78th Primetime Emmys: Widow’s Bay dominates with 14 wins; Matthew Rhys, Jean Smart make history

78th Primetime Emmys: Widow’s Bay dominates with 14 wins; Matthew Rhys, Jean Smart make history

Mangalore Today News Network

Los Angeles, Sep 15, 2026: From Matthew Rhys making history with his double victory to Widow’s Bay emerging as the winner and dominating the night with 14 wins, there were several historical moments at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.

The prestigious awards ceremony took place on Monday, starting at 5pm PT, at the Peacock Theater at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.

Another highlight of the night was Jean Smart winning her fifth consecutive Emmy for Hacks. Interestingly, she scripted history by becoming the first performer to win an Emmy for every season of the show.

Apple TV’s horror comedy Widow’s Bay led the 2026 Emmy Awards with 14 wins from 19 nominations followed by HBO’s medical drama The Pitt with seven wins from 25 nominations.

The ceremony, which is touted to be television’s biggest event, was hosted by Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay. She made history by becoming the first woman to host the Primetime Emmys in 15 years.

Check out the list of full winners:

Drama series

    Best Drama Series: The Pitt

    Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle - The Pitt

    Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn - Pluribus

    Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Allison Janney - The Diplomat

    Outstanding directing for a Drama Series: Saul Metzstein - Slow Horses

    Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Ernest Harden Jr - The Pitt

    Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Shailene Woodley - Paradise

Comedy series

    Best Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay

    Lead actor in a Comedy Series: Matthew Rhys - Widow’s Bay

    Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart - Hacks

    Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Stephen Root - Widow’s Bay

    Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Kate O’Flynn - Widow’s Bay

    Outstanding directing for a Comedy Series: Hiro Murai - Widow’s Bay

    Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Rob Reiner - The Bear

    Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Betty Gilpin - Widow’s Bay

Limited or anthology series categories

    Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Matthew Rhys - The Beast in Me

    Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: David Harbour - DTF St Louis

    Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Linda Cardellini - DTF St Louis

    Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: DTF St Louis

    Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: DTF St Louis

Reality, variety and other categories

    Reality Competition Series: The Traitors

    Television Movie: Remarkably Bright Creatures

    Variety Special (Live): The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny

    Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): The Muppet Show

    Writing for a Variety Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    Outstanding Animated Program: South Park