The first night of the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards came with some major surprises, history-making moments, and of course—plenty of music love.
Julie Andrews Makes a Triumphant Return
Legendary star Julie Andrews took home her first Primetime Emmy in two decades for her role as Lady Whistledown on Bridgerton. The 89-year-old icon, who turns 90 in just a few weeks, won Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance—reminding everyone that her voice is still as captivating as ever.
While Andrews nearly set a record, her longtime friend Carol Burnett still holds the crown as the oldest woman to win an Emmy, scoring one earlier this year at 90.
Andrews now has three Primetime Emmys, plus an Oscar and two Grammys under her belt. The only thing missing from her trophy shelf? A Tony. Despite three nominations, she’s never snagged one—keeping her just shy of the EGOT title.
Music Categories Bring Heat
Five of the seven music awards were handed out during Night 1, and the competition was stacked.
- Mick Giacchino picked up his first Emmy for scoring The Penguin, following in the footsteps of his Oscar- and Grammy-winning father, Michael Giacchino.
- Christopher Lennertz won Outstanding Music and Lyrics for “Let’s Put the Christ Back in Christmas” from The Boys, beating out songs by big names like Adam Sandler and Amy Poehler.
- White Lotus composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer scored his fourth Emmy for Best Main Title Theme.
- Theodore Shapiro added another Emmy for his work on Severance.
- Gabe Hilfer won Music Supervision for The Studio, marking his second career win.
The Studio Dominates Night 1
Speaking of The Studio, the show walked away with nine trophies, making it the night’s top winner. Other heavy hitters included The Penguin (eight wins), Severance (six), and fan favorites like Bridgerton, The Boys, and Love, Death + Robots.
What’s Next
The Creative Arts Emmys continue on Sept. 7, with highlights airing Sept. 13 on FXX. Then, all eyes turn to the Primetime Emmys, airing live Sept. 14 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, with comedian Nate Bargatze hosting for the first time.
