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Emmys 2026 recap: See the winners, emotional tributes and biggest moments

Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' dominates 2026 Emmy Awards
"Widow's Bay" stormed the Emmy Awards on Monday night, breaking a record for a comedy series with 14 awards, including best comedy series and three acting wins. Here's a recap of the night's big winners.
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ByKimberlee Sakamoto, Mason Leib, Emily Shapiro, and Angeline Jane Bernabe OTRC logo
Last updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:35AM GMT

LOS ANGELES -- 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.

Scroll below for a recap of the night's winners and biggest moments, and check out all our coverage of the Emmys here.

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Here's how the night is developing.
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Sep 15, 2026, 12:46 AM

Full list of 2026 Emmy Award winners and nominees

Click here for the full list of winners and nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Sep 14, 2026, 9:35 PM GMT

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."

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Sep 14, 2026, 9:24 PM GMT

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.

Zendaya poses for photographers upon arrival at the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' premiere in London, England, Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Zendaya poses for photographers upon arrival at the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' premiere in London, England, Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

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.

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Sep 14, 2026, 9:05 PM GMT

Countdown to Emmy's night: Frontrunner watch

ABC News' Melissa Adan scouts out the frontrunners in Hollywood as the entertainment world gears up for the Emmy Awards.

ABC News' Melissa Adan scouts out the frontrunners in Hollywood as the entertainment world gears up for the Emmy Awards.
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Sep 14, 2026, 8:17 PM GMT

Nominees celebrated across Hollywood ahead of Emmys

Leading up to the 78th Emmy Awards, nominees gathered across Hollywood over the weekend to celebrate.

Events began as early as Thursday, when Gold House honored Emmy-nominated talent from "Beef," "The Pitt" and more. The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA also celebrated its sixth annual Emmy Nominees Night at the Chateau Marmont.

Parties continued through Sunday where Emmy nominees like Sarah Pidgeon and Constance Zimmer stepped out for the FX and Vanity Fair Party, while nominees from "The Pitt," "Shrinking" and "Abbott Elementary" stars attended the Warner Bros. Television Group's 78th Primetime Emmy Awards Nominees Celebration.

See what Ralph had to say about "Abbott Elementary's" continued Emmys recognition below:

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