The Daytime Emmys rolled out the red carpet in Los Angeles on Friday, marking the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ 50th annual celebration.
Honoring all that happens prior to prime time, the Daytime Emmys recognize soap operas, talk shows, cooking programs and more.
Actor Shemar Moore presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Susan Lucci, 24 years after presented her with her first Daytime Emmy in 1999. That year, she finally won after being nominated 19 times for playing Erica Kane on the drama series “All My Children.”
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” won in the Outstanding Daytime Talk Show category, beating big names like “The Drew Barrymore Show,” “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” “Live With Kelly and Ryan” and “Today With Hoda and Jenna.”
In the soap opera scene, “General Hospital” led the pack with five wins. “The Bold and the Beautiful” took home both lead actor trophies, however.