Emmys 2026: Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy seriesStephen Root – “Widow’s Bay”
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‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys comedy record with 14 wins including best comedy series and best actor
Live: Stephen Root wins outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series
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: Stephen Root wins for Widow's Bay
Live: Harrison Ford will be just fine without a little extra recognition tonight. But I am delighted for Stephen Root of “Widow’s Bay,” who is such a great and ubiquitous character actor that it almost feels like TV wouldn’t exist without him.
Live: Haunts and spooks and frights take note, Stephen Root (“Widow’s Bay”) is an unexpected win, over favorite Harrison Ford, for supporting actor in a comedy.
Live: Stephen Root wins another for "Widow's Bay"
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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 supporting actor in a comedy 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.
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