Inside THR and SAG-AFTRA’s Emmy Nominees Night Party With Top TV Stars (Photos)
Inside THR and SAG-AFTRA’s Emmy Nominees Night Party With Top TV Stars (Photos). Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Linda Cardellini and David Harbour won Emmys last week for their roles in DTF St LouisWinners at last weekend's Creative Arts Emmys included DTF St Louis stars Linda Cardellini and David Harbour, who won best supporting actress and actor in a limited series.
What happened
Top TV talent from shows including 'The Pitt,' 'Widow’s Bay,' 'Pluribus,' 'Hacks,' 'Abbott Elementary' and more attended The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA's bash, presented by Snapchat and Waymo, on Sept. 12 at Chateau Marmont on September 12 in Los Angeles. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Zendaya is the only Euphoria star to be nominated for an acting awardBySteven McIntoshEntertainment reporter Published14 September 2026, 00:21 BSTBeef, Hacks, Pluribus and The Pitt are a few of the TV shows nominated at this year's Emmy Awards, which take place on Monday in Los Angeles.
Actors nominated for trophies include Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo, while Matthew Rhys, Carey Mulligan and Jack Lowden are among the British nominees. But several big shows are not represented – viral sensation Heated Rivalry is not eligible for the Emmys, while there is a weaker presence for the final series of Euphoria and Stranger Things. Here's everything you need to know about this year's Emmy Awards. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Noah Wyle is nominated for best drama actor for his performance in medical series The PittThe Emmys split their nominations into three overarching categories: comedy, drama and limited or anthology series.
Best drama is generally seen as the night's most prestigious prize, and last year's winner The Pitt is back to defend its title following its second series.
The wider picture
Other dramas nominated include Pluribus, Slow Horses, The Diplomat and Game of Thrones prequel A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms. Over in the comedy categories, Hollywood satire Hacks is predicted by many to continue its hugely successful Emmys streak following its fifth and final season. The show's expected wins could include acting prizes for its two stars, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart could repeat their previous Emmy wins following the final season of HacksSmart already has four Emmys for Hacks, having never lost for her performances in the previous four seasons.
Another win would bring her total Emmy tally to eight, tying the record held by Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman. Elsewhere, the second season of Netflix's Beef could be a strong contender in the limited or anthology series category, and win acting prizes for its stars Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac. But it faces strong competition from shows such as All Her Fault, The Beast in Me and DTF St Louis, which had a particularly strong showing at last week's Creative Arts Emmys.
British nominees alongside Mulligan include Riz Ahmed (Bait), Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat), Kate O’Flynn (Widow’s Bay) and Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden (both for Slow Horses).
What has been reported
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Heated Rivalry, starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, does not qualify for the EmmysThe buzziest show of the last year, Heated Rivalry, starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, is missing from this year's Emmy nominations. The ice hockey romance did not qualify because it is a fully financed Canadian production, without the US involvement needed to be recognised at the Emmys. Heated Rivalry will instead be eligible to compete for the next International Emmys, which take place in New York in November.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Abbott Elementary stars Janelle James and Quinta Brunson are nominated for comedy acting categoriesTwo categories have been merged this year – best talk series and best scripted variety series are now combined in a single category: outstanding variety series. That means chat show hosts such as Jimmy Kimmel will compete against topical variety shows such as Saturday Night Live and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver. For example, best supporting actor and actress in a limited series, usually awarded during the main ceremony, were moved to the earlier Creative Arts Emmys ceremonies this year.
The total number of trophies awarded on the big night has been reduced from 26 to 19, a move the Academy said was intended to leave room for more musical performances, comedic sketches and unexpected acceptance speeches. How to watch the Emmy AwardsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are nominated for their roles in the second season of BeefThe ceremony will begin at 17:00 PT / 20:00 ET on Monday and be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
What happens next
US viewers can watch the Emmy Awards live on NBC or on streaming service Peacock. However, there will be overnight coverage on the BBC News website throughout the red carpet and ceremony. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mariska Hargitay is best known for starring in Law & Order: Special Victims UnitUS actress Mariska Hargitay, star of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, will host this year's Primetime Emmys ceremony. Hargitay has been Emmy nominated eight times herself for playing detective Olivia Benson, winning for lead actress in a drama series in 2006.
And at last weekend's Creative Arts Emmys, Hargitay also won two prizes for her documentary My Mom Jayne, about her actress mother Jayne Mansfield, who died in a car accident when Hargitay was three. "It's my great honour to host the 78th Emmy Awards and celebrate this extraordinary community of storytellers. "Related topicsTelevisionEmmy AwardsMore on this storyThe Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categoriesPublished8 July