For the second time this year, Hollywood gathered to celebrate some of their biggest stars.
The 2024 Primetime Emmys were hosted this past Sunday to honor the best in American television, recognizing shows which aired from June 1, 2023 until May 31, 2024.
And what every award show has in common are its “moments”: some heartwarming, some laughable, and of course, some are just downright awkward.
Here are 11 of those puzzling moments from the 76th Emmys that were too awkward to ignore.
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John Oliver’s F-Bomb
As Oliver won the 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series, he gave an utterly chaotic speech, which included an homage to his dog, who has passed away.
When the crowd played him off, he simply yelled “F–K YOU.”
I think they were applauding to try to get him to bring his speech to a close?
Load More Replies...You clearly didn't see the humour. He was basically saying, aw hell no I'm going to keep talking.
Load More Replies...Fans Argue “The Bear” Was Put In The Wrong Category
The Bear scored 11 awards, breaking its own record, but fans online were quick to say the show should not have been placed in the comedy category.
“All those actors and actual comedies deserve better,” someone said.
The show is one built on consequences and grief, but the show’s producers see it as a comedy.
Just like The Martian. There may be moments to laugh, but f**k re-categorizing just because
Go to Forbes.com and read why the PRODUCERS call their show “comedy.” It’s apparently funny to them. And as far as Ivan tell, ONLY them. Nothing is “re-categorized.”
Load More Replies...I don't like this show. It's not funny and I keep being told it's funny.
Jean Smart Poking Fun At The Streaming Wars
When the American actress accepted her trophy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Jean took a moment to tease about the constantly changing names in streaming companies.
When thanking her crew, she said “HBO” before catching herself. “...Max,” she added. “I’m sorry. Just what we needed, another network!”
HBO Max, a streamer for HBO, was re-named as just Max, prompting lots of confusion.
Sofia Vergara Ignored An Emmy Staff Member
As the Colombian-American actress was walking the red carpet, a woman beside her appeared to have been trying to usher her away. Sofia, however, paid no attention and continued to take selfies.
The star was nominated for Actress in a Limited Series for her portrayal of Griselda Blanco.
I get she’s on a being payed and on what looks like the ultimate deadline but she should chill and let her take some photos of an exciting place to be
Load More Replies...If someone is trying to drag you off when you want a pic of the award cermony ur at to celabŕate then fu(k them, u do u x
I don't think you understand the purpose of a red carpet. It's not a church.
Load More Replies...She was born in Colombia, she grew up in Colombia, she went to college in Colombia, she married in Colombia, she had a baby in Colombia and now you call her Colombian-American? Ok, then.
Reality Star’s “Unrecognizable” New Look
Plane Jane from RuPaul’s Drag Race left all the red carpet onlookers puzzled.
The Boston native wore a skintight mini red dress with plumped lips and tattoos covering a vast majority of her body, and fans took to the Internet to express their reactions.
One said, “We have to stan I’m afraid.”
This isn’t feminine at all, it feels like they are mocking femininity, just looks ridiculous
This looks like the sort of thing that could happen if you tell AI to make a voluptuous woman. Or if the Lizard People (r) played dress up to infiltrate an unsuspecting humanity.
Is it an undergarment that makes the giant hips and prosthetic breasts or is it surgical enhancement? If you can attach prosthetics that size and blend them that’s pretty impressive.
Lamorne Morris Telling Producers To “Shut Up”
Morris won his first-ever Emmy in the category “Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series” this past Sunday for his role in Fargo.
During his acceptance speech, the star can be heard telling producers to “shut up” when they tried to hurry him off.
Tyler James Williams’ Cutoff Suit Certainly Showed A Lot
All night, people on X were talking about the actor’s arms, saying he “even had Robin Roberts stammering. Damn.”
Williams was nominated for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series thanks to his role in Abbott Elementary.
Good for him for doing something unique, especially since he could pull it off. (Just like he pulled the sleeves off his shirt. Ba-da-dum. Thank you I'm here all week. Don't forget to tip your waitress.)
Pretty sure it's more in the context of "looking fine!"
Load More Replies...Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s “Cringe” Mid-Ceremony Commercial
The Bear star Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Kissing Booth’s Taylor Zakhar Perez did a sketch where the former said it was okay to drink at the Emmys, later elaborating on information about the drink.
Turns out, the entire sketch was a commercial for the whiskey “Johnnie Walker Blue Label.”
Moss-Bachrach had won an award for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Cant afford Connor McGreggors dublin whiskey so keep on keeping on ✌️
“Scouring” Grindr Callout On X
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Amanda Tori took to social media to call out her co-star Dawn.
She wrote, “The way Dawn is next to me at the Emmys SCOURING Grindr idk whether to be proud or disgusted.”
That definition isn't what they meant with scouring. They meant, pouring through. Intently scrolling. Grinder would mean they are looking for close by matches whether to actually hook up later or just seeing who in the audience is on Grindr is unknown and irrelevant). The funny part is it seems like she is also pointing out that Dawn was scrolling while at the Emmys....then got on her own phone to post about it. 🤣 Edit... this was supposed to be in teply to @Serena
Translation? I get "idk", but the rest of it goes wayyyy over my head. Scouring is what you do to a dirty pot or pan. Grindr, yes, whatever it is, I've heard of it, but the rest?
Grindr is an LGBTQI+ hook-up app that shows you like-minded folks in your area, so Dawn was checking out who at the Emmys was also on the app. Scouring is another way of saying searching thoroughly.
Load More Replies...Hannah Einbinder’s Mom Tweets Her Very Strong Opinion
After Liza Colón Zayas beat Hannah Einbinder for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Hannah’s mom promptly wrote “F–K. THE. BEAR!!!!!!!!!!!” The tweet has since been deleted.
Einbinder was nominated for the same category in honor of her role in Hacks.
The Cast Of Rupaul’s Drag Race Reportedly Walked Out After Losing
When The Traitors won for Outstanding Reality Competition Program, the team of RuPaul’s Drag Race appeared to walk out and head towards the lobby after being nominated in the same category.
"Appeared" is the clue here. People are allowed to get up and used the facilities without being called sore losers.
And if they did ‘leave’ they probably just went to have fun somewhere etc. plus as an ex performer, the amount of wigs and s**t they are wearing, i used to also look for the first queue to leave when I could, so I could remove my heavy showcase wigs and swap out for lighter one etc. or change shoes
Load More Replies...Also suspiciously look very, very similar to an earlier Buzzfeed article.... https://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseastewart/2024-emmy-awards-awkward-moments
Guys, it's OK if you don't like red carpet events, but other people do. I click on BP articles and then click away after a few entries all the time. Different strokes for different folks.
Also suspiciously look very, very similar to an earlier Buzzfeed article.... https://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseastewart/2024-emmy-awards-awkward-moments
Guys, it's OK if you don't like red carpet events, but other people do. I click on BP articles and then click away after a few entries all the time. Different strokes for different folks.
