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Earth-828 is the home reality of the Fantastic Four and exists as a separate universe from the main Marvel Cinematic Universe (Earth-626). In this world, Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm are celebrated heroes. Because they previously repelled Galactus (as seen in *First Steps*), this Earth is predicted to be important in resolving the current Multiverse Saga. However, it’s just one of many alternate Earths that are part of the larger story, and not the first one introduced.

Despite a bumpy awards show, the winners were genuinely deserving and delivered moving speeches. While the ceremony itself felt disjointed – with awkward moments and a general attempt to downplay the excitement – standouts included Jeff Hiller’s win for *Somebody Somewhere* and Stephen Colbert receiving a standing ovation. Let’s break down the best, worst, and most surprising moments of a night that often seemed to contradict itself.

While the night wasn’t a complete victory for any single show, *The Pitt* won three awards – for Drama Series, Best Actor, and Supporting Actress (a surprise win for Katherine LaNasa). *Severance* also did well with two acting wins, recognizing Tramell Tillman and Britt Lower (who beat out favorite Kathy Bates). The directing and writing awards were split, with *Slow Horses* winning for directing and *Andor* unexpectedly taking the writing award. However, despite leading with 27 nominations overall, *Severance* losing the top Drama Series award suggests voters were hesitant to name it the best. Though ambitious and impressive, *Severance* sometimes feels slow-paced, with storylines and characters circling until only a few major events happen each season.

According to a preview from the Disney 2026 Merchandise Expo in China, Doctor Doom is now part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This brilliant and magically powerful villain will cause a massive, universe-spanning crisis. Robert Downey Jr. will play Victor von Doom, and he’ll be taking on the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and other hero teams from different realities (via MovieWeb).

The winners also had a chance to earn extra money for charity. For every second their acceptance speech went under 45 seconds, $1,000 was added to the donation total. Seth Rogen’s first win, for instance, contributed $6,000. Basically, Nate Bargatze is like that customer who leaves a small tip and subtly implies the server’s livelihood depends on providing excellent service. It was a quirky incentive! In total, how much money did the Boys & Girls Club receive?

After winning Outstanding Comedy Series, Seth Rogen expressed sincere gratitude to viewers who watched and voted for the show, admitting he was surprisingly overjoyed. The show’s creators then thanked the executives who inspired and supported their series, even giving a special shout-out to Apple CEO Tim Cook, who was seen happily nodding along. As Rogen left the stage, he playfully urged everyone to thank the executives!

During the awards show, Stephen Colbert jokingly addressed the upcoming end of *The Late Show*. While presenting the award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, he quipped, “Is anyone hiring?” He then playfully offered the show’s staff as potential candidates, available in June, and even presented his own resume. He joked about needing a new headshot, referencing a trip to Istanbul, and asked Harrison Ford to pass it along to Steven Spielberg, suggesting a movie idea. It was a funny moment that many viewers enjoyed.

Milioti jokingly revealed she’d written her speech on the back of her therapy notes, asking people not to look. She shared how much she enjoyed working on the show and playing Sofia, calling it a ‘bright spot’ in a difficult world. Despite the show being dark and intense, she described playing Sofia as liberating, like ‘flying.’ She expressed gratitude to her family for letting her watch age-inappropriate movies, thanked her friends and Farrell, and gave a particularly enthusiastic shout-out to showrunner Lauren LeFranc, playfully saying she admired LeFranc’s mind. It was a fitting sentiment, given her character’s personality.

Even though some parts of the speeches were censored, the speakers still managed to communicate their message. What was said, despite the bleeps, is worth understanding.

Cooper had a special win even before the awards show – he got to meet his favorite actor, Jake Gyllenhaal! Gyllenhaal unexpectedly visited Cooper at his hotel while he was preparing for an Emmys party and gave him a small toy duck. Cooper shared that he’d been nominated for an Academy Award, and a friend had once sent him a similar duck for good luck. The only difference? Cooper actually won an award, making Gyllenhaal’s gift extra meaningful.