Adele Scores Her First Emmy—Full Festive Fun, No Attendance
Picture this: the world’s biggest pop superstar throws her first Emmy up in the air, yet turns up at the ceremony in none. That’s right—Adele snatched the Outstanding Variety Special (Pre‑Recorded) trophy for Adele One Night Only, but the 34‑year‑old diva was nowhere to be seen at the Los Angeles venue on Saturday, Sept. 3.
The One‑Night Spotlight
- The CBS special hopped onto screens last November, marking Adele’s first new songs in six years.
- She also cozied up for a heart‑felt chat with Oprah Winfrey—talk about the dream team.
More Gold: Extra Emmy Wins
Besides the main prize, Adele One Night Only bagged three more trophies:
- Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special
- Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special
- Outstanding Technical Direction, Camera Work, Video Control For A Special
EGOT on the Horizon
With this Emmy under her belt, Adele is just one glittering step away from the coveted EGOT title—a rare club of artists boasting an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. Only 17 people have made it that far, including legends like Mel Brooks, Whoopi Goldberg, and John Legend.
Her résumé already reads:
- 15 Grammy wins
- Oscar for Best Original Song (2013) with the James Bond theme Skyfall
Other Award‑Winning Highlights
While Adele glowed, there were other shining stars at the night’s lineup:
- Barack Obama snagged the Outstanding Narrator prize for Netflix’s Our Great National Parks—a five‑part series from his “Higher Ground” production company.
- His win marks him as the second U.S. President ever to collect an Emmy, following Dwight D. Eisenhower’s honorary nod in 1956.
- A posthumous salute went to Chadwick Boseman for his role in Marvel’s What If…?
- Peter Jackson earned recognition for directing the Beatles: Get Back documentary series.
All in all, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards proved to be a night of surprises, iconic achievements, and a reminder that success can shine even from afar.
