The Best Moments From the 2025 Emmys
- Khushi Saraf
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The 77th Emmys had so many touchpoints that went beyond just winners — moments that gave us feels, made headlines, or showed how much storytelling still matters. Here are some of the highlights you’ll want to remember.
Colbert’s Crazy Standing O
When The Late Show with Stephen Colbert finally won the Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series, it wasn’t just a win — it was a statement.The standing ovation was insane — especially since his show had already been cancelled.
LaNasa’s Crazy Squeal
Katherine LaNasa’s acceptance of her first Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Drama was a pure moment. Her squeal, her dance, the surprise — Totally crazy and absolutely unforgettable.
Cristin’s Crazy Unhinged Emmy Moment
Cristin Milioti winning Lead Actress in a Limited Series was already a big deal, but her acceptance speech? Absolute chaos in the best way possible. She was unfiltered, loud, and delightfully unhinged — the kind of energy that makes you sit up and say, “Okay, this is why I watch live TV.” Honestly, one of the most energetic and entertaining speeches of the night.
Tillman’s Crazy Tear-Fest
Tramell Tillman’s win for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Severance was historic (first Black man to win that category) — but the real moment came when he thanked his mom, visibly moved, in his speech. Turned the whole night into a crazy heartfelt moment.
Hiller’s Crazy Underdog Win
Jeff Hiller, from Somebody Somewhere, winning Supporting Actor in a Comedy was one of the surprise gems of the night. For so long, under-the-radar shows do the hard work; it’s meaningful when they get the recognition. His acceptance felt authentic and long overdue.
Lower’s Crazy Realness
When Britt Lower accepted her Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama for Severance, her speech wasn’t just gratitude — it carried weight. She talked about the character, the complexity, what it meant to walk through those emotional layers. It felt significant beyond the trophy. Honestly, it was giving “powerful main character energy” all the way.
Abrego’s Crazy Call-Out
Prior to presenting the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego used his time on stage to highlight funding cuts to public broadcasting — reminding everyone in the room how much storytelling and diverse voices rely on access and support.
What made these moments stand out wasn’t just that they were unexpected — it’s the honesty. The vulnerability. The joy. These are the kinds of moments that remind us awards nights aren’t just about who takes home gold—they’re about connection: between art and audience, ambition and triumph, the stories we root for, and the people who tell them.