‘Widow’s Bay’ makes history with record-breaking win at 2026 Emmys
'Widow's Bay' makes history with record-breaking win at 2026 Emmys.
'Widow's Bay' makes history with record-breaking win at 2026 Emmys.
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- Apple TV's wacky mystical comedy won a whopping 14 Emmys in 2026, including those given out at the Creative Arts Emmys just days before.
- The show received a total of 19 nominations, third in line after "The Pitt" and "Hacks."
- Creator Katie Dippold, like Murai, was additionally awarded an Emmy for her contribution – writing the show's premiere episode – in making the Emmy Award-winning show a success.
'Widow's Bay' makes history with record-breaking win at 2026 Emmys. Amaris Encinas USA TODAY. All's fair in love and Emmys.
"Widow's Bay" created history at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, breaking the record for most Emmys won by a comedy series in a single year, a record broken by fellow Apple TV comedy "The Studio" in 2025.
From acting to directing, "Widow's Bay" led the pack with a winning streak in the comedy categories, with members of the show's cast and crew celebrating individual and show wins. The show received a total of 19 nominations, third in line after "The Pitt" and "Hacks."
Along with winning best comedy series, the evening's top prize in the comedy category, director Hiro Murai created Emmys history when he became the first Asian director to win in the outstanding directing category for a comedy series.
Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn and Stephen Root were among the group of "Widow's Bay" actors who took home an Emmy in their respective categories, including lead comedy actor, supporting actress and supporting actor.
Rhys is in a league all his own after the ceremony, winning another Emmy for his work in Netflix's "The Beast in Me." He is the first male actor to ever win a lead acting Emmy for drama, comedy and limited/anthology series. Contributing: Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY. Share your feedback to support improve our site!
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