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Emmys 2026: Live updates, winners, best moments

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

ByMason Leib, Emily Shapiro, and Angeline Jane Bernabe via GMA logo
Last Updated: September 14, 2026, 10:25 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.

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Here's how the events are unfolding. All times Eastern.
50 minutes ago

Allison Janney on why she didn't think she would win an Emmy tonight

Allison Janney was nearly speechless about her Emmy win in the outstanding supporting actress in a drama series category.

Allison Janney winner of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for "The Diplomat" poses in the press room during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, Los Angeles on September 14, 2026.
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After accepting the statuette onstage, she spoke with press in the media room and said she was "sure I wasn't going to win."

With her win, Janney tied the all-time record for the most Emmys by a performer, with eight. Actresses who also have eight acting Emmys include Cloris Leachman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Jean Smart also achieved the milestone on Monday after winning outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for "Hacks." She reacted to her win by saying that she would love to "go on a road trip" with Smart, Leachman and Louis-Dreyfus, or "do a show" with all of them.

1 hour and 1 minute 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 3 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 11 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."

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