Erin Doherty at the 2025 Emmy Awards. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Erin Doherty took home the 2025 Emmy Award for best actress in a limited, anthology series or movie for her role in Netflix's Adolescence. "Wow, so it's looking like I'm just gonna be banging on about Adolescence and Owen Cooper for the rest of my life, which, you know, there's worse things," Doherty said in her acceptance speech. "I would love to mention every single person that was involved in making this show because it was the definition of a team effort, but I can't get up here without talking about Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters. You are generosity personified." Related Stories TV Lorne Michaels Recalls First Win 50 Years Ago While Accepting Emmy for 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special' TV 'Gilmore Girls' Stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel Reunite at Emmys She added, "This is dedicated to my big sister Grace. I wouldn't be here without you. I love you with all my heart." Doherty was nominated alongside Ruth Negga (Presumed Innocent), Deirdre O'Connell (The Penguin), Chloë Sevigny (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story), Jenny Slate (Dying for Sex) and Christine Tremarco (Adolescence). The award marks her first Emmy win. In Adolescence, Doherty plays clinical psychologist Briony Ariston, who holds the final interview with 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), who is accused of murder, to assess his mind before trial. Earlier in the night on Sunday, Cooper won an Emmy for best supporting actor in a limited/anthology series or movie. The psychological drama also won for best directing and writing for a limited series. Doherty previously told The Hollywood Reporter what it was like to work alongside Cooper, especially for his first acting job. "I hope that I gave him what he gave me. He just reignited that necessity. I think kids surrender to the moment so much easier than adults do. And it really reignited that love of what I do, and actually the art form in its purest form," she said before later adding, "He's 11 years younger than me, so I've really witnessed him go through adolescence himself and the hardships of what it means to navigate that world. And I think it was necessary for me to bring that level of hope into our relationship, Briony and Jamie's." To see the full list of winners, click here. View all the stars that hit the red carpet here. Check out THR's interviews with Doherty on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony on Sunday below. #Emmys nominee, Erin Doherty, describes working with her co-star Owen Cooper and how she knew #Adolescence was special right away pic.twitter.com/M0JnhNZea0- The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 15, 2025 #Adolescence star Erin Doherty talks about receiving praise for her performance from Sarah Paulson pic.twitter.com/v7SvO0mogz- The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 15, 2025 The 77th Emmy Awards are telecast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on CBS from 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET and hosted by Nate Bargatze. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Paradise 'Gilmore Girls' Stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel Reunite at Emmys united kingdom 'Adolescence' Star Owen Cooper Makes Emmys History as Youngest-Ever Male Winner in Any Acting Category Survivor Emmys: Jeff Probst Hosts Mini 'Survivor' Tribal Council With John Oliver and Lorne Michaels SNL John Oliver Races Through 'Last Week Tonight' Emmy Acceptance Speech Somebody Somewhere 'Somebody Somewhere' Star Jeff Hiller Wins First Emmy for Supporting Actor in Surprise Victory The Traitors 'The Traitors' Sweeps Emmys Slate Clean With Reality Competition Series Win Paradise 'Gilmore Girls' Stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel Reunite at Emmys united kingdom 'Adolescence' Star Owen Cooper Makes Emmys History as Youngest-Ever Male Winner in Any Acting Category Survivor Emmys: Jeff Probst Hosts Mini 'Survivor' Tribal Council With John Oliver and Lorne Michaels SNL John Oliver Races Through 'Last Week Tonight' Emmy Acceptance Speech Somebody Somewhere 'Somebody Somewhere' Star Jeff Hiller Wins First Emmy for Supporting Actor in Surprise Victory The Traitors 'The Traitors' Sweeps Emmys Slate Clean With Reality Competition Series Win