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Emmys 2026: Live updates, winners, best moments

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

Last Updated: September 14, 2026, 9:49 PM EDT

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.

1 hour and 32 minutes ago

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.

Allison Janney accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Award for "The Diplomat" during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, September 14, 2026.
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Other nominees included "The Pitt" stars Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, Katherine LaNasa and Sepideh Moafi; "Paradise" star Julianne Nicholson; and "Pluribus" star Karolina Wydra.

1 hour and 36 minutes ago

Matthew Rhys wins outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

Matthew Rhys won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for his performance in the haunting hit show "The Beast in Me."

Matthew Rhys accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Award for "The Beast In Me" onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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In his acceptance speech, Rhys shouted out his co-star, saying the show was “certainly led ferociously, fiercely, fervently by the incredible Claire Danes,” and called her an “intimidating scene partner.”

Other nominees in the category were Riz Ahmed for "Bait," Jason Bateman for "Black Rabbit," Charlie Hunnam for "Monster: The Ed Gein Story” and Oscar Isaac for "Beef.”

1 hour and 42 minutes ago

Jean Smart wins outstanding lead actress in a comedy series

"Hacks" actress Jean Smart won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.

Smart thanked her family, Paul W. Downs and more in her brief speech.

Jean Smart accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Award for "Hacks" onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Other nominees in the category included Quinta Brunson for "Abbott Elementary," Ayo Edebiri for "The Bear," Elle Fanning for "Margo's Got Money Troubles" and Lisa Kudrow for "The Comeback.”

1 hour and 44 minutes ago

Kate O'Flynn wins Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series

Kate O'Flynn took home the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for her performance as Patricia in “Widow's Bay.”

Kate O'Flynn accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award for "Widow's Bay" onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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In her acceptance speech, O’Flynn said “a saucy broad like Patricia” is the “role of a lifetime.”

Among those she thanked were her parents “and the loves of my life -- my darling husband and our darling daughter, another saucy broad in the making.”

“But this is for all the Patricias out there!” she added.

Others nominated in the category were her "Widow's Bay" co-star Dale Dickey, "Hacks" actresses Hannah Einbinder and Megan Stalter, Janelle James of "Abbott Elementary,” "Margo's Got Money Troubles" star Michelle Pfeiffer and "Shrinking" star Jessica Williams.

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