Emmy Awards 2026 Highlights
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Jean Smart made history by winning her fifth Emmy for “Hacks,” becoming the first actress to win the lead comedy actress award for every season of a show’s run.
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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, held in Los Angeles, saw “The Pitt,” an emergency room drama, and “Widow’s Bay,” a comedy-horror series, take top honors.
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“Widow’s Bay” won best comedy series, defeating last season’s winner, “Hacks.” Matthew Rhys won accolades for best lead actor in a comedy, while Stephen Root secured best supporting actor for his role in the same series.
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Noah Wyle’s performance in “The Pitt” earned him his second consecutive best lead actor in a drama award, and the series won for best drama.
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Rhea Seehorn took home her first Emmy for her role in “Pluribus,” and Vince Gilligan won for best drama writing for the show.
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“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” won best variety series in its farewell season, despite CBS citing financial pressures for its cancellation.
This year’s Emmy Awards celebrated remarkable achievements and highlighted significant performances in television.
