The Best Moments of the 2022 Emmy Awards

Mar. 15, 2025

01of 10Oprah Opened the ShowMyung J. Chun/gettyThe Queen of Television herself was on hand to present the night’s first award, outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie.When Michael Keaton wonforDopesick,he joked to Winfrey, “You got about 90 of these don’t you?”

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Oprah Opened the Show

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The Queen of Television herself was on hand to present the night’s first award, outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie.When Michael Keaton wonforDopesick,he joked to Winfrey, “You got about 90 of these don’t you?”

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Kenan Thompson Brought the Laughs

“Tonight we celebrate the hundreds and hundreds of shows that were produced this year … then we give awards to about five of them,” he quipped.

03of 10Sheryl Lee Ralph Sang Her Beautiful SpeechSheryl Lee Ralph.GettyAbbott Elementary’s Ralph becamejust the second Black womanto score an Emmy in the outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series category (afterJackée Harry, who won for227in 1987). And in accepting her award,she burst into song, singing a verse from jazz singer Dianne Reeves' 1993 song “Endangered Species.”

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Sheryl Lee Ralph Sang Her Beautiful Speech

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Abbott Elementary’s Ralph becamejust the second Black womanto score an Emmy in the outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series category (afterJackée Harry, who won for227in 1987). And in accepting her award,she burst into song, singing a verse from jazz singer Dianne Reeves' 1993 song “Endangered Species.”

04of 10The ‘Only Murders’ Cast ReunitedChris Haston/NBCThough they didn’t take home any of the night’s big awards, Steve Martin,Selena Gomezand Martin Short came together to present outstanding variety talk series, bringing their hilarious dynamic with them. “You know what I love about working with these guys?” Gomez joked. “No paparazzi, ever.”

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The ‘Only Murders’ Cast Reunited

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Though they didn’t take home any of the night’s big awards, Steve Martin,Selena Gomezand Martin Short came together to present outstanding variety talk series, bringing their hilarious dynamic with them. “You know what I love about working with these guys?” Gomez joked. “No paparazzi, ever.”

05of 10Jennifer Coolidge Danced Her Way Off StageKevin Mazur/WireImageAsThe White Lotusstar Coolidge — winner for outstanding supporting actress in a limited series or movie —gave her acceptance speech, the clock ran down, so she scored herself a few more laughs as she danced her way through the exit music, “Hit the Road Jack.”

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Jennifer Coolidge Danced Her Way Off Stage

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AsThe White Lotusstar Coolidge — winner for outstanding supporting actress in a limited series or movie —gave her acceptance speech, the clock ran down, so she scored herself a few more laughs as she danced her way through the exit music, “Hit the Road Jack.”

06of 10Lizzo Won an EmmyPATRICK T. FALLON/AFP/gettyShe’s halfway to an EGOT!Lizzo picked up her first Emmyfor outstanding competition program forLizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls. In a heartfelt acceptance speech, she told the crowd, “When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media. Fat like me. Black like me. Beautiful like me. If I could go back and tell little Lizzo something, I would be like, ‘You are gonna see that person but b—, it’s gonna have to be you.’ "

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Lizzo Won an Emmy

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She’s halfway to an EGOT!Lizzo picked up her first Emmyfor outstanding competition program forLizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls. In a heartfelt acceptance speech, she told the crowd, “When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media. Fat like me. Black like me. Beautiful like me. If I could go back and tell little Lizzo something, I would be like, ‘You are gonna see that person but b—, it’s gonna have to be you.’ "

07of 10Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak Poked Fun at Their RelationshipMindy Kaling and BJ Novak.Chris Haston/NBC via GettyThe longtime besties and formerThe Officecostars presented the award for writing for a limited or anthology series or movie, and while joking about the short length of limited series compared to their 22-episode sitcom seasons,joked about their ‘are-they-or-aren’t-they’ status, too.“And that show, that would take up your whole life. No time for other projects,” Novak said before Kaling added while looking at him, “No time for a social life. You had no choice but to forminsanely complicated relationships with your costars.”

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Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak Poked Fun at Their Relationship

Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak.Chris Haston/NBC via Getty

The longtime besties and formerThe Officecostars presented the award for writing for a limited or anthology series or movie, and while joking about the short length of limited series compared to their 22-episode sitcom seasons,joked about their ‘are-they-or-aren’t-they’ status, too.

“And that show, that would take up your whole life. No time for other projects,” Novak said before Kaling added while looking at him, “No time for a social life. You had no choice but to forminsanely complicated relationships with your costars.”

08of 10Kenan and Kel ReunitedNBCTogether again! As host Kenan Thompson engaged with Kumail Nanjiani and Jason Sudeikis in a bit about the ballroom bar, an unlikely patron popped up: Thompson’s longtime friend and Nickelodeon collaborator,Kel Mitchell.

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Kenan and Kel Reunited

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Together again! As host Kenan Thompson engaged with Kumail Nanjiani and Jason Sudeikis in a bit about the ballroom bar, an unlikely patron popped up: Thompson’s longtime friend and Nickelodeon collaborator,Kel Mitchell.

09of 10Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler Almost Gave the Fans What They WantedChris Haston/NBC via GettyAfter a faux chase through the streets of N.Y.C. to stop a thief who stole an Emmy Award,Law & Order’s Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloniwent in for a kiss— only to fake out fans and present the outstanding lead actory in a comedy series award instead.

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Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler Almost Gave the Fans What They Wanted

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After a faux chase through the streets of N.Y.C. to stop a thief who stole an Emmy Award,Law & Order’s Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloniwent in for a kiss— only to fake out fans and present the outstanding lead actory in a comedy series award instead.

10of 10Selma Blair Made a Triumphant AppearanceChris Haston/NBC via GettyThe actress —who has been openabout the ups and downs she faces daily with multiple sclerosis — received a standing ovation as she came out to present the night’s biggest award, outstanding drama series.

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Selma Blair Made a Triumphant Appearance

The actress —who has been openabout the ups and downs she faces daily with multiple sclerosis — received a standing ovation as she came out to present the night’s biggest award, outstanding drama series.

source: people.com