Quinta Brunson, Sterling K. Brown & Zendaya On List Of 2026 Black Emmy Nominations

The 2026 Emmy nominations are here, and Black talent is once again making its mark across television’s biggest night. From actors delivering standout performances to writers, directors, producers and hosts shaping some of the year’s most talked-about projects, this year’s nominees reflect the depth and range of Black excellence both on-screen and behind the scenes. Here’s every Black nominee recognized at the 2026 Emmy Awards.

Quinta Brunson – Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series — Abbott Elementary Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series — Abbott Elementary (“Team Building”)

Ayo Edebiri – Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series — The Bear

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series — Wonder Man

Chase Infiniti – Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series — The Testaments

Zendaya – Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series — Euphoria

Sterling K. Brown – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — Paradise

Janelle James – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Abbott Elementary

Jessica Williams – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Shrinking

Colman Domingo – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series — The Four Seasons

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series — Euphoria

Tyler James Williams – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series — Abbott Elementary

Joy Sunday – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — DTF St. Louis

Salli Richardson-Whitfield – Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series — The Gilded Age

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series — Task

Ernest Harden Jr. – Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series — The Pitt

Hanelle M. Culpepper – Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series — Paradise

RuPaul – Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program — RuPaul’s Drag Race

Steve Harvey – Outstanding Host for a Game Show — Celebrity Family Feud

Dave Chappelle – Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) — Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable…

Rikki Hughes – Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special — Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable…

Wanda Sykes – Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special — Wanda Sykes: Legacy

Julie Dash – Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special — Wanda Sykes: Legacy

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson – Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series — Sean Combs: The Reckoning

Alexandria Stapleton – Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series — Sean Combs: The Reckoning

Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program — Sean Combs: The Reckoning

Henry Louis Gates Jr. – Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special — Finding Your Roots

Salimah El-Amin – Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series — The American Revolution

In addition to the Primetime Emmy nominations announced Wednesday (July 8), several Black creatives also earned recognition in the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which honor outstanding artistic and technical achievements across television. Among this year’s nominees are:

• Kimberly Kimble — Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling (Euphoria)
• Sharif Poston — Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling (All’s Fair); Outstanding Hairstyling for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program (Wicked: One Wonderful Night)
• Charm La’Donna — Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming (The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny)
• Jamal Sims — Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
• Christian John-Devi Vincent — Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming (Noah’s Arc: The Movie)
• Tony Hardmon — Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program (My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay)

Source: BIN