2019 to 2020
The Forty-Seventh Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2020)
Following is a complete list of this year's Daytime Emmy winners and nominees in the drama series categories. Additionally, categories that include both soap operas and programming other than soaps are included. Winners are in boldface type and marked with a bullet (•).
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Outstanding Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
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The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actor
Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, General Hospital)
Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful)
Jon Lindstrom (Kevin Collins and Ryan Chamberlain, General Hospital)
Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera, Days of our Lives)
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Jason Thompson (Billy Abbott, The Young and the Restless)
Outstanding Lead Actress
Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, General Hospital)
Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan, The Bold and the Beautiful)
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Heather Tom (Katie Logan, The Bold and the Beautiful)
Maura West (Ava Jerome, General Hospital)
Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker, Days of our Lives)
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Mark Grossman (Adam Newman, The Young and the Restless)
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Bryton James (Devon Hamilton, The Young and the Restless)
Wally Kurth (Justin Kiriakis, Days of our Lives)
Chandler Massey (Will Horton, Days of our Lives)
James Patrick Stuart (Valentin Cassadine, General Hospital)
Paul Telfer (Xander Cook, Days of our Lives)
Outstanding Supporting Actress
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Tamara Braun (Kim Nero, General Hospital)
Rebecca Budig (Hayden Barnes, General Hospital)
Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams, Days of our Lives)
Christel Khalil (Lily Winters, The Young and the Restless)
Annika Noelle (Hope Logan, The Bold and the Beautiful)
Outstanding Younger Performer
Sasha Calle (Lola Rosales, The Young and the Restless)
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Olivia Rose Keegan (Claire Brady, Days of our Lives)
Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait, General Hospital)
Eden McCoy (Josslyn Jacks, General Hospital)
Thia Megia (Hayley Chen, Days of our Lives)
Outstanding Special Guest Performer
Elissa Kapneck (Sasha, The Young and the Restless)
Michael Knight (Martin Grey, General Hospital)
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Eva LaRue (Celeste Rosales, The Young and the Restless)
Jeffrey Vincent Parise (Simon Black, The Young and the Restless)
Chrishell Stause (Jordan Ridgeway, Days of Our Lives)
Outstanding Writing Team
•
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Directing Team
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
•
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
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Eastsiders (Netflix)
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
After Forever (Amazon Prime Video)
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
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The Young and the Restless
Lighting Direction for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
•
The Bold and the Beautiful
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DARK/WEB (Amazon Prime Video)
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Technical Team for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
•
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
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General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
•
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
DARK/WEB Amazon Prime Video
•
Days of Our Lives NBC
Pillow Talk YouTube.com
The Young and the Restless CBS
Outstanding Original Song
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"The Bad Guys?" (Brainwashed By Toons | funnyordie.com)
"Everything Changed" (The Feels | YouTube.com)
"North Star" (General Hospital | Songwriter: William Lipton)
"A Holiday Carol - The Holidays Are Here" (93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
"Hooray Hooray, We're On Our Way" (93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
Costume Design for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
The Bay The Series (Amazon Prime Video)
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The Bold and the Beautiful
Eastsiders (Netflix)
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Hairstyling for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
•
The Young and the Restless
Makeup for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
•
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Special Class Special
93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day (NBC)
Hate Among Us (Popstar TV)
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Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (HBO)
This Old House: 40th Anniversary Special (PBS)
The Young and the Restless: Kristoff St. John Tribute (CBS)
OUTSTANDING DAYTIME PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT -TOPICAL
Days of Our Lives “Flash Forward” (NBC)
Dr. Phi “Rodney Reed” (SYNDICATED)
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Jeopardy! “Jeopardy! All Star Games” (SYNDICATED)
Nick Jr Paw Patrol Ready, Race, Rescue: "Trailer" (Nickelodeon)
Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas “Launch” (Netflix)
The Star Wars Show “Stars Wars Animals: The Trench Run” (YouTube.com)
Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series
After Forever (Amazon Prime Video)
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The Bay The Series (Amazon Prime Video)
DARK/WEB (Amazon Prime Video)
Eastsiders (Netflix)
Studio City (Amazon Prime Video)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Rowin Amone (Ester, Issa Rae Presents King Ester | YouTube.com)
Mary Beth Evans (Sara Garrett, The Bay The Series Amazon Prime Video)
Jade Harlow (Lianna Ramos, The Bay The Series Amazon Prime Video)
Cady Huffman (Lisa, After Forever Amazon Prime Video)
Shanti Lowry (Yolanda Rodriguez, Bronx SIU UMC / Amazon Prime Video)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Kristos Andrews (Pete Garrett, The Bay The Series | Amazon Prime Video)
Alex Hurt (Adam, The Rehearsal | rehearsalseries.com)
Brad James (Cameran Jr., A House Divided | UMC / Amazon Prime Video)
Sean Kanan (Sam Stevens, Studio City | Amazon Prime Video)
Brian White (Jimmy Blue, Bronx SIU | UMC / Amazon Prime Video)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Tina Benko (Helen, The Rehearsal | rehearsalseries.com)
Veanne Cox (Lenora, Indoor Boys | vimeo.com)
Patrika Darbo (Violet, Studio City | Amazon Prime Video)
Carolyn Hennesy (Gloria, Studio City | Amazon Prime Video)
Janet Hubert (Mignon, Issa Rae Presents King Ester | YouTube.com)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Willam Belli (Douglas / Gomorrah Ray, Eastsiders | Netflix)
Leith M. Burke (Derrick, Eastsiders | Netflix)
Tristan Rogers (Doc, Studio City | Amazon Prime Video)
Lenny Wolpe (Carl, After Forever | Amazon Prime Video)
Gregory Zarian (Nate, Venice the Series | vimeo.com)
Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Rene Heger (Zack Sullivan, DARK/WEB | Amazon Prime Video)
Mary Beth Peil (Helen, After Forever | Amazon Prime Video)
Scott Turner Schofield (Max, Studio City | Amazon Prime Video)
Lin Shaye (Diane, Eastsiders | Netflix)
Graham Sibley (Zack, DARK/WEB | Amazon Prime Video)
Outstanding Writing in a Digital Drama Series
After Forever (Amazon Prime Video)
The Bay The Series (Amazon Prime Video)
Eastsiders (Netflix)
Issa Rae Presents King Ester (YouTube.com)
Studio City (Amazon Prime Video)
Outstanding Directing in a Digital Drama Series
The Bay The Series (Amazon Prime Video)
Bronx SIU (UMC / Amazon Prime Video)
DARK/WEB (Amazon Prime Video)
Issa Rae Presents King Ester (YouTube.com)
Studio City (Amazon Prime Video)
NOMINATIONS AT A GLANCE
The Young and the Restless: 8 wins - 3 acting, 4 technical, plus Series
21 nominations: 8 acting, 10 technical, plus Directing, Writing, and Series
General Hospital: 4 wins - 1 acting, 2 technical, plus Directing
23 nominations: 10 acting, 10 technical, plus Directing, Writing, and Series
The Bold and the Beautiful: 4 wins - 1 acting, 2 technical, plus Writing
13 nominations: 4 acting, 6 technical, plus Directing, Writing, and Series
Days of our Lives: 2 wins - 1 acting, 1 technical
22 nominations: 9 acting, 10 technical, plus Directing, Writing, and Series
CBS: 12 wins, 32 nominations
ABC: 4 wins, 25 nominations
NBC: 2 wins, 27 nominations
