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, 10:16 PM EST

Steven Yeun wins outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

Steven Yeun won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for "Beef."

"Thank you for this immense honor and blessing," Yeun said before thanking his fellow "Beef" co-stars and the show's creators.

He also thanked Andrew Cooper, the series' onset photographer. "There were days when it was difficult to live in Danny's skin," he said. "Sometimes I wanted to judge him, sometimes I wanted to make fun of him, and [Cooper] pulled me aside and he's like, 'Never bail on Danny.' And thanks. I wanna say thank you to Danny for teaching me that judgment and shame is a lonely place, but compassion and grace is where we can all meet."

Steven Yeun accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Beef" onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Yeun also thanked his wife and his family and told them he loves them.

Other nominees in the category included Taron Egerton for "Black Bird," Kumail Nanjiani for "Welcome to Chippendales," Evan Peters for "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," Daniel Radcliffe for "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" and Michael Shannon for "George & Tammy."

Jan 15, 2024, 10:01 PM EST

Elton John joins EGOT club with win for Disney+ concert special

Elton John can add EGOT to his impressive list of accomplishments.

With his win for outstanding variety special (live) for his Disney+ concert special "Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium" at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, John secured the last honor needed to earn the coveted status.

"I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight," John, who was not in attendance to accept the honor, said in a statement.

Elton John became an EGOT winner at the 75th annual Emmy Awards.
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"The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world," he added. "Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, I am incredibly grateful."

John previously won two Oscars -- winning the Academy Award for best original song for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from "The Lion King" and "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from the biopic "Rocketman" -- six Grammys, and a Tony for "Aida."

"Saturday Night Live" co-stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler presented the category.

Check out a full list of EGOT winners -- and those close to EGOT glory -- here.

Jan 15, 2024, 9:48 PM EST

'Beef' creator wins Emmys for writing, directing

Lee Sung Jin won the Emmy for outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie for the episode "The Birds Don't Sing, They Screech In Pain" from "Beef."

This is Lee's second Emmy win tonight. He won earlier for outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie.

Lee Sung Jin accepts the Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Beef" 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 Joel Kim Booster for "Fire Island," Taffy Brodesser-Akner for "Fleishman Is in Trouble" (Episode: "Me-Time"), Patrick Aison and Dan Trachtenberg for "Prey," Janine Nabers and Donald Glover for "Swarm," and Al Yankovic and Eric Appel for "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story."

Jan 15, 2024, 9:37 PM EST

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ cast reunites, Paul Walter Hauser wins for outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

The cast of “Grey’s Anatomy” reunited at the 75th Emmy Awards on Monday night.

(L-R) Chandra Wilson, Justin Chambers, Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl and James Pickens speak onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater, Jan.15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Katherine Heigl, James Pickens Jr., Chandra Wilson, Ellen Pompeo and Justin Chambers presented Paul Walter Hauser with the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for “Black Bird.”

Paul Walter Hauser accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Black Bird" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Other nominees in the category included Murray Bartlett for “Welcome to Chippendales,” Richard Jenkins for “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” Joseph Lee for “Beef,” Young Mazino for “Beef” and Jesse Plemons for “Love & Death.”

“Grey’s Anatomy” gears up for its 20th season premiere in March.

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