‘Severance’ Stars Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman Triumph at 2025 Emmys

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2025 - Britt Lower claimed the Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and Tramell Tillman won Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for their work on Severance at Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards, marking a historic night for the Apple TV+ thriller.

The dual victories underscore Severance’s dominance this year, translating critical acclaim into top honors and cementing the series as television’s most-nominated program of 2025.

Awards Wins

• Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower delivered an emotional acceptance speech, praising her “heroic cast and crew” and thanking showrunner Dan Erickson and Apple TV+ for championing the series.
• Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman made history as the first Black man to win this category, celebrating alongside co-stars and acknowledging the show’s collaborative spirit.

Record Nominations Severance led all programs with 27 nominations heading into the ceremony, following its Creative Arts Emmy sweep the previous weekend. The series’ blend of workplace suspense and philosophical intrigue resonated with both critics and Academy voters, overcoming a three-year hiatus between seasons to maintain its cultural momentum.

Cast Reactions Britt Lower, visibly moved, remarked, “It’s a privilege to be mentioned alongside such an incredible group of artists” before dedicating her award to the “visionary hearts of Dan, Jessica, Adam, and Ben” behind Severance. Tillman echoed the sentiment, highlighting the show’s commitment to storytelling that challenges both its characters and audience.

Severance premiered its second season in January after delays caused by industry strikes, yet the wait only heightened anticipation. With these Emmy victories, the series sets the stage for a eagerly awaited third season and reaffirms Apple TV+’s growing impact on prestige television.