The popular British series Baby Reindeer has achieved significant success at the Emmy Awards, winning four trophies during the Los Angeles ceremony. Richard Gadd, the creator and star of the show, took home three of the awards for his roles in acting, writing, and executive producing. His co-star, Jessica Gunning, who portrayed the character Martha, earned the award for best supporting actress in a limited series. Gunning expressed her shock and gratitude upon receiving the award, saying it felt like a dream.
The show, which is based on Gadd’s personal experiences with stalking and abuse, has sparked debates due to its claim of being a true story. The woman allegedly inspiring Gunning’s character is currently suing Netflix for defamation and privacy violations. In his acceptance speech for the writing award, Gadd reflected on his journey over the past decade, from struggling to find his footing to winning a prestigious award, urging others facing hardships to keep pushing forward.
In the comedy categories, The Bear received three acting awards, including best comedy actor for Jeremy Allen White. However, it surprised many when it lost the best comedy series award to Hacks, which follows the dynamic between a veteran comedian and her younger writer. Jean Smart, the lead of 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 Crown’s final season, while the show itself secured only one win. The Japanese historical epic Shogun dominated the drama categories, adding four trophies, including best drama series, making history as the first non-English language show to win this award.
Overall, the Emmy Awards showcased a diverse range of talent and storytelling, with Baby Reindeer and Shogun leading the night in both recognition and celebration.