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Clifton's Emotional Emmy Win: A Year of Triumph
31 Oct
Summary
- Scott Clifton won his latest Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor.
- He delivered a heartfelt speech, thanking his girlfriend and son.
- This win adds to his impressive history of multiple Emmy awards.
Scott Clifton earned his latest Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor on October 30, 2026. During his acceptance speech, Clifton became visibly emotional as he reflected on "a really hard year" and expressed profound gratitude for the support of his girlfriend, Elle Anderson. He credited her with making him feel invincible.
Clifton also dedicated a portion of his speech to his 10-year-old son, Ford, expressing his appreciation that Ford does not find his career "lame." He thanked his fellow nominees, praising their contributions to daytime television and acknowledging "The Bold and the Beautiful" executive producer Bradley Bell.
This win marks a significant achievement for Clifton, adding to his already impressive Daytime Emmy history. He previously secured a rare trifecta by winning awards in the younger actor, supporting actor, and lead actor categories. Clifton has been a central figure on "The Bold and the Beautiful" since joining in 2010.
