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Wisconsin Stars Shine at 78th Emmy Nominee Announcement
9 Jul
Summary
- Three Wisconsin natives received Emmy nominations in 2026.
- Mark Ruffalo and Carrie Coon earned their fourth Emmy nominations.
- The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026.
The 78th Emmy Awards nominations, announced on July 8, 2026, highlight significant connections to Wisconsin. Kenosha-born actor Mark Ruffalo earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in "Task." This marks Ruffalo's fourth Emmy nomination, having previously won two awards.
Carrie Coon, an alumna of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for her performance in "The Gilded Age." This is also Coon's fourth Emmy nomination, reflecting her consistent recognition in the industry.
Veteran actor Harrison Ford, who attended Ripon College, received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series for his part in "Shrinking." He was also nominated for this award in the previous year.
Furthermore, actors from "Monster: The Ed Gein Story," a series based on the infamous Wisconsin killer, have been nominated. Charlie Hunnam is up for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, and Laurie Metcalf is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie.
The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony is set to broadcast live at 7 p.m. CT on Monday, September 14, 2026, on NBC and will be available for streaming on Peacock from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE.
