Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag completely wiped the floor at this year’s 71st Primetime Emmys, picking up four gongs at tonight’s ceremony.
The hit BBC series took home the accolade for Best Comedy Series, with Phoebe winning Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and Harry Bradbeer being named Outstanding Director for a Comedy series.
‘This is just getting ridiculous,’ Phoebe announced as she collected her third award of the evening.
‘Fleabag started as a one-woman show at Edinburgh Festival in 2014 and the journey has been absolutely mental to get here.’
She went on to thank co-star Andrew Scott for joining the second series, telling audiences that he’s the reason for its success.
‘Season two would not have had happened or exploded in the way that it did if it were not for Andrew Scott who came into the Fleabag world as a whirlwind,’ Phoebe added.
Earlier in the evening, Phoebe accepted the award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series, and told the packed crowds: ‘Thank you so much.
‘I have something to say. I find writing really, really, hard and painful but I’d like to say thank you. The reason that I do it is this. So it’s made it all really worth it. Thank you so much.’
Tonight’s Emmys were hosted at the Microsoft Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, California, and saw Game Of Thrones take home Best Drama.
The HBO fantasy series, which picked up 10 Creative Arts Emmys last week, also came victorious in the Best Supporting Actor field with Peter Dinklage taking home the title.
Meanwhile, Jodie Comer won Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role of Villanelle in Killing Eve, and Billy Porter was crowned Leading Actor in the same category for his work in Pose.
As Jodie accepted her gong, she let loose that she didn’t invite her parents to the ceremony.
‘To my mum and dad in Liverpool, who I didn’t invite because I didn’t think it would be my time,’ the actress revealed. ‘One, I’m sorry, two, I love you.’
Elsewhere, notable moments included Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner getting rinsed by the audience as they presented an award and Kit Harington and Sophie Turner reuniting before taking their seats.
Emmys 2019 Winners
Writing for a Comedy Series – Fleabag, Episode 1, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Directing for a Comedy Series – Fleabag, Episode 1, Harry Bradbeer
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Bill Hader, Barry
Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Competition Programe – RuPaul’s Drag Race
Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie – Patricia Arquette, The Act
Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie – Stellan Skarsgård, Chernobyl
Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie – Ben Whishaw, A Very English Scandal
Writing for a Limited Series or TV Movie – Chernobyl, Craig Mazin
Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie – Jharrel Jerome, When They See Us
Television Movie – Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie – Michelle Williams, Fosse/Verdon
Outstanding Limited Series – Chernobyl
Variety Talk Series – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Variety Sketch Series – Saturday Night Live
Directing for a Variety Series – Saturday Night Live, Host: Adam Sandler
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Writing for a Drama Series – Succession, Nobody Is Ever Missing, Jesse Armstrong
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Julia Garner, Ozark
Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Billy Porter, Pose
Directing for a Drama Series – Ozark, Reparations, Jason Bateman
Lead Actress in a Drama Series – Jodie Comer, Killing Eve
Comedy Series – Fleabag
Drama Series – Game of Thrones
Got a showbiz story?
If you've got a story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk Entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you.
MORE: Emmys 2019: Michelle Williams schools us on women’s equality in empowering acceptance speech