Emmys 2021: How many awards did Mare of Easttown win?
By Mads Lennon
Mare of Easttown was one of the most popular new series to come out in 2021, but how many awards did it win at the Emmy Awards 2021 where it was up against several tough competitors?
Earlier this year, Mare of Easttown became one of the buzziest and most critically acclaimed television shows to release. Fans quickly became obsessed with the HBO series because of its excellent writing and the phenomenal acting performances from stars like Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson and Evan Peters.
HBO has become known for releasing excellent limited series, especially thrillers and mysteries like The Undoing and Big Little Lies. Then there is also the recently released The White Lotus, which will likely end up being nominated next year.
The seven-episode series was so popular that there are now talks for a potential second season despite it originally being billed as a miniseries.
At the Emmy Awards 2021, Mare of Easttown received multiple nominations with Kate Winslet nominated for Outstanding Leading Actress, Julianne Nicholas nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Evan Peters for Outstanding Supporting Actor, and the show was also nominated overall for Outstanding Limited Series, Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Writing (all for the limited series or anthology category).
Did Kate Winslet win for Outstanding Actress at the Emmys?
Kate Winslet is believed to be the frontrunner in this category for her leading role in Mare of Easttown, but she has intense competition from people like Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision) and Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit).
Yes, Kate Winslet did officially win the award for Outstanding Actress in a Limited Series for her work in the show.
Did Evan Peters win for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the Emmys?
Yes! Evan Peters did win and it was his first official Emmy win.
Did Julianne Nicholson win for Outstanding Supporting Actress at the Emmys?
Yes! Julianne Nicholson also won her award and this was also her first Emmy win and she made a sweet tribute to Winslet in her speech.
Did Mare of Easttown win Outstanding Limited Series?
No, The Queen’s Gambit beat out the HBO show for the final award of the night.
Did Mare of Easttown win Outstanding Writing or Directing for a Limited Series?
No, Mare of Easttown was bested by I May Destroy You, which won for writing, and The Queen’s Gambit, which won for directing.
List of Emmy Awards that Mare of Easttown has won
In total, the show won three big awards!
- Evan Peters has won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series
- Julianne Nicholson has won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series
- Kate Winslet has won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series