Emmy Awards recap: Biggest moments from the 75th annual awards show

The awards show saw several TV cast reunions and a new EGOT winner.

Last Updated: January 15, 2024, 5:44 PM EST

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in television Monday night.

"Succession," "The Bear" and "Beef" took home the top awards, winning for outstanding drama series, outstanding comedy series and outstanding limited or anthology series, respectively.

The three-hour telecast, hosted by Anthony Anderson, saw numerous cast reunions -- bringing together stars from iconic shows like "Martin," "Cheers" and "Grey's Anatomy" -- and paid tribute to those we've lost since the previous Emmy Awards, which aired in September 2022.

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were originally scheduled to air on Sept. 18, 2023, but were rescheduled due to the Hollywood strikes.

Check out a recap of how the night unfolded.

Key moments:

Here's how the awards show unfolded. All times Eastern.
Jan 15, 2024, 8:21 PM EST

Quinta Brunson wins outstanding lead actress in a comedy series

Quinta Brunson of "Abbott Elementary" won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.

The actress delivered an emotional speech as she accepted her award onstage.

"Thank you so much," Brunson said. "I love making 'Abbott Elementary' so much. I'm so happy to be able to live my dream and act out comedy, and I say this every time, but I just love comedy so much."

Other nominees included Christina Applegate in "Dead to Me," Rachel Brosnahan in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," Natasha Lyonne in "Poker Face" and Jenna Ortega in "Wednesday."

Quinta Brunson accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series award for "Abbott Elementary" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Jan 15, 2024, 8:16 PM EST

Ayo Edebiri wins outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series

Christina Applegate took to the stage to present the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, which ultimately went to "The Bear" star Ayo Edebiri.

Christina Applegate, left, and host Anthony Anderson speak onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Edebiri shouted out her family in her acceptance speech, thanking them for "loving me and letting me feel beautiful and Black and proud of all that."

"Probably not a dream to immigrate to this country and have your child be like 'I want to do improv,' but you're real ones," she joked.

Ayo Edebiri accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for "The Bear" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Other nominees in the category included Alex Borstein for "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," Janelle James for "Abbott Elementary," Sheryl Lee Ralph for "Abbott Elementary," Juno Temple for "Ted Lasso," Hannah Waddingham for "Ted Lasso" and Jessica Williams for "Shrinking."

Jan 15, 2024, 8:13 PM EST

Anthony Anderson kicks off 75th Emmys with monologue

Anthony Anderson opened the 75th annual Emmy Awards with musical number in his monologue.

The "Black-ish" star paid tribute to some of his favorite TV shows including "The Facts of Life." Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker also joined Anderson onstage before Anderson did a bit with his mom, who was seated in the audience, and who Anderson said was prepared to let winners know if their acceptance speeches ran too long.

Jan 15, 2024, 7:42 PM EST

Selena Gomez shares sweet moment with 'Only Murders in the Building' co-stars at Emmys

Selena Gomez met up with her "Only Murders in the Building" co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin at the 75th Emmys on Monday night.

The trio, who wrapped season 3 of the Hulu series back in October, posed for photos together on the silver carpet.

Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 2024.
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Short is up for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series tonight, while the show is also in contention for outstanding comedy series and outstanding writing for a comedy series.

Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Steve Martin attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 2024.
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"Only Murders in the Building" will return for season 4.

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