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.
13. Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: DTF St. Louis
Starring Jason Bateman, Linda Cardellini, and David Harbour, HBO Max dark comedy DTF St. Louis also won seven awards at the 78th Emmys, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. The show won over: All Her Fault; The Beast in Me; Beef; and Love Story. | AFP via Getty Images
14. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Sally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures
Nominated at this year’s Emmys for the first time since 2009, Sally Field won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role as Tova Sullivan in Remarkably Bright Creatures. The actress was up against: Claire Danes, The Beast in Me; Carey Mulligan, Beef; Sarah Pidgeon, Love Story; and Sarah Snook, All Her Fault. | AFP via Getty Images
15. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me
Helping the Welsh actor make history, Matthew Rhys won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his role as Nile Jarvis in The Beast in Me. He was up against: Riz Ahmed, Bait; Jason Bateman, Black Rabbit; Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story; and Oscar Isaac, Beef. | Getty Images
16. Outstanding Scripted Variety Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at last night’s Emmys went to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. One of six total prizes earned by the show, fellow nominees included: The Daily Show; Jimmy Kimmel Live!; Last Week Tonight With John Oliver and Saturday Night Live. | AFP via Getty Images