The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards lit up the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025, celebrating television’s biggest stars and shows.

But while the night promised prestige and applause for celebs, it also came with plenty of eyebrow-raising blunders that had fans cringing in the background.

From a "rude" award acceptance to questionable fashion choices and a speech countdown that fell flat, here are the most awkward and cringeworthy moments from the 2025 Emmys.

James Burrows couldn’t keep a straight face after his show lost the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series. His project Mid-Century Modern was beaten by The Studio, directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen. When the winners were announced, the camera cut to James, who looked visibly displeased, a reaction

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