Widow's Bay Shatters Records With 14 Emmy Wins, the Pitt Triumphs
WHO:
CBS News - Host Mariska Hargitay, performers Noah Kahan and Reba McEntire participated in the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Epoch Times - Screenwriter Katie Dippold and the cast of "Widow's Bay" accepted the award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
NBC News - Matthew Rhys starred in "Widow's Bay," which won major awards.
WHAT:
Yahoo - Matthew Rhys won two Lead Actor Emmys: one for "Widow's Bay" (comedy) and the other for "The Beast in Me" (limited series), becoming the first male performer to win two in the same year.
Yahoo - Rhys also became the first male performer to win in all three lead acting categories.
Yahoo - Jean Smart won her fifth Emmy for Lead Actress in a Comedy for "Hacks," achieving a win for every season.
ABC News - The Emmy Awards ratings were down nearly 10% from the previous year, with about 6.7 million viewers tuning in.
ABC News - The Emmy Awards aired against the first Monday Night Football game of the year between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos on ESPN.
CBS News - "Widow's Bay" won 14 Emmy Awards, setting a new record.
Epoch Times - "Widow's Bay" won the award for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
NBC News - "Widow's Bay" won Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing, Outstanding Lead Actor for Matthew Rhys, and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Kate O’Flynn.
ABC News - "The Pitt" won the award for Outstanding Drama Series, continuing its Emmy streak.
WHERE:
Epoch Times - The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
Epoch Times - The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards occurred on September 14, 2026.
HOW:
NBC News - "Widow's Bay" was recognized for its performances and production quality, leading to multiple awards.
(UPDATED September 16, 2026 10:58 UTC)
Matthew Rhys made history at the Emmy Awards by winning two Lead Actor Emmys, one for "Widow's Bay" in comedy and another for "The Beast in Me" in the limited series category, becoming the first male performer to achieve this feat in a single year. Jean Smart also celebrated a significant milestone, winning her fifth Emmy for Lead Actress in a Comedy for "Hacks," marking a win for every season of the show. However, the Emmy Awards saw a dip in viewership, with ratings down nearly 10% from the previous year, as about 6.7 million people tuned in, competing with the first Monday Night Football game of the season featuring the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 01:56 UTC)
At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, "Widow's Bay" made history by winning a remarkable fourteen Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. The show's accolades also featured Outstanding Directing, Outstanding Lead Actor for Matthew Rhys, and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Kate O’Flynn, showcasing its exceptional performances and production quality. Meanwhile, "The Pitt" continued its Emmy streak by taking home the award for Outstanding Drama Series.