Laraine Newman criticized The Bear for being categorized as a comedy at the 2024 Emmys, expressing frustration over its classification. While acknowledging that The Bear is a great show, she argued it doesn’t fit the comedy genre, even as it broke records by winning 11 Emmys, including best supporting actress for Liza Colón-Zayas.

Newman’s comments reflect broader industry concerns over The Bear’s classification, with many questioning whether its heavy themes align with the comedy category. Despite the debates, voters have consistently backed the show in this category, leading to historic wins for Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach this year.

The Emmy Awards were hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, with a full list of winners available here.