Stephen Colbert Wins Emmy Amid Historic 'The Studio' Sweep

At the 2025 Emmy Awards, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert received a standing ovation and won its first Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series, marking the first time a broadcast late-night show has won this category since its inception in 2015. Colbert, whose show was recently canceled by CBS amid speculation of political motivations, delivered a poignant acceptance speech reflecting on the show's evolution from focusing on love to loss, and expressed deep patriotism for America. Apple TV+'s The Studio set a new record for the most awards won by a freshman comedy series, surpassing FX's The Bear. Hannah Einbinder also made headlines by winning Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks and closing her speech with a bold political statement. Overall, the ceremony was noted for its relatively light political commentary, with host Nate Bargatze keeping the event broadly appealing and controversy-free. The night celebrated both historic wins and memorable moments, including tributes to television's comedic legacy and charitable fundraising efforts tied to speech lengths.