The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on Sunday, September 14, in Los Angeles, celebrated television’s biggest achievements while paying tribute to notable figures who passed away over the past year. However, the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment drew criticism after viewers noticed several high-profile omissions, including wrestling legend Hulk Hogan and actor Tony Todd.
In Memoriam snubs
Hulk Hogan, a pop culture icon and television personality, was notably absent from the tribute segment. Social media users expressed surprise and frustration over the omission. One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “@themmys no Hulk Hogan remembrance? Crazy.”
Another added, “#Emmys on their high horse, leave out Hulk Hogan from their In Memoriam segment. Maybe one
day @HeymanHustle will get his wish and they’ll stop ignoring wrestling since it has been a staple of television ever since the medium was invented.”
Actor Tony Todd, known for his work in the Final Destination series and multiple television appearances including Star Trek and The X-Files, was also excluded. “Tony Todd did some great television. Multiple Star Trek appearances and The X-Files. This is outrageous,” commented one fan. Other names reportedly omitted included Polly Holliday (Alice) and Leslie Charleson (General Hospital), according to Variety.
#Emmys on their high horse, leave out Hulk Hogan from their In Memoriam segment. Maybe one day @HeymanHustle will get his wish and they’ll stop ignoring wrestling since it has been a staple of television ever since the medium was invented.
— Tony Del Monte (@TonyDelMonte02) September 15, 2025
Highlights from the 2025 Emmys
Beyond the controversy, the Emmys recognised a wide range of talent across television. Adolescence, a psychological crime drama, emerged as one of the evening’s biggest winners, taking home six awards. The show also marked a historic milestone for its star, Owen Cooper, who at 15 became the youngest-ever winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
In the main categories, The Pitt was awarded Outstanding Drama Series, while Seth Rogen’s The Studio won Outstanding Comedy Series. Rogen, co-creator of The Studio, earned four Emmys during the ceremony for acting, directing, and writing.
Other notable winners included The Pitt with three awards, and Severance and Hacks, each securing two. Despite leading the nominations with 27 nods, Severance was outshone on the main stage, while The Penguin followed closely with 24 nominations.
The Studio’s wins included Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Directing for a Comedy Series, and Writing for a Comedy Series, further cementing its status as one of the night’s standout programs.
