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.

The 2026 Creative Arts Emmys brought together some of the biggest names and most celebrated shows from television and streaming. Held over two nights at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles ahead of the Primetime Emmy Awards, the ceremony saw more than 100 winners take home honours.