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Zendaya, right, presents the award for outstanding lead actress in comedy series to Jean Smart, left, for "Hacks" during the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
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“Widow’s Bay” has stormed the Emmy Awards, breaking a record for a comedy series with 14 awards including best comedy series and three acting wins. The first-season horror comedy was created by Katie Dippold about a New England island community reckoning with a centuries-old curse. It spoiled the going-away party for “Hacks,” which had gotten the most comedy nominations of any show in its fifth and final season. It broke the comedy record set last year by “The Studio” when it won 13. Star Matthew Rhys won best actor, Stephen Root won best supporting actor and Kate O’Flynn won best supporting actress. Dippold won for writing.
Jean Smart has achieved a historic milestone by winning her fifth Emmy for lead actress in a comedy series for every season of “Hacks.” On Monday, she became the first woman to win an acting Emmy for every season of a television series. The audience gave her a standing ovation as she accepted the award. Smart, who first gained recognition in “Designing Women,” now ties the all-time performer record with eight Emmys. She dedicated the award to the creative team behind “Hacks” and thanked her family. The series ended its five-season run in May.
