Emmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a drama series
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Live: The evening kicked off with a jaunty musical number from the host Mariska Hargitay, then Kate O’Flynn won the first trophy for best supporting actress for “Widow’s Bay.” Jean Smart, who is now tied for the most acting wins in prime-time Emmy history with eight, picked up her latest statue for best lead actress for “Hacks.” Matthew Rhys, Allison Janney, Rhea Seehorn and Stephen Root were also early winners.
Live: Rhea Seehorn takes the trophy for lead actress in a drama
Live: Rhea Seehorn thanks Keri Russell for thoughtful gift in acceptance speech
Live: Rhea Seehorn thanks Keri Russell for thoughtful gift in acceptance speech
Live: "Pluribus" star Rhea Seehorn takes home the Emmy for lead actress in a drama
Live: Rhea Seehorn should have won an Emmy long ago for “Better Call Saul,” so justice has been done tonight. We love you, Carol! (If you don’t get that reference, be kind to yourself and watch “Pluribus.”)
Live: After repeated negging for “Better Call Saul,” Rhea Seehorn wins an Emmy for drama. In “Pluribus,” she plays the unhappiest woman in the world, delightfully.
Live: Rhea Seehorn Wins Her First Emmy for ‘Pluribus’
What is this event about?
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a drama series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.