‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys comedy record with 14 wins including best comedy series
- On Monday, Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' dominated the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, setting a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including Best Comedy Series.
- Hosted by 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' star Mariska Hargitay at Los Angeles's Peacock Theater, the ceremony honored television's biggest stars and most talked-about shows from the past year.
- Matthew Rhys personally took home three trophies, including Best Lead Actor in a Comedy, while 'Hacks' star Jean Smart secured her fifth consecutive Lead Actress Emmy.
- HBO Max's 'The Pitt' secured Best Drama Series for the second consecutive year, with star Noah Wyle repeating as Best Lead Actor in a Drama.
- Rhys's wins marked historic achievement as he became the first performer to win Emmys across all three lead acting categories, including one for 'The Beast in Me.
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Emmys 2026 winners: ‘Widow’s Bay’ makes history with 14 awards
“Widow’s Bay” dominated the 78th Emmy Awards with a record 14 wins, the most ever for a comedy in a single year, while “The Pitt” claimed best drama for the second consecutive year and television’s biggest stars collected major acting honours.
Apple TV+ horror comedy series “Widow’s Bay” was one of the biggest winners at the 2026 Emmy Awards, winning 14 awards from 19 nominations, including the main ceremony and the Creative Arts Emmy. The series was named best comedy, while Matthew Rhys won the award for best lead actor in a comedy. He became one of the protagonists of the evening, having also won an award for the limited series “The Beast in Me”. Photo: Reuters Awards also went to K…
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The Emmys Crowned New Television Favorites as “Widow’s Bay” and “Hacks” Made Their Mark
Television’s biggest night delivered major wins across drama, comedy and limited-series categories, with “Widow’s Bay,” “Hacks” and “DTF St. Louis” among the notable winners. The post The Emmys Crowned New Television Favorites as “Widow’s Bay” and “Hacks” Made Their Mark first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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