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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 ago

Noah Wyle wins Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series

"The Pitt" actor Noah Wyle won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series.

Wyle thanked his fellow nominees, including "Slow Horses" star Gary Oldman, in his acceptance speech.

Noah Wyle accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Award for "The Pitt" onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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"I grew up in LA. I'm a Hollywood kid. I was raised on a television, and movie theaters were my place of worship. This is all I've ever wanted to do, and this is the only club I've ever wanted to join," Wyle said. "Thank you for accepting me."

Nominees included Sterling K. Brown for "Paradise," Oldman for "Slow Horses," Mark Ruffalo for "Task" and Rufus Sewell for "The Diplomat.”

1 hour and 10 minutes ago

'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!"

1 hour and 13 minutes ago

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."

1 hour and 23 minutes ago

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.”

Rhea Seehorn accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "Pluribus" onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, in Los Angeles, September 14, 2026.
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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.

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