Hollywood Celebrates Diversity at the Emmys

The Emmy Awards this year showcased a diverse array of nominees and winners, highlighting the achievements of Latino, LGBTQ+, and Japanese talent and stories.

"Shogun" Dominates

Disney's "Shogun" took home the top prize of Best Drama Series, a testament to its record-breaking number of Emmy nominations for a single season. Japanese actors Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada won Best Actress and Best Actor for their performances in the series, while Frederick E. O. Toye was awarded Best Director for a Drama Series.

Latino Representation

A standout among Latino winners was Liza Colon-Zayas, who plays chef Tina Marrero in "The Bear." She triumphed over industry giants like Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett to win Best Supporting Actress. In her acceptance speech, Colon-Zayas encouraged other Latinas to keep believing and voting for their rights.

Advocating for Inclusion

Actor and comedian John Leguizamo discussed the challenges he faced in Hollywood due to a lack of representation. He emphasized the need for more stories from excluded groups, including Black, Asian, Jewish, Arab, LGBTQ+, and disabled individuals.

Celebrating Diversity

The Emmy ceremony's focus on inclusion was also evident in the recognition of Greg Berlanti with the Governors Award. Berlanti, a prolific showrunner, is known for his groundbreaking work on shows like "Dawson's Creek," which featured the first prime-time gay kiss between two teenagers.

Transgender Representation

The Emmys also celebrated transgender representation with the nomination of Nava Mau for Best Supporting Actress in "Baby Reindeer." Mau follows in the footsteps of Laverne Cox, who was the first openly transgender person to be nominated for an acting Emmy.

Hiroyuki Sanada (right) wins Outstanding Leading Actor at the Emmy Awards on September 15 for his appearance in Shogun. Anna Sawai (left) wins for Outstanding Leading Actress. (©Reuters)

Here are some of the major winners:

Outstanding Drama Series:

    Shogun

Outstanding Comedy Series:

    Hacks

Outstanding Limited Series or Movie:

    True Detective: Night Country

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:

    Hiroyuki Sanada (Shogun)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:

    Anna Sawai (Shogun)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:

    Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:

    Jean Smart (Hacks)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie:

    Paul Mescal (Normal People)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie:

    Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country)

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Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:

    Ray Liotta (Black Bird)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:

    Liza Colon-Zayas (The Bear)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:

    Carl Clemons-Hopkins (Hacks)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:

    Hannah Einbinder (Hacks)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie:

    Mark Rylance (The Crown)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie:

    Nava Mau (Baby Reindeer)

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series:

    Frederick E. O. Toye (Shogun)

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series:

    Alex Rigsby (The Bear)

Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series or Movie:

    Barry Levinson (Dopesick)