‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’,’ ‘White Lotus,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ score with Emmy voters

LOS ANGELES — The 74th annual Emmy Awards noticed a number of repeat winners, together with just a few historical past makers.

“Succession” grabbed the highest honor with excellent drama sequence for a second time.

“The White Lotus” took prime restricted sequence and “Ted Lasso” received greatest comedy sequence for the second yr in a row.

Jason Sudeikis took house a second greatest comedy actor award. Backstage, he shared the enjoyment together with his castmates.

“We get to go to neat issues like this. It is enjoyable,” mentioned Sudeikis. “Individuals care and need to see the perfect for one another and that is a outstanding factor.”

Lee Jung-jae turned the primary Asian to ever win the lead actor in a drama sequence prize for his work on “Squid Recreation” – and solely the fourth Asian to win an appearing Emmy. And Zendaya made Emmy historical past – changing into the primary Black lady to win lead actress in a drama sequence – and the youngest individual ever to win two Emmys.

Jean Good received her fifth profession Emmy and her second because the lead within the comedy “Hacks.” Additionally on the comedy facet: “Abbott Elementary” went to the pinnacle of the category. Creator Quinta Brunson received for her writing. Backstage, she made a heartfelt plea for all the actual academics on the market.

“We want extra academics. They must be paid extra so individuals will need to be academics,” mentioned Brunson. “With what they receives a commission I would not need to be a trainer proper now nevertheless it’s an necessary occupation that must be revered.”

And her co-star, Sheryl Lee Ralph, received her first Emmy for her supporting function on the present – first singing and getting a standing ovation.

“I do know the place my voice belongs,” mentioned Ralph. “And there is so many younger actors, artists… discover your voice. And put it the place it belongs.”

Different winners included Michael Keaton for “Dopesick” and Amanda Seyfried for “The Dropout.”