In his acceptance speech for the Governors Award, which honors lifetime achievement and contribution to television, screenwriter Greg Berlanti honored pioneers of LGBTQ representation in television.

"There weren't a lot of gay characters on television back then ... it’s hard to describe how lonely that was at the time," he said of growing up in the 1970s.

He reflected on seeing gay men on television for the first time when the AIDS epidemic began.

"Too many were dying, but they were also in the streets, men holding hands with other men, marching and fighting for their lives," he said. "They gave me hope that I might one day have their courage to come out and share my truth with the world."

As showrunner for "Dawson's Creek," Berlanti fought to include the first romantic kiss between two gay characters on primetime television.

Frederick E.O. Toye wins best directing for a drama series for "Shōgun."

In a speech about diversity, especially among Latinx talent, at the Emmys, John Leguizamo explained why he took out a full page advertisement in The New York Times asking Emmy voters to acknowledge candidates of color.

"It turns out not complaining doesn't change anything. So for the past few years, I've been complaining," he said.

He recognized Latinx nominees like Selena Gomez and winner Liza Colón-Zayas after going through a list of white actors who once performed in brown face.

"What I see here tonight makes me, well, almost happy," he said before introducing Chris Abrego, the first Latino to chair the Television Academy.

Richard Gadd, the creator and star of the hit Netflix limited series “Baby Reindeer,” said winning best writing for a limited series is “the stuff of dreams.”

Ten years ago, he said, he never expected to get his life back together after the stalking ordeal he went through — which inspired the show.

“Look, 10 years ago, I was down and out, right? I never ever thought I’d get my life together. I never ever thought I’d be able to rectify myself for what had happened to me and get myself back on my feet again,” Gadd said. “And then here I am, just over a decade later, picking up one of the biggest writing awards in television.”

Gadd is nominated for two other Emmys tonight. He has also rebuked Fiona Harvey’s defamation suit against Netflix, which alleged that the show’s portrayal of the stalker Martha had painted Harvey as a criminal.

Christopher Storer wins best directing for a comedy series for "The Bear."

Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen and Jimmy Smits are all expected to appear onstage for a reunion pegged to the 25th anniversary of "The West Wing," a series that feels more like utopian fantasy with every passing year.

Richard Gadd wins best writing for a limited series for "Baby Reindeer."

We each chose one adjective.

Daniel Arkin, reporter: Brisk.

Rebecca Cohen, reporter: Lighthearted.

Michelle Garcia, editor: Fun!

Kalhan Rosenblatt, reporter: Expansive.

After winning the Emmy for his performance in "Fargo," Lamorne Morris thanked his mother — saying she supported him since he "dropped out of her butt" — before turning to his daughter, Lily.

Lily went viral for dunking on him in a video captured as he became emotional after he learned about his Emmy nomination.

"I love you. I told you I would do it. You've always doubted me," he joked. "I am your hero. I'm your leader."