The nominations for the Emmys were announced on Wednesday – and some of the biggest stars in Hollywood were among the biggest snubs and surprises.Sydney Sweeney may have been a main fixture for season three of the controversial HBO series Euphoria, but it was not enough to earn her a Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series nod.However, the 28-year-old star’s rumored rival Zendaya earned a Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series nomination.Jeremy Allen White was also a notable snub as he earned Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series two years in a row, in 2023 and 2024, for his role in The Bear. One of the most shocking things had to be that critically acclaimed HBO series The Pitt earned a whopping 25 nominations, including Best Drama Series and a Lead Actor in a Drama Series nod for Noah Wyle.On the flipside, Stranger Things was massively snubbed as the Netflix series was left out of the Best Drama Series and all acting categories, including for stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour. Sydney Sweeney may have been a main fixture for season three of the controversial HBO series Euphoria, but it was not enough to earn her an Emmy nomination this year Jeremy Allen White was also a notable snub as he earned Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series two years in a row for his role in The Bear Meanwhile, critically acclaimed HBO series The Pitt earned a whopping 25 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series and a Lead Actor in a Drama Series nod for Noah WyleStephen Colbert may have been another one of the biggest surprise nominees as his program was nominated in the Best Variety Series category.The nod may have come as a shock to many as The Late Show With Stephen Colbert ended its run in May after CBS controversially opted not to renew his contract.It will be up against The Daily Show (Comedy Central), Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC), Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (HBO), and Saturday Night Live (NBC).Selena Gomez was snubbed for Only Murders in the Building after earning a Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nod in 2024.Jenna Ortega also failed to receive a nod for Wednesday after receiving a Best Actress in Comedy Series nomination in 2024 as she became the second-youngest of all time to receive a nomination at just 20 years old.Paul Anthony Kelly fell short of a nomination for his portrayal of John F Kennedy Jr in Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr & Carolyn Bessette, despite his co-star Sarah Pidgeon earning a Best Actress in a Limited Series nod.Heated Rivalry was one of the most talked-about shows last year but failed to earn a single nomination, including acting nods for Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, and Francois Arnaud.The series remains ineligible due to it being a foreign television production; however, star Connor Storrie did earn his first Emmy nomination for his hosting gig on Saturday Night Live in February. However, Sweeney’s rumored rival Zendaya earned a Best Lead actress in a Drama Series nomination Stephen Colbert may have been one of the biggest surprise nominees as his program, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, was nominated in the Best Variety Series category Stranger Things was massively snubbed as the Netflix series was left out of the Best Drama Series and all acting categories, including for stars Millie Bobby Brown and David HarbourAnother surprise nomination was Rob Reiner, earning a posthumous nod in the Best Guest Actor in a Comedy category for his work on The Bear. He portrayed businessman and restaurateur Albert Schnurr in the series.In December, he and his wife Michelle Singer Reiner were found murdered at their Brentwood, California home. Hacks earned the second most nominations with a whopping 24, including a Best Actress in a Comedy nod for Jean Smart, who has earned seven Primetime Emmys, including four for the HBO comedy series.Summer House was another major surprise, as the reality series earned its first nomination in the Best Unstructured Reality Series category in its tenth season, following controversy involving stars West Wilson, Amanda Batula, Ciara Miller, and Kyle Cooke. The Best Reality Competition Program category is contentious as it consists of: Dancing With the Stars (ABC), RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV), Survivor (CBS), Top Chef (Bravo), and The Traitors (Peacock). Paul Anthony Kelly fell short of a nomination for his work portraying John F Kennedy Jr in Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr & Carolyn Bessette, despite his co-star Sarah Pidgeon earning a Best Actress in a Limited Series nod Another surprise nomination was Rob Reiner, earning a posthumous nod in the Best Guest Actor in a Comedy category for his work on The Bear. He portrayed businessman and restaurateur Albert Schnurr in the series Hacks earned the second most nominations with a whopping 24 including a Best Actress in a Comedy nod for Jean Smart who has earned seven Primetime Emmys including four for the HBO comedy series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star and Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay will host television’s biggest night on September 14 at 8pm EST/ 5pm PSTPast Emmy winners Liza Colon-Zayas and Jeff Hiller revealed the nominations from the TV Academy’s Saban Media Center.Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star and Emmy Award winner Mariska Hargitay will host television’s biggest night.The 2026 Emmy Awards will air live on NBC and Peacock on Monday, September 14 at 8pm EST/ 5pm PST. The Creative Arts Emmys, which is a ceremony where most of the Emmy trophies will be presented, are taking place a week earlier on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6. Emmy Awards 2026 nominations Outstanding Drama SeriesThe DiplomatThe Gilded AgeA Knight of the Seven KingdomsParadiseThe PittPluribusSlow HorsesYour Friends and Neighbors The Pitt led the way with 25 nominations including top honor Best Drama Series Outstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryThe BearHacksMargo’s Got Money TroublesNobody Wants ThisOnly Murders in the BuildingShrinkingWidow’s Bay Hacks came in a close second with 24 nods including Best Comedy Series Outstanding Limited or Anthology SeriesAll Her FaultThe Beast in MeBeefDTF St. LouisLove Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette earned a Best Limited or Anthology Series nod Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesCarrie Coon, The Gilded AgeChase Infiniti, The TestamentsKeri Russell, The DiplomatRhea Seehorn, PluribusZendaya, Euphoria Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesSterling K. Brown, ParadiseGary Oldman, Slow HorsesMark Ruffalo, TaskRufus Sewell, The DiplomatNoah Wyle, The Pitt Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesTaylor Dearden, The PittFiona Dourif, The PittAllison Janney, The DiplomatKatherine LaNasa, The PittSepideh Moafi, The PittJulianne Nicholson, ParadiseKarolina Wydra, Pluribus Taylor Dearden was one of four nominees from The Pitt in the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama category Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesPatrick Ball, The PittBilly Crudup, The Morning ShowShawn Hatosy, The PittGerran Howell, The PittJack Lowden, Slow HorsesTom Pelphrey, TaskCarlos-Manuel Vesga, Pluribus Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesBrittany Allen, The PittTal Anderson, The PittTina Ivlev, The PittMiriam Shor, PluribusMerritt Wever, The Gilded AgeShailene Woodley, Paradise Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama SeriesColman Domingo, EuphoriaErnest Harden Jr., The PittJeff Hiller, PluribusJeff Kober, The PittJonathan Pryce, Slow HorsesBradley Whitford, The Diplomat Colman Domino earned Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Euphoria Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, Abbott ElementaryAyo Edebiri, The BearElle Fanning, Margo’s Got Money TroublesLisa Kudrow, The ComebackJean Smart, Hacks Ayo Edebiri received a Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nomination for The Bear Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesYahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder ManSteve Carell, RoosterMatthew Rhys, Widow’s BayJason Segel, ShrinkingMartin Short, Only Murders in the Building Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesDale Dickey, Widow’s BayHannah Einbinder, HacksJanelle James, Abbott ElementaryKate O’Flynn, Widow’s BayMichelle Pfeiffer, Margo’s Got Money TroublesMegan Stalter, HacksJessica Williams, Shrinking Hannah Einbinder was recognized in the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy category for Hacks Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesColman Domingo, The Four SeasonsPaul W. Downs, HacksHarrison Ford, ShrinkingNick Offerman, Margo’s Got Money TroublesStephen Root, Widow’s BayMichael Urie, ShrinkingTyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesLeslie Bibb, HacksJamie Lee Curtis, The BearBetty Gilpin, Widow’s BayCherry Jones, HacksLaurie Metcalf, HacksKaitlin Olson, HacksLauren Weedman, Hacks Jamie Lee Curtis scored a Best Guest Actress in a Comedy nod for The Bear Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy SeriesMichael J. Fox, ShrinkingBrett Goldstein, ShrinkingHamish Linklater, Widow’s BayChristopher McDonald, HacksRob Reiner, The BearConnor Storrie, Saturday Night Live Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieClaire Danes, The Beast in MeSally Field, Remarkably Bright CreaturesCarey Mulligan, BeefSarah Pidgeon, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn BessetteSarah Snook, All Her Fault Carey Mulligan earned a Best Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology nod for Beef Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieRiz Ahmed, BaitJason Bateman, Black RabbitCharlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein StoryOscar Isaac, BeefMatthew Rhys, The Beast in Me Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieLinda Cardellini, DTF St. LouisDakota Fanning, All Her FaultLaurie Metcalf, Monster: The Ed Gein StoryJoy Sunday, DTF St. LouisYoun Yuh-jung, BeefConstance Zimmer, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieJason Bateman, DTF St. LouisRichard Gadd, Half ManDavid Harbour, DTF St. LouisRichard Jenkins, DTF St. LouisCharles Melton, BeefNick Offerman, Death by Lightning Jason Bateman and David Harbour will face off in the Bestg Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for DTF St. Louis Outstanding Reality Competition ProgramDancing With the StarsRuPaul’s Drag RaceSurvivorTop ChefThe Traitors Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition ProgramRuPaul Charles, RuPaul’s Drag RaceAlan Cumming, The TraitorsKristen Kish, Top ChefAriana Madix, Love IslandJeff Probst, Survivor Outstanding Host for a Game ShowSteve Harvey, Celebrity Family FeudKen Jennings, JeopardyColin Jost, Pop Culture JeopardyJimmy Kimmel, Who Wants to Be a MillionaireMartin Short, Match Game Outstanding Structured Reality ProgramAntiques RoadshowDiners, Drive-Ins and DivesLove Is BlindQueer EyeShark Tank Outstanding Unstructured Reality ProgramAmerica’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys CheerleadersLove on the SpectrumRuPaul’s Drag Race: UntuckedSummer HouseWelcome to Wrexham Summer House received a surprise nomination in the Best Unstructured Reality Program category Outstanding Variety SeriesThe Daily ShowJimmy Kimmel LiveLast Week Tonight With John OliverThe Late Show With Stephen ColbertSaturday Night Live Outstanding Game ShowCelebrity Family FeudJeopardyThe Price Is RightWheel of FortuneWho Wants to Be a Millionaire Outstanding MovieHeads of StateMiss You, Love YouPeople We Meet on VacationRemarkably Bright CreaturesTom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War Outstanding Writing for a Drama SeriesThe Diplomat (Peter Akerman and Debora Cahn for “Amagansett”)The Pitt (Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman & R. Scott Gemmill for “1:00 PM”)The Pitt (Valerie Chu for “12:00 PM”)Mickey Down and Konrad Kay for “Dear Henry,” IndustryPluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”)Slow Horses (Will Smith for “Scars”)Task (Brad Ingelsby for “A Still Small Voice”) Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary (Quinta Brunson for “Team Building”)The Chair Company (Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)The Comeback (Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow for “Valerie Does It All”)Hacks (Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for “Hacks”)Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat (Anthony King for “Mergers and Acquisitions”)Widow’s Bay (Katie Dippold for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”) Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieAll Her Fault (Megan Gallagher for “Episode 8”)The Beast in Me (Gabe Rotter and Daniel Pearle for “Sick Puppy”)Beef (Lee Sung Jin for “All the Things We’re Never Gonna Have”)DTF St. Louis (Steven Conrad)Death by Lightning (Mike Makowsky) Outstanding Directing for a Drama SeriesThe Gilded Age (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “My Mind Is Made Up”)Paradise (Hanelle M. Culpepper for “Exodus”)The Pitt (Noah Wyle for “12:00 PM”)Pluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”)Slow Horses (Saul Metzstein for “Scars”)Task (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river”) Outstanding Directing for a Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary (Randall Einhorn for “Ballgame”)The Bear (Christopher Storer for “Bears”)The Chair Company (Andrew DeYoung for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)Hacks (Lucia Aniello for “Hacks”)The Ms. Pat Show (Mary Lou Belli for “Give It Arrest”)Widow’s Bay (Hiro Murai for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”)