Queen Bey Secures Primetime Emmy for Netflix’s Festive Football Spectacle; Two More Nominations Pending, Including a Face-Off with Husband Jay-Z
Los Angeles, CA – Global superstar Beyoncé, 43, has added another prestigious accolade to her illustrious career, securing her first-ever Primetime Emmy Award. The Television Academy announced on Tuesday, August 12, that the artist was honored in the Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming category for her captivating ensembles featured in Netflix’s Christmas Game Day halftime show, affectionately dubbed “Beyoncé Bowl.”
This landmark victory celebrates the intricate and visually stunning designs that captivated audiences during the highly anticipated December 25, 2024, performance. Beyoncé shares this significant achievement with a talented team of collaborators, including costume designer Shiona Turini, assistant costume designers Erica Rice and Molly Peters, costume supervisor Chelsea Staebell, and head of workroom Timothy White. The win was first reported by Deadline.
The “Beyoncé Bowl” performance took place in her hometown of Houston, Texas, at NRG Stadium, during the Christmas Day NFL matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans. This memorable halftime spectacle marked a pivotal moment for fans, as it was the first time Beyoncé performed live tracks from her critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning album, Cowboy Carter. The setlist included powerful renditions of “Blackbiird,” “16 Carriages,” and “Ya Ya.”
The show was also punctuated by electrifying surprise appearances. Post Malone joined Queen Bey for “Levii’s Jeans,” while Shaboozey took the stage for “Sweet Honey Buckiin’.” A particularly heartwarming moment arrived when Beyoncé’s eldest daughter, Blue Ivy, joined her mother on the field for the grand finale, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” adding a personal touch to the already iconic performance.
Beyond this initial triumph, Beyoncé is poised for potentially two more Emmy wins. The mother-of-three is also nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special, a nod she shares with co-director Alex Rudzinski. Furthermore, she finds herself in direct competition with her husband, music mogul Jay-Z, 55, in the highly anticipated Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category. Jay-Z’s nomination stems from his significant role in the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, which featured Kendrick Lamar. As a key decision-maker for the Super Bowl Halftime performer through his partnership with the NFL via Roc Nation, his potential recognition by the Television Academy underscores his broad influence in entertainment.
While the costume award was announced as part of the initial wave of juried Creative Arts Emmy Awards winners on August 12, the formal presentation for categories like Animation, Costume, Emerging Media Programming, and Motion Design will occur at the 77th Creative Arts Emmy Awards. These ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The results for her other nominations, including the face-off with Jay-Z, will be revealed at the main 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony, set to air live on Sunday, September 14, on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+.
