Emmy Awards 2026 full winners list: Widow's Bay breaks record with 14 wins
Apple TV horror comedy 's Widow's Bay made Emmy history on Monday, winning 14 awards – the most for a comedy series in a single year. Widow's Bay surpassed the previous record of 13 wins set by The Studio last year. It won best comedy series, while lead star Matthew Rhys took best comedy actor and Stephen Root and Kate O'Flynn won the supporting actor and actress prizes. Creator Katie Dippold won…
The 2026 Emmy Awards saw a historic night for the Apple TV horror comedy series, Widow's Bay, which shattered the previous record by winning 14 awards in a single year. This surpasses the previous record set by The Studio with 13 wins last year. Widow's Bay claimed the top prize for Best Comedy Series, with Matthew Rhys taking home the award for Best Comedy Actor.
Stephen Root and Kate O Flynn were recognized for their supporting roles as Best Supporting Actor and Actress, respectively. Creator Katie Dippold earned Best Writing honors, while Hiro Murai secured Best Directing.
Rhys's impressive night continued as he also won Best Actor in a Limited Series for The Beast in Me. Other notable winners included Noah Wyle for Best Drama Actor in The Pitt, Jean Smart for her fifth Emmy in Hacks for Best Comedy Actress, and Mariska Hargitay as host of the ceremony.
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