‘Widow’s Bay’ Star Kate O’Flynn Wins First Emmy for Supporting Comedy Actress: “Role of a Lifetime”
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At the 2026 Emmys, British actor Kate O’Flynn won her first career Emmy on her first nomination, taking home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in the Apple TV breakout horror-comedy "Widow’s Bay." She triumphed over fellow nominees including co-star Dale Dickey, Hannah Einbinder, Janelle James, Michelle Pfeiffer, Megan Stalter, and Jessica Williams.
In the parallel supporting actor category, 74-year-old Stephen Root also secured his first Emmy win for his portrayal of Wyck in "Widow’s Bay." With this victory, Root broke the record by two years to become the oldest actor ever to win the Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category.
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