Creative Arts Emmy Awards Kick Off Weekend of Celebrations, Honoring Behind-the-Scenes Talent
The 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards kicked off the weekend with its first ceremony on Saturday, September 6, at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The event recognized excellence in various behind-the-scenes categories, including casting, animation, and costume design.
According to Variety, "The Penguin" emerged as an early favorite, taking home awards for makeup, costume, and hairstyling. Bridgerton also received recognition, winning two awards for period hairstyling and period costumes. These wins marked a notable start to the weekend's celebrations.
In addition to these categories, the Night 1 ceremony honored guest actors and actresses in drama and comedy series, as well as television movies and animated programs. The Hollywood Reporter noted that the Creative Arts Emmy Awards will continue on Sunday, September 7, with more awards being presented.
The annual two-day event is a precursor to the Primetime Emmys, which will take place later this month. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "The 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards are handing out its first night of awards... Among the categories being presented during the Night 1 ceremony on Saturday are best guest actor and actress in a drama series, best guest actor and actress in a comedy series, best animated program, best casting for a comedy series, best casting for a drama series."
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards recognize the often-overlooked talent behind television's biggest hits. As Variety noted, "Emmy week begins in earnest Saturday as the TV Academy hosts the first of two ceremonies celebrating the Creative Arts Emmy Awards." The event is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on these unsung heroes and celebrate their contributions to the world of television.
The winners list for Night 1 will continue to be updated throughout the ceremony. As the weekend progresses, fans can expect more awards to be handed out, culminating in the Primetime Emmys later this month.
In related news, other notable winners from around the globe were announced at the Venice Film Festival earlier this week. Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" took home the Golden Lion award for best film.
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will continue on Sunday, September 7, with more awards being presented. The Primetime Emmys are set to take place later this month, honoring the best in television programming.
Sources:
Variety
The Hollywood Reporter
This story was compiled from reports by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
