
The Pitt crowns drama, Widow’s Bay tops comedy at Emmys 2026
At the 78th Emmy Awards, The Pitt won best drama and Widow’s Bay took best comedy in a night marked by history: Jean Smart tied the all-time acting wins record with eight, and Matthew Rhys became the first to win two lead acting awards in a single year; Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award as the In Memoriam honored Dolly Parton, Catherine O’Hara, James Burrows, Rob Reiner and others. The ceremony aired on NBC and Peacock and unfolded over three nights with host Mariska Hargitay.













