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78th Primetime Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Mariska Hargitay. The ceremony honored outstanding achievements in television across drama, comedy, and limited series categories.
Notable highlights included an emotional tribute to the late Dolly Parton, featuring an introduction by Sally Field and a musical performance by Reba McEntire. In the comedy categories, Jean Smart won Outstanding Lead Actress for ‘Hacks’, while Kate O’Flynn took home Outstanding Supporting Actress for ‘Widow’s Bay’.
In the drama categories, early winners included Ernest Harden Jr. and Shailene Woodley for their work on ‘The Pitt’. The series ‘The Pitt’ emerged as a major contender with numerous nominations, while ‘Hacks’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’ also saw significant presence in the comedy field. The event featured various red carpet appearances from stars such as Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, and Chase Infiniti.
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78th Annual Emmy Awards · Dolly Parton · Emmy Awards · HBO Max · Hacks · Mariska Hargitay · Peacock Theater · Reba McEntire · Television Academy · The Pitt · Widow's Bay · Widow’s Bay
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Zendaya is nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for Euphoria.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The drama series The Pitt leads the 2026 Emmy nominees with 25 nominations.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jack Lowden is nominated for outstanding supporting actor for his role in Slow Horses.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gary Oldman is nominated for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for Slow Horses.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mariska Hargitay will host the Emmy Awards ceremony.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Slow Horses has secured nine nominations overall.