General Hospital Dominates 2025 Daytime Emmys With Seven Major Wins

The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television on Friday night. The ceremony was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. Mario Lopez hosted the event, which streamed live for viewers at home.

ABC’s long-running soap opera General Hospital was the night’s biggest winner. It took home the prestigious award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show secured a total of seven trophies.

Historic Moments and First-Time Winners Mark the Ceremony

Sir David Attenborough made history by becoming the oldest-ever Daytime Emmy winner. The 99-year-old naturalist won for Outstanding Daytime Personality. He broke the record set just last year by Dick Van Dyke, who was 98.

Several actors celebrated their first-ever Daytime Emmy wins. Paul Telfer won for Lead Actor for his role on Days of Our Lives. Nancy Lee Grahn won Lead Actress for her work on General Hospital. Jonathan Jackson and Susan Walters also won in the supporting actor categories.

Talk Shows and Documentaries Share the Spotlight

In the competitive talk show categories, Live With Kelly and Mark won for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series. Meanwhile, Drew Barrymore won for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host for her eponymous show. The Drew Barrymore Show won three awards in total.

Netflix’s Black Barbie won for Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program. ABC’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade was named Outstanding Daytime Special. Apple TV+’s The Secret Lives of Animals also scored three wins.

The 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards solidified General Hospital‘s enduring legacy while creating new, historic milestones. The event showcased a diverse range of winners across drama, talk, and documentary programming.

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Which show won the most awards at the 2025 Daytime Emmys?

General Hospital won the most awards with seven trophies. This included the top prize for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. The show also won for its writing and directing teams.

Who broke the record for oldest Daytime Emmy winner?

Sir David Attenborough broke the record at 99 years old. He won for Outstanding Daytime Personality. The previous record was held by Dick Van Dyke.

Who won their first Daytime Emmy for acting?

Paul Telfer won his first Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He plays Xander Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives. This was a major milestone in his career.

Which talk show won the top honor?

Live With Kelly and Mark won Outstanding Daytime Talk Series. This award recognizes the best daily talk show on television. The show is syndicated across the country.

Where can I watch the full winner list?

The full list of winners is available on the official Daytime Emmys website. Major news outlets like The Hollywood Reporter also published the complete list. The ceremony can be re-watched on the Emmys app.