Daytime Emmy Awards 2025 winners: Drew Barrymore, David Attenborough, more earn trophies Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY October 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM 0 TV's second biggest night saw a historic win as Sir David Attenborough became the oldest winner at the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY October 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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TV's second biggest night saw a historic win as Sir David Attenborough became the oldest winner at the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
At age 99, the famed broadcaster won the outstanding daytime personality category at the Friday, Oct. 17, award show, surpassing Dick Van Dyke's record win at age 98 last year.
Once again, soap opera"General Hospital," a Daytime Emmy darling, swept this year's categories, leading the pack with seven wins, including the top award for best daytime drama series.
"Live With Kelly and Mark" won best daytime talk series, while Drew Barrymore won best daytime talk series host for "The Drew Barrymore Show."
Mario Lopez hosted the ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, and TV journalist Deborah Norville received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Eligible programs aired between Jan. 1, 2024, and Dec 31, 2024.
Here are the Emmys winners (in bold):
Mario Lopez hosted the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on Oct. 17, 2025.Outstanding daytime drama series
WINNER: "General Hospital" (ABC)
"Days of Our Lives" (Peacock)
"The Young and the Restless" (CBS)
Outstanding daytime talk series
"The Drew Barrymore Show: (CBS Media Ventures)
"The Jennifer Hudson Show" (Warner Bros. Television Distribution)
"The Kelly Clarkson Show" (NBCUniversal Syndication Studios)
WINNER: "Live With Kelly and Mark" (Disney Entertainment Distribution)
"The View" (ABC)
Adam Sharp attends the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025, in Pasadena, California.Outstanding entertainment news series
"Access Hollywood" (NBCUniversal Syndication Studios)
"E! News" (E! Entertainment)
WINNER: "Entertainment Tonight" (CBS Media Ventures)
"Extra" (Warner Brothers Television Distribution)
Outstanding culinary instructional series
"Be My Guest with Ina Garten" (Food Network)
WINNER: Delicious Miss Brown (Food Network)
"Emeril Cooks" (Roku)
"Selena + Restaurant" (Food Network)
Outstanding culinary cultural series
"BBQ High" (Magnolia Network)
"Ingrediente: Mexico" (Amazon Prime Video)
"TrueSouth" (ESPN | ABC | SEC Network)
WINNER: "Chasing Flavor with Carla Hall" (HBO | Max)
Carla Hall and Jeff Hasler attend the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025, in Pasadena, California.Outstanding legal/courtroom program
"America's Court with Judge Kevin Ross" (Entertainment Studios)
"Divorce Court" (FOX)
"Judy Justice" (Amazon Prime Video)
"Justice for the People With Judge Milian" (Entertainment Studios)
WINNER: "Hot Bench" (CBS Media Ventures)"We the People With Judge Lauren Lake" (Entertainment Studios)
Outstanding daytime special
"Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter, An 'Entertainment Tonight' Special" (CBS)
"Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés" (Amazon Prime Video)
"98th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" (NBC)
WINNER: "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" (ABC)
"Shelter Me: The Cancer Pioneers" (PBS)
Sally Hopkins Conner attends the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025, in Pasadena, California.Outstanding short-form program
"Billboard Presents" (Billboard.com)
"Catalyst" (LinkedIn News)
"Eat This With Yara, 'The Chef Preserving Gaza's Cuisine Amid a Genocide'" (AJ+)
"Live Like A Champion" (Healthline)
WINNER: "Ballin' Out" (Outsports)
Michael Franklin, Michiel Thomas, Niq Lewis pose with the award for Outstanding Short Form Program for "Ballin' Out" at the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025, in Pasadena, California.Outstanding lead actress in a daytime drama series
Sharon Case, "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)
Eileen Davidson, "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)
Melissa Claire Egan, "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)
WINNER: Nancy Lee Grahn, "General Hospital" (ABC)
Michelle Stafford, "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)
Laura Wright, "General Hospital" (ABC)
Outstanding lead actor in a daytime drama series
WINNER: Paul Telfer, "Days of Our Lives" (Peacock)
Peter Bergman, "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)
Eric Martsolf, "Days of Our Lives" (Peacock)
Greg Rikaart, "Days of Our Lives" (Peacock)
Dominic Zamprogna, "General Hospital" (ABC)
Outstanding supporting actress in a daytime drama series
WINNER: Susan Walters, "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)Linsey Godfrey, "Days of Our Lives" (Peacock)Courtney Hope, "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)
Kate Mansi, "General Hospital" (ABC)Emily O'Brien, "Days of Our Lives" (Peacock)
Outstanding supporting actor in a daytime drama series
WINNER: Jonathan Jackson, "General Hospital" (ABC)
Tajh Bellow, "General Hospital" (ABC)
Blake Berris, "Days of Our Lives" (Peacock)
Michael Graziadei, "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)
Gregory Harrison, "General Hospital" (ABC)
Outstanding emerging talent in a daytime drama series
WINNER: Lisa Yamada, "The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS)
Olivia d'Abo, "The Bay" (Popstar! TV)AnnaLynne McCord, "Days of Our Lives" (Peacock)Ashley Puzemis, "Days of Our Lives" (Peacock)Christian Weissmann, "The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS)
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" src=https://ift.tt/YE1dWxK class=caas-img>Ray attends the Food Bank for New York City's annual Can-Do Awards Gala on April 25, 2006, in New York City.
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Ray attends the Food Bank for New York City's annual Can-Do Awards Gala on April 25, 2006, in New York City.
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" src=https://ift.tt/lCuvEVT class=caas-img>Presenters Ray, left, and Finola Hughes speak on stage during the 33rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on April 28, 2006, in Hollywood, California.
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Presenters Ray, left, and Finola Hughes speak on stage during the 33rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on April 28, 2006, in Hollywood, California.
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" src=https://ift.tt/TyEfmFj class=caas-img>Ray attends Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People celebration May 8, 2006, in New York City.
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Ray attends Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People celebration May 8, 2006, in New York City.
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Ray cooks during her show on Jan. 18, 2007, in New York City.
">Ray cooks during her show on Jan. 18, 2007, in New York City.
" src=https://ift.tt/YqJEK95 class=caas-img>Ray unveils her wax figure at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Times square on Feb. 21, 2007, in New York City.
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Ray unveils her wax figure at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Times square on Feb. 21, 2007, in New York City.
">Ray unveils her wax figure at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Times square on Feb. 21, 2007, in New York City.
" src=https://ift.tt/Fdc7DCf class=caas-img>Ray opens the pop-up restaurant Cafe Una Notte to benefit Yum-o! organization on April 28, 2008, in New York City. In 2007, Ray launched the nonprofit organization, which aims to empower kids and their families to develop their relationships with food and cooking.
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" src=https://ift.tt/JLoZOeK class=caas-img>Ray poses with the outstanding talk show/entertainment award for "Rachael Ray" in the press room at the 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on June 20, 2008, in Hollywood, California.
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Ray poses with the outstanding talk show/entertainment award for "Rachael Ray" in the press room at the 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on June 20, 2008, in Hollywood, California.
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" src=https://ift.tt/8Rjcvou class=caas-img>Ray attends the 34th annual AWRT Gracie Awards Gala at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 3, 2009, in New York City.
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Ray attends the 34th annual AWRT Gracie Awards Gala at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 3, 2009, in New York City.
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" src=https://ift.tt/doiOBY3 class=caas-img>Ray poses in the press room at the 36th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on August 30, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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Ray poses in the press room at the 36th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on August 30, 2009, in Los Angeles.
">Ray poses in the press room at the 36th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on August 30, 2009, in Los Angeles.
" src=https://ift.tt/To0xfMY class=caas-img>Ray and the director of marketing for Gray Line David Chien speak while Rachael Ray is being honored as Grey Line New York's "Ride of Fame" personality at the Rachael Ray Studios on May 4, 2010, in New York City.
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" src=https://ift.tt/0E2xH1g class=caas-img>Ray autographs copies of her book at the Brooklyn Food & Music Block Party at The Bell House on June 19, 2010, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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Ray autographs copies of her book at the Brooklyn Food & Music Block Party at The Bell House on June 19, 2010, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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" src=https://ift.tt/PkRgD5d class=caas-img>Ray prepares food on stage at the New York City Wine & Food Festival at Pier 94 on Oct. 17, 2015, in New York City.
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" src=https://ift.tt/SN5Ax3t class=caas-img>Ray visits "FOX & Friends" at Fox Studios on Nov. 3, 2015, in New York City.
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Ray visits "FOX & Friends" at Fox Studios on Nov. 3, 2015, in New York City.
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" src=https://ift.tt/PZeMjvh class=caas-img>Ray attends Vulture Festival at Milk Studios on May 19, 2018, in New York City.
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Ray attends Vulture Festival at Milk Studios on May 19, 2018, in New York City.
">Ray attends Vulture Festival at Milk Studios on May 19, 2018, in New York City.
" src=https://ift.tt/k3y6Cdf class=caas-img>Ray speaks on stage as the Accessories Council hosts the 23rd annual ACE Awards on June 10, 2019, in New York City.
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Ray speaks on stage as the Accessories Council hosts the 23rd annual ACE Awards on June 10, 2019, in New York City.
">Ray speaks on stage as the Accessories Council hosts the 23rd annual ACE Awards on June 10, 2019, in New York City.
" src=https://ift.tt/9cibtM4 class=caas-img>Rachael Ray on stage during a culinary demonstration at the Ikea Kitchen presented by Capital One at Pier 94 on Oct. 12, 2019, in New York City.
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Rachael Ray on stage during a culinary demonstration at the Ikea Kitchen presented by Capital One at Pier 94 on Oct. 12, 2019, in New York City.
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" src=https://ift.tt/Tpz8Set class=caas-img>Ray celebrates "Rachael Ray In Season" on Jan. 14, 2020, in New York City.
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Ray celebrates "Rachael Ray In Season" on Jan. 14, 2020, in New York City.
">Ray celebrates "Rachael Ray In Season" on Jan. 14, 2020, in New York City.
" src=https://ift.tt/en9lz3k class=caas-img>Ray attends the 2023 Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame Gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 3, 2023, in New York City. Ray was inducted in the 31st group of honorees that year.
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Ray attends the 2023 Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame Gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 3, 2023, in New York City. Ray was inducted in the 31st group of honorees that year.
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" src=https://ift.tt/AOB10e2 class=caas-img>Ray gives a culinary demonstration during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival at Pier 76 on Oct. 15, 2023, in New York City.
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Ray gives a culinary demonstration during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival at Pier 76 on Oct. 15, 2023, in New York City.
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" src=https://ift.tt/rnItiPe class=caas-img>From left, Chef Franklin Becker, Ray and John Cusimano attend the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival at Brooklyn Army Terminal on Oct. 18, 2024, in New York City.
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Rachael Ray skyrocketed to fame with the debut of her syndicated daytime program, "Rachael Ray," which launched in the fall of 2006. The iconic host and chef built her brand with the Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show, the Food Network series "30 Minute Meals," and more than 25 books published. Here, Ray attends the premiere of "Rockets Redglare" afterparty at Le Bar Blue, Cafe Deville Sept. 3, 2004, in New York City.
Outstanding daytime talk series host
WINNER: Drew Barrymore, "The Drew Barrymore Show" (CBS Media Ventures)
Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb, "TODAY With Hoda and Jenna" (NBC)
Kelly Clarkson, "The Kelly Clarkson Show" (NBCUniversal Syndication Studios)
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa, "Live With Kelly and Mark" (Disney Entertainment Distribution)
Jennifer Hudson, "The Jennifer Hudson Show" (Warner Bros. Television Distribution)
Outstanding daytime personality (daily)
WINNER: Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith and Nischelle Turner, "Entertainment Tonight" (CBS Media Ventures)
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, "Access Hollywood" (NBCUniversal Syndication Studios)
Star Jones, Corey Jovan, "Divorce Court" (Fox)
Whitney Kumar, Kevin Rasco, Sarah Rose & Judge Judy Sheindlin, "Judy Justice" (Amazon Prime Video)
Cassie DiLaura, Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Denny Directo and Rachel Smith attend the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025, in Pasadena, California.Outstanding daytime personality (non-daily)
WINNER: Sir David Attenborough, "Secret Lives of Orangutans" (Netflix)
Brad Bestelink, "Living With Leopards" (Netflix)
Andi Sweeney Blanco, "Courtney Dober, Rob North & Kirin Stone, The Fixers" (BYUtv)
Anthony Mackie, "Shark Beach With Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast" (National Geographic)
Martha Stewart, "Martha Gardens" (Roku)
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