September 16, 2025

Hollywood watched with bated breath as Vancouver-born actor Seth Rogen grabbed his first-ever Emmy Award on a dazzling night, Sunday, September 14. Rogen was crowned best lead actor in a comedy series for his hilarious and smart role in AppleTV Plus’s hit show ‘The Studio.’ What makes this win extra special? ‘The Studio’ didn’t just shine with Rogen’s award—it tied the record for the most Emmy nominations in the comedy category with a whopping 23 nods! The series already showed its strength by winning nine Emmys at the Creative Arts ceremony. In the show, Rogen plays a stressed-out Hollywood studio boss, juggling the ruthless pressures of the big industry while trying to make meaningful films. It’s funny, cringe-worthy, and sharply real. At the star-packed Los Angeles ceremony, an unprepared but thrilled Rogen said, "I still could not wrap my head around this happening, so I've literally prepared nothing. I've never won anything in my life." He also shared a charming childhood story: "When I was a kid I bought a used bowling trophy at an estate sale, and my parents were like, 'Yeah, that's a good idea.'" Behind the scenes, Rogen didn’t just act—he created, directed, and wrote ‘The Studio’ with longtime writing partner Evan Goldberg. Their combined magic truly brought the show to life and caught the Emmys' eyes. This win crowns years of hard work for Rogen, who began his journey in comedy with the TV show ‘Freaks and Geeks’ in 1999. He later made waves in popular films like ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’ and co-wrote the cult hit ‘Superbad.’ Before this triumphant moment, Rogen had already bagged nominations—like best supporting actor for ‘Pam & Tommy’ in 2022 and as executive producer for the series ‘The Boys’ in 2021. Seth Rogen’s first Emmy win proves one thing: persistence, talent, and a pinch of laughter can reach the brightest stars—and this is just the beginning!

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