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.
#1 John Oliver’s F-Bomb
John Oliver saying F*CK YOU to the #Emmys for playing him off for honouring his dog that passed away.
Uncensored here in Australia 🤣 pic.twitter.com/zXrYvQS3Md
— Priyant (@Priyant1987) September 16, 2024
#2 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.
Image credits: ABC News
#3 Sofia Vergara Ignored An Emmy Staff Member
Sofia Vergara on the carpet for the #Emmys pic.twitter.com/eEcb69Cafe
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) September 15, 2024
#4 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.”
Image credits: Disney/Stewart Cook/Getty Images
#5 Lamorne Morris Telling Producers To “Shut Up”
Lamorne Morris’ acceptance speech for his first-ever Emmy win.
See the full winners list: https://t.co/bBIk4z709y pic.twitter.com/BT0TR5nRiR
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 16, 2024
#6 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.
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#7 Tyler James William’s Cutoff Suit Certainly Showed A Lot
Tyler James Williams and his ARMS?!?!?!?! he even had Robin Roberts stammering. damn#emmys pic.twitter.com/sZ5lA7cLP2
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) September 15, 2024
#8 The Cast Of Rupaul’s Drag Race Reportedly Walked Out After Losing
After five wins, RuPaul’s Drag Race loses for best reality competition to The Traitors. After the category was announced the team from Drag Race (including all the queens) cleared out and headed to the lobby. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/B4UIJh13L7
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) September 16, 2024
#9 “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.”
Image credits: AmandaTori69
#10 Jean Smart Poking Fun At The Streaming Wars
Jean Smart not knowing whether to call her show HBO, HBO Max or Max is all of us#emmys pic.twitter.com/NY6WRDwWeV
— Mara Webster 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@Mara_Webster) September 16, 2024
#11 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.
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