It was the evening of nights for Hollywood’s tv trade — and motion rolled even when the cameras didn’t.
Staged inside Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatre on Sunday, September 14, the 2025 Emmy Awards introduced collectively the yr’s most acclaimed actors and actresses, resulting in an unbelievable star-studded gathering caught in individual by Us Weekly.
Celebrating distinctive performances and behind the scenes work in TV, host Nate Bargatze opened the evening with an unconventional bang, roping in three Saturday Night time Stay forged members (Bowen Yang, Austin Johnson and Mikey Day) to arrange an surprising skit and kick off an evening of leisure.
The opener set the tone — this Emmys was filled with surprises, particularly when it got here to the sought-after statutes themselves.
Regardless of 10 nominations, The White Lotus walked away with out a single accolade, as did The Bear which was up for six potential awards. Netflix collection No person Desires This left empty-handed, too, failing to transform its personal three nominations.
However probably the most talked-about surprises undoubtedly arrived off the stage. Scroll right down to see what you didn’t catch on TV.
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost Loved a Date Night time
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost Michael Buckner/Selection by way of Getty Pictures
The husband and spouse duo have been seen whispering in each other’s ears, visibly having fun with their evening out collectively. As some Emmy winners strived — however failed — to maintain their acceptance speech underneath 45 seconds to boost cash for the Boys and Women Membership, the pair appeared notably amused by the donation depend’s hilarious decline.
‘This Is Us’ Star Justin Hartley Might Have Instigated Sterling Ok. Brown’s Scooter
Earlier than Sterling Ok. Brown was noticed on stage with a knee scooter, Justin Hartley was seen saying, ‘Chin up” to his former costar, who in actual fact arrived to the Emmys on crutches. Following the interplay, an Emmys official introduced a scooter out for Brown, who had torn his Achilles tendon previous to the ceremony.
Sarah Paulson Went Nuts for ‘The Pitt’ Star Katherine LaNasa

Katherine LaNasa Christopher Polk/Selection by way of Getty Pictures
American Horror Story alum Paulson acquired out of her chair and screamed when winner Katherine LaNasa received the award for finest Supporting Actress in a Drama Sequence. Paulson was genuinely thrilled for her good friend, making a standout second of assist.
Celebrities Couldn’t Wait to Get Chatting

Pedro Pascal and Cate Blanchett Francis Specker/CBS
Us noticed quiet conversations between Martin Brief and Dax Shepard, Jake Gyllenhaal (who posed for pictures with girlfriend Jeanne Cadieu) and Kristen Bell, Ryan Murphy and Paulson, Cate Blanchett and Pedro Pascal (who have been additionally joined by Gyllenhaal earlier than lengthy), and Jason Segel and Leslie Bibb.
The Bromance Between Ike Barinholtz and James Marsden Is Robust
The Jury Responsibility costars have been delighted to see each other, launching into a significant hand shake and beaming collectively as soon as they started chatting.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Are Couple Objectives

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Gilbert Flores/Selection by way of Getty Pictures
The engaged couple have been seen in deep dialog as Gomez loved a drink. Her Solely Murders Within the Constructing costar Brief was additionally included within the combine, as Us noticed the trio laughing enthusiastically at one stage.
James Marsden Was a Doting Boyfriend

James Marsden and Frederique Brons Francis Specker/CBS
The Paradise star was seen checking in on his mannequin girlfriend, Frederique Brons, who sat individually to him a couple of rows again. Earlier than he returned to his seat, Marsden gave Bons a candy kiss.