Baby Reindeer has made a significant impact at the Emmy Awards, winning four awards at the ceremony held in Los Angeles. The show’s creator and lead actor, Richard Gadd, claimed three awards for his work in acting, writing, and executive producing. His co-star, Jessica Gunning, who portrayed the character Martha, was honored as the best supporting actress in a limited series. Gunning expressed her disbelief upon receiving the award, saying, “Oh my goodness me, blinking heckers. Thank you so much. I honestly feel like I’m going to wake up any minute now and this whole thing has been a dream.”
Richard Gadd’s narrative about being stalked and sexually abused has sparked considerable discussion, leading to controversy due to its claim of being “a true story.” The woman who allegedly inspired Gunning’s character is currently suing Netflix for defamation and other grievances.
On receiving his award for best writing in a limited series, Gadd spoke about his journey, reflecting on a tough decade. He encouraged those facing difficulties to persevere, noting the positive impact of Baby Reindeer around the world, including its popularity in countries like Lebanon and Qatar.
In the comedy section, The Bear won three acting awards, including best comedy actor for Jeremy Allen White, but missed out on the best comedy series award, which went to Hacks. Hacks’ star, Jean Smart, won her third award for best comedy actress, further establishing her success in the role.
In drama categories, Elizabeth Debicki received her first Emmy for best drama actress for her portrayal of Princess Diana in The Crown’s concluding season. However, that show only secured one win amidst a strong showing from Japanese series Shogun, which made history by winning best drama series and dominated the awards with a total of 18 wins, the most ever in a single year. Shogun’s cast and producers expressed their gratitude during the ceremony, celebrating a historic moment for non-English language programming.