Jon Bernthal won his first Emmy award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Mikey Berzatto in the FX series The Bear at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys. He was recognized for his performance in the episode titled 'Fishes,' which depicts a chaotic holiday gathering of the Berzatto family. Notably, Bernthal was not in attendance at the ceremony, where Jamie Lee Curtis also won for her role as Donna Berzatto, making it a successful night for the show. Other nominees in Bernthal's category included fellow The Bear actors Bob Odenkirk and Will Poulter, alongside Matthew Broderick, Ryan Gosling, and Christopher Lloyd. The Bear also received awards for Outstanding Casting and various technical achievements during the ceremony. In her acceptance speech, Curtis highlighted the show's ability to bring people together despite their struggles, emphasizing its impactful narrative.