Emmy Awards 2020: And the winners are...

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Emmys 2020 [Image: Vox.com]
Emmys 2020 [Image: Vox.com]

New Delhi : The 72nd Primetime Emmys finally were announced on Monday and there were numerous first time winners this time. 

‘Schitt’s Creek’ became the first series to win every major comedy award. Zendaya also made history with her win for lead drama actress, becoming the youngest-ever winner in the category and becoming the second Black actor to take this trophy. Also a record number of Black actors were nominated and won this year.

The show, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, was held virtually for the first time.

Here’s the full winners list:

Drama Series

“Succession” (HBO) (WINNER)

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Julia Garner (“Ozark”) 

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Billy Crudup (“The Morning Show”) 

Directing for a Drama Series

Andrij Parekh "Succession," "Hunting" (HBO) 

Writing for a Drama Series

Jesse Armstrong "Succession," "This Is Not for Tears" (HBO) 

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Zendaya (“Euphoria”) 

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Jeremy Strong (“Succession”) 

Competition Program

"RuPaul’s Drag Race" (VH1) 

Limited Series

“Unorthodox” (Netflix)

“Watchmen” (HBO) 

Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Uzo Aduba (“Mrs. America”) 

Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (“Watchmen”) 

Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special

Maria Schrader "Unorthodox" (Netflix) 

Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special

Damon Lindelof and Cord Jefferson "Watchmen," "This Extraordinary Being" (HBO) 

Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Mark Ruffalo (“I Know This Much Is True”) 

Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Regina King (“Watchmen”) 

Variety Talk Series

“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” (HBO) 

Comedy Series

“Schitt’s Creek” (Pop TV) 

Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Annie Murphy (“Schitt’s Creek”) 

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Dan Levy (“Schitt’s Creek”) 

Directing for a Comedy Series

Andrew Cividino and Daniel Levy "Schitt’s Creek," "Happy Ending" (Pop TV) 

Writing for a Comedy Series

Daniel Levy "Schitt’s Creek," "Happy Ending" (Pop TV) 

Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Eugene Levy (“Schitt’s Creek”) 

Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Catherine O’Hara (“Schitt’s Creek”)