The spotlight once again turned to daytime television as the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards 2025 celebrated the very best in U.S. TV programming. Presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), the glamorous ceremony recognized outstanding performances, creative excellence, and groundbreaking shows from 2024.
This year’s event was hosted by Mario Lopez, marking his fourth time leading the awards and his first as a solo host. Known for his energy and charisma, Lopez guided the night with flair as the biggest stars in daytime television gathered to celebrate their achievements.
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What Made the 2025 Daytime Emmys Special
The 2025 edition introduced four exciting new categories:
- Outstanding Emerging Talent
- Outstanding Culinary Program
- Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program
- Outstanding Nature and Science Program
These additions reflect the evolving nature of daytime programming and recognize excellence in genres that continue to captivate modern audiences.
Daytime Emmys 2025: Complete Winners List
Best Drama Series
- Days of Our Lives
- General Hospital (Winner)
- The Young and the Restless
Best Talk Series
- The Drew Barrymore Show
- The Jennifer Hudson Show
- The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Live With Kelly and Mark (Winner)
- The View
Best Entertainment News Series
- Access Hollywood
- E! News
- Entertainment Tonight (Winner)
- Extra
Best Culinary Instructional Series
- Be My Guest With Ina Garten
- Delicious Miss Brown (Winner)
- Emeril Cooks
- Lidia’s Kitchen
- Selena + Restaurant
Best Culinary Cultural Series
- BBQ High
- Chasing Flavor With Carla Hall (Winner)
- Ingrediente: Mexico
- TrueSouth
Best Legal/Courtroom Program
- America’s Court With Judge Kevin Ross
- Divorce Court
- Hot Bench (Winner)
- Judy Justice
- Justice for the People With Judge Milian
- We the People With Judge Lauren Lake
Best Travel and Adventure Program
- Expedition Unknown (Winner)
- Field Trip With Curtis Stone: Hong Kong
- The Good Road
- How I Got Here
- Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out
- Mexico Made With Love
Best Science and Nature Program
- Living With Leopards
- National Parks: USA
- The Secret Lives of Animals (Winner)
- Secret Lives of Orangutans
- Secrets of the Neanderthals
Best Instructional and How-To Program
- Dime Como Hacerlo
- The Fixers
- Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse (Winner)
- Going Home With Tyler Cameron
- Married to Real Estate
- Martha Gardens
Best Lifestyle Program
- George to the Rescue
- Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut
- Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward
- Homegrown
- You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment (Winner)
Best Arts and Popular Culture Program
- Black Barbie (Winner)
- Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame
- Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
- The Swift Effect
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Best Daytime Special
- Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
- Dinner Party Diaries With José Andrés
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (Winner)
- 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Shelter Me: The Cancer Pioneers
Best Short Form Program
- Ballin’ Out (Winner)
- Billboard Presents
- Catalyst
- Eat This With Yara: The Chef Preserving Gaza’s Cuisine Amid a Genocide
- Live Like A Champion
Acting Categories
Best Drama Actress
- Sharon Case, The Young and the Restless
- Eileen Davidson, The Young and the Restless
- Melissa Claire Egan, The Young and the Restless
- Nancy Lee Grahn, General Hospital (Winner)
- Michelle Stafford, The Young and the Restless
- Laura Wright, General Hospital
Best Drama Actor
- Peter Bergman, The Young and the Restless
- Eric Martsolf, Days of Our Lives
- Greg Rikaart, Days of Our Lives
- Paul Telfer, Days of Our Lives (Winner)
- Dominic Zamprogna, General Hospital
Best Supporting Actress
- Linsey Godfrey, Days of Our Lives
- Courtney Hope, The Young and the Restless
- Kate Mansi, General Hospital
- Emily O’Brien, Days of Our Lives
- Susan Walters, The Young and the Restless (Winner)
Best Supporting Actor
- Tajh Bellow, General Hospital
- Blake Berris, Days of Our Lives
- Michael Graziadei, The Young and the Restless
- Gregory Harrison, General Hospital
- Jonathan Jackson, General Hospital (Winner)
Best Emerging Talent
- Olivia d’Abo, The Bay
- AnnaLynne McCord, Days of Our Lives
- Ashley Puzemis, Days of Our Lives
- Christian Weissmann, The Bold and the Beautiful
- Lisa Yamada, The Bold and the Beautiful (Winner)
Best Drama Guest Performer
- Linden Ashby, The Young and the Restless
- Clint Howard, The Bold and the Beautiful
- Jacqueline Grace Lopez, General Hospital
- Alley Mills, General Hospital (Winner)
- Valarie Pettiford, The Young and the Restless
- Avery Kristen Pohl, General Hospital
More Winners
Best Talk Series Host
Drew Barrymore, The Drew Barrymore Show (Winner)
Best Culinary Host
Kardea Brown, Delicious Miss Brown (Winner)
Best Personality (Daily)
Entertainment Tonight Team (Winner)
Best Personality (Non-Daily)
David Attenborough, Secret Lives of Orangutans (Winner)
Best Drama Writing Team
General Hospital (Winner)
Best Drama Directing Team
General Hospital (Winner)
Best Casting
Days of Our Lives (Winner)
Best Art Direction
Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors (Winner)
Best Costume Design
General Hospital (Winner)
Best Hairstyling and Makeup
The Drew Barrymore Show (Winner)
Best Regional Content
Createid | Sara: A Life in Dreams and Symbols (Winner)
Conclusion
The 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards once again highlighted the talent and creativity that make daytime television a cornerstone of American entertainment. From dramatic storytelling to educational programs and lifestyle content, this year’s winners showcased the diversity and depth of today’s TV landscape.
