The White Lotus Leads 2026 Emmy Nominations with Zendaya and Other Stars in the Race

The nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards were announced on July 8, 2026, in Los Angeles during a ceremony hosted by actors Liza Colon-Zayas and Jeff Hiller, both previous Emmy winners. The main ceremony will take place on September 14, 2026, and will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay, star of "Law & Order: SVU," marking the first female host in 15 years.

In the drama category, "The White Lotus" dominates the nominations alongside other contenders such as "The Diplomat," "The Golden Age," "House of the Dragon," "Paradise," "Pachinko," "Slow Horses," and "Your Honor." The comedy category features a competitive field with "The Bear" and "The Ex" vying for the top prize for the last time, joined by "Abbott Elementary," "Margo Must Be Dead," "Only Murders in the Building," "Shrinking," and "Widow's Bay." The limited or anthology series category includes "Everything's Fine," "The Beast Within Me," "Nerves," "DTF St. Louis," and "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette."

Notable acting nominations include Carey Mulligan, Chase Infiniti, Kerry Russell, Ray Siuhern, and Zendaya for lead actress in drama; Sterling K. Brown, Gary Oldman, Mark Ruffalo, Rufus Sewell, and Noah Wyle for lead actor in drama; Quinta Brunson, Io Adviri, Elle Fanning, Lisa Kudrow, and Jean Smart for lead actress in comedy; and Yaya Abdul-Mateen II, Steve Carell, Matthew Rhys, Jason Segel, and Martin Short for lead actor in comedy.

Supporting actor and actress nominations feature multiple contenders from "The Bear," "The Diplomat," "Widow's Bay," and "DTF St. Louis," among others. The full list highlights a diverse and competitive field across all categories, reflecting the strong television productions of the past year.

The Emmy Awards ceremony will celebrate excellence in television with a focus on both returning favorites and new standout series and performances.