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50th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Winners Circle (Photos)
Friday night at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards many of your favorites from daytime drama and talk shows walked away with the golden statuette during the golden anniversary celebration.
Others were not in attendance including: The Bold and the Beautiful’s Thorsten Kaye (Ridge) who took home the gold for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and Kelly Clarkson who won Outstanding Talk Show Host and Talk Show.
The late Sonya Eddy (Epiphany, General Hospital) who won posthumously in the Outstanding Supporting Actress category was honored by her friend and business partner, Tyler Ford in an acceptance speech. However, several of this year’s winners were in attendance and in the winner’s circle walk following their victory. Take a look at a few winning moments below.
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Y&R’s Josh Griffith and the writing team from The Young and the Restless, took home Writing Team in a Drama Series honors.
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Susan Lucci (ex-Erica Kane, All My Children) received her Lifetime Achievement Award from Y&R alum, and Daytime Emmy winner, Shemar Moore.
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General Hospital took home both Directing honors and the biggest win of the night for Outstanding Drama Series for the 16th time.
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General Hospital’s Eden McCoy took home some gold for her win in the Outstanding Younger Performer category.
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General Hospital’s Robert Gossett (Marshall) won for the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
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B&B’s Jacqueline MacInnes Wood received her third Daytime Emmy of her career in the Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series category.
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While Kelly Clarkson was unable to attend, her producers and team were present including: EP Alex Duda holding the Emmy.
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Alley Mills received the Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series award for her performance as Heather Webber on GH.
So, who were you most happy to learn received a Daytime Emmy last night? Comment below.
So happy that Alley Mills won. I never watched her in The Wonder Years but I watched her when she played Dr Mike’s sister in Dr Quinn Medicine Woman opposite her real life husband. I wish there was some way they could rehabilitate Heather and put her back on the show full time
I didn’t think GH would win Outstanding Drama for the third year in a row, but I’m glad they did.
I’m sure it wasn’t done on purpose and was just an unfortunate oversight in the moment, but I’m just gonna say this, I thought it was very tacky of Frank Valentini to mention Sonya Eddy and producer Nkeka Garland in his acceptance speech, but not mention Jackie Zeman. I can get not mentioning Tyler Christopher or Billy Miller, because they weren’t current cast members, but to not mention Jackie who was a current cast member, and was a legend on the show for 45 years, was a terrible blunder by Frank.
Congrats to all the winners, but as a GH fan, particularly Sonya Eddy (RIP), Robert Gossett, Eden McCoy, and Ally Mills. I was really disappointed for Jon Lindstrom, who is long overdue and I was pulling for in Supporting Actor. Unless they write a juicy story for Kevin, which is unlikely, this was probably Jon’s last great chance to win, with Ryan meeting his demise.
As an Emmys show, I thought it was fine. They kept things moving and largely kept out the unnecessary filler. The In Memoriam segment was well done. The anniversary tributes for GH and Y&R were nice, although the video package at least for GH looked more like a 2022 highlight video rather than a video celebrating 60 years. And I complain about this every year, but I hate that they don’t use the theme songs from each show when someone wins like they used to, rather than playing generic elevator jazz music.
Hello Dan,
Yes, I thought it was SO tacky that FV did not mention Jakcie Zeman! I was disappointed and felt it was disrespectful… he seemed high or out of it… didn’t he say he felt anxious? The other thing, I thought of… perhaps, he forgot, which missing Jackie Zeman’s is a major cast member to forget.
I don’t know. I hear ya!
I was happy Sonya won for Supporting, but honestly, I never saw her as supporting, there would be months were Epiphany was MIA. I was rooting for Brooke Kerr or and Kelly Thieband – while I support and adore Sonya’s work and award recognition, I felt the award was best deserved by Brooke / Kelly.
I was very happy for Eden McCoy (Jos), Ally Mills (Heather) – (Very pleased for Ally)… and happy for Robert Gossett as Marshal, however, I agree, Jon Lindstrom has been robbed this award for way too long… he had masterful performances this past year as Kevin & Ryan… his scenes with Esme and Heather were brilliant. Maybe GH / (or forgetful FV) can devise a big storyline for Kevin. Kevin is underrated – there is so much opportunity to explore Kevin in more depth. Oh, I would have loved to have seen Genie Francis at the awards.
Side note: As a GH fan, I was very happy (and a bit surprised) to see Rebecca Herbst on the stage… all I could think of was… why oh why is she overlooked for award nomination/recognition. I get it, it depends if the show or actor submits, and some actors can’t be bothered by the Emmy politics, I get that all that, yet Rebecca is gold in every scene she’s in.
I was surprised by the absence of Nicholas Chavez and Finola Hughes. I thought Nicholas would win once again and I thought Finola would win especially with the scenes when Peter dies. I will try to refrain myself from too much commentary for who again and again in that category. While I don’t watch Y&R or B&B, I felt there were more compelling actresses who were more deserving of the award. I’ll leave it there.
As for best actor, I feel like some of those nominated in this category were ho-hum… nothing to write home about. I was pleased GH won for best drama. I felt it was deserving out of the rest nominated in the category.
I too, felt the awards presentation was good. My expectations were low, but it was a good show, not great, but good. The memorials were good, too. Happy to see Anne Heche on there and others… and those we lost too soon (Billy Miller & Tyler Christopher).
Susan Lucci, I’ll say this much… CLASS ACT!!! She looked gorgeous and so well spoken. I didn’t watch AMC but I respect and love Susan… The Streak is OVER!
I am appalled and very disappointed that Jackie Zeman was not mentioned! Laura Wright presented & Eden McCoy won & neither mentioned her. Someone could/should have! That was the biggest blunder of the night. I too miss them playing the show’s theme when the winner is announced. And the GH highlight video was a big disappointment. Otherwise, it was pretty good.
Forgot to say that Stephen Nichols brought me to tears with his recognition of Tyler Christopher. That was one of the most touching moments of the show. And of course I felt for Susan Lucci when she mentioned Helmut!
Sonya Eddy!!!
I don’t understand Kelly Clarkson’s appeal at all and why she and Thorsten Kaye from B&B couldn’t attend the awards. So tacky.
Exactly! I don’t care for either one of these two, but thought with all the hype Kelly’s been getting on her weight loss , she’d want to show it off. She missed another awards show awhile back too, I think.
Both of them live in New York. Thorston Kaye’s wife and kids are in New York and he obviously went to be with them for the holidays. Kelly Clarkson relocated her show there to be closer to her family and was the host of the Rockefeller tree lighting. How strange that they would want to spend the holidays with their family and not prance on the stage in Cali for you complainers…
Josh Griffith looks like his writing: a mess. How he won for writing is a mystery
Exactly, Y&R a mess, CBS needs to wake up and get rid of him! His writing is awful and brings Niki to drink again is old, we’ve seen that before.
Can you imagine what a pain in the butt for Melody to go through this crap again? Can’t be fun and it’s sure getting tiresome already.
Melody loves it when Nikki falls off the wagon, she’s said it quite a bit in interviews over the years. I think she enjoys acting her character this way.
So disappointed that none of the Y&R lead nominated actors/actresses won.
Susan Lucci gave a lovely and memorable speech, as always; and great and so appropriate that Shemar Moore presented the award to her. Loved that he gave a shout out to his “Y&R family” – he never forgets his start.
G,h sucks
I agree Michael …GH is certainly sucking the life right out of the competition!!
I’m so Happy GH won, and for the actors from GH that won, where was Finola Hughes? she was doing press for the show and celebrating with her castmates but I didn’t see her. and I agree that FV seemed out of it and major blunder on his part for not mentioning Jackie Zeman, He could of mention in his speech that it was a difficult year for the show with all their losses and it would of been better then to just single out 2people.
I was wondering what happened to Finola as well. She was noticeable by her absence. If I’m not mistaken, she was listed in advance as one of the presenters. But it didn’t appear she was there. When her category came up, they showed a photo for her. Perhaps she was sick, who knows. Hopefully nothing serious.
Agreed on FV, to me you either mention the name of everybody from the show that passed away this year, or you don’t mention any names at all. I remember when GH won in 1996, there were three deaths from the GH cast in that previous year, John Beradino, Rosalind Cash and Lee Mathis, and Wendy Riche mentioned all three of them in her speech. Frank could have mentioned Sonya, Jackie, Billy, Tyler and Nneka, or just made a general statement that they’ve had a lot loss this year, like you said. The way he did it, mentioning certain names and leaving out others, was not right.
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2026 Daytime Emmy Awards: ‘Extra’ Partners with NATAS for Pre-Ceremony Red Carpet Stream; Week of Segments Leading to Ceremony and Post-Coverage
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday that the syndicated entertainment news series, Extra will be its partner for exclusive coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards being held on Friday, October 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Daytime Emmys as previously reported can be seen streamed via the The Emmys,YouTube channel, via watch.theemmys.tv, as well as on the official Emmys app, available for phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Here’s a breakdown of the pre, during and post Daytime Emmys coverage via Extra below!
Beginning Monday, October 26, Extra will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the award show.
In addition, Mona Kosar Abdi, Weekend Host & Senior Correspondent with Extra will host the pre-show red carpet stream on the @TheEmmys Youtube channel.
Extra host and Dancing with the Stars judge, Derek Hough will present during the ceremony, and correspondent Terri Seymour will also host coverage throughout the evening.
Extra’s weekend edition (A WEEK FOLLOWING the ceremony) will features notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities.
The entertainment news program is also nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards going into the ceremony.
So, what do you think of Extra’s scheduled upcoming coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards starting on Monday? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
Congratulations are in order for three-time Emmy winner, Tom Pelphrey (ex-GL and ATWT) and his fiancée Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco! The couple welcomed their second baby daughter together on October 12, and revealed they named the little bundle of joy, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey.
Tom and Kaley shared the news via their Instagram accounts on Wednesday with some adorable baby pics. Cuoco captioned the photo“🎀Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey🎀. 💖10/12/26💖. There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing.
Cuoco added, “We are so grateful for the crazy wild up and down journey that brought us to our little Philo! Family officially complete 😭Time to bring Matilda’s baby home! 😂💕”
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BABY MAKES FOUR
Next, Kaley shared her love for the father of her children, exclaiming, “Tom Pelphrey, life exploded the minute we met, and the gifts keep coming. I love you forever , girl daddy! 💘.”
Philomena now joins big sister, Matilda mwho was born in 2023, as part of the Pelphrey/Cuoco family! Tom and Kaley began dating in 2022 and became engaged in 2024.
Daytime fans first saw the talented actor on Guiding Light as Jonathan Randall, the son of Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer). Tom won two Daytime Emmys for his memorable performances during his run from 2004-2009.
He later played Mick Dante on As the World Turns from 2009-2010, before heading to work in primetime and motion pictures. Last month, Pelphrey one the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in HBO’s Task.
TOM PELPHREY CELEBRATES EMMY WIN AND NEW DAUGHTER WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER
After winning his Emmy, the expectant dad told E! News, “We’re both so excited. Our daughter’s excited. We’ll see how it goes when it actually gets there.” Tom added, “The things that are new and the things that feel like not a big deal this time. But mom and baby are healthy, so God willing, that keeps up, and we’re thrilled,” added the actor.
Pelphrey took to his own Instagram and said on the birth of his second daughter, “Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. Another miracle. Welcome to our family youngest queen! Kaley you showed up in every way as a partner and a mom even when you weren’t feeling your best- you’re a CHAMPION. The girls and I would be lost without you. Thank God for the gift of this family and these girls.”
Jumping in to the comment thread to congratulate Tom and Kaley were Beyond the Gates star Ashley Jones (Heather), Dave Annabelle, Martha Plimpton, Alyssa Milano and many more.
Share your congrats and well-wishes to Tom, Kaley, Matilda and their new addition to the family, little Philomena via the comment section below.
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