After an action-packed two hours, the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards are officially finished – but that doesn’t mean the excitement has come to an end.
While staff clear the plates and pack up the red carpet at the Peacock Theatre, TV’s hottest stars will be racing back to their hotel rooms for a quick outfit change before hitting one of a number of exclusive Emmys after parties.
The ceremony may be over, but the party is just starting for these Hollywood stars. AP Photo/Jordan Strauss
Luckily for you, we’ll have the best after party looks and behind-the-scenes moments you missed from the Emmys in one place over in the lifestyle section.
And if you missed the ceremony itself, don’t fret; here’s a roundup of the biggest moments.
Gold, black and red were the most popular shades on the red carpet, but Zendaya stole the show in silver when she arrived solo. Tom Holland snuck in later.
Mariska Hargitay started her night scolding red carpet photographers for mispronouncing her name, then kicked off her hosting duties with a cheeky dig at Nicole Kidman.
Notable winners included:
Jean Smart, who won her fifth Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy in five consecutive years.Sally Field, who made history at 79 as the oldest winner of Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series for Remarkably Bright Creatures.Matthew Rhys, who became the first male to win two lead actor categories in the same year with his Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series win for Widow’s Bay and Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series for The Beast in Me.
Taylor Swift managed to be in two places at once, appearing at the Emmys in a pre-recorded skit while she watched a Chiefs game with Tom Cruise in the real world at the exact same time.
Michael J. Fox was honoured with Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, and Dolly Parton, Rob Reiner and Catherine O’Hara were remembered with special tributes.
And that wraps up our live coverage of the 2026 Emmys – thanks for following along!