Emmy Awards 2026 full winners list: The Pitt and Widow's Bay lead major wins

The 2026 Emmy Awards concluded with a number of notable triumphs. Stephen Root emerged victorious in the best supporting actor in a comedy category, defying the expectations to take the top prize over fellow frontrunner Harrison Ford. Jean Smart achieved history by winning her fifth Emmy for her role in Hacks, marking her as the first performer to win best comedy actress for every season of a show's run.

Noah Wyle claimed best drama actor honors for his portrayal in The Pitt, while Rhea Seehorn secured the best drama actress award for Pluribus. Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony, deviating from the customary comedian on the podium and joking about the pressure and her arrest record on SVU.

The awards recognized several exceptional series and productions. The Pitt was crowned best drama series, followed by The Diplomat, Gilded Age, and Pluribus as other winners in the drama category. On the comedy side, Abbott Elementary triumphed, joining The Bear, Hacks, and Widow's Bay as winners. Standout performances included Matthew Rhys leading the drama actor category, Jean Smart securing her fifth Emmy in comedy, and Kate O’Flynn making history as the first African American woman to win in this category.