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.
9. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy: Matthew Rhys, Widow's Bay
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys not only helped Widow’s Bay make history with the most awards for a comedy series in Emmys history, but also for winning two best lead actor prizes in the same evening. The Welsh star scooped Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy for his role as Mayor Tom Loftis in the Apple TV series. He was up against: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder Man; Steve Carell, Rooster; Jason Segel, Shrinking; and Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building. | Getty Images
10. Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Kate O'Flynn, Widow's Bay
Alongside her fellow Widow’s Bay stars, English actress Kate O'Flynn earned Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy for her role as Patricia. She was up against: Dale Dickey, Widow's Bay; Hannah Einbinder, Hacks; Janelle James, Abbott Elementary; Michelle Pfeiffer, Margo's Got Money Troubles; Megan Stalter, Hacks; and Jessica Williams, Shrinking. | Getty Images
11. Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Stephen Root, Widow's Bay
Another win for Widow’s Bay, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy went to Stephen Root for his role as Wyck. He was up against: Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons; Paul W. Downs, Hacks; Harrison Ford, Shrinking; Nick Offerman, Margo's Got Money Troubles; Michael Urie, Shrinking; and Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary. | Getty Images
12. Outstanding Reality Competition Program: The Traitors
Once again The Traitors US won Outstanding Reality Competition Program, with the show earning seven awards overall from this year’s Emmys — including the Creative Arts segment. In this category, the show was nominated alongside: Dancing With the Stars; RuPaul's Drag Race; and Top Chef. | AFP via Getty Images