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David Harbour on Starring Alongside ‘Creative Powerhouse’ Robert Downey Jr. in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and Reuniting With Millie Bobby Brown for New Netflix Show

David Harbour returned to the Emmys red carpet on Monday to discuss all things “DTF: St. Louis” and what he’s up to next, including “Avengers: Doomsday” and his forthcoming show with Millie Bobby Brown. Harbour will return as Alexei Shostakov, also known as the Red Guardian, in “Avengers: Doomsday” when it hits theaters on Dec. […]

Variety•Isabelle Farina15 Sept

Stephen Root Wins Emmy ‘Widow’s Bay’ and Becomes Oldest Winner for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Stephen Root has won the Emmy for supporting actor in a comedy series for his portrayal of Wyck in Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay.” This is his first win. He has also broken the record — by two years — as the oldest actor to win in this category. The title was previously held by Henry […]

Variety•Karla Cote15 Sept

Rhea Seehorn Wins Emmy for ‘Pluribus’ After ‘Better Call Saul’s’ Legendary Shutout

Hi Carol. We Are So Happy To See You Win an Emmy. We Just Want You To Be Happy. The “Pluribus” hivemind is collectively cheering the news: Rhea Seehorn has won the outstanding drama Emmy for playing novelist Carol Sturka — one of the last independent-thinking humans on Earth — on the Apple TV series. […]

Variety•Michael Schneider15 Sept

‘Buffy’ Reunion at Emmys: Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz Mock Canceled Reunion Series, Pay Tribute to Cast Members Who Died

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz had a mini reunion at the Emmys and presented at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles Monday night. The pair started by joking about the show’s premise. “A teenage girl chosen by fate to fight vampires, demons and forces of darkness and then she […]

Variety•Mya Copeland15 Sept

Allison Janney Wins Emmy for Supporting Actress in Drama, Tying Record for Most Wins by a Performer

“The Diplomat” star Allison Janney has won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series — her eighth career win as a performer, putting her in rarified air. She now ties the all-time record for the most Emmys won by a performer (eight wins overall). “This is not what I planned for this […]

Variety•Michael Schneider15 Sept

In Emmys Monologue, Mariska Hargitay Tells Nicole Kidman to ‘Zip It, Movie Lady’ and Reveals Dick Wolf’s Real Name Is ‘Richard Penis’

Mariska Hargitay opened the 78th Emmy Awards with a bang, delivering a monologue that poked fun at her long-running role on “Law & Order: SVU” and parodied a beloved piece of pop culture. “The Emmys are celebrating their 78th year, and NBC is celebrating its 100th year. And I have been on ‘Law & Order: […]

Variety•Ethan Shanfeld15 Sept

‘Beast in Me’ Star Matthew Rhys Wins Emmy for Lead Actor in Limited Series

Matthew Rhys has won the Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series for “The Beast in Me” Season 2. With the win, Rhys beat out fellow nominees Riz Ahmed (“Bait”), Jason Bateman (“Black Rabbit”), Charlie Hunnam (“Monster: The Ed Gein Story”), and Oscar Isaac (“Beef”). “If you try to play me off, […]

Variety•Joseph Otterson15 Sept

Jean Smart Becomes First Woman to Win an Emmy for Every Season of a Show With Fifth ‘Hacks’ Trophy

Jean Smart just made Emmys history. For her portrayal of Deborah Vance in Season 5 of “Hacks” on HBO Max, she won her fifth award for lead comedy actress, making her the first female performer to take home Emmys for every season of a show. Smart received a standing ovation as her name was called […]

Variety•Selome Hailu15 Sept

New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Steams His Jersey in Emmys Opening With Super Fan Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay took her New York Knicks fandom to the Emmys on Monday night. As first reported by Variety, the 78th Emmys kicked off with a pre-tape musical number featuring Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, leading a performance of the original song “I Love TV Screens.” That then led to a live continuation of that […]

Variety•Jordan Moreau15 Sept

Kate O’Flynn Wins Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Comedy for ‘Widow’s Bay’

Kate O’Flynn won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for Apple TV’s breakout horror-comedy “Widow’s Bay,” earning the British actor her first Emmy on her first nomination. O’Flynn beat fellow “Widow’s Bay” nominee Dale Dickey, “Hacks” stars Hannah Einbinder and Meg Stalter, “Abbott Elementary’s” Janelle James, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” star […]

Variety•Atingley415 Sept

Emmys Live Updates 2026

At this year’s Emmy Awards, the stage is set for what may be some very memorable surprises. In comedy, 2024’s winner “Hacks,” which concluded on HBO Max in the spring, faces off against Apple TV newcomer “Widow’s Bay” — and the Matthew Rhys horror-comedy seems to have all the heat. In the limited series field, […]

Variety•Antonio Ferme15 Sept

‘A Talent for Murder’ Review: Helen Mirren Is a Deliciously Bitter Patricia Highsmith in a Sleek Literary Noir That Doesn’t Quite Draw Blood

We’ve grown so used to seeing Helen Mirren imperiously slumming her way through boilerplate grande dame roles in recent years that it’s a genuine thrill to see the actress bare her teeth in “A Talent for Murder” — playing no less compromising a character than Patricia Highsmith, embodied here as a woman every bit as […]

Variety•Guy Lodge14 Sept

Meg Stalter Shocks Emmys by Transforming Into a Golden Human Emmy on Red Carpet

Meg Stalter won the Emmys red carpet by dressing up as the award show’s iconic statue. The “Hacks” star walked the carpet with series co-creator and her co-star Paul W. Downs — and she was dressed all in gold with matching skin, wings and the iconic Emmy statue’s globe held above her head. Downs was […]

Variety•William Earl14 Sept

Emmys 2026 Red Carpet: Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Nicole Kidman and More

With the 78th Emmy Awards well underway, it’s officially TV’s biggest night — which means the stars are hitting the red carpet in their Monday best. Heading into the evening, HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” leads with 25 nominations, followed closely by “Hacks,” also from the streamer, with 24. (That number made Emmy history, […]

Variety•Jack Dunn14 Sept

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Mikayla Matthews Steps Away From Series Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal: ‘Feels Wrong and Unethical’

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” cast member Mikayla Matthews has announced that she is stepping away from the reality series “after hearing some news” she found upsetting, seemingly related to the ongoing scandal surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul. “I will not be continuing the show at this moment,” she wrote in an Instagram caption. “I’ve […]

Variety•Selome Hailu14 Sept

Final Emmy Predictions in 116 Categories: HBO Max Poised to Dominate With ‘The Pitt’ as ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Hacks’ Chase Opposite All-Time Records

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Variety•Clayton Davis14 Sept

Henry Winkler Refused to Let ABC Change ‘Happy Days’ Title to ‘Fonzie’s Happy Days’ Because ‘It Would Be a Slap in the Face’ to Co-Stars

Henry Winkler opened up on the latest episode of “In Depth With Graham Bensinger” about refusing to let ABC executives change the name of “Happy Days” to “Fonzie’s Happy Days” due to the explosive popularity of his character. Winkler starred as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on all 11 seasons and 255 episodes of the iconic ABC […]

Variety•Zack Sharf14 Sept

MoreThan Films Acquires Serville Poblete’s Buzzy Toronto Hangout Comedy ‘Sunburn’ (EXCLUSIVE)

International sales agency MoreThan Films has acquired the rights to “Sunburn,” by award-winning director Serville Poblete, ahead of its world premiere as part of the Centrepiece strand of the Toronto International Film Festival. The agency will handle international sales, with Julien Levesque from Gersh handling domestic sales. “Sunburn” is set in St. James Town, a […]

Variety•Rafa Sales Ross14 Sept

Robert Kraft Defends Banning Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Comments: ‘We Do Not Provide a Platform for Hate Speech’

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has issued a statement defending his decision to create what amounts to a ban on rapper Macklemore performing in support of Ed Sheeran at a number of stadiums following the rapper’s comments regarding Palestine, which took place at concerts in New Jersey on Sept. 4 and 5. In his […]

Variety•Jem Aswad14 Sept

Josh Giuliano’s TIFF Slasher ‘River’ Selling to Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster for North of $10 Million

In the first major deal of the Toronto Film Festival, Joshua Giuliano’s slasher film “River” is in talks to be acquired by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Variety has confirmed. Giuliano’s film was originally backed by Independent Film Company and Shudder, but the companies are now closing a deal to sell distribution rights to […]

Variety•Pat Saperstein14 Sept