The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are shaping up to be more than just a celebration of television, they could also rewrite the record books. Ahead of the ceremony, VegasInsider.com has tallied more than 20 potential records that could fall this year, from milestone wins to groundbreaking firsts. With nominees including Pedro Pascal, Bowen Yang, and Colman Domingo, this year’s ceremony has the potential to spotlight historic firsts across multiple categories.
Breaking Barriers in Acting
Pedro Pascal, nominated for his performance in HBO’s The Last of Us, could become the first Latino actor to ever win in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category. Born in Santiago, Chile, Pascal’s potential win would mark a milestone in Emmy history.
Bowen Yang, who continues to stand out on Saturday Night Live, is vying for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. If he takes home the award, Yang would be the first actor of Asian descent to win in the category.
Meanwhile, Colman Domingo, nominated for Four Seasons, could also make history in the same category. A win would make him the first Afro-Latino actor to claim the award, and only the second Black actor to do so since Robert Guillaume in 1979.
Generational Records
The Emmys could also see a shift in age-related milestones. Fifteen-year-old Owen Cooper (Adolescence) is the youngest nominee in Supporting Actor for a Limited Series. A victory would make him the youngest male actor ever to win an Emmy. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Harrison Ford (Shrinking) at 83 could become the oldest winner in Supporting Actor for a Comedy.
Bella Ramsey, also nominated for The Last of Us, is in line to set two records. At 21, Ramsey could surpass Zendaya as the youngest Lead Actress in a Drama winner. A victory would also make Ramsey the first openly non-binary performer to win in a lead category.
Established Names, New Milestones
Veteran performers aren’t out of the spotlight. Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building) could pass Eugene Levy as the oldest Lead Actor in a Comedy winner. Jean Smart (Hacks) could join the elite club of performers with seven or more Emmy acting wins.
Selena Gomez, already the most nominated Latina producer in the Comedy Series category, could make history as the first Latina to actually win the award.
And in a category-bending year, Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) has a chance to be the first Black woman to win both for directing and acting at the same ceremony.
Series Records on the Line
It’s not just individual performers setting the stage for history. The Studio could topple The Bear’s record for most wins by a comedy in a single year. Over in limited series, The Penguin could surpass John Adams’ long-held record of 13 wins in one year.
Meanwhile, Saturday Night Live continues to extend its record as the most-awarded show in Emmy history, adding to its tally of more than 100 wins.
The 2025 Emmy Awards are more than a night of trophies, they’re a chance to witness history in the making. Whether it’s Pascal’s barrier-breaking win, Yang’s breakthrough moment, or Domingo’s cultural milestone, the ceremony is set to spotlight a new chapter in television’s legacy.
