Highlights from the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards

Sep 15, 2026

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Sep 15, 2026 02:30

Partial list of winners at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards

## Major Wins at the 2026 Emmys

The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards saw notable achievements, with Jean Smart making history by securing her fifth consecutive win for lead actress in a comedy series for "Hacks." This victory ties her with Cloris Leachman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus for the most Emmy wins by a performer. Allison Janney also joined this elite group with her win for supporting actress in a drama series for "The Diplomat."

## "Widow’s Bay" and Other Winners

"Widow’s Bay" emerged as a significant winner, with Kate O’Flynn taking home the award for supporting actress in a comedy series. Matthew Rhys won for lead actor in a comedy series for the same show, and Stephen Root was recognized as supporting actor in a comedy series.

## Drama and Limited Series Awards

In the drama categories, Noah Wyle won lead actor for "The Pitt," while Rhea Seehorn was awarded lead actress for "Pluribus." Matthew Rhys also received the lead actor award for a limited series or movie for "The Beast in Me." Sally Field was honored as lead actress in a limited series or movie for "Remarkably Bright Creatures."

## Other Notable Awards

The Bob Hope Humanitarian Award was presented to Michael J. Fox. "The Traitors" won for reality competition series, and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" was recognized as the top variety series. Directing accolades went to Saul Metzstein for "Slow Horses" in drama and Hiro Murai for "Widow’s Bay" in comedy. Katie Dippold won for writing in a comedy series for "Widow’s Bay."

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