Shows including Widow’s Bay, The Traitors US and The Pitt were among the top winners at the 2026 Emmy Awards.
The final of three ceremonies as part of the 78th edition of the awards took place in Los Angeles last night, with a number of British stars — including Scot Alan Cumming — earning prizes.
Sweeping the competition with 19 total wins, Apple TV’s comedy series Widow’s Bay also helped Matthew Rhys make history by winning two lead actor awards at the same ceremony. The Welsh actor scooped the prize for Lead Actor in a Comedy in addition to Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
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Other shows which won multiple awards at the 2026 Emmys included The Traitors US which last night earned Outstanding Reality Competition Show, and The Pitt which took home Outstanding Drama with star Noah Wyle winning Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama.
Further wins were presented during previous ceremonies, but here is the full list of 2026 Emmy Award winners from last night.
1. Bob Hope Humanitarian Award: Michael J. Fox
Celebrated actor, author and philanthropist Michael J. Fox was presented with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 78th Emmys. Presented by his former The Good Wife costar Julianna Margulies, it is in recognition of his contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy. | AFP via Getty Images
2. Outstanding Drama: The Pitt
The Pitt took home six total awards from the 78th Emmys — including Outstanding Drama. The show won over: The Diplomat; The Gilded Age; A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms; Paradise; Pluribus; Slow Horses; and Your Friends & Neighbors. | Getty Images
3. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama: Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus
Also earning six prizes, Pluribus’ Rhea Seehorn scooped Lead Actress in a Drama. Also up for the award: Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age; Chase Infiniti, The Testaments; Keri Russell, The Diplomat; and Zendaya, Euphoria. | AFP via Getty Images
4. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama: Noah Wyle, The Pitt
Another Emmy for The Pitt, Noah Wyle won Lead Actor in a Drama. He was up against: Sterling K Brown, Paradise; Gary Oldman, Slow Horses; Mark Ruffalo, Task; and Rufus Sewell, The Diplomat. | AFP via Getty Images