Nicola Coughlan had an amazing experience at her debut at the Emmy Awards on Sunday night. The Bridgerton star was starstruck as she mingled with her favorite celebrities at the Hollywood event. Nicola, 37, was over the moon as she realized she was standing next to Jennifer Aniston outside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “I was getting my photos taken, and then I saw Jennifer Aniston right beside me,” she excitedly revealed to Access Hollywood. “I heard her voice, and I couldn’t believe it!” Nicola couldn’t contain her excitement, exclaiming, “I’m usually cool, but she’s Rachel! She’s absolutely flawless!”
Nicola Coughlan had an unforgettable experience at her debut Emmy Awards ceremony last Sunday, enjoying every moment of the evening.
The Beloved Bridgerton star made her debut at a glamorous Hollywood awards show and couldn’t contain her excitement as she sweetly geeked out over meeting Jennifer Aniston.
Jennifer attended the awards ceremony as a nominee for her outstanding performance as a lead actress in the drama series The Morning Show. Nicola had the honor of presenting the award for best supporting actor in a limited anthology series or movie to Lamorne Morris from Fargo. Nicola looked absolutely stunning in a custom silver dress by Prabal Gurung for her first Emmys appearance, with a striking neckline and elegant layered skirt.
In a surprising turn of events, Hacks emerged victorious over The Bear to claim the top comedy honor at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. Shogun dominated the drama categories, setting a record-breaking achievement. The star-studded event featured a glamorous red carpet, with notable winners like Jean Smart for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Shogun made history with a remarkable 18 wins in a single season, including Outstanding Drama Series and acting awards for Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada.
For the limited or anthology series categories, Netflix’s Baby Reindeer stood out, winning Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning also received accolades for their performances in the series. This year’s ceremony took place sooner than usual, following the previous edition in January due to scheduling conflicts.
Overall, the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards showcased a mix of surprising victories and well-deserved recognition for talented actors and series across different genres.
Nicola, 37, excitedly exclaimed that she felt like she was in a dream as she recognized the famous individual standing beside her outside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Nicola and Nava Mau had the honor of announcing Lamorne Morris from Fargo as the winner of the best supporting actor award in a limited anthology series or movie.
Even with strong competition from shows like Abbott Elementary, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Reservation Dogs, Hacks emerged victorious as the Outstanding Comedy Series winner, leaving audiences impressed.
While The Bear seemed poised for a clean sweep in the comedy series acting categories, Hacks’ Jean Smart edged out Ayo Edebiri for the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series award. This Seattle-native veteran actress also beat out other talented nominees like Quinta Brunson and Selena Gomez.
Despite not clinching the top comedy prize, The Bear did receive early accolades for the performances of Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Liza Colón-Zayas.