Emmy Creative Arts Winners 2025: Full List of Nominees and Trophy Snatchers Revealed

Let’s be honest — the Emmy Creative Arts Awards might not get the glitz and glam of the Primetime Emmys, but they are the ultimate celebration of the TV world’s unsung heroes. The folks who make your favorite shows look stunning, sound amazing, and sometimes even make you laugh out loud with a guest cameo. If you want to know who actually walked away with the shiny gold statues this year, you’ve come to the right place.

We’re diving deep into the 2025 Emmy Creative Arts winners and nominees across acting, technical, and behind-the-scenes categories. We’ll break it all down in a fun and snarky way because honestly, why should awards season be dry? So buckle up, grab your popcorn, and let’s get to the good stuff.

Why Do the Emmy Creative Arts Matter?

Before we jump into the juicy details, here’s a quick reality check. The Creative Arts Emmys honor categories that don’t always make the primetime highlight reel — think guest actors, animation, sound mixing, casting, and production design. These are the areas that make your favorite shows binge-worthy without you even realizing it. And yes, the guest stars who drop in and steal your heart definitely get their props here too.

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Winner: Bryan Cranston – The Studio (Apple TV Plus)Nominees:

• Jon Bernthal – The Bear (FX)

• Dave Franco – The Studio (Apple TV Plus)

• Ron Howard – The Studio (Apple TV Plus)

• Anthony Mackie – The Studio (Apple TV Plus)

• Martin Scorsese – The Studio (Apple TV Plus)

Bryan Cranston steals the scene, proving he’s still the king of guest star cameos.

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Winner: Julianne Nicholson – Hacks (HBO Max)Nominees:

• Olivia Colman – The Bear (FX)

• Jamie Lee Curtis – The Bear (FX)

• Cynthia Erivo – Poker Face (Peacock)

• Robby Hoffman – Hacks (HBO Max)

• Zoë Kravitz – The Studio (Apple TV Plus)

Nicholson’s guest turn wins the spotlight, beating out heavy hitters like Olivia Colman.

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Winner: Shawn Hatosy – The Pitt (HBO)Nominees:

• Giancarlo Esposito – The Boys (Prime Video)

• Scott Glenn – The White Lotus (HBO)

• Joe Pantoliano – The Last of Us (HBO)

• Forest Whitaker – Andor (Disney Plus)

• Jeffrey Wright – The Last of Us (HBO)

Shawn Hatosy’s win was the sleeper hit of the night.

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Winner: Merritt Wever – Severance (Apple TV Plus)Nominees:

• Jane Alexander – Severance (Apple TV Plus)

• Gwendoline Christie – Severance (Apple TV Plus)

• Kaitlyn Dever – The Last of Us (HBO)

• Cherry Jones – The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)

• Catherine O’Hara – The Last of Us (HBO)

Wever’s chilling guest role helped Severance sweep this category.

Outstanding Character Voiceover Performance

Winner: Julie Andrews – Bridgerton (Netflix)Nominees:

• Hank Azaria – The Simpsons (Fox)

• Maya Rudolph – Big Mouth (Netflix)

• Alan Tudyk – Andor (Disney Plus)

• Jeffrey Wright – What If…? (Disney Plus)

• Steven Yeun – Invincible (Prime Video)

Yes, Julie Andrews’ voice is still magic, even animated.

Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series

Winner: Desi Lydic – The Daily Show: Desi Lydic Foxsplains (YouTube)Nominees:

• Nathalie Emmanuel – Die Hart: Hart to Kill (The Roku Channel)

• Kevin Hart – Die Hart: Hart to Kill (The Roku Channel)

• Tom Segura – Bad Thoughts (Netflix)

• J. K. Simmons – Die Hart: Hart to Kill (The Roku Channel)

Desi Lydic showed that short form content packs a big punch.

Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program

Nominees:

• RuPaul Charles – RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)

• Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky – Shark Tank (ABC)

• Alan Cumming – The Traitors (Peacock)

• Kristen Kish – Top Chef (Bravo)

• Jeff Probst – Survivor (CBS)

Winner was not listed in the source, but RuPaul remains a fan favorite here.

Outstanding Game Show Host

Nominees:

• Elizabeth Banks – Press Your Luck (ABC)

• Steve Harvey – Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)

• Ken Jennings – Jeopardy! (ABC / Syndicated)

• Colin Jost – Pop Culture Jeopardy! (Prime Video)

• Jimmy Kimmel – Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ABC)

Winner was not confirmed, but this was a hotly contested category.

Outstanding Narrator

Nominees:

• Sir David Attenborough – Planet Earth: Asia (BBC America)

• Idris Elba – Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color (National Geographic)

• Tom Hanks – The Americas (NBC)

• Barack Obama – Our Oceans (Netflix)

• Phoebe Waller Bridge – Octopus! (Prime Video)

Winner was not listed but expect Sir David Attenborough to be a strong contender.

Outstanding Animated Program

Winner: Arcane (Netflix)Nominees:

• Bob’s Burgers (Fox)

• Common Side Effects (Adult Swim)

• Love, Death & Robots (Netflix)

• The Simpsons (Fox)

Arcane continues to dominate the animation Emmy race.

Outstanding Structured Reality Program

Nominees:

• Antiques Roadshow (PBS)

• Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)

• Love Is Blind (Netflix)

• Queer Eye (Netflix)

• Shark Tank (ABC)

Winner was not specified.

Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program

Nominees:

• America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Netflix)

• Love on the Spectrum (Netflix)

• RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked (MTV)

• The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu)

• Welcome to Wrexham (FX)

Winner not confirmed.

Outstanding Game Show

Nominees:

• Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)

• Jeopardy! (ABC / Syndicated)

• The Price is Right (CBS)

• Wheel of Fortune (ABC / Syndicated)

• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ABC)

Winner not listed.

Outstanding TV Movie

Winner: Rebel Ridge (Netflix)Nominees:

• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Peacock)

• The Gorge (Apple TV Plus)

• Mountainhead (HBO)

• Nonnas (Netflix)

Netflix’s Rebel Ridge took this one home.

Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)

Nominees:

• Adam Sandler: Love You (Netflix)

• Ali Wong: Single Lady (Netflix)

• Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (Hulu)

• Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (Netflix)

• Sarah Silverman: PostMortem (Netflix)

• Your Friend, Nate Bargatze (Netflix)

Winner not specified.

Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series

Nominees:

• Chef’s Table (Netflix)

• 100 Foot Wave (HBO)

• Simone Biles Rising (Netflix)

• SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (Peacock)

• Social Studies (FX)

Winner not listed.

Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special

Nominees:

• Deaf President Now! (Apple TV Plus)

• Martha (Netflix)

• Pee-wee as Himself (HBO)

• Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (Hulu)

• Will & Harper (Netflix)

Winner not confirmed.

Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special

Nominees:

• Conan O’Brien Must Go (HBO Max)

• The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: MAGA: The Next Generation (Comedy Central)

• Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. (PBS)

• My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (Netflix)

• Tucci in Italy (National Geographic)

Winner not listed.

Additional Major Winners in Technical and Craft Categories

• Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program: Severance (Apple TV Plus)

• Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program: Andor (Disney Plus)

• Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half Hour): The Studio (Apple TV Plus)

• Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series: The Studio (Apple TV Plus)

• Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series: The Pitt (HBO Max)

• Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Adolescence (Netflix)

• Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming: Etoile (Prime Video)

• Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half Hour): The Studio (Apple TV Plus)

• Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour): Severance (Apple TV Plus)

• Outstanding Period Costumes: *Brid

So there you have it — the rundown of the 2025 Emmy Creative Arts winners and nominees, delivered. Next time you watch your favorite show, remember there’s a whole team of Emmy-worthy talent making it all possible.

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