It was the night of nights for Hollywood’s television industry — and action rolled even when the cameras didn’t.
Staged inside Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatre on Sunday, September 14, the 2025 Emmy Awards brought together the year’s most acclaimed actors and actresses, leading to an incredible star-studded gathering caught in person by Us Weekly.
Celebrating exceptional performances and behind the scenes work in TV, host Nate Bargatze opened the night with an unconventional bang, roping in three Saturday Night Live cast members (Bowen Yang, Austin Johnson and Mikey Day) to set up an unexpected skit and kick off a night of entertainment.
The opener set the tone — this Emmys was full of surprises, especially when it came to the sought-after statutes themselves.
Despite 10 nominations, The White Lotus walked away without a single accolade, as did The Bear which was up for six potential awards. Netflix series Nobody Wants This left empty-handed, too, failing to convert its own three nominations.
But the most talked-about surprises undoubtedly arrived off the stage. Scroll down to see what you didn’t catch on TV.
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost Enjoyed a Date Night
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images
The husband and wife duo were seen whispering in one another’s ears, visibly enjoying their night out together. As some Emmy winners strived — but failed — to keep their acceptance speech under 45 seconds to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club, the pair appeared particularly amused by the donation count’s hilarious decline.
‘This Is Us’ Star Justin Hartley May Have Instigated Sterling K. Brown’s Scooter
Before Sterling K. Brown was spotted on stage with a knee scooter, Justin Hartley was seen saying, ‘Chin up” to his former costar, who in fact arrived to the Emmys on crutches. Following the interaction, an Emmys official brought a scooter out for Brown, who had torn his Achilles tendon prior to the ceremony.
Sarah Paulson Went Nuts for ‘The Pitt’ Star Katherine LaNasa
Katherine LaNasa Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images
American Horror Story alum Paulson got out of her chair and screamed when winner Katherine LaNasa won the award for best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Paulson was genuinely thrilled for her friend, creating a standout moment of support.
Celebrities Couldn’t Wait to Get Chatting
Pedro Pascal and Cate Blanchett Francis Specker/CBS
Us spotted quiet conversations between Martin Short and Dax Shepard, Jake Gyllenhaal (who posed for photos with girlfriend Jeanne Cadieu) and Kristen Bell, Ryan Murphy and Paulson, Cate Blanchett and Pedro Pascal (who were also joined by Gyllenhaal before long), and Jason Segel and Leslie Bibb.
The Bromance Between Ike Barinholtz and James Marsden Is Strong
The Jury Duty costars were delighted to see one another, launching into a major hand shake and beaming together once they began chatting.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Are Couple Goals
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images
The engaged couple were seen in deep conversation as Gomez enjoyed a drink. Her Only Murders In the Building costar Short was also included in the mix, as Us spotted 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 model girlfriend, Frederique Brons, who sat separately to him a few rows back. Before he returned to his seat, Marsden gave Bons a sweet kiss.
