Michael K. Williams loses to 'The Crown' star and other 2021 Emmys snubs

Los Angeles and London fizzed last night as A-list actors came together for the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards. Hosted by Soho House in the UK, ‘The Crown’ cast pulled focus.

Emmys 2021 left one of their own out of the “In Memoriam” segment.Amid an emotional montage of tributes to lost stars — ranging from Michael K. Williams and Cloris Leachman to Norm Macdonald and Cicely Tyson — at least one Emmy winner was forgotten.

Netflix’s The Crown swept the floor at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday as the hit show scooped seven prizes.The programme won the highly-coveted Best Drama Series award, while four of the main cast – Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Tobias Menzies and Josh O’Connor – won individual acting accolades. Olivia Colman’s Best Actress in a Drama Series win sparked a tear-jerking speech as the actress took the chance to remember her late father, who died during the pandemic.

2021 Emmy Awards got off to a rollicking start — and rarely let up, leaving last year’s COVID-shellshocked ceremony safely in its rearview mirror.What a difference a year makes.There were no big surprises; as expected, both “Ted Lasso” and “The Crown” cleaned up (Best Comedy, Best Drama and stars/cost-star of both, including Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Colman).

Kerry Washington paid tribute to the "brilliantly talented" Michael K. Williams at the 2021 Emmy Awards, nearly two weeks after the actor’s death.

Josh O’Connor took home the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series on Sunday night, for his portrayal of Prince Charles in Netflix’s hit The Crown.

Larry King, Norm Macdonald, Michael K. Williams and no fewer than three cast members of The Mary Tyler Moore Show were among the stars remembered during this year’s Emmy In Memoriam segment, as the photos of those we lost scrolled by to the tune of Leon Bridges lovely “River.”

2021 Emmy Awards! The beloved Apple TV+ series took home the top prize for Outstanding Comedy Series on Sunday night, capping off a night of wins that also included Outstanding Lead Actor for star Jason Sudeikis, Supporting Actor for Brett Goldstein and Supporting Actress for Hannah Waddingham.“I’d most like to thank the amazing cast, crew and writers,” creator Bill Lawrence said while accepting the prize for the series, before shouting out their “fearless leader, Jason Sudeikis.” He then

73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, stars including Jurnee Smollet, Misha Green, Kerry Washington and Rosie Pereztook moments to pay tribute to the  actor's memory. Perez teared up while speaking with ET's Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frasier on the red carpet, telling them she «can't even go there.»«It's a little too soon for me. We miss him and we love him and he was my friend,» she added.

Kerry Washington paid tribute to Michael K. Williams at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 19) at The Event Deck at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Man of the hour! Jason Sudeikis spread the love around during his 2021 Emmys acceptance speech on Sunday, September 19 — giving his family, including his and ex-fiancée Olivia Wilde‘s two children, a shout-out.

What a goal! Ahead of Ted Lasso’s impressive 20 nominations at the 2021 Emmy Awards, the stars stepped out in style on the red carpet on Sunday, September 19.

Emmys.The Wire and Boardwalk Empire actor died earlier this month (September 6) at the age of 54. No cause of death has been confirmed at the time of writing.Washington was presenting the award for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the ceremony in Los Angeles tonight (September 20), for which Williams was nominated for his role in Lovecraft Country.

Gone, but not forgotten. The late actor Michael K. Williams was honored at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 19, nearly two weeks after the 54-year-old actor was found dead by a relative in his Brooklyn apartment.

Twinning in teal! Jason Sudeikis traded in his go-to sweatshirt in favor of a velvet Tom Ford tuxedo for the 2021 Emmys on Sunday, September 19. And while there’s no question that he looked insanely stylish, the 46-year-old actor’s outfit was also, erm, very familiar. 

While the late Michael K. Williams did not prevail as expected in the Emmy’ Drama Supporting Actor category—unexpectedly bested by The Crown‘s Tobias Menzies—he was honored on Sunday night by presenter Kerry Washington.