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Reese Witherspoon was giving us the full fantasy. The Hollywood star prepared to sparkle for the highly anticipated Emmy Awards, walking the red carpet of the awards with a dazzling Armani Privé gown.The 46-year-old actress paired the regal look with strappy black heels and stunning jewelry from Tiffany & Co.

Emmy 2022 opening dance sequence, which paid tribute to Friends, Law & Order: SVU, Game Of Thrones and a number of other TV shows.On Monday (September 12), at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, host Kenan Thompson began the awards ceremony on the iconic Friends couch, before breaking into a dance routine that was backed by the theme music of the Law & Order spin-off show.However, many of those watching at home seemed to be baffled by the performance and soon voiced their thoughts on social media.“Literally made it about 4 minutes into the Emmys,” tweeted one viewer. “That opening dance routine was literally one of the dumbest things I’ve ever seen on TV.”Another wrote: “A hip hop dance number to the Law & Order theme is fuckin’ weird,” while someone else added: “This opening dance sequence is…flat out horrible, I’m sorry.”Others described it as “dancing atrocity“, comparing it to an opening sequence for the VMAs.Not everyone hated it, though.

74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Fans watched as  stalwart Kenan Thompson hosted the show, which was filled with hilarious bits, surprising exchanges and unforgettable acceptance speeches.However, not everything made it into the Emmys live broadcast, which aired live on NBC and Peacock from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.ET had eyes and ears inside the annual awards show, and got some insider details and eyewitness accounts of what when down when the cameras weren't rolling. Be sure to check out the full winners list and keep checking back with ETonline.com for complete Emmys coverage.The cast of — Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and RuPaul -- were among the first to arrive, shuffling into the venue around 3:05 p.m.

Emmys 2022 opening dance sequence, which paid tribute to Friends, Law and Order: SVU, and a slew of other TV shows. During Monday (12 September) night’s live show from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, host Kenan Thompson began the awards ceremony from the iconic Friends red couch, before eventually transitioning into a dance number to the ongoing criminal drama’s theme song. Responding to the moment on Twitter, many viewers criticised the choice, with one writing: “A hip hop dance number to the Law & Order theme is f***in’ weird.

The 2022 Emmys may be over, but Us Weekly is just getting started! We’ve got exclusive details of what you didn’t see behind the scenes of TV’s biggest night, from cast reunions to fangirl moments.

Jimmy Kimmel is facing heavy criticism online after gatecrashing Quinta Brunson’s Emmys acceptance speech. Brunson won an Emmy Award for her writing on the comedy series Abbott Elementary. She was introduced by actor Will Arnett, who dragged Kimmel onstage as part of a bit – the host pretended to have passed out after drinking too many skinny margaritas upon losing in his own category.

Lizzo has claimed the title of “best-dressed” at this year’s Emmy Awards after arriving at the awards show in a red tulle ball gown. The singer, 34, who appeared only briefly on the red carpet ahead of the 74th annual awards, showed off her bright red high-low tulle gown from inside Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on Monday night.

Making ’em laugh. Pete Davidson joked about missing rehearsal for the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards while presenting the trophy for Outstanding Comedy Series.

first time hosting the Emmys proved that the “Saturday Night Live” veteran is ready for prime time — despite his one-and-done NBC sitcom, “Kenan.”Thompson, the longest-tenured “SNL” trouper (19 seasons and counting), provided a sure, guiding, self-deprecating hand and deftly kept the Emmy-cast train rolling — while staying as far under the radar as appropriate to allow the night’s winners to bask in their moments of glory.Thompson did, of course, participate in the usual — contractually obligated — awkward opening segment. This year, it riffed on “legally cleared TV songs” and Thompson showed some fierce dance moves joining the fleet-footed ensemble that strutted to theme songs from, among others, “Friends,” “Game of Thrones” and “The Brady Bunch” (with Thompson replacing Alice in that show’s iconic montage).Later in the telecast, he introduced the accountants from Ernst & Young — then promptly shooed them off the stage.

Zendaya is officially a two-time Emmy-winning actress after landing the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in HBO's . ET caught up with the 26-year-old star after the show where she gushed about the production team behind  and even shared some insight into her plans to celebrate. «It's so special, it's such an honor to be acknowledged for something that you're really proud of. It means it means the world to me,» Zendya said of the accolade.

Pete Davidson made a surprise appearance during Monday evening's 2022 Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, as he was a presenter at the high-profile ceremony.The 28-year-old comic's spot came after Dailymail.com's exclusive story in which a source close to the event confirmed that the ex-boyfriend of Kim Kardashian would present the honors for the Best Comedy Series.But while Davidson kept his speech almost controversy free, it was his outfit that got people talking.  The latest: Pete Davidson, 28, made an appearance during Monday evening's 2022 Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, as he was a presenter at the high-profile ceremonyDavidson wore a $60 gray Dickies 'Eisenhower' jacket with matching gray pants and white sunglasses that was similar to an outfit worn by Kanye West at the 2019 Met Gala, PageSix noted. Aside from the fashion, Davidson made no mention of West - who has spent the better part of a year publicly mocking and criticizing him - amid enmity stemming from his relationship with Kardashian, 41.The relationship between the reality star and SNL personality spanned from October of 2021 until August of 2022.

Kenan Thompson’s opening monologue at the 2022 Emmy Awards included a nod to popular TV theme songs, dancers, props and Oprah Winfrey, who reminded everyone that the odds of winning an Emmy are “300 million to one.”

While Emmy host Kenan Thompson largely played it safe with a dance-themed opening monologue, he couldn't resist taking a sly jab at Leonardo DiCaprio's dating history shortly thereafter.The 44-year-old comedian danced away in his opening monologue set to iconic TV theme songs, but he tried out a few edgy jokes just minutes later.He welcomed 26-year-old Emmy winner Zendaya to the show, a year after her historic Emmy win, before making the joke about Leo. Jab: While Emmy host Kenan Thompson largely played it safe with a dance-themed opening monologue, he took a jab at Leonardo DiCaprio's dating history shortly thereafter Zendaya: He welcomed 26-year-old Emmy winner Zendaya to the show, a year after her historic Emmy win, before making the joke about Leo'Zendaya is here from Euphoria, hello Zendaya,' he began.Zendaya just turned 26 last week, happy birthday, happy birthday 26 is a weird age in Hollywood you're young enough to play a high school student but too old to date Leonardo Dicaprio,' Thompson said.The joke got big laughs from the crowd, as Zendaya was seen covering her face after the joke.  The joke was his edgiest of the show thus far, after the longtime Saturday Night Live star avoided any shred of controversy with an opening number that saw him dancing to several hit theme songs.

Pete Davidson is at the 2022 Emmy Awards!

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic Back as a full-scale production for the first time since 2019, the Emmys moved, in moments, with a refreshing fleetness. But much of the production seemed strangely stuck in a hazy past. Why, for instance, did host Kenan Thompson only uncork his best material after the first commercial break, after an opening during which he staggered through choreographed routines to TV theme songs? And why were those songs generally for series not honored at this year’s Emmys? We began with “Friends,” moved into “The Brady Bunch” — with a brief shoutout to the cast of that classic sitcom sitting in the audience, not to be mentioned again — and ended on “Game of Thrones,” the big winner at the last pre-COVID Emmys.

Ariana DeBose was in the house, but the Emmys tonight were no Tony Awards

Emmys were “All That.”Opening the 2022 Primetime Emmys with his fancy footwork, Thompson, 44, boogied to a medley of iconic television theme songs, including “Friends” ditty “I’ll be there for you” by the Rembrandts, the legendary “Brady Bunch” jingle and the unmistakable beat of “Law & Order.” “Y’all ever see ‘Living Single?,’ I think you’d like it,” joked the “Saturday Night Live” star as he danced with umbrellas, background dancers and a prop couch, to the “Friends” theme. (His “Living Single” reference was a light-hearted jab at the longstanding joke that “Friends” was NBC’s more mainstream version of the all-black cast ’90s sitcom). Thompson — who dubbed himself the “mayor of television” in his opening monologue while wearing a top hat and coattails — then edited himself into the “ The Brady Bunch” theme visuals, placing himself in the center of the cast’s nine-squared grid.

UDATE, with video Kenan Thompson is not, by his own description, “that guy who ruffles feathers,” and his opening number for tonight’s 2022 Emmy Awards on NBC held him at his word. Without so much as a sidelong glance, much less an insulting barb, the longtime Saturday Night Live mainstay opened tonight’s ceremony with a nod to classic TV theme shows, some dancers doing dance moves and Oprah dropping by to be Oprah.

The best of the 2021-2022 TV season has been revealed, first during the 74th Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which were handed on Sept. 3 and 4, before being followed by the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Kenan Thompson on Sept. 12.

Pete Davidson made a surprise appearance at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards when he came up to the stage to present the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series.With Wild Cherry's «Play That Funky Music» blaring through the speakers, the public address announcer said, «He needs no introduction but I'll do it anyway. Please welcome, Pete Davidson!» The alum sauntered to the stage wearing a gray jumpsuit and vintage white shades.«Hello, before I say anything, I just want to say how about a shou-tout to Kenan Thompson,» Davidson said. «The guy's been in the zone for the past 30 years just making us smile.

74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards brought out the brightest stars in TV to the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, for a gala ceremony hosted by stalwart Kenan Thompson, who brought his flawless talent for live comedy to the proceedings.The celebration was filled with some truly memorable Hollywood highlights, including some fun, hilarious bits, surprising exchanges and unforgettable acceptance speeches.Here's a look at all the biggest, best and most emotional moments from Monday's Emmy Awards.Thompson kicked off the show with some funny jokes about why TV means so much to the world, sharing, «Tonight we come together to honor the greatest invention in the history of mankind — television,» Thompson shared. «I mean, if it weren't for TV, what would we do in our free time? Read books? No one in this room has read a book in the last 50 years.