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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, 10:21 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 13 minutes ago

Tom Pelphrey wins Emmy for 'Task,' shouts out 'very pregnant' partner Kaley Cuoco

Tom Pelphrey won the Emmy for supporting actor in a drama series for his role in the intense HBO hit show “Task.”

Tom Pelphrey accepts the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for "Task" during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, September 14, 2026.
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Other nominees in this category were Patrick Ball for “The Pitt,” Billy Crudup for “The Morning Show,” Shawn Hatosy for “The Pitt,” Gerran Howell for “The Pitt,” Jack Lowden for “Slow Horses,” and Carlos-Manuel Vesga for “Pluribus.”

In his acceptance speech, Pelphrey gave a heartwarming shoutout to his "favorite actor in this room," his partner, "the very pregnant Kaley Cuoco."

“Our family is the crown jewel of my life!” he said.

Pelphrey and Cuoco welcomed their first child, daughter Matilda, in 2023, and are expecting their second.

1 hour and 22 minutes 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 32 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 36 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."

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