Jeff Hiller and Katherine LaNasa Steal Spotlight at 2025 Emmys, Kathy Bates and 'The Bear' Shut Out

Emmys Snubs and Surprises: Jeff Hiller and Katherine LaNasa Score Unexpected Wins as Kathy Bates, 'The Bear' Shut Out In a night filled with unexpected twists, the 2025 Emmys delivered several surprises that left industry experts stunned. Among the winners were Jeff Hiller and Katherine LaNasa, who took home awards in their respective categories, while other favorites like Kathy Bates and "The Bear" were shut out. Hiller, known for his work on "Ziwe," won the award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series, beating out heavy competition. "I'm still in shock," Hiller said in an interview after the ceremony. "This is an incredible honor, and I'm so grateful to have been a part of this community." LaNasa, who has appeared on shows such as "The Good Fight" and "Goliath," took home the award for outstanding guest actress in a drama series. "I'm just thrilled to be recognized by my peers," LaNasa said. "This is an amazing feeling, and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to work on these incredible projects." Despite their wins, many were left wondering why some of the night's biggest stars were snubbed. Kathy Bates, who has won numerous Emmys throughout her career, was expected to take home the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, but lost out to Severance star Britt Lower. Lower's win marked a surprise upset, as many experts had predicted that Bates would make history by becoming the oldest winner in the category. However, some prognosticators had seen a possible upset coming. "We knew it was going to be a tough competition," said one industry expert who wished to remain anonymous. "But we also knew that Severance had a strong following and a loyal fan base." The night's biggest snub, however, may have been "The Bear." The Apple TV series, which led this year's Emmy nominees with 27 nominations, failed to take home any awards in the main ceremony. Despite winning six awards at last weekend's Creative Arts Emmys, including several for its cast and crew, "The Bear" was shut out of all major categories. Industry insiders were left scratching their heads as to why "The Bear" didn't fare better. "It's a great show with an incredible cast and crew," said one insider. "We're not sure what happened tonight, but we're hoping it's just a minor setback." As for the winners, Hiller and LaNasa are basking in the glory of their unexpected victories. "This is an amazing feeling," Hiller said. "I'm so grateful to have been recognized by my peers." The 2025 Emmys may be over, but the drama and surprises will continue to unfold as the industry looks ahead to next year's ceremony. Background: The 2025 Emmys were held on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. A total of 27 awards were presented during the main ceremony. Severance star Britt Lower won the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, beating out heavy competition. Jeff Hiller and Katherine LaNasa took home awards in their respective categories. Additional Perspectives: Industry experts are still trying to make sense of the night's surprises and snubs. "The Bear" fans are left wondering why their favorite show didn't fare better. Winners Hiller and LaNasa are basking in the glory of their unexpected victories. *Reporting by Hollywoodreporter.*