Behind the Scenes at the 2023 Emmy Awards: What You Didn't See on TV
The 2023 Emmy Awards were filled with TV reunions, big wins, and touching speeches. However, there was a lot going on behind the scenes that viewers didn't get to see. From surprise appearances to heartwarming interactions, here's a look at the behind-the-scenes moments from the 2023 Emmys.
The Unseen Moments
The 2023 Emmy Awards took place on Monday, January 15, live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It was a night filled with TV reunions, big wins, and touching speeches, but not all the top moments made it on air.
Inside the 2023 Emmy Awards What You Didn t See on TV
The 75th Primetime Emmys were hosted by Anthony Anderson, who enlisted his mom, Doris Hancox, to make sure all the winners stayed on task. The Bear and Succession stole the show, taking home six trophies each, including the night's biggest honors, Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Drama Series, respectively.
Inside the 2023 Emmy Awards What You Didn t See on TV
While the speeches and on-stage reunions captivated audiences, there was a lot going on during commercial breaks, and viewers were not privy to many of the crossover interactions in the crowd.
Inside the 2023 Emmy Awards What You Didn t See on TV
Surprise Appearances and Heartwarming Interactions
The behind-the-scenes moments at the 2023 Emmys included surprise appearances and heartwarming interactions that weren't captured on TV. Selena Gomez was spotted entering the Peacock Theater with boyfriend Benny Blanco after posing on the red carpet with her Only Murders in the Building costars Steve Martin and Martin Short.
After Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons walked to their seats together, Dunst, 41, picked up the train of her dress to show her husband, 35, her high heels. Jason Segel brought his girlfriend, Kayla Radomski, along to say 'hello' to Claire Danes before taking their seats in the first row. Ross Mathews kissed his partner, Dr. Wellinthon Garc\u00eda, after taking home the Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition for RuPaul's Drag Race, which he produced. Bella Ramsey and Ariana DeBose were photographed sharing a hug inside the Emmys on Monday, confirming there are no hard feelings after a previous encounter.
The behind-the-scenes interactions also included celebrities mingling, taking photos, and celebrating each other's achievements. James Marsden was seen snapping a photo on his iPhone of the theater before finding his spot in the venue. Martin Short appeared to be a social butterfly after being spotted chatting with his Only Murders in the Building costars and several A-listers. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunited for a special Emmys edition of 'Weekend Update' and received a warm reception from the audience.
Memorable Moments
The 2023 Emmys also had its share of memorable moments that didn't make it to the TV screen. During the In Memoriam tribute, the crowd clapped wildly when Matthew Perry's photo came up, honoring the actors, writers, and TV workers who died during the past year. Charlie Puth teamed up with The War and Treaty to sing the Friends theme song as an added tribute to Perry, who passed away in October 2023 at the age of 54.
Other memorable behind-the-scenes moments included Kaitlin Olson outing her husband, Rob McElhenny, for watching the Philadelphia Eagles during the awards show, and Aubrey Plaza unwinding with a cigarette outside an Emmys afterparty. Steven Yeun was proudly carrying his two Emmys throughout the gala, including his Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie trophy.
