Julie Andrews Wins Third emmy Award for ‘Bridgerton’ Voiceover, ‘The Studio’ Leads Creative Arts Emmys
Los Angeles – Julie Andrews added a third Emmy Award to her remarkable collection on Saturday, September 6th, at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The 89-year-old British icon was recognized with the Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance award for her work as the witty and observant Lady Whistledown in the popular Netflix period drama, Bridgerton. This win follows her previous Emmy triumphs in 1973 for “The Julie Andrews Hour” and in 2005 for “Broadway: The American Musical.”
The first night of the Creative Arts Emmys also saw Apple TV+’s satirical entertainment industry series, “The Studio,” emerge as a major winner, securing nine awards. HBO’s “the Penguin” closely followed with eight wins, demonstrating the strength of both streaming platforms in the awards landscape.
Host Maya Rudolph opened the ceremony with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the often-unsung heroes of television production. “this is the real Emmys,” she stated, as reported by Deadline, “This is the Emmys for the people who make all the magic happen.”
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards honor excellence in specific areas of television production, including technical and artistic achievements. these awards are often seen as a precursor to the Primetime Emmy Awards, which will be held at a later date.
among the awards presented on Saturday was the Outstanding Music Supervision award, which went to Gabe Hilfer for his work on “The Studio.” The ceremony highlighted the collaborative effort and dedication required to bring compelling television to audiences.The second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater at LA Live, will recognize an additional 49 categories, including Best Reality Host, Best Game Show, and Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special. These awards will further celebrate the diverse talent and creativity within the television industry.
2024 Television and Film Awards Nominees
Here’s a look at the nominees across various categories for the 2024 Television and Film Awards:
Costumes & Hairstyling
Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Helen Huang, Kate Smith, Austin Wittick, Rebecca Freund, Esther J. Han (“the Penguin”)
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes: Michael Wilkinson, Kate O’Farrell, Richard Davies, Paula Fajardo (“Andor”)
Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling: Erika Ökvist, Farida Ghwedar, Grace Gorman, Laura Sim, Emma Rigby, Hannah Forbes (“Bridgerton”)
Contemporary Hairstyling: Brian Badie, Jenn Vasilopoulos, Mariko Miyagi (“The Penguin”)
Production Design
Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One-Hour or More): David Schlesinger, Chris Shriver, Ann Bartek (“Severance”)
Production Design For a Narrative Program (Half-Hour): Julie Berghoff, Brian Grego, Claire Kaufman (“The Studio”)
production Design For a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One-Hour or More): Luke Hull, Toby Britton, Rebecca Alleway (“Andor”)
Casting & Performance
Casting for a Drama Series: Cathy Sandrich Gelfond, Erica Berger (“The Pitt”)
Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Bryan Cranston – “The Studio”
Casting for a Comedy Series: Melissa Kostenbauder, Francine Maisler (“The Studio”)
Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Shaheen Baig (“adolescence”)
Character Voice-Over Performance: Julie Andrews – “Bridgerton”
Stunt Work
Stunt Coordination For Comedy Programming: Cory Demeyers (“The Righteous Gemstones”)
Stunt Performance: Jennifer Murray, River Godland, Alec Back, Moses Nyarko (“The Boys”)
Animation
Individual Achievement in Animation (juried):
“Arcane”: background design
“Arcane”: color
“Love, Death + Robots”: Production Design
“Love, Death + Robots”: Character Animation
“Love, Death + Robots”: Character Design
Other Categories
Choreography For Scripted Programming: Marguerite Pomerhn Derricks (“Étoile”)
Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series: Eric Kissack (“The Studio”)
* Picture Editing for a Multi-Camera Comedy Series: Russell
Julie Andrews Wins third Emmy Award for ‘Bridgerton’ Voiceover, ‘The Studio’ Leads Creative Arts Emmys
Los Angeles – Julie Andrews added a third Emmy Award to her impressive collection on Saturday, September 6th, at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. the 89-year-old British icon was recognized with the Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance award for her work as Lady Whistledown in the Netflix period drama, Bridgerton. This win follows her previous Emmy triumphs in 1973 for “The Julie Andrews Hour” and in 2005 for “Broadway: The American Musical.”
The first night of the Creative Arts Emmys also saw important recognition for Apple TV+’s satirical entertainment industry series, “The Studio,” which led the night with a total of nine awards. HBO’s “The Penguin” closely followed, securing eight wins.
Andrews’ portrayal of the anonymous gossip columnist Lady Whistledown has become a beloved element of Bridgerton, known for its witty narration and insightful commentary on the show’s characters and storylines.The role allows Andrews to contribute to the series’ success while showcasing her enduring vocal talent. Notably, Bridgerton has been praised for its diverse casting and portrayal, with actress Charithra Chandran expressing her pride in representing the South Asian population of 1800s England, as highlighted in a recent interview.
Host Maya Rudolph opened the ceremony with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the honorees, stating, “This is the real Emmys. This is the Emmys for the people who make all the magic happen,” as reported by Deadline. The Creative Arts Emmys celebrate the exceptional work of professionals in various behind-the-scenes and specialized categories, recognizing the vital contributions that often go unseen by mainstream audiences.
The Creative arts Emmy Awards will continue on sunday, September 7th, with further accolades presented across a range of technical and artistic disciplines. These awards serve as a crucial precursor to the Primetime Emmy Awards, scheduled to air on September 15th.