Candice Bergen made a political comment during the Emmys, referencing her show "Murphy Brown" and making a joke that some outlets have interpreted as a jab at JD Vance. The comment was part of a larger trend of political and cat-themed jokes at the awards ceremony. The Emmys also saw other notable moments, including awards given to "Game of Thrones" and "Veep", as well as a record-breaking win by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.