Emmy Awards 2026 full winner list The Pitt Widows Bay Matthew Rhys Jean Smart and more take home top honours from 78th Primetime Emmys

The Emmy Awards 2026 brought together some of the biggest names in television for a night full of wins, surprises, and emotional momentsFrom The Pitt and Widow’s Bay to Jean Smart and Noah Wyle, check out the major winners from 78th Primetime Emmy Awards

Published: September 15, 2026, 9:29 AM IST

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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards have finally announced this year’s biggest winners, bringing another memorable television awards season to a closeHeld at the Peacock Theater in Los AngelesThe ceremony was hosted by Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska HargitaySeveral of the most popular shows of the year went head-to-head, but a few emerged as the clear favourites of the night. 

The Pitt had a major night in the drama categories, while Widow’s Bay dominated the comedy sectionThere were also big individual wins for Jean Smart, Noah Wyle, Rhea Seehorn, and Matthew RhysHere is a look at the major winners from the 2026 Emmys. 

Emmy Awards 2026 full winners list: Best drama series 

• Outstanding Drama Series: The Pitt 

• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle – The Pitt 

• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus 

• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tom Pelphrey – Task 

• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Allison Janney – The Diplomat 

The Pitt emerged as the biggest winner in the drama race, with Noah Wyle also taking home the award for lead actorRhea Seehorn won her first Emmy for her performance in Pluribus.

Emmy Awards 2026 full winners list: Best comedy series 

• Outstanding Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay 

• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Matthew Rhys – Widow’s Bay 

• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart – Hacks 

• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Stephen Root – Widow’s Bay 

• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Kate O’Flynn – Widow’s Bay 

Widow’s Bay had one of the strongest nights of the ceremony, winning the top comedy prize along with several acting honoursMatthew Rhys and Stephen Root were among its acting winnersJean Smart also made Emmy history with her fifth consecutive win for Hacks 

Emmy Awards 2026 full winners list: Limited series and TV movie 

• Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: DTF StLouis 

• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Matthew Rhys – The Beast in Me 

• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Sally Field – Remarkably Bright Creatures 

• Outstanding Supporting Actor: David Harbour – DTF StLouis 

• Outstanding Supporting Actress: Linda Cardellini – DTF StLouis 

DTF StLouis took the top prize in the limited series category, while Matthew Rhys had an especially impressive evening with wins in both comedy and limited series acting categories. 

Emmy Awards 2026 full winners list: Reality, variety, and animation 

• Outstanding Reality Competition Program: The Traitors 

• Outstanding Variety Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 

• Outstanding Animated Program: South Park 

• Outstanding Variety Special (Live): The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny 

• Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): The Muppet Show 

With The Pitt and Widow’s Bay leading the major categories, the 2026 Emmy Awards delivered plenty of memorable wins.