Emmys 2026 winners: ‘Widow’s Bay’ makes history with 14 awards
“Widow’s Bay” dominated the 78th Emmy Awards with a record 14 wins, the most ever for a comedy in a single year, while “The Pitt” claimed best drama for the second consecutive year and television’s biggest stars collected major acting honours.
The Emmy Awards ceremony for 2026 celebrated the achievements of several acclaimed television series. Quirky horror series "Widow's Bay" made history by winning 14 awards, setting a new record for a comedy series in a single year. Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root all won acting prizes for their roles in the show. Rhys became the first actor to win both best drama actor for a limited series and best comedy series.
The Pitt, a gritty hospital show set in Pittsburgh's emergency room, won its second consecutive Emmy for best drama, with Noah Wyle and Rhea Seehorn also taking home awards. HBO Max's limited series "DTF St Louis," a tale of a middle-aged love triangle, won the top prize for a limited series. Sally Field won the award for best actress in a limited series or television movie for her role in "Remarkably Bright Creatures." The tribute to late country music icon Dolly Parton highlighted her impact on the industry.
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