16092026-LSTL-01.qxd 9/15/2026 10:04 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Hollywood support Life Jean Smart, Matthew Rhys The academy honoured Michael J Fox during the ceremony for his advocacy for Parkinson’s disease research and treatment. Speaking from a wheelchair, Fox said support from Hollywood had allowed him to keep acting after his own diagnosis with Parkinson’s. LUDHIANA | WEDNESDAY | 16 SEPTEMBER 2026 KATIE DIPPOLD AND THE CAST AND CREW ACCEPT THE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES AWARD FOR WIDOW’S BAY DURING THE 78TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS IN LOS ANGELES. PHOTOS: REUTERS Television’s biggest night delivers a historic haul, Widow’s Bay dominates with 14 awards, while The Pitt retains its drama crown J EAN SMART won her fifth Primetime Emmy Award for portraying a tenacious stand-up comic on Hacks, and Matthew Rhys became the first person to win two lead acting honours at the same ceremony, as Hollywood stars toasted the best of television on Monday. Smart’s accolade made her the first performer to win the Emmy for best comedy actress for every season of a show’s run. Hacks aired its final season on HBO Max this year. “What a ride this has been! Smart said on stage after thanking the show’s Smart, Rhys rewrite Emmys records creators.” Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who won best comedy actress for six of the seven seasons of Veep, is the only woman to come close to Smart’s milestone. Rhys claimed awards for best comedy actor for Widow’s Bay and for best actor in a limited series for The Beast in Me. The Pitt star Noah Wyle said it felt overwhelming to land his second straight Emmy for playing Dr Robby Robinavitch. Describing himself as ‘a Hollywood kid’, Wyle told the audience, “This is the only club I’ve ever wanted to join. Thank you for accepting me.” In other awards, Widow’s Bay star Stephen Root upset favourite Harrison Ford of Shrinking for best supporting actor in a comedy. Best Celebs deliver plenty of glamour, shimmer & bold fashion statements Emmys 2026 Blue Carpet stars stun & shine Nicole Kidman wore an ethereal ivory Chanel gown with sculptural details and feather-like embellishment. Megan Stalter literally dressed for the occasion in a custom golden Emmy statuette-inspired creation, complete with wings and body paint. Chase Infiniti wore a strapless, mermaid-style Louis Vuitton gown in black organza with copper cabochon embroidery. Fiona Dourif made a statement in a deep oxblood-andblack avant-garde gown by Thomas Hanisch, paired with minimal diamond jewellery. c m y b drama actress went to Rhea Seehorn for Pluribus. Emmy winners are chosen by the more than 27,000 writers, directors, performers, producers and craftspeople in the Television Academy. — Agencies WHO GOT WHAT... Noah Wyle Best Drama Series: The Pitt Best Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay Best Comedy Actor: Matthew Rhys Best Limited Or Anthology Series: DTF St. Louis Best Drama Actress: Rhea Seehorn Best Comedy Actress: Jean Smart Best Drama Actor: Noah Wyle MOST EMMYS EVER COLLECTED… Horror comedy Widow’s Bay has become the most awarded comedy season in Emmy history after securing 14 Emmys. “I have to quickly thank my mom for always making Halloween fun. Also, this group was such a great collaboration of the best, wonderful weirdos and artists. These writers, these producers, these amazing actors, these directors, creators,” Katie Dippold said while accepting the award. Huma @Emmys Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi attended the Emmy Awards, making a glamorous appearance.“This is such a great time for Indian talent to sort of like cross pollinate and do stuff together in a more meaningful way. We’re truly in the age of like territory agnostic content. And I am just here to be part of that wonderful ride.”