2015 Daytime Emmy Awards Live Updates – 42nd Annual Winners List: Check Out Who Wins Each Category

The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony was packed full of 2015’s best and brightest soap stars. “General Hospital” lead the pack with a total of 28 nominations and “The Young and the Restless” clocked in just behind it with 25 noms. There was certainly some stiff competition this year and all the races were tight. In the end, it was anyone’s guess which shows and stars would come out on top. If you’re wondering whether your favorites took home statuettes, check out our list of the night’s big winners:

Drama Series
“The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS), “Days of Our Lives” (NBC), “General Hospital” (ABC), “The Young and the Restless”
WINNER: A TIE – “Days of Our Lives” (NBC) “The Young and the Restless (CBS)”

Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady, “Days of Our Lives”), Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady DiMera, “Days of Our Lives”), Gina Tognoni (Phyllis Newman, “The Young and the Restless”), Maura West (Ava Jerome, “General Hospital”), Laura Wright (Carly Corinthos, “General Hospital”)
WINNER: Maura West (Ava Jerome, “General Hospital”)

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Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer, “General Hospital”), Christian LeBlanc (Michael Baldwin, “The Young and the Restless), Billy Miller (Billy Abbott, “The Young and the Restless”), Jason Thompson (Dr. Patrick Drake, “General Hospital”)
WINNER:  Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer, “General Hospital”)

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Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (Caroline Spencer Forrester, “The Bold and the Beautiful”), Amelia Heinle (Victoria Newman), “The Young and the Restless”), Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe Fisher, “The Young and the Restless”), Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, “General Hospital”), Lisa Locicero (Olivia Falconeri, “General Hospital”)
WINNER: Amelia Heinle (Victoria Newman), “The Young and the Restless”)

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Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer, “The Bold and the Beautiful”), Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos, “General Hospital”), Kristoff St. John (Neil Winters, “The Young and the Restless”), Jacob Young (Rick Forrester, “The Bold and the Beautiful”)
WINNER: Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos, “General Hospital”)

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Younger Actress in a Drama Series
Kristen Alderson (Kiki Jerome, “General Hospital”), Camila Banus (Gabi Hernandez, “Days of Our Lives”), Hunter King (Summer Newman, “The Young and the Restless”), Haley Pullos (Molly Lansing Davis, “General Hospital”)
WINNER: Hunter King (Summer Newman, “The Young and the Restless”)

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Younger Actor in a Drama Series
Bryan Craig (Morgan Corinthos, “General Hospital”), Max Ehrich (Fenmroe Baldwin, “The Young and the Restless”), Tequan Richmond (TJ Ashford, “General Hospital”), Freddie Smith (Sonny Kiriakis, “Days of Our Lives”)
WINNER: Freddie Smith (Sonny Kiriakis, “Days of Our Lives”)

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Drama Series Writing Team
“The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Days of Our Lives,” “General Hospital,” “The Young and the Restless”
WINNER: “The Bold and the Beautiful,”

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Drama Series Directing Team
“The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Days of Our Lives,” “General Hospital,” “The Young and the Restless”
WINNER: “The Bold and the Beautiful,”

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So soap fans, did your favorite shows and stars take home statuettes? Do you think anyone got robbed? Did you enjoy the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards? What was your overall opinion on the ceremony? Let us know what you think in the comments below and don’t forget to check Soap Opera Spy often for all the latest soap spoilers, rumors, updates and news.

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