Full List of Night 1 Winners of Creative Arts Emmys

The Ceremony Marked a Significant Moment for the Reality and Nonfiction Genres, with Sunday's Focus Set on These Categories. Noteworthy Contenders Include Jimmy Fallon, Competing for the Best Game Show, and a Potential First-Ever Emmy for Vanderpump Rules. Mayim Bialik, Recently Fired from Jeopardy! , Is Nominated for Outstanding Host for a Game Show. Rupaul Aims to Continue His Winning Streak, While Stanley Tucci Faces off Against Michelle Obama and Oprah in the Hosted Nonfiction Series Category.

Creative Arts Emmy Winners – Night 1

Ted Lasso • International Break • Apple Tv+ • Apple Presents a Doozer Production in Association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Ted Lasso • International Break • Apple Tv+ • Apple Presents a Doozer Production in Association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television

Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming

Blindspotting • Routines: the History / San Quentin Blues • Starz • Starz Original Presents, Lionsgate Television, Snoot

Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series

The White Lotus • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Rip Cord and the District

Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Beef • Netflix • a Netflix Series / an A24 Production

Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series

The Bear • Fx • Fx Productions Jeanie Bacharach, Csa, Casting by Jennifer Rudnicke, Location Casting

Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series

The Great • Choose Your Weapon • Hulu • Civic Center Media, Mrc

Outstanding Period Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Daisy Jones & the Six • Track 8: Looks Like We Made It • Prime Video • Hello Sunshine, Amazon Studios

Outstanding Fantasy / Sci-Fi Costumes

House of the Dragon • the Heirs of the Dragon • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with 1:26 Pictures, Bastard Sword, and Grrm Productions

Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Series

Wednesday • Wednesday’s Child Is Full of Woe • Netflix • a Netflix Series / an Mgm Television Production

Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Beef • the Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain • Netflix • a Netflix Series / an A24 Production

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup

The Last of Us • Infected • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Sony Pictures Television Studios, Playstation Productions, Word Games, the Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog

Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prostethic)

Wednesday • Woe What a Night • Netflix • a Netflix Series / an Mgm Television Production

Outstanding Period and/or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Susan • Prime Video • Amazon Studios

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Poker Face • Time of the Monkey • Peacock • T-Street, Mrc Television, Animal Pictures

Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling

Queen Charlotte: a Bridgerton Story • Crown Jewels • Netflix • a Netflix Series in Association with Shondalandmedia

Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling

The White Lotus • Abductions • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Rip Cord and the District

Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

The Boys • Prime Video • Sony Pictures Television, Amazon Studios

Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Program

Barry • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Alec Berg and Hanarply

Outstanding Stunt Performance

The Mandalorian • Chapter 24: the Return • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.

Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)

Only Murders in the Building • Sparring Partners • I Know Who Did It • Hulu • 20Th Television

Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)

Wednesday • Wednesday’s Child Is Full of Woe • Netflix • a Netflix Series / an Mgm Television Production

Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program

Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities • Netflix • Netflix / Double Dare You

Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie

The Last of Us • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Sony Pictures Television Studios, Playstation Productions, Word Games, the Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog

Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode

Five Days at Memorial • Day Two • Apple Tv+ • Abc Signature in Association with Apple

Outstanding Main Title Design

The Last of Us • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Sony Pictures Television Studios, Playstation Productions, Word Games, the Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog

Outstanding Motion Design

Ms. Marvel • Disney+ • Marvel Studios

Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special

Prey • Hulu • 20Th Century Studios

Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation

The Bear • Review • Fx • Fx Productions

Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) and Animation

The Last of Us • When You’re Lost in the Darkness • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Sony Pictures Television Studios, Playstation Productions, Word Games, the Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)

The Last of Us • When You’re Lost in the Darkness • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Sony Pictures Television Studios, Playstation Productions, Word Games, the Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation

The Bear • Review • Fx • Fx Productions

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Daisy Jones & the Six • Track 10: Rock ‘N’ Roll Suicide • Prime Video • Hello Sunshine, Amazon Studios

Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)

Weird: the Al Yankovic Story • the Roku Channel • the Roku Channel, Funny or Die, Tango Entertainment

Outstanding Music Supervision

The White Lotus • Bull Elephants • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Rip Cord and the District

Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics

Ted Lasso • So Long, Farewell / Song Title: a Beautiful Game • Apple Tv+ • Apple Presents a Doozer Production in Association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television

Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson • Netflix • Netflix

Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)

Wednesday • Woe Is the Loneliest Number • Netflix • a Netflix Series / an Mgm Television Production

Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music

Wednesday • Netflix • a Netflix Series / an Mgm Television Production

Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series

Chronicles of Jessica Wu • Prime Video • Ironbeard Films

Outstanding Picture Editing for a Multi-Camera Comedy Series

Night Court • Pilot • Nbc • After January Productions in Association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television

Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series

The Bear • System • Fx • Fx Productions

Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Beef • Figures of Light • Netflix • a Netflix Series / an A24 Production

Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series

The Last of Us • Endure and Survive • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Sony Pictures Television Studios, Playstation Productions, Word Games, the Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog

Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Four Minutes • Prime Video • Amazon Studios

Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour)

Atlanta • Andrew Wyeth. Alfred’s World • Fx • Fx Productions

Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Black Bird • Hand to Mouth • Apple Tv+ • Apple Studios

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

The Last of Us • Left Behind • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Sony Pictures Television Studios, Playstation Productions, Word Games, the Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

The Last of Us • Long, Long Time • Hbo Max • Hbo in Association with Sony Pictures Television Studios, Playstation Productions, Word Games, the Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog

Who Won the Creative Arts Emmys 2023? See Full List of Night 1 Winners

By Elena Rostova

• Oct 8, 2026 • 11 min read

Who Won the Creative Arts Emmys 2023? See Full List of Night 1 Winners

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

The 75Th Annual Emmy Awards Began with the Two-Night Creative Arts Emmys at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater. Night 1 Saw Hbo's the Last of Us Scoop Eight Trophies, with Nick Offerman Winning His First Emmy for Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Other Highlights Included Judith Light Securing Peacock's First Emmy for Guest Actress in a Comedy Series with Poker Face. Netflix's Wednesday Claimed Five Awards, and Weird: the Al Yankovic Story Won Outstanding Television Movie. Casting Winners Like the White Lotus, Beef, and the Bear Hinted at Potential Main Acting Award Recipients.

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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