Lisa Kudrow, a 17-time Emmy nominee, attended the 2026 Emmy Awards with her son, Julian, who is 28 years old. Kudrow was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "The Comeback." This nomination marked her first in 28 years.
Kudrow and her husband, Michel Stern, welcomed Julian in 1998. She has previously spoken about returning to work shortly after his birth. At the 2026 ceremony, Julian towered over his mother. He is the couple's only child.
Among the nominated shows, "The Pitt" led with 25 nominations, including for Best Drama Series. "Hacks" followed with 24 nominations, including for Best Comedy Series. "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" also received a nomination for Best Limited or Anthology Series.
Notable wins included Rhea Seehorn for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "Pluribus," Noah Wyle for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "The Pitt," and Allison Janney for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for "The Diplomat." In the comedy categories, Jean Smart won for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for "Hacks," while Kate O’Flynn took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for "Widow’s Bay." Stephen Root also won for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for "Widow’s Bay."
Matthew Rhys was a winner for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for "The Beast in Me." The award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie went to Jason Bateman and David Harbour for their roles in "DTF St. Louis."
In reality television categories, "The Traitors" won for Outstanding Reality Competition Program. The award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program went to Alan Cumming for "The Traitors." "Summer House" received a nomination for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.
The writing awards saw "The Diplomat" recognized for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, and "The Comeback" nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. "Beef" received a nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.