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Emmys 2026: Live updates, winners, best moments
Television's biggest stars are gathering at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
It's television's biggest night!
The 78th Emmy Awards are here, bringing together television's biggest stars, shows and creators to celebrate the best of the small screen.
Mariska Hargitay is hosting the event for the first time. Nominees include stars of some of the most talked-about series, such as "The Pitt," "Widow's Bay" and more.
Who will take home the night's biggest prizes?
Follow along for live updates on the winners, red carpet arrivals, memorable speeches, reactions and all the must-see moments.
Key Headlines
- Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner honored in moving tribute
- Noah Kahan delivers powerful performance during 'In Memoriam' segment
- Macaulay Culkin, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy honor Catherine O’Hara
- Sally Field pays tribute to the late Dolly Parton, calls her 'blisteringly funny'
- Matthew Rhys reacts to his historic Emmy wins
'The Traitors' wins Emmy for outstanding reality competition program
The Emmy for outstanding reality competition program went to “The Traitors.”
Also nominated were "Dancing with the Stars," "RuPaul's Drag Race," "Survivor” and "Top Chef.”
Host Alan Cumming called it "so beautiful that a show about treachery and betrayal brings people together!"
Stephen Root wins outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series
Stephen Root won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for his performance in "Widow's Bay."
Root thanked his co-stars Matthew Rhys and Kate O'Flynn and fellow nominee Harrison Ford in his acceptance speech.
Other nominees included Colman Domingo for "The Four Seasons," Paul W. Downs for "Hacks," Ford for "Shrinking," Nick Offerman for "Margo's Got Money Troubles," Michael Urie for "Shrinking" and Tyler James Williams for "Abbott Elementary."
Rhea Seehorn thanks Keri Russell for thoughtful gift in acceptance speech
Rhea Seehorn won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her performance in “Pluribus.”
Also nominated in the category were Carrie Coon for "The Gilded Age," Chase Infiniti for "The Testaments," Keri Russell for "The Diplomat” and Zendaya for "Euphoria."
Seehorn recognized her fellow nominees in her acceptance speech, calling them “all brilliant, brilliant performances.”
She said her fellow nominee Russell “sent us a lovely gift and a card, quoting -- sadly we didn't know we would lose her so soon -- but quoting Gloria Steinem, saying, 'We are linked, not ranked.'"
“And I feel that way about all you women," Seehorn said.
Women's liberation icon Gloria Steinem died at the age of 92 earlier this month.
Allison Janney wins Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series
"The Diplomat" star Allison Janney won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series.
"I'm very surprised and very, very grateful to be here," she said in her acceptance speech.
Other nominees included "The Pitt" stars Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, Katherine LaNasa and Sepideh Moafi; "Paradise" star Julianne Nicholson; and "Pluribus" star Karolina Wydra.