Emmys 2026: Big winners, emotional tributes and more

Television's biggest stars gathered at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Television's biggest night of the year is in the books!

The 78th Emmy Awards brought together television's biggest stars, shows and creators to celebrate the best of the small screen.

Mariska Hargitay hosted the event for the first time. "Widow's Bay" dominated a crowded field, ending the night with six wins on top of the eight wins the show took home previously at the Creative Arts Emmys, held earlier this month.

On Monday, "Widow's Bay" took home the awards for outstanding comedy series, as well as outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, outstanding supporting actor, lead actor, writing and directing.

Continue below to see who won, red carpet arrivals, memorable speeches, reactions and more must-see moments.


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More stars arrive in style

The 2026 Emmys red carpet is officially in full swing.

Celebrities converged on the red carpet with Richard Gadd, the cast of "The Pitt," stars of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and more posing for photos in their best looks.

Check out highlights from the red carpet as more stars arrive here.


Stars are hitting the red carpet

"Dancing with the Stars" judge Derek Hough and NSYNC member Lance Bass were among the first to arrive at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles ahead of the show.


Categories that won't be announced during Monday's telecast

In July, the Television Academy announced that it would trim the number of awards categories announced during its live telecast in an effort to deliver a "fresh new take on the Emmys broadcast."

The academy said it would move the categories of writing for a variety series, supporting actor and actress in a limited series or movie, directing for a limited series or movie, and writing for a limited series or movie into the Creative Arts Emmys weekend.

Television Academy chair Chris Abrego told Variety in July that the move would "flex more creativity into the show."


Florence Pugh, Zendaya, Sarah Michelle Gellar and more to present

The star-studded presenters list at this year's Emmy Awards includes Florence Pugh, Zendaya, Sarah Michelle Gellar and more, the Television Academy announced ahead of the awards show.

Also taking the stage as presenters are Odessa A'zion, David Boreanaz, Linda Cardellini, Macaulay Culkin, Alan Cumming, Sally Field, Jon Hamm, David Harbour, Marcello Hernández, Kate Jackson, Peter Krause, Cheryl Ladd, Dan Levy, Julianna Margulies, Annie Murphy, Niecy Nash-Betts, Keke Palmer, Amanda Peet, Amy Poehler, Rachel Sennott and Jaclyn Smith.