To make the Emmys more lively and get people talking, host Nate Bargatze started a fun game throughout the show. He began by announcing a $100,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, but there was a twist!
The entertainment world is sending a thank you to Reba McEntire! To celebrate the 40th anniversary of *The Golden Girls* at the 2025 Emmy Awards, Reba, along with the members of Little Big Town, performed the show’s famous theme song, “Thank You For Being a Friend.” The audience, filled with celebrities, clearly loved it. Sarah … Read more
Hiller has worked as an actor for many years, appearing in small roles on shows like *30 Rock* and *Difficult People*. He then found a breakthrough role as Joel in *Somebody Somewhere*. Through his connection with Bridget Everett’s character, Sam, Joel helps her learn to accept herself, and in the process, discovers his own identity as a gay man living in a rural area.
Tillman’s Emmy win makes him the last of the major acting category winners to be a first-time Black recipient. Viola Davis won for a leading role in a drama series in 2015, Billy Porter for a leading role in a drama series in 2019, and Olivia Cole won in 1977 for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy or drama series. It’s a moment to celebrate this historic achievement.
After a brief introduction by Stephen Colbert, Nate Bargatze presented the award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series as a way to quickly change into a tuxedo before performing his actual stand-up routine. Instead of telling jokes, Bargatze spent most of his time explaining a plan he’d previously discussed on *Jimmy Kimmel Live* to encourage short acceptance speeches. He announced he would donate $100,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of America, subtracting $1,000 for every second over the 45-second limit – though winners could *add* to the donation by keeping their speeches brief. With his trademark dry humor, Bargatze joked, “Don’t go crazy, because I am paying for this.” While his monologue wasn’t particularly outstanding, it was admirable that Bargatze backed up his words with a financial incentive to keep things concise.
The news isn’t a complete surprise. After the fourth season ended, creator Jen Einbinder mentioned in an interview with Deadline that they had a planned ending in mind from the beginning. She said they were aiming for a fifth-season finale, but were still working out the details, and that if not five seasons, it would be very close. Now, they’ve decided the timing is right to move forward with that plan.
Wondering what Jake Gyllenhaal is up to at the Emmys? Will he reconnect with his former *Donnie Darko* co-stars, Seth Rogen and Noah Wyle? Or will he leave as soon as he hears his name? We’re following all of Jake Gyllenhaal’s moves at the 2025 Emmys – see everything here.
Javier Bardem has repeatedly used his public appearances to raise awareness about the violence in Gaza, particularly during interviews promoting his film, *F1*, this summer. He voiced his support for Palestine on both *The View* and the *F1* red carpet, emphasizing the importance of the issue to him. He noted that while celebrating film is important, it’s crucial to remember real-world events. During a conversation with an Emmys red carpet host, he expressed his gratitude for being allowed to speak freely without interruption, offering a respectful bow and handshake.
The show earned several nominations this year, including one for Best Reality Competition Program. Last year, Princess Poppy’s surprising goblin costume at the Emmys caused a huge buzz online, even landing her an interview in *Paper* magazine. Now, we’ll see if the *Survivor* contestants can create a similar stir.
America Ferrera has been consistently working since her critically acclaimed monologue in the *Barbie* movie. Recent projects include the 2023 film *Dumb Money* and *The Lost Bus*, where she acted alongside Matthew McConaughey. She expressed enthusiasm about potentially working with McConaughey again. When asked by Screen Rant if McConaughey would be a good fit as Ken in a *Barbie* sequel, Ferrera responded positively.