Emmy Awards 2026: Key Nominees Revealed for 78th Edition

The Television Academy of the United States has unveiled the nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards, setting the stage for television's most prestigious honors. The announcement on July 8, 2026, revealed a competitive field across major categories, with the winners to be celebrated at a ceremony scheduled for September 14 in Los Angeles.

Actress Mariska Hargitay, widely recognized for her role in "Law & Order," is set to host the event. Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller had the honor of revealing the primary nominees. Colón-Zayas emphasized the exceptional year for television, stating, "This moment is not about us, but about the phenomenal year we had in television."

In the race for Best Actress in a Miniseries, Anthology, or Television Movie, contenders include Claire Danes for "The Beast in Me," Sally Field for "Remarkable Bright Creatures," Carey Mulligan for "Beef," Sarah Pidgeon for "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette," and Sarah Snook for "All Her Fault." The Best Actor category features Riz Ahmed in "Bait," Jason Bateman in "Black Rabbit," Charly Hunnam in "Monster: The Ed Gein Story," Oscar Isaac in "Beef," and Matthew Rhys in "The Beast in Me."

"Beef" and "The Beast in Me" are also vying for the coveted Best Miniseries or Anthology award, alongside "All Her Fault," "DTF St. Louis," and "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette." Meanwhile, the comedy categories highlight strong performances from Quinta Brunson in "Abbott Elementary," Ayo Edebiri in "The Bear," Elle Fanning in "Margo's Got Money Troubles," Lisa Kudrow in "The Comeback," and Jean Smart in "Hacks." The Best Comedy Series nominees include "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Margo's Got Money Troubles," "Nobody Wants This," "Only Murders in the Building," "Shrinking," and "Widow's Bay."

Drama series also boast a star-studded lineup. Nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series are Carrie Coon for "The Gilded Age," Chase Infiniti for "The Testaments," Keri Russell for "The Diplomat," Rhea Seehorn for "Pluribus," and Zendaya for "Euphoria." The Best Actor in a Drama Series nominees are Sterling K. Brown in "Paradise," Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses," Mark Ruffalo in "Task," Rufus Sewell in "The Diplomat," and Noah Wyle in "The Pitt." The Best Drama Series contenders are "The Diplomat," "The Gilded Age," "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," "Paradise," "The Pitt," "Pluribus," "Slow Horses," and "Your Friends & Neighbors."

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This moment is not about us, but about the phenomenal year we had in television.