# 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards winners > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/53rd-annual-daytime-emmy-awards-winners > Updated: 2026-11-10T01:31:27.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 5. At the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles, several performers received honors. Tracee Ellis Ross won the award for Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program for her Roku series, ‘Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross’, which has been renewed for a second season. For the ceremony, Ross wore an all-black ensemble from Mugler’s Spring/Summer 202 Ready-to-Wear collection, featuring a sculptural off-the-shoulder top and tailored trousers. Other winners included Keke Palmer, who received the Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Short Form Program for ‘Glam Through The Ages’, marking her third win in that category as an executive producer for her KeyTV Network production. Tamara Tunie won her first Emmy for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series for ‘Beyond The Gates’, marking a milestone nearly 40 years after her daytime television debut. Ambyr Michelle received the award for Emerging Talent for her performance in the same series. Additional winners included Star Jones, who secured her first Emmy following 14 nominations, and Sherri Shepherd, who received an award for her program. Adam Sharp, president and CEO of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), confirmed that Emmy Awards presented by NATAS, including those for Daytime, Children’s and Family, News and Documentary, Technology and Engineering, and Sports, all count toward EGOT status. Sharp also provided updates regarding ongoing merger discussions between NATAS and the Television Academy. Following her win, Tracee Ellis Ross traveled to Los Cabos, Mexico, to celebrate her 54th birthday and her Emmy achievement. Accompanied by friends including Issa Rae, Ross stayed at the Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, for activities including a private yacht excursion on the Sea of Cortez. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-10: Tracee Ellis Ross celebrates birthday and Emmy win in Cabo Tracee Ellis Ross celebrated her 54th birthday and Daytime Emmy win with a trip to Los Cabos alongside Issa Rae. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tracee-ellis-ross-celebrates-birthday-and-emmy-win-in-cabo ### 2026-11-07: Tracee Ellis Ross celebrates birthday and Emmy win in Los Cabos Tracee Ellis Ross celebrated her 54th birthday and a Daytime Emmy win for ‘Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross’ with a luxury trip to Los Cabos, Mexico, alongside friend Issa Rae. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tracee-ellis-ross-celebrates-birthday-and-emmy-win-in-los-cabos ### 2026-11-03: Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate historic wins and milestones The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards featured historic wins for Tamara Tunie and Beyond the Gates, alongside victories for Keke Palmer and Tracee Ellis Ross. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daytime-emmy-awards-celebrate-historic-wins-and-milestones ### 2026-10-31: Daytime Emmy Awards: Tracee Ellis Ross and Keke Palmer among winners At the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Tracee Ellis Ross, Keke Palmer, and Tamara Tunie were among the major winners. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tracee-ellis-ross-and-keke-palmer-win-at-53rd-annual-daytime-emmy-awards ### 2026-10-29: Tracee Ellis Ross wins Daytime Emmy for travel series Tracee Ellis Ross won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program for her Roku series, “Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross.” 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tracee-ellis-ross-wins-daytime-emmy-for-travel-series --- Cite as: 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards winners. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/53rd-annual-daytime-emmy-awards-winners