Biggest Snubs of 2026 Creative Emmy Awards: From The Pitt's Jeff Kober to Shrinking's Michael J Fox

Michael J. Fox was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Gerry in ‘Shrinking.’ His role as a Parkinson’s disease patient has been a fan favorite. However, Rob Reiner won the award for ‘The Bear.’

Hamish Linklater was nominated for his role as Richard Warren from ‘Widow’s Bay’ for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. His work in the Apple TV+ series has been widespread. However, he didn’t win the award in the category.

Colman Domingo’s Ali Muhammad, a recurring character on the fan-favorite HBO drama series ‘Euphoria’, was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. The Emmy went to ‘The Pitt’ star Ernest Harden Jr.

Another actor nominated for the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series was ‘The Pitt’s Jeff Kober. His role as a motorcycle mechanic, Duke Ekins (a patient), was not initially submitted by HBO, but was later self-submitted by the actor. The winner was 73-year-old fellow cast member, Ernest Harden Jr.

One of the nominations for the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series from ‘The Pitt’ was Tal Anderson’s, Becca King. This was the actress's first Emmy nomination, and fans hoped she would win for portraying the autistic younger sister of Dr. Mel King (played by Taylor Dearden). However, Shailene Woodley won the Emmy for her role in ‘Paradise.’

Brett Goldstein’s role in ‘Shrinking’ earned him a nomination for the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category. However, ‘The Bear’ star Rob Reiner was the recipient and was one of the biggest snubs of the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys. Brett's portrayal of Louis in the Apple TV+ comedy series has earned him significant recognition among fans.