“76th Primetime Emmy Awards Recap: Lack of Diversity in Winners, Red Carpet Fashion Highlights, and More”

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards made a grand return to the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday evening, showcasing a mix of classic television characters and honoring outstanding talent in the industry. While the night was filled with memorable moments and big wins, one of the standout highlights was Lamorne Morris taking home the gold for outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for his role in “Fargo.”

In his endearing acceptance speech, Morris humorously thanked his mother and playfully shouted out his 3-year-old daughter, Lily, for not believing in him. Reflecting on his win in a post-show interview, Morris expressed his disbelief, saying, “This is strange, but it’ll sink in at some point. I just need to spend more time with it.”

The evening also saw historic wins, with Maya Rudolph winning Outstanding Character Voice-over Performance for her role in “Big Mouth” and Liza Colón-Zayas becoming the first Latina actress to win Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “The Bear.” Additionally, “Shōgun” made history by taking home 18 Emmys for its first season, including the award for best drama.

While Black talent may have been underrepresented in the winner’s circle, they certainly shined on the red carpet with bold and stylish looks. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Ayo Edebiri, and Sheryl Lee Ralph were just a few of the stars who turned heads with their fashion choices, showcasing a range of colors and designs.

Overall, the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards was a night to remember, celebrating the best of television while also highlighting the need for more diversity and representation in the industry.