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Emmys 2026: Live updates, winners, best moments

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

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 40 minutes ago

Matthew Rhys wins lead actor in a comedy series, shouts out 'great and good people of Wales'

"Widow's Bay" actor Matthew Rhys won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series.

Rhys, a native of Wales, shouted out his home country in his acceptance speech.

"To the great and good people of Wales ... we are a small but mighty nation," he said.

Also nominated in the category were Yahya Abdul-Mateen II for "Wonder Man," Steve Carell for "Rooster," Jason Segel for "Shrinking" and Martin Short for "Only Murders in the Building."

1 hour and 42 minutes ago

'Widow's Bay' wins Emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series

The Emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series went to "Widow's Bay,” beating "Abbott Elementary," "The Chair Company," "The Comeback," "Hacks" and "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat.”

1 hour and 50 minutes ago

Sally Field wins outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

Sally Field won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her performance in "Remarkably Bright Creatures," marking her fourth Emmy win.

Sally Field accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Award for "Remarkably Bright Creatures" onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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“The story of an old woman, a young man and an octopus doesn’t come around a lot!” she said in her acceptance speech.

She also gave a shoutout to co-star Lewis Pullman, saying, "I wouldn’t be up here if not for the magical talent of Lewis Pullman, who stood next to me the whole time.”

Other nominees in the category were Claire Danes for "The Beast in Me," Carey Mulligan for "Beef," Sarah Pidgeon for "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" and Sarah Snook for "All Her Fault."

1 hour and 50 minutes ago

Taylor Swift makes Emmys cameo while at Travis Kelce's NFL game

Taylor Swift managed to do the impossible, appear on the Emmys telecast and Monday Night Football at the same time.

Singer Taylor Swift and actor Tom Cruise attend the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Swift made a cameo in a pre-taped skit with Emmys host Mariska Hargitay, who was in character as Capt. Olivia Benson, her character on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," trying to map out the clues as to whether Swift would attend the awards show.

Mariska Hargitay and singer Taylor Swift and her cat Olivia Benson appear on screen during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, September 14, 2026.
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At the same time the skit aired, Swift was at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, watching her husband Travis Kelce play in the Kansas City Chiefs home opener.

Swift was seen sitting at the game with Tom Cruise, who was one of the couple’s reported 1,000 guests at their July 3 wedding.

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