The Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies on 5–6 September recognised craft work on several shows with LGBTQ+ connections. Hacks scored a key editing win, Pluribus collected four technical awards, and Alan Cumming won the Reality TV Host prize.
Hacks won Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single Camera Comedy Series at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys.
Pluribus — a sci-fi dark comedy centred on a lesbian romance author — won four craft awards across music, sound, production design and picture editing.
# What happened at the Creative Arts Emmys
September 2026. These ceremonies hand out craft and technical Emmys ahead of the Primetime Emmy Awards on 14 September. Several winners and nominees have clear connections to LGBTQ+ stories and performers.
# Wins that matter for LGBTQ+-connected shows
Hacks won Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single Camera Comedy Series. That win adds momentum to a show that earned a large number of nominations this awards season.
Pluribus, a sci-fi dark comedy centred on a lesbian romance author named Carol, won four Creative Arts Emmys. Its awards were for:
Those craft wins recognise the series' technical and creative team rather than acting or writing alone, and they underline how production work contributed to the show's tone and storytelling.
Alan Cumming won the Reality TV Host award. He was competing against names including RuPaul, Ariana Madix and Kristen Kirsch.
# Notable nominees still awaiting Primetime results
Shor told a local outlet that she and Seehorn worked on conveying the history and love between their characters in a short timeframe, and that the emotional stakes—particularly grief—drive the show's central drama.
PinkNews reported these results and highlighted both craft wins and the ongoing Primetime nominations for the same shows. Coverage noted Jean Smart's past public support for LGBTQ+ equality. Other outlets have listed early Creative Arts winners and offered full winner rundowns across categories.
# Why these craft wins matter
# What to watch next
September will decide major acting and series categories. Look for final outcomes for Jean Smart (Hacks), Rhea Seehorn and Miriam Shor (Pluribus), and whether craft momentum translates into Primetime wins.
# Bottom line
Arts ceremonies rewarded craft teams on shows linked to LGBTQ+ stories and performers. Hacks and Pluribus both secured recognition for the technical work that shapes how their stories land, while Alan Cumming won for hosting. Several principal performers remain nominees for the upcoming Primetime Emmys.
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