The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards took place on October 17, 2025, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, streaming live from Pasadena, California. Hosted by Mario Lopez, the ceremony celebrated excellence in daytime television and introduced new categories to reflect a changing landscape.
Top Highlights
- General Hospital dominated the evening, taking home the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series award and six more major wins, reinforcing its legacy in daytime television.
- Host Mario Lopez returned for his fourth time, blending charm with familiarity as he guided viewers through the ceremony.
- The event introduced new categories including Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series, catering to rising stars in the field.
- A standout moment: Sir David Attenborough, at age 99, became the oldest recipient in Daytime Emmy history, winning Outstanding Daytime Personality – Non-Daily.
Daytime Emmys 2025 Full Winners List:
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
- Winner: General Hospital
- Nominees:
- Days of Our Lives
- The Young and the Restless
Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress
- Winner: Nancy Lee Grahn (General Hospital)
- Nominees:
- Eileen Davidson (The Young and the Restless)
- Laura Wright (General Hospital)
- Melissa Claire Egan (The Young and the Restless)
- Michelle Stafford (The Young and the Restless)
- Sharon Case (The Young and the Restless)
Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor
- Winner: Paul Telfer (Days of Our Lives)
- Nominees:
- Dominic Zamprogna (General Hospital)
- Eric Martsolf (Days of Our Lives)
- Greg Rikaart (Days of Our Lives)
- Peter Bergman (The Young and the Restless)
Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress
- Winner: Susan Walters (The Young and the Restless)
- Nominees:
- Courtney Hope (The Young and the Restless)
- Emily O’Brien (Days of Our Lives)
- Kate Mansi (General Hospital)
- Linsey Godfrey (Days of Our Lives)
Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor
- Winner: Jonathan Jackson (General Hospital)
- Nominees:
- Blake Berris (Days of Our Lives)
- Gregory Harrison (General Hospital)
- Michael Graziadei (The Young and the Restless)
- Tajh Bellow (General Hospital)
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
- Winner: Lisa Yamada (The Bold and the Beautiful)
- Nominees:
- AnnaLynne McCord (Days of Our Lives)
- Ashley Puzemis (Days of Our Lives)
- Christian Weissmann (The Bold and the Beautiful)
- Olivia d’Abo (The Bay)
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
- Winner: Live with Kelly and Mark
- Nominees:
- The Drew Barrymore Show
- The Jennifer Hudson Show
- The Kelly Clarkson Show
- The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
- Winner: Drew Barrymore (The Drew Barrymore Show)
- Nominees:
- Jenna Bush Hager & Hoda Kotb (Today)
- Jennifer Hudson (The Jennifer Hudson Show)
- Kelly Clarkson (The Kelly Clarkson Show)
- Mark Consuelos & Kelly Ripa (Live with Kelly and Mark)
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
- Winner: Entertainment Tonight
- Nominees:
- Access Hollywood
- Extra
- Inside Edition
- The Insider
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Recipient: Deborah Norville (Inside Edition)
Outstanding Daytime Personality – Non-Daily
- Winner: Sir David Attenborough (The Secret Lives of Animals)
Outstanding Daytime Drama Writing Team
- Winner: General Hospital
- Nominees:
- Days of Our Lives
- The Bold and the Beautiful
- The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Drama Directing Team
- Winner: General Hospital
- Nominees:
- Days of Our Lives
- The Bold and the Beautiful
- The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Drama Costume Design
- Winner: General Hospital
- Nominees:
- Days of Our Lives
- The Bold and the Beautiful
- The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Drama Casting
- Winner: General Hospital
- Nominees:
- Days of Our Lives
- The Bold and the Beautiful
- The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Drama Hairstyling
- Winner: General Hospital
- Nominees:
- Days of Our Lives
- The Bold and the Beautiful
- The Young and the Restless
Daytime Emmys 2025 Full Winners List.
