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Emmys 2026: Over 100 Winners Crowned in Pre-Primetime Ceremony
6 Sep
Summary
- Mariska Hargitay won two Emmy awards for her documentary 'My Mom Jane'.
- The Traitors secured six wins, including Outstanding Host for Alan Cumming.
- The Creative Arts Emmy Awards announced over 100 winners across two nights.
The 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards commenced over the weekend of September 5-6, honoring more than 100 recipients. These ceremonies, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, serve as a prelude to the Primetime Emmy Awards.
Mariska Hargitay was a significant winner, securing two Emmy statuettes for her documentary 'My Mom Jane.' The film itself received an award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, while Hargitay was recognized for Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program.
'The Traitors' also experienced considerable success, winning six awards. This included Outstanding Host of a Reality or Reality Competition Program for Alan Cumming, marking his third consecutive win in this category. The show's technical achievements in production design, cinematography, editing, costuming, and directing were also honored.
Further recognition included Octavia Spencer for Outstanding Narrator for her work on 'Lost Women of Alaska.' Jimmy Kimmel clinched the award for Outstanding Host for a Game Show for 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' The Late Show With Stephen Colbert garnered five Emmys, including one for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.
Shows such as The Pitt, Hacks, Widow's Bay, Pluribus, Beef, and DTF St. Louis were among the major nominees. The full list of winners for Sunday night's categories will be updated once announced. The Primetime Emmy Awards are scheduled for Monday, September 14, broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
