Emmys 2026: Tom Holland Joins Zendaya, Emilia Clarke Speaks High Valyrian & More, Check Out 5 Memorable Moments
Emmys 2026: The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were filled with different kinds of emotions. It is hard to even express or summarise in a few words. However, we have meticulously compiled our top 5 memorable moments from the 2026 Emmy Awards, from Tom Holland’s appearance in support of Zendaya to Michael J. Fox receiving a standing ovation for receiving a humanitarian award for his contribution to Parkinson’s disease research, and a few more. Scroll below for the deets.
1. Tom Holland supports Zendaya for the first time amid reports of their wedding
Recently, Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach, claimed that the couple is not officially married [via The Indian Express]. They are yet to do the nuptials. However, Tom Holland accompanied Zendaya at the 78th Emmy Awards night as she was nominated for her lead role in Rue Bennett. From SNL star Marcello Hernandez being awestruck by her to inviting Zendaya and ‘Spider-Man’ for dinner at his place, the entire thing went viral on social media.
— Tinselwire. (@tinselwire) September 15, 2026Marcello Hernández invites Zendaya and Tom Holland to dinner at his house while presenting at the Emmys:
"I saw you and I wanted to play it cool, and I've decided I can't do that. So, I would like to invite you and Spider-Man to have dinner at my house." pic.twitter.com/pLV9pSrh33
2. House Of The Dragon’s Emma D’Arcy & Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke unite together
Game of Thrones is one of the biggest shows of the present time; it gave rise to many spin-off shows, including House of the Dragon. So, when Queen of the Dragons and Mother of the Dragons, aka Emma D’Arcy and Emilia Clarke, respectively, united on stage to present an award at the Emmys 2026, it became a joyous moment for the fans. It was elevated further when Clarke spoke in High Valyrian.
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3. Emotional tribute to Late Catherine O’Hare
Macauley Culkin, best known for the Home Alone franchise, joined hands with Schitt’s Creek stars Dan Levy and Annie Murphy to pay an emotional tribute to Catherine O’Hara at the 2026 Emmys.
4. Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Appearance In Law & Order: SVU Skit
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest and most influential artists of the current times. With multiple Grammys to her name, she is a global icon. Her surprise appearance in a pre-taped Law & Order sketch is also one of the viral moments from the award night.
5. Michael J. Fox Honored With Humanitarian Award For Parkinson’s Disease Research
Michael J Fox received a humanitarian award at the 2026 Emmys for his contributions to Parkinson’s disease research. He received a standing ovation from the audience at the Emmys 2026. It is one of the longest standing ovations in Emmy history.
Given out only 7 times in Emmys history. Michael J. Fox receiving the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. Here's his full speech:
— filmser (@filmser) September 15, 2026
"Initially, I kept my Parkinson's diagnosis a secret. I worried that it would affect my work and my relationship with audiences. Would they laugh if they… pic.twitter.com/6Zzro8le1E
From emotional tributes to heartfelt honors and more, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards had no shortage of moments that got social media talking. The Emmys 2026 delivered plenty of memorable moments beyond the night’s big wins. These five moments are sure to remain among the most memorable highlights of the Emmys 2026.
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