Baby Reindeer Achieves Major Success at Emmy Awards
The acclaimed British series Baby Reindeer has made waves at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, securing four prestigious trophies. Richard Gadd, the show’s creator and lead actor, took home three awards for acting, writing, and executive producing. Jessica Gunning, recognized for her role as the stalker Martha, won the award for best supporting actress in a limited series. “Oh my goodness me, blinking heckers,” she exclaimed while accepting her award.
Gadd’s narrative, which chronicles his experiences with stalking and sexual abuse within the industry, has stirred considerable attention this year. However, the series’ claim of being “a true story” has sparked controversy, particularly as the woman allegedly portraying Gunning’s character is pursuing legal action against Netflix for defamation, negligence, and invasion of privacy.
In his acceptance speech for best writing in a limited series, Gadd reflected on his journey, stating: “Ten years ago, I was down and out. I never thought I’d get my life together.” He encouraged those facing tough times to persevere, acknowledging the positive impact Baby Reindeer has had globally despite some focus on its criticisms.
In the comedy categories, The Bear emerged with three acting honors, with Jeremy Allen White winning best comedy actor for his portrayal of Carmy for the second consecutive year. Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Liza Colon-Zayas received the supporting awards, with Colon-Zayas expressing gratitude to Latina viewers in her speech. Despite its accolades, The Bear lost the best comedy series award to Hacks, which focuses on the complex relationship between a seasoned comedian and her younger writer. Jean Smart, who stars in Hacks, won her third Emmy for best comedy actress.
In the drama categories, Elizabeth Debicki earned her first Emmy for best drama actress for her portrayal of Princess Diana in the final season of Netflix’s The Crown, which secured only one award in its last outing.
Japanese historical epic Shogun dominated the drama categories, adding four more Emmy awards to its collection, including best drama series, marking a historic achievement as the first non-English language program to win that title. Lead acting awards went to Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, with Sanada expressing gratitude in both English and Japanese during his speech.
The evening concluded with The Traitors triumphing over Drag Race for a notable accolade.