Emmy Awards 2020 LIVE UPDATES: 'Schitt’s Creek', 'Watchmen', 'Succession' dominate honours

Jennifer Aniston was at the centre of the action of the event. Right from putting out 'fire' to having a 'reunion' with F.R.I.E.N. D.S co-stars Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow, she ensured the programme was 'lit.'

Jeremy Strong is declared as Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series for Succession.

It is a euphoric moment for Zendaya as she wins Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for Euphoria.

Like Schitt’s Creek and Watchmen, Succession also took home many trophies including Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series for Jesse Armstrong.

Andrij Parekh wins Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series, again for Succession.

Billy Crudup is adjudged as the Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series for The Morning Show.

One of the most nominated ventures, Ozark got off the mark with Julia Garner winning Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series.

The team of Succession have a night to remember as the series wins the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series.

Grammy-winning H.E.R. rendered Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U in a tribute to those who passed away, including Chadwik Boseman.

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RuPaul's Drag Race wins Outstanding Competition Program!

Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation were honoured with the Governor's Award for 'unparalleled contributions to shaping television and his sustained commitment to humanitarian efforts.'

Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the proceedings at the near-empty stadium and quipped, “Welcome to the Pand-Emmys."

Catherine O'Hara bagged the first award of the night, taking home outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Schitt's Creek.

Schitt's Creek bagged a second as well with Eugene Levy being declared as the winner of outstanding lead actor in a comedy series.

Schitt's Creek continued its great streak as Daniel Levy took home outstanding writing for a comedy series. 

Schitt's Creek creators Andrew Cividino and Daniel Levy were announced as winners for best direction in a comedy series.

Daniel Levy takes home another award of the night, best supporting actor in a comedy series, as Schitt's Creek continues to sweep it all.

Annie Murphy joined the party for Schitt's Creek as she is announced as the outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series. 

Hardly a surprise, Schitt's Creek announced as outstanding comedy series as well.

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver wins outstanding variety talk series, with John Oliver giving an acceptance speech virtually.

The most nominated show Watchmen kicked off proceedings with Regina King being announced as Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie.

Mark Ruffalo wins Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie for I Know This Much Is True.

Watchmen adds to its tally with Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special award for Damon Lindelof and Cord Jefferson.

Maria Schrader is declared as the winner for Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special for Unorthodox. 

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is declared as Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie for Watchmen. 

Uzo Aduba wins Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie for Mrs America.

Watchmen added to its tally after bagging Outstanding Limited Series.

After numerous global events had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all industries are finally ‘moving on’. While sports matches are being held sans audiences, the entertainment industry has taken to virtual events. For the first time, the Primetime Emmy Awards are being held virtually, and though a different experience, the excitement levels are high.

The awards are being held at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles with all social distancing rules in place. Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the event, and will have to make do without the usual laughs he’s expect from a full house.  

All eyes are on HBO’s Watchmen that has received 26 nominations in all, already bagging seven awards at the Creative Arts Emmy. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with 20 nominations, Ozark with 18, The Mandolarian and Schitt’s Creek with 15 nominations and Quibi with 10 nominations are among the other ventures to be in the running, with Netflix’s record-breaking 160 nominations ruling the roost.