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Allison Janney Wins Supporting Actress Emmy at 78th Awards

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 4:08 AM UTC · How we work

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Allison Janney won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 78th Emmy Awards.
Jean Smart earned her eighth Emmy, tying the record for most wins, for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Both now share the all-time eight-Emmy record with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman.
Janney was honored for playing President Grace Hagen Penn on Netflix’s The Diplomat.

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Allison Janney won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 78th Emmy Awards.
Jean Smart earned her eighth Emmy, tying the record for most wins, for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Both now share the all-time eight-Emmy record with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman.
Janney was honored for playing President Grace Hagen Penn on Netflix’s The Diplomat.