Obama Among Big Winners at 2025 Creative Arts Emmys
The second night of the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards was filled with standout moments, surprises, and plenty of celebration. This two-night event, which takes place just before the Primetime Emmys, is often seen as a chance to honor achievements in categories that don’t always get as much attention on television, but the energy this year was undeniable.
One of the biggest highlights came when former President Barack Obama was announced as the winner of his third Emmy Award. He earned the recognition for best narrator for Our Oceans , continuing his streak of bringing thoughtful storytelling to documentary projects. His name being called once again underscored how his post-presidency career has expanded into media and cultural influence in ways that few might have predicted years ago.
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The evening’s dominant force, though, was Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary celebration. The special, SNL50: The Anniversary Special , swept across multiple categories, winning eight Emmys in one night, including honors for writing and directing. It was a reminder of how deeply the show has been woven into American culture for half a century. The weekly Saturday Night Live program also pulled in three awards of its own, tying with The Traitors in that count.
Speaking of The Traitors , Alan Cumming repeated his win as best reality host for a second consecutive year. That show has carved out a strong niche in reality programming and proved it’s here to stay. Queer Eye was celebrated with the Emmy for best structured reality program, while Love on the Spectrum walked away with awards for unstructured reality and for reality casting, marking a strong night for inclusivity and heartfelt storytelling.
Other notable wins included Pee-wee As Himself , which took home four Emmys including best documentary or nonfiction special. The HBO Max feature stood out not only for its unique storytelling but also for the way it honored the late Paul Reubens. Meanwhile, 100 Foot Wave rode away with the Emmy for best documentary or nonfiction series, highlighting the power of real-life adventure stories.
On the variety and comedy side, Conan O’Brien earned recognition for outstanding pre-recorded variety special tied to his hosting of the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Jimmy Kimmel was also honored, taking home the Emmy for best game show host for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire .
The show may not have aired live, but the star power was everywhere. Presenters included Jennifer Affleck, Sarah Silverman, Marlee Matlin, and Questlove, among many others, making the night feel just as polished as a primetime broadcast. For those who missed it, an edited presentation is set to air later on FXX and stream on Hulu.
In the bigger picture, this year’s Creative Arts Emmys not only celebrated television excellence but also reflected a moment where storytelling in all its forms—from comedy sketches to ocean documentaries—was given the recognition it deserves. And with names like Obama, Kimmel, Cumming, and O’Brien among the winners, the night carried both star power and cultural significance.
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