The biggest Emmys 2021 snubs and surprises: Michael K. Williams and more

Leon Bridges.In the last two weeks, the Grammy-winning R&B artist has attended the Met Gala, appeared on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” and performed his song “River” with Jon Batiste during the In Memoriam tribute at the Emmys.And on Friday, Bridges, 32, will take the main stage during this weekend’s 10th-anniversary edition of the Governors Ball music festival at Citi Field.

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.

Sunday night’s 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.

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.

Emmys 2021 was a major disappointment — and #EmmysSoWhite was trending on Twitter by the time the broadcast ended after running 15 minutes overtime. The 73rd annual ceremony was hosted by first-time emcee Cedric the Entertainer, who guided it with a confident hand.

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.

Jason Sudeikis has some big reasons to celebrate after tonight’s Emmy Awards.

While Netflix lost the title of most Emmy-nominated network, cable channel, or streamer last year to HBO/HBOMax (albeit a disputed claim), but they’re going to be gunning back for that title tonight. Yes, HBO/HBO Max has “Mare Of Easttown” and “Hacks,” (and double-nominee Jean Smart) both of which should be strong contenders in the evening, but Netflix has “The Queen’s Gambit” and “The Crown” that should give them both a run for their money.

2021 Emmys, which highlighted the late, great Alex Trebek, Cicely Tyson, Larry King and Michael K.

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 appeared at the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards to present Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series but as she read out the nominations, she paid particular tribute to one nominee.MORE: Kerry Washington causes a stir in a showstopping cutout dress you need to seeWhile the actress stunned fans with her appearance at the ceremony in a gorgeous lavender corseted gown, she left them tearing up with another powerful moment later on.WATCH: Inside Reese Witherspoon and Kerry

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.

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.

Jason Sudeikis is wearing his Tom Ford suit well on the red carpet at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 19) at The Event Deck at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Rosie Perez will be thinking of her friend, Michael K. Williams, at this year's Emmy Awards.