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Emmy Awards 2026: David Harbour to Bad Bunny, stars who won their first trophies

Updated On: 08 September, 2026 01:49 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

The 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards saw several major stars achieve a career milestone with their first-ever wins. From Stranger Things star David Harbour to music sensations Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny, the ceremony celebrated a host of first-time winners, adding a memorable chapter to their already successful careers.

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Actors who won first Emmy (Pics/AFP,PTI)
Actors who won first Emmy (Pics/AFP,PTI)
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Linda Cardellini won her first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her performance in HBO’s DTF St. Louis. She played Carol Love-Smernitch, wife of David Harbour’s character.
Linda Cardellini won her first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her performance in HBO’s DTF St. Louis. She played Carol Love-Smernitch, wife of David Harbour’s character.
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Shailene Woodley joined Sterling K. Brown’s dystopian drama Paradise in a recurring role as Annie Clay, a Graceland tour guide, in Season 2. Her guest performance earned her first Emmy win for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
Shailene Woodley joined Sterling K. Brown’s dystopian drama Paradise in a recurring role as Annie Clay, a Graceland tour guide, in Season 2. Her guest performance earned her first Emmy win for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
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Octavia Spencer won her first Emmy for Outstanding Narrator for her work on Investigation Discovery’s Lost Women of Alaska. The documentary series explores the case of a serial killer believed to have targeted Native women in Alaska.
Octavia Spencer won her first Emmy for Outstanding Narrator for her work on Investigation Discovery’s Lost Women of Alaska. The documentary series explores the case of a serial killer believed to have targeted Native women in Alaska.
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Bad Bunny won his first Emmy for his Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, which aired in February 2026. The performance made history with seven wins from nine nominations, becoming the most awarded Super Bowl halftime show in Emmy history.
Bad Bunny won his first Emmy for his Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, which aired in February 2026. The performance made history with seven wins from nine nominations, becoming the most awarded Super Bowl halftime show in Emmy history.
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Sabrina Carpenter won her first Emmy for The Muppet Show, which secured four awards at the Creative Arts Emmys. The singer also executive produced the pre-recorded variety special, with her viral segments alongside Miss Piggy becoming a highlight.
Sabrina Carpenter won her first Emmy for The Muppet Show, which secured four awards at the Creative Arts Emmys. The singer also executive produced the pre-recorded variety special, with her viral segments alongside Miss Piggy becoming a highlight.
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Betty Gilpin won her first Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay. Though she appeared in only two episodes as Sarah Westcott Warren, her performance left a lasting impression.
Betty Gilpin won her first Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay. Though she appeared in only two episodes as Sarah Westcott Warren, her performance left a lasting impression.
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David Harbour scored his first Emmy win for DTF St. Louis, taking home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. The win came on his third Emmy nomination, after two previous nods for his role as Jim Hopper in Stranger Things.
David Harbour scored his first Emmy win for DTF St. Louis, taking home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. The win came on his third Emmy nomination, after two previous nods for his role as Jim Hopper in Stranger Things.
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Ernest Harden Jr. won his first Emmy for his acclaimed performance as alcoholic patient Louie Cloverfield in HBO Max’s The Pitt. The role marked one of his biggest parts to date, spanning both Seasons 1 and 2.
Ernest Harden Jr. won his first Emmy for his acclaimed performance as alcoholic patient Louie Cloverfield in HBO Max’s The Pitt. The role marked one of his biggest parts to date, spanning both Seasons 1 and 2.
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To note, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, kicks off at 8 pm ET, awards beginning at 5:30 am IST.
To note, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, kicks off at 8 pm ET, awards beginning at 5:30 am IST.

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