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Creative Arts Emmys Night Two Winners: ‘Widow’s Bay’ Dominates, but Rob Reiner’s Emotional Victory Steals the Spotlight
David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, Betty Gilpin and Shailene Woodley secured major acting honours as television’s biggest stars and behind-the-scenes talents gathered in Los Angeles.
The second night of the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards delivered a compelling mix of expected triumphs, career milestones and deeply emotional moments on Sunday, September 6.
Held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the ceremony celebrated excellence across scripted television, covering everything from guest performances and limited-series acting to cinematography, costumes, music, editing and visual effects.
Yet by the end of the evening, two productions had clearly separated themselves from the field. Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay emerged as the night’s biggest winner with eight awards, while HBO’s DTF St. Louis followed closely with six. Spider-Noir collected five trophies, while The Pitt and Pluribus earned four each. The Television Academy confirmed the final Night Two totals.
‘Widow’s Bay’ takes control of the night
Blending comedy with supernatural horror, Widow’s Bay proved equally successful in front of and behind the camera.
The Apple TV series won Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series, along with awards for production design, cinematography, sound editing, sound mixing, music composition and music supervision.
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Its most prominent individual victory came when Betty Gilpin was named Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. She prevailed in a crowded category that included Jamie Lee Curtis, Leslie Bibb, Cherry Jones, Kaitlin Olson, Laurie Metcalf and Lauren Weedman.
The eight-award sweep established Widow’s Bay as the strongest overall performer of the night and gave the series valuable momentum heading into the main Emmy ceremony.
David Harbour and Linda Cardellini lift ‘DTF St. Louis’
The evening was also a major success for HBO’s DTF St. Louis, which collected six awards across acting, writing, directing, cinematography and editing.
David Harbour won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, earning his first Emmy after previous nominations for Stranger Things. He overcame a strong field that included Jason Bateman, Richard Jenkins, Richard Gadd, Charles Melton and Nick Offerman.
Linda Cardellini completed the show’s acting double by winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Series creator Steven Conrad also enjoyed a remarkable evening, winning both the writing and directing awards for DTF St. Louis. The limited series added further victories for cinematography and picture editing.
Rob Reiner receives a posthumous Emmy
One of the night’s most poignant moments came when Rob Reiner received the award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in The Bear.
Reiner’s posthumous victory was greeted with a standing ovation, giving the ceremony an emotional weight that extended far beyond the usual awards-season celebrations.
He won ahead of Brett Goldstein and Michael J. Fox for Shrinking, Christopher McDonald for Hacks, Hamish Linklater for Widow’s Bay and Connor Storrie for Saturday Night Live.
Shailene Woodley earns her first Emmy
Shailene Woodley secured her first Emmy Award, winning Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in Paradise.
Woodley had previously received an Emmy nomination for Big Little Lies, but her appearance as Annie Clay in the Hulu drama finally delivered the win. She defeated nominees from The Pitt, Pluribus and The Gilded Age.
In the corresponding guest actor category, Ernest Harden Jr. won for The Pitt. His victory formed part of a productive night for the medical drama, which also collected awards for drama casting, prosthetic makeup and original music and lyrics.
Julie Andrews and ‘South Park’ lead animation categories
Screen and stage legend Julie Andrews won Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for her work as Lady Whistledown in Bridgerton.
The veteran performer topped a category featuring Pamela Adlon, Trey Parker, Hank Azaria, Steven Yeun and Matt Vogel.
Meanwhile, South Park was named Outstanding Animated Program, continuing the long-running show’s remarkable awards history.
‘I Love Lucy’ receives the first Legacy Award
The ceremony also introduced the Legacy Award, created to recognise a television programme that has made a lasting, generational impact on audiences and the entertainment industry.
Its inaugural recipient was I Love Lucy, the landmark sitcom starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The honour arrives as the series approaches its 75th anniversary, underlining how strongly its influence continues to be felt across television comedy.
Creative Arts Emmys 2026 Night Two: Key winners
- Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: David Harbour — DTF St. Louis
- Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Linda Cardellini — DTF St. Louis
- Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Rob Reiner — The Bear
- Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Betty Gilpin — Widow’s Bay
- Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Ernest Harden Jr. — The Pitt
- Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Shailene Woodley — Paradise
- Character Voice-Over Performance: Julie Andrews — Bridgerton
- Animated Program: South Park
- Outstanding Movie: Remarkably Bright Creatures
- Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Steven Conrad — DTF St. Louis
- Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Steven Conrad — DTF St. Louis
- Casting for a Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay
- Casting for a Drama Series: The Pitt
- Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
- Choreography for Scripted Programming: Palm Royale
- Cinematography for a Half-Hour Series: Widow’s Bay
- Cinematography for a One-Hour Series: Spider-Noir
- Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: DTF St. Louis
- Production Design for a Contemporary One-Hour Program: Pluribus
- Production Design for a Period or Fantasy One-Hour Program: Fallout
- Production Design for a Half-Hour Narrative Program: Widow’s Bay
- Period Costumes: Palm Royale
- Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes: Fallout
- Contemporary Costumes for a Series: Margo’s Got Money Troubles
- Contemporary Costumes for a Limited Series or Movie: BEEF
- Picture Editing for a Drama Series: Pluribus
- Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy: Hacks
- Picture Editing for a Multi-Camera Comedy: Leanne
- Picture Editing for a Limited Series or Movie: DTF St. Louis
- Contemporary Hairstyling: Margo’s Got Money Troubles
- Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling: Bridgerton
- Title Design: Spider-Noir
- Contemporary Makeup: Margo’s Got Money Troubles
- Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup: Palm Royale
- Prosthetic Makeup: The Pitt
- Music Composition for a Series: Widow’s Bay
- Music Composition for a Limited Series or Movie: The Beast in Me
- Original Music and Lyrics: The Pitt
- Original Main Title Theme Music: Pluribus
- Music Supervision: Widow’s Bay
- Special Visual Effects in a Season or Movie: Stranger Things
- Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode: Spider-Noir
- Stunt Coordination for Comedy Programming: Spider-Noir
- Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming: The Boys
- Stunt Performance: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
- Legacy Award: I Love Lucy
The two Creative Arts ceremonies will be combined into an edited broadcast airing on FXX on September 12, with streaming available on Hulu the following day. The main 78th Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on September 14, airing live on NBC and Peacock, with Mariska Hargitay serving as host. The Television Academy has published the official ceremony schedule.
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Taylor Swift won Video of the Year at the 2026 VMAs. So how did Madonna leave with seven trophies?
Swift claimed the night’s top video prize, while Madonna led all winners at the Snoop Dogg-hosted ceremony in Los Angeles.
The biggest prize went to Taylor Swift, but the biggest haul belonged to Madonna. At the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Swift won Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia,” while Madonna finished the night with seven awards.
The ceremony took place on Sunday, September 27, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Snoop Dogg as host. Madonna collected three of her awards during the televised show: Artist of the Year, Best Dance for “Confessions II – The Film,” and Best Collaboration for “Bring Your Love” with Sabrina Carpenter.
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Swift took the top video prize
Swift’s Video of the Year win was only part of her night. She also won Best Direction for “Opalite” and received the inaugural Artist Director Honors, recognising her work behind the camera. The honours added another chapter to a VMA career that has increasingly celebrated her as both a performer and a director.
Madonna’s wins reached across performance and filmmaking. Alongside her three televised awards, “Confessions II – The Film” won Best Cinematography, Best Choreography and Best Long Form Video. Her album Confessions II took Best Album, bringing her total to seven. She also returned to the VMA stage as a performer for the first time in 23 years.
There were other names to celebrate. BTS won Song of the Year for “Swim,” Best K-Pop for “SWIM” and Best Group. Sienna Spiro was named Best New Artist, while LISA won Best Pop for “Dream” featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi.
For Swift, it was a night crowned by the award every Video of the Year nominee wanted. For Madonna, it was a sweeping return to the VMA spotlight: seven trophies and a performance that brought her back to the show’s stage after more than two decades.
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Chuck Lorre’s Award Night Began With Charity and Ended in Political Debate
Recognized for supporting meals for people facing serious illness, he used his speech to address Trump and the Democrats.
Chuck Lorre was meant to be accepting an award for his philanthropy. He used the microphone for something considerably less conventional: a speech that took swipes at Donald Trump, Melania Trump, the political left and Robert F. Kennedy Jr..
The television producer spoke on Saturday, September 26, at Project Angel Food’s Angel Awards in Los Angeles. His daughter, director Nikki Lorre, presented him with the Founders Angel Award, the organisation’s highest honour and one it has given only once before in its 37-year history.
Lorre began by acknowledging the pressure on a comedy writer to get laughs. Then he turned to politics. He said he wanted a government more concerned with people’s health and welfare, before launching into a profane joke about President Trump. He also made a harsh personal remark about the first lady, contrasting her with Michelle Obama. The comments were part of Lorre’s routine, rather than claims established by the event.
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His criticism did not stop with Republicans
Lorre urged the Democratic National Committee to move away from what he called “far-left woke culture” and seek a “common sense middle ground” with working-class voters. He quickly turned that point into another joke, this time targeting Kennedy over vaccination. His remarks moved between political argument and punchline, with little interest in the polite script of an awards acceptance speech.
The setting gave the speech another dimension. Project Angel Food prepares and delivers medically tailored meals for people facing serious illnesses in Los Angeles County. Lorre’s family foundation helped make its expanded kitchen and campus possible; according to the organisation, the project increased its annual meal-production capacity from 1.5 million to more than 4.5 million. The gala raised more than $1 million, according to the event coverage.
Lorre may have delivered the night’s most provocative lines, but the award recognised work with a practical effect: helping the charity put more meals in the hands of people who need them.
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‘Avatar’ Overtaken: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Is Back on Top
Marvel’s return to the big screen reshapes the race for the highest-grossing film of all time.
Seven years after its original release, Avengers: Endgame has unfinished business at the box office.
The Marvel Studios blockbuster has overtaken James Cameron’s Avatar to become the highest-grossing film worldwide once again. According to The Walt Disney Company’s October 4 announcement, Endgame now holds an estimated $2.9255 billion, narrowly ahead of Avatar’s $2.9237 billion. That puts just $1.8 million between two of cinema’s biggest hits.
The lead is small. The comeback, however, is substantial: a film released in 2019 has drawn enough fresh ticket sales to rewrite the all-time chart.
The ‘Encore’ release that tipped the balance
The latest theatrical run, titled Avengers Endgame: Encore, has earned $126 million worldwide, according to TheWrap. That includes $36.2 million in North America and $89.8 million from international markets—the extra business that pushed the film back into first place.
Audiences also had a reason to return beyond revisiting a familiar blockbuster. TheWrap reports that the reissue features a modified ending and three new scenes during and after the credits, connected to Avengers: Doomsday. The release therefore serves two purposes: bringing an established favourite back to cinemas and giving viewers a bridge to the next Avengers story.
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A rivalry with a history of reversals
This is another change of leadership in a box office contest that has lasted for years.
Endgame first displaced Avatar in 2019. Cameron’s science-fiction epic regained the crown following its Chinese re-release in 2021. Now, another theatrical return has swung the result in Marvel’s favour. Re-releases have become a decisive part of the competition, extending both films’ earning lives well beyond their original runs.
The distinction matters: this is the record for worldwide theatrical revenue without adjustment for inflation, including re-release earnings. It measures money collected rather than the number of tickets sold.
Why ‘Endgame’ matters to ‘Doomsday’
The timing gives Marvel’s comeback an added significance. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to reach cinemas on December 18, 2026, and Disney has positioned Endgame as an important foundation for that next chapter.
Explaining the connection, Anthony Russo said: “You really need to pick the story up from where you left it in Endgame.”
That makes this return more than a victory lap. A film remembered for closing a major chapter of Marvel’s story is now helping introduce the next one—and, along the way, has taken back Hollywood’s most closely watched box office title.
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