47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards: A Complete List of Winners

The 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards aired Friday, June 26, and it was a show unlike any of the previous 46 ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic forcing it to be held virtually.

Daytime Emmy Award Winners

Here is the complete list of winners that were announced during the ceremony and just after, in the case of Guest Performer:

Outstanding Drama Series – The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress – Heather Tom, Katie on The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Jason Thompson, Billy on The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team – The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Younger Performer – Olivia Rose Keegan, Claire on Days of our Lives
Outstanding Supporting Actress – Tamara Braun, Kim on General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor – Bryton James, Devon on The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Guest Performer – Eva LaRue, Celeste, The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy History

In 1972, the first daytime-themed Emmy Awards were handed out during the primetime ceremony, when The Doctors and General Hospital were nominated for Outstanding Achievement in a Daytime Drama — with The Doctors winning the first Best Show Daytime Emmy. Also at that same ceremony, Outstanding Achievement by an Individual in a Daytime Drama was awarded to Mary Fickett from All My Children.

Soap History

The Bold and the Beautiful made its debut in 1987 and introduced glitz and glamour to daytime soap operas. It has outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households. Needless to say, three decades of storylines have kept viewers locked in and wanting more. BB airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for air times.

Days of our Lives made its debut in 1965 and is one of the longest-running daytime soap operas in American history. It has outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households. Needless to say, five decades of storylines have kept viewers locked in and wanting more. DAYS airs weekdays on NBC. Check your local listings for air times.

General Hospital made its debut in 1963 and is the second longest-running daytime soap opera in American history. The longest-running sudser is Guiding Light. While it’s not the longest-running sudser, General Hospital is the longest-running soap opera currently on air. GH airs weekdays on ABC. Check your local listings for air times.

The Young and the Restless made its debut in 1973 and introduced more sexual undertones and younger characters to daytime soap operas. It has outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households. Needless to say, four decades of storylines have kept viewers locked in and wanting more. YR airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for air times.