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Apple TV+'s 'Widow's Bay' dominated the 2026 Emmys, winning 14 of 19 nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series. Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win lead acting awards in three different categories, while Jean Smart became the first woman to win best actress for every season of a series.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards concluded with HBO Max leading the field, securing 21 awards. The medical drama 'The Pitt' won six trophies, including best drama, while the dark comedy 'DTF St. Louis' took seven, including best limited series. Jean Smart won her fifth consecutive lead actress award for 'Hacks,' and Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony at the Peacock Theater.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Sept. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, the first woman to lead the ceremony in 15 years. The event featured a blue carpet to mark NBC’s 100th anniversary, with 'Widow’s Bay' dominating the awards with 14 wins. Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, delivering an emotional speech about his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Red carpet highlights included Zendaya in a crystal-encrusted Prada gown and Megan Stalter dressed as a golden Emmy statue. The ceremony also included tributes to late figures Dolly Parton and Rob Reiner, alongside a pre-taped skit featuring Taylor Swift and Hargitay.
The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards concluded on September 14, with major afterparties hosted by HBO Max and Walt Disney Company. While Page Six highlighted celebrity attendance at these events, GQ focused on watch trends, and Glam.com criticized several red carpet looks for poor fit and fabric choices.
Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' swept the comedy categories at the 78th Emmys, while Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win lead acting awards in three different genres in a single year. Sally Field won for the Netflix movie 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' and CBS's 'The Late Show' was the sole winner in a restructured variety category.
Matthew Rhys made history at the 2026 Emmy Awards by becoming the first performer to win two lead acting prizes in a single ceremony and the first man to win all three lead acting categories. He won for Netflix's 'The Beast in Me' and Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay,' adding to his 2018 drama win for 'The Americans.'
Matthew Rhys made history at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards by becoming the first performer to win lead acting trophies in all three categories: drama, comedy, and limited series. He won the lead actor in a limited series award for 'The Beast in Me' and the lead actor in a comedy series award for 'Widow's Bay' on the same night. This achievement also makes him the first man to win two lead acting awards in a single ceremony.
Kate O'Flynn won her first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Patricia in Apple TV+'s 'Widow's Bay.' The award was part of a historic night for the series, which secured a record-breaking 14 total wins, including best comedy series. O'Flynn, a 40-year-old British actress, dedicated the win to 'all the Patricias out there' and thanked creator Katie Dippold and Apple for the opportunity.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards concluded on September 14, 2026, with the medical drama The Pitt securing the top prize for Outstanding Drama Series. The show, which led all nominees with 25 nominations, won its second consecutive series award, a feat not achieved since Mad Men in 2009. In comedy, Hacks set a new record with 24 nominations for a single season, while Jean Smart won her fifth consecutive lead actress award. Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony, becoming the first woman to do so in 15 years.
Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz reunited at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' They presented the award for Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series, which Matthew Rhys won for 'The Beast in Me.' The duo joked about the canceled Hulu reboot and paid tribute to cast members who have died in recent years.
Matthew Rhys became the first performer to win two lead acting Emmys in a single night, taking home awards for 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Beast in Me.' This achievement also made him the first male actor to win in all three lead acting categories, joining a historic club previously held only by Barbara Stanwyck.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards concluded with Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' and HBO's 'The Pitt' emerging as the night's biggest winners. The ceremony, hosted by Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, saw 'Widow's Bay' secure eight awards, while 'The Pitt' won four. Key acting prizes went to Rhea Seehorn for 'Pluribus' and Noah Wyle for 'The Pitt.' The event also honored legacy figures, including a posthumous award for Rob Reiner and tributes for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Charlie's Angels.'
Apple TV's horror-comedy 'Widow's Bay' led the 2026 Emmy Awards with eight wins, followed by HBO's 'DTF St. Louis' with six and 'The Pitt' with four. The 78th ceremony, hosted by Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featured a live broadcast on NBC and Peacock. 'Hacks' set a record for most nominations in a single comedy season with 24, while 'The Pitt' led all nominees with 25. Notable acting wins included Jean Smart for 'Hacks' and Matthew Rhys for 'Widow's Bay,' with posthumous honors awarded to Rob Reiner for 'The Bear.'
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards concluded at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Apple TV+ horror-comedy 'Widow's Bay' emerging as the night's biggest winner. Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win lead acting awards in two different genres in the same year, while 'The Pitt' secured its second consecutive best drama series win. Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony, marking the first time a non-comedian led the event in 15 years.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Mariska Hargitay hosted the event, becoming the first woman to do so in 15 years. The ceremony featured a reduced format with 19 trophies, down from 26, to allow more time for entertainment segments. The Pitt and Widow’s Bay emerged as the dominant winners, with the former securing its second consecutive best drama award and the latter winning best comedy. Hacks also received significant recognition, marking its final season with a record 24 nominations.