The 78th «Emmy Awards» ceremony took place in Los Angeles, bringing together some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, as it traditionally does.

The night’s biggest winner was the horror comedy «The Widow’s Bay». The series won 14 of its 19 nominations – six awards during the main ceremony and another eight at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The show was named Outstanding Comedy Series and also took home awards for writing and directing.

Lead actor Matthew Rhys made Emmy history by winning two awards in the same year – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in «The Widow’s Bay» and for his performance in the miniseries «The Beast in Me».

The medical drama «The Pitt» was once again named Outstanding Drama Series, winning seven awards from 25 nominations. Noah Wyle also won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for the second year in a row.

Moving on to the miniseries categories, «DTF St. Louis» took home the top prize. Series creator Stephen Conrad also won awards for writing and directing.

Among the acting winners was Sally Field, who received the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series for «Remarkably Bright Creatures».

Rhea Seehorn was recognized for her performance in the drama series «The Better Sister».

Jean Smart also deserves a special mention. She won her fifth consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for «Hacks». With this victory, she matched Cloris Leachman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the number of wins in the category.

The stars turned the red carpet into a fashion show

The winners were not the only ones in the spotlight that night. The «Emmy Awards» blue carpet turned into a true fashion runway, with stars opting for shimmering fabrics, delicate shades, classic silhouettes and striking details.

Zendaya was one of the night’s standout stars. The actress arrived in a sheer Prada gown covered in crystals. The dress featured a plunging neckline and shimmered under the camera flashes. Her new hairstyle also drew plenty of attention – Zendaya debuted a short pixie cut.

However, the most exciting moment came after her appearance on the carpet. Inside the ceremony, Zendaya reunited with her husband, Tom Holland. The couple rarely attend public events together, so their shared evening immediately drew attention.

Selena Gomez opted for a striking gold Louis Vuitton look. Her figure-hugging metallic gown was reminiscent of the Emmy statuette itself. The actress kept her jewelry to a minimum, allowing the dress to take center stage.

Nicole Kidman also caught everyone’s attention. After a nine-year absence, the actress returned to the «Emmy Awards» in a white Chanel gown. The dress featured voluminous feather details, creating a look that was both delicate and sculptural.

Lisa Kudrow chose understated elegance. The «Friends» star appeared in a long black Celine gown paired with a cropped jacket. Minimalist jewelry completed the look. Kudrow skipped bold experiments, but her appearance was effortlessly stylish.

Sisters Elle and Dakota Fanning also attracted plenty of attention. Elle chose a delicate mint Ralph Lauren gown. She paired the lightweight shimmering dress with Cartier jewelry.

Dakota, by contrast, opted for a striking black-and-white Carolina Herrera gown with a 1920s-inspired silhouette. A statement diamond piece completed the look.

Sarah Pidgeon became one of the most talked-about guests of the evening. The actress appeared in a lilac Chanel gown embellished with pearls and crystals. The look recalled the style of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, whom Pidgeon portrayed in the series «American Love Story».

Florence Pugh also embraced the soft lilac trend. Her Vivienne Westwood gown featured a corset-style bodice, draping and a long train. The result was romantic and distinctly Hollywood.

The ceremony also brought an exciting reunion between Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz. The «Buffy the Vampire Slayer» stars appeared together in public once again. Gellar dazzled in a pink Versace gown, while Boreanaz opted for a classic black suit. Their joint appearance was one of the evening’s most nostalgic moments.

Emilia Clarke also joined the lilac trend. She appeared in a Prada gown featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline, a fitted bodice and a long skirt. A lightweight cape and a statement detail at the slit completed the look.

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Meghan Markle has received her first television award nomination. The Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix series «With Love, Meghan» has been shortlisted for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards.

According to People, the project created by Prince Harry’s wife has been nominated in the «Outstanding Lifestyle Program» category.

The show premiered on Netflix in March 2025. In the series, the 44-year-old Meghan shared her favorite recipes, entertaining tips, gardening advice, and ideas for creating a warm and welcoming home. The program also featured several well-known guests, including Chrissy Teigen, Mindy Kaling, Tan France, and Jay Shetty.

A number of episodes also included some of the Duchess’s closest family members, among them Prince Harry and her mother, Doria Ragland.

Although the series received a fair share of mixed reviews from critics following its debut, audience interest proved to be strong. During its first week on Netflix, the show entered the platform’s global rankings of most-watched titles, attracting 2.6 million views and generating more than 12 million viewing hours.

Netflix later released a second season as well as a special holiday edition. In total, the project ran for two seasons before the streaming service decided to end production.

The winners will be announced during the 53rd Emmy Awards ceremony, scheduled to take place in Hollywood on October 30.

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The Television Academy has announced the nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards, widely regarded as television’s equivalent of the Oscars. The awards ceremony will take place on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with actress and producer Mariska Hargitay serving as host.

This year’s top nominee is the medical drama «The Pitt», which earned an impressive 25 nominations. The series is also competing for Outstanding Drama Series, while its lead actor, Noah Wyle, is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

The second-highest number of nominations went to the final season of the comedy «Hacks», which received 24 nominations. With this achievement, the series has set a new record for the most Emmy nominations ever earned by a comedy series in a single season.

Other major contenders include the horror comedy «Widow’s Bay» with 19 nominations, the science fiction drama «Pluribus» with 18, and the second season of «Beef», which will compete in 16 categories.

The nominees for Outstanding Drama Series are «The Diplomat», «The Gilded Age», «A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms», «Paradise», «The Pitt», «Pluribus», «Slow Horses», and «Your Friends & Neighbors».

Competing for Outstanding Comedy Series are «Abbott Elementary», «The Bear», «Hacks», «Margo’s Got Money Troubles», «Nobody Wants This», «Only Murders in the Building», «Shrinking», and «Widow’s Bay».

Sarah Pidgeon received her first Emmy nomination this year. She was recognized for her performance in «American Love Story» and is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

The full list of nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards is available via the official link.

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