The 2025 Emmys featured behind-the-scenes moments that were not shown on television. After enduring the heat on the red carpet, celebrities entered the theater for this prestigious television event. Gold Derby was present to document every detail from the theater to the Emmys Governors Ball. Just over 20 minutes before the show began, the theater lobby was filled with excitement. Seth Rogen received cheers of “Good luck!” as he found his seat. Nearby, Jenny Slate engaged in a lively discussion with Shannon Murphy, the backstage director of Dying for Sex. At 5 p.m., fans of Only Murders in the Building saw Steve Martin and Martin Short enter the theater together, closely followed by Michelle Williams of Dying for Sex.
Reba McEntire arrived with a gentle smile, while Sharon Horgan from The Bad Sister made her way to her seat calmly. On stage, Tramell Tillman, an actor from Severance, became one of the first Black men to win the title of Best Supporting Actor in a Drama series. This moment was one of the standout highlights, with director Ben Stiller rising to his feet and cheering as the whole theater erupted in applause for Tillman. After the ceremony, guests headed to the Governors Ball for festivities and reunions. Cast members from The White Lotus, including Jason Isaacs, Carrie Coon, Jon Gries, and Charlotte Le Bon, shared laughter and stories.
Coon lit up the evening by dancing near her table to Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman,” bringing smiles to everyone on the dance floor.