’ (Netflix)
‘Bob’s Burgers’ (Fox)
‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal’ (Adult Swim)
‘The Simpsons’ (Fox)
‘South Park: The Pandemic Special’ (Comedy Central)
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal – WINNER
Short Form Animated Program
‘Love, Death + Robots’ (Netflix) – WINNER
‘Maggie Simpson In: The Force Awakens From Its Nap’ (Disney)
‘Once Upon a Snowman’ (Disney Plus)
‘Robot Chicken’ (Adult Swim)
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