Canadian actor Eugene Levy received his Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his work in Schitt’s Creek, from a presenter in a hazmat suit, while his son actor/director/writer Daniel Levy watches on. Picture: AFP

HBO’s “Watchmen,” a dark superhero series that tackles US racism, triumphed at the Emmys, winning outstanding limited series, elbowing aside rivals Little Fires Everywhere, Mrs. America, Unbelievable and Unorthodox. Watchmen ended up with a total of 11 awards. Picture: Foxtel

Regina King, wearing a Breonna Taylor shirt, took out the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie for Watchmen. Picture: AFP

There was something of a surprise Friends reunion at Jennifer Aniston’s house as her former co-stars Lisa Kudrow and Courteney Cox all tuned in to watch the awards ceremony together. Picture: Arena

Cult favorite “Schitt’s Creek” cleaned up in the comedy awards, taking home a total of nine prizes. The show, about a rich family forced to start over with nothing in the eponymous backwater town, swept the entire comedy category. Daniel and Eugene Levy received the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series. Picture: AFP

HBO’s corporate dynasty story “Succession” won the biggest award of the evening: outstanding drama series, as the cable network fought off rivals like Netflix and Disney to keep its grip on the top honor. The wins for “Succession” also included best lead actor, best writing and best directing. Picture: Foxtel

John Oliver pictured winning the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series with “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” Picture: AFP/ABC

Schitt’s Creek’s creator and star, Daniel Levy, took out four Emmys including Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Picture: AFP

Succession’s Aussie star Sarah Snook was thrilled with the show’s big win, although she did not receive an invidual award. Picture: Foxtel

HBO’s haul in the drama categories included a win for Zendaya, who won for outstanding lead actress for her role in “Euphoria.” The win was Zendaya first’ Emmy and with it she swapped out her outfit and into something very much party ready. Picture: Supplied

Hugh Jackman applauds Mark Ruffalo after he won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for “I Know This Much Is True”, beating out the aussie who was nominated for his role in Bad Education. Picture: Arena

Jeremy Strong won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role in Succession, beating co-star Brian Cox, Jason Bateman, Sterling K Brown, Steve Carell and Billy Porter. Picture: Supplied

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series winner Catherine O’Hara channelled her character Moira Rose with a high-necked sequin gown. Picture: AFP

Australia’s Toni Collette missed out on a gong for the outstanding actresses in a limited series or movie category, to Mrs America’s Uzo Aduba. Picture: Supplied

Yahya Abdul-Mateen won the Emmy for Outstanding Support Actor in a Limited Series for Watchmen, saying the program was a story about trauma, and the lasting scars of white domestic terrorism, police corruption and brutality.” Picture: Supplied