Emmy Awards 2026 Winners: The television industry's biggest night unfolded at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony brought together popular stars. Several awards had already been decided at the Creative Arts Emmys earlier this month.

Emmy Awards' main ceremony handed out only 19 awards.

Emmy Awards 2026 Winners List

At the Emmy Awards 2026, Noah Wyle took home Lead Actor in a Drama Series for The Pitt, while Rhea Seehorn won Best Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus. The ceremony also honoured winners across comedy, drama and limited series categories.

Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Kate O'Flynn (Widow's Bay)

Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series: Matthew Rhys (The Beast in Me)

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Allison Janney (The Diplomat)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart (Hacks)

Leading Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Stephen Root (Widow's Bay)

Reality Competition Program: The Traitors

Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)

Supporting Actor in Drama Series: Tom Pelphrey (The Task)

Lead Actress in a Limited Anthology Series or Movie: Sally Field (Remarkably Bright Creatures)

Supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie: David Harbour (DTF St Louis)

Supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie: Linda Cardellini (DTF St Louis)

Guest actress in a drama series: Shailene Woodley (Paradise)

Guest actor in a drama series: Ernest Harden Jr (The Pitt)

Guest actress in a comedy series: Betty Gilpin (Widow’s Bay)

Guest actor in a comedy series: Rob Reiner (The Bear)

Television movie: Remarkably Bright Creatures

Outstanding animated program: South Park

Lead Actor for a Comedy Series: Matthew Rhys (Widow's Bay)

Writing for a Comedy Series: Katie Dippold (Widow's Bay)

Variety Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Directing for a Drama Series: Saul Metzstein (Slow Horses)

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About Emmy Awards 2026

Mariska Hargitay hosted television's biggest night at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, which were held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

Beyond the nominations, Hollywood's biggest actors came together to celebrate the best at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Emilia Clarke, and a number of other well-known figures turned presenters for the biggest Hollywood night. 

Did Taylor Swift attend the Emmys this year? And Taylor Swift did not attend the ceremony in person or walk the red carpet. Rather, she appeared during the awards show in a pre-recorded sketch.

Mariska Hargitay reprised her role as Olivia Benson from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the scene. She oversaw an investigation into Taylor Swift's potential Emmy appearance in the sketch, which included an inquiry board that tracked the hints.

In reality, Taylor Swift had two significant events scheduled on September 14. One was the Los Angeles Emmys. The Kansas City Chiefs' home opener at Arrowhead Stadium was the other. She ultimately decided on the latter.

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The ceremony was broadcast live on NBC. It is available to stream on JioHotstar in India.

FAQ

1. When and where did the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards take place?

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony was held on September 14, 2026, live at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

2. Who hosted the 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony?

The ceremony was hosted by Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay.

3. Which shows entered the night with the most nominations?

HBO Max's medical drama The Pitt led the nominations overall with 25 nods, closely followed by Hacks with 24 nominations.