The 72nd Primetime Emmys 2020 took place amidst the pandemic in a virtual ceremony this Sunday. The ceremony is over and now is the time to know who won what. Schitt’s Creek made a sweeping statement by winning all the awards in the ‘Comedy Series’ category. The Emmys 2020 big wins went over to Succession and Watchmen under the drama and limited series category.
The virtual Primetime Emmys 2020 was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. It was aired live from LA’s Staples Center. The spontaneous feed from audience all over the world in the comments and reactions section made this show as successful as possible.
Among other lead winners is Regina King who undoubtedly won the lead actress award for Watchmen in the limited series category. Zendaya from Euphoria bagged her first Emmy in the Primetime Emmys 2020. If you’re a Mark Ruffalo fan, get excited as he wins the best lead in the limited series category for his outstanding performance in ‘I Know This Much Is True’.
Let’s dig into the full list of Emmys 2020 winners.
List Of Winners Of Emmys 2020
Below is the full list of winners in varying categories. Check out who bagged the virtual Emmys 2020 award.
Primetime Emmys 2020 For Best Drama Series
Winner: Succession
Succession bags the big award among other note-worthy nominations like Better Call Saul, The Crown, Killing Eve, The Handmaid’s Tale, Ozark, Succession, The Mandalorian, and Stranger Things.
Outstanding Performance By A Supporting Actress (Drama Series)
Winner: Julia Garner for Ozark
Outstanding Performance By A Supporting Actor (Drama Series)
Winner: Billy Crudup for The Morning Show
Primetime Emmys 2020 For Best Direction (Drama Series)
Winner: Andrij Parekh for Succession
Best Writing (Drama Series)
Winner: Jesse Armstrong for Succession
Outstanding Performance By A Lead Actress (Drama Series)
Winner: Zendaya for Euphoria
Outstanding Performance By A Lead Actor (Drama Series)
Winner: Jeremy Strong for Succession
Best Competition Program
Winner: RuPaul’s Drag Race
Best Limited Series
Winner: Watchmen
Leading Supporting Actress (Movie Or Limited Series)
Winner: Uzo Aduba for Mrs. America
Leading Supporting Actor (Movie Or Limited Series)
Winner: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II for Watchmen
Best Direction (Movie Or Limited Series)
Winner: Maria Schrader for Unorthodox
Best Writing (Movie Or Limited Series)
Winner: Damon Lindelof, Cord Jefferson for Watchmen
Outstanding Performance By A Lead Actor (Movie Or Limited Series)
Winner: Mark Ruffalo for I Know This Much Is True
Outstanding Performance By A Lead Actress (Movie Or Limited Series)
Winner: Regina King for Watchmen
Best Variety Talk Series
Winner: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Primetime Emmys 2020 Best Comedy Series
Winner: Schitt’s Creek
Leading Supporting Actress (Comedy Series)
Winner: Annie Murphy for Schitt’s Creek
Leading Supporting Actor (Comedy Series)
Winner: Daniel Levy for Schitt’s Creek
Best Direction (Comedy Series)
Winner: Andrew Cividino and Daniel Levy for Schitt’s Creek
Best Writing (Comedy Series)
Winner: Daniel Levy for Schitt’s Creek
Leading Actor (Comedy Series)
Winner: Eugene Levy for Schitt’s Creek
Leading Actress (Comedy Series)
Winner: Catherine O’Hara for Schitt’s Creek
The Sunday Night Live Emmys 2020 show was a major virtual success. It was successful in raising over $2.8 million for No Hungry Kid.