Overview
- The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place Monday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and were hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
- Rhea Seehorn won the Emmy for lead actress in a drama for Pluribus, prevailing over nominees that included Zendaya for Euphoria.
- Jean Smart extended her run of wins by taking her eighth Emmy for Hacks, a continued pattern of recognition for the series.
- Matthew Rhys won two acting Emmys in one night for separate projects, an uncommon double victory, and Noah Wyle repeated as best lead actor for The Pitt.
- Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award to prolonged standing ovations, and the evening underscored how awards, record wins and red‑carpet moments shape television's public profile while spotlighting the most‑nominated shows such as The Pitt and Hacks.