78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announce Night 1 Winners

The Television Academy honored artistic and technical achievements during Night 1 of the 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 5, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Notable winners included Desi Lydic for Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series, Alan Cumming for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program, and Jimmy Kimmel for Outstanding Host for a Game Show. Octavia Spencer also received an Emmy for Outstanding Narrator.