# Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter Emmy wins > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bad-bunny-and-sabrina-carpenter-emmy-wins > Updated: 2026-09-08T04:01:58.000Z. Sources: 140. Developments: 4. At the 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show starring Bad Bunny set a record as the most decorated halftime performance in Emmy history, winning seven awards out of nine nominations. The production, titled ‘The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny’, secured Outstanding Variety Special (Live) along with honors for music direction, choreography, sound mixing, lighting design, technical direction/camerawork, and directing. This win marks the first time a Spanish-language program has won in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category. Bad Bunny’s win marks his first Emmy Award. Additionally, an episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosted by Bad Bunny in October 2025 won an Emmy for Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Program. Other notable winners included executive producer Jay-Z and music director Miguel Gandelman. The halftime show, which featured guests such as Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, was noted for its cultural emphasis on Latin American identity. Sabrina Carpenter earned her first Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) for her work on the Disney+ special, ‘The Muppet Show’. Apple TV+ emerged as a dominant platform, led by ‘Widow’s Bay’, which secured eight awards. Other recognitions included ‘The Pitt’, ‘The Traitors’, and ‘Spider-Noir’, which won five awards despite being canceled before broadcast. In a posthumous honor, actor and director Rob Reiner won Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in ‘The Bear’ following his death in December 2025. The Creative Arts ceremony sets the stage for the Primetime Emmy ceremony on September 14, 2026. ## Claims - The 78th Emmy Awards include a second night of Creative Arts ceremonies. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Supporting actor and actress awards for limited series are being presented during the Creative Arts show for the first time. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show won seven awards on the first night. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Rob Reiner is nominated for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for 'The Bear'. (single source) - The Television Academy will present the inaugural Legacy Award to 'I Love Lucy'. (single source) - The Pitt has received 25 total nominations. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Bad Bunny wins seven Emmy Awards for Super Bowl LX halftime show Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show won seven Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Variety Special (Live), making it the most awarded halftime show in history. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bad-bunny-wins-seven-emmy-awards-for-super-bowl-lx-halftime-show ### 2026-09-06: Emmy Awards: Bad Bunny and Apple TV+ lead Creative Arts ceremony The 2026 Creative Arts Emmys saw Bad Bunny win seven awards and Apple TV+ lead the platforms. Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy for his role in ‘The Bear’ amid a standing ovation. 43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emmy-awards-creative-arts-ceremony-night-two-features-acting-and-technical-honors ### 2026-09-06: Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter win first Emmy Awards Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter won their first Emmy Awards at the 78th Creative Arts Emmys, bringing both artists halfway to achieving the prestigious EGOT status. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sabrina-carpenter-wins-first-emmy-for-the-muppet-show ### 2026-09-06: Bad Bunny wins first Emmy for historic Super Bowl LX halftime show Bad Bunny won his first Emmy for the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, which secured seven awards, making it the most decorated halftime performance in Emmy history. 91 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bad-bunny-wins-first-emmy-for-super-bowl-lx-halftime-show --- Cite as: Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter Emmy wins. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bad-bunny-and-sabrina-carpenter-emmy-wins