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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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.
Who leads nominations?
"The Pitt" is heading into Monday night's awards show with the most nominations. It earned 25 nods overall and is nominated in five major drama categories Monday evening, including outstanding drama series, directing and writing.
Noah Wyle is looking to win his second Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series after taking home the trophy for his portrayal of Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch last year. After winning the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in 2025, Katherine LaNasa, who plays nurse Dana Evans, faces competition in the category this year from co-stars Taylor Dearden, who plays Dr. Melissa "Mel" King, and Fiona Dourif, who plays Dr. Cassie McKay.
The medical drama is followed by fellow HBO Max series "Hacks," which earned 24 nods total this year and is up for six major categories on Monday night, including outstanding comedy series, directing and writing.
"Hacks" star Jean Smart is vying for a five-peat Emmy win for outstanding lead actress for her performance as comedian Deborah Vance, while 2025 supporting actress in a comedy series winner Hannah Einbinder, who plays writer Ava Daniels on the series, faces competition in the category this year from co-star Megan Stalter, who plays talent manager and former personal assistant Kayla Schaefer.