Actor Jeff Hiller’s Emmy win for Somebody Somewhere was one of the most heartwarming moments of the 2025 Emmy Awards. In his first-ever Emmy victory, Hiller took home the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, making the Jeff Hiller Emmy win a highlight of the night. Fans can revisit more winners and highlights in our Emmy Awards coverage page.
Jeff Hiller’s Emotional Speech
During his acceptance, Hiller spoke about his 25-year journey in acting. “I feel like I’m gonna cry because the past 25 years I’ve been like, ‘World, I wanna be an actor’ and the world’s like, ‘Maybe computers,’” he joked to laughter from the audience.
He then thanked HBO for supporting Somebody Somewhere, describing it as a show “about sweaty, middle-aged people” existing on the same platform as Euphoria. More details about the series are available on HBO’s official website.
Gratitude Toward Bridget Everett
Hiller also expressed deep gratitude to co-star Bridget Everett, saying, “You’ve changed my life and you told so many people to believe in themselves and they do.” For readers interested in Everett’s career and impact, see our Bridget Everett profile feature.
Beating the Odds
Hiller’s victory stood out because of the tough competition he faced, including:
- Ike Barinholtz (The Studio)
- Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons)
- Harrison Ford (Shrinking)
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear)
- Michael Urie (Shrinking)
- Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live)
Spotlight on First-Time Nominees
Before the ceremony, Hiller told The Hollywood Reporter that he was eager to celebrate alongside fellow first-time nominees like Katherine LaNasa from The Pitt. He noted how inspiring it was to share this milestone with others who have worked for years before finally receiving recognition.
The 2025 Emmy Awards
Hosted by Nate Bargatze, the 2025 Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and aired on CBS while streaming on Paramount+. For more details on memorable speeches, performances, and winners, check out our 2025 Emmy Awards recap.
