Selena Gomez arrived at the Emmy Awards 2026 in a shimmering gold gown, showcasing new hair extensions. While Gomez herself did not receive an individual nomination this year, her show "Only Murders in the Building" was recognized in the Outstanding Comedy Series category.
Television's biggest night saw "The Pitt" lead the nominations with 25 nods, including a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. The HBO Max medical drama also garnered significant attention in the acting categories, with four of its cast members nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Noah Wyle earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the show.
Close behind was the HBO Max series "Hacks," which secured 24 nominations, including a nod for Best Comedy Series. "Hacks" also saw its cast recognized, with Hannah Einbinder receiving a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy. "Hacks" also received nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.
In the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category, "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" received a nomination. "Beef" also earned recognition, with Carey Mulligan nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series. Jason Bateman and David Harbour are set to compete against each other for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for their roles in "DTF St. Louis."
Other notable nominations include "The Diplomat," "The Gilded Age," and "Pluribus" for Outstanding Drama Series. For Outstanding Comedy Series, "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," and "Shrinking" received multiple nominations. Ayo Edebiri earned a nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for "The Bear," while Jamie Lee Curtis received a nod for Best Guest Actress in a Comedy for the same show.
Colman Domingo received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role in "Euphoria." The nominations also highlighted achievements in reality and variety programming, with "RuPaul's Drag Race," "Top Chef," and "The Traitors" competing for Outstanding Reality Competition Program. "Summer House" received a nomination in the Best Unstructured Reality Program category.