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Candid Photos From the 2026 Emmys

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Candid moments with Stephen Colbert, Megan Stalter, Rachel Sennott, Matthew Rhys and more at the 78th Emmy Awards.

Stephen Colbert, Jean Smart and Matthew Rhys were among the winners. Photographer Sinna Nasseri captured candid moments with them and other television luminaries.

Colbert's team won best variety series for the final season of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." Jean Smart celebrated her eighth Emmy win. Matthew Rhys made history as the first person to win lead acting awards in drama, comedy and limited series categories across a career. Rachel Sennott was gleeful before the ceremony.

Noah Wyle won best actor, drama. Martin Short and Steve Martin were present. Allison Janney won her eighth Emmy. Keri Russell was a nominee for "The Diplomat." Jason Bateman was nominated for "DTF St. Louis" and "Black Rabbit." The "Traitors" team won best reality competition program. Brett Goldstein helped Ayo Edebiri with the Los Angeles heat. Sarah Pidgeon was nominated for "Love Story." Rhea Seehorn won for "Pluribus." David Harbour held his Emmy for "DTF St. Louis." Richard Gadd was nominated for "Half Man." Joy Sunday was nominated for "DTF St. Louis." Cailee Spaeny of "Beef." Odessa A’zion. Matty Mattheson and Abby Elliott of "The Bear." Host Mariska Hargitay celebrated her passions, the Knicks and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Megan Stalter brought her own award: herself. Sally Field won for "Remarkably Bright Creatures." Alan Cumming won for "The Traitors."