Linda Cardellini & David Harbour Win First Emmys for DTF St. Louis

The two actors earned their first Emmy Awards for their performances as onscreen couple Carol and Floyd Smernitch in DTF St. Louis.

Linda Cardellini and David Harbour have officially earned their first Emmy wins at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Both 51-year-old actors previously received two acting nominations each, but they finally took home their first trophies for their roles in DTF St. Louis.

Linda Cardellini Wins Outstanding Supporting Actress

Cardellini won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, defeating fellow DTF St. Louis star Joy Sunday, who was also nominated in the category.

Following her victory, Cardellini was seen sharing an emotional moment with her husband, Steve Rodriguez, who kissed her in celebration.

The Emmy marks another milestone in Cardellini’s acclaimed career. Her previous acting nominations included Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for Mad Men in 2013 and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Dead to Me in 2020.

She also received a 2020 Emmy nomination as a producer for Outstanding Comedy Series for Dead to Me.

David Harbour Takes Home His First Emmy

Harbour won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, beating fellow DTF St. Louis stars Jason Bateman and Richard Jenkins, who were also nominated.

The win comes after Harbour previously received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance as Jim Hopper in Stranger Things in both 2017 and 2018.

After years of nominations, Harbour has now added his first Emmy victory to his résumé.

A Big Night for DTF St. Louis

The wins for Cardellini and Harbour make the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards a major night for DTF St. Louis, with both stars being recognized for their performances in the limited series.

Their victories also mark a career milestone for two performers who had previously come close to Emmy glory but had yet to take home the award.

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