The 78th annual Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles on Monday, September 14, 2026, celebrating the finest achievements in American television. The ceremony followed the Creative Arts Emmys, which had already distributed many of the night’s prizes, leaving the most prestigious categories for the main broadcast.
British actress Kate O’Flynn was honored with the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for her performance in ‘Widow’s Bay.’ She was joined on stage by fellow winners who dominated the comedy and drama fields.
In the comedy leading roles, Jean Smart secured the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series trophy for her work in ‘Hacks,’ while Matthew Rhys took home the lead actor prize for his role in ‘The Beast In Me’ within the limited or anthology series category. Rhea Seehorn won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for ‘Pluribus.’
The evening also saw significant recognition for several high-profile shows. ‘The Pitt’ led the drama nominations, competing across multiple categories including directing and writing. Other notable nominees included ‘The Diplomat,’ ‘Slow Horses,’ and ‘Paradise’ in the drama lineup.
Key winners in supporting drama roles included Allison Janney for ‘The Diplomat’ and Stephen Root for ‘Widow’s Bay.’ In the limited or anthology series acting categories, winners included Kate O’Flynn for ‘Widow’s Bay’ and Oscar Isaac, who was nominated for ‘Beef.’
The complete list of winners for the main ceremony includes:
- Outstanding Comedy Series: Winner pending final count among nominees including ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘The Bear,’ and ‘Hacks.’
- Outstanding Drama Series: Winner pending among nominees including ‘The Diplomat,’ ‘The Gilded Age,’ and ‘The Pitt.’
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Winner pending among nominees including Steve Carell and Jason Segel.
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Winner pending among nominees including Zendaya and Keri Russell.
The awards also recognized excellence in writing and directing. Vince Gilligan received nominations for both writing and directing for ‘Pluribus,’ while Noah Wyle was nominated for directing ‘The Pitt.’
The event highlighted the continued diversity and quality of television programming, with stars from across the industry gathering at the Peacock Theater to celebrate the year’s most impactful storytelling.
Wait, is the Outstanding Comedy Series winner even announced yet? The article says it’s pending. So many good shows to choose from.
Jean Smart absolutely deserved that win. Her performance in Hacks has been nothing short of legendary this season.