Daytime Emmys 2026 Red Carpet: Photos of Michelle Stafford, Steve Burton & More

The best of daytime television will be celebrated at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Ahead of the ceremony, the soap stars you know and love walked the red carpet at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.

Nominees, presenters, cast members from General Hospital, Beyond the Gates, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Days of our Lives got all dolled up for the special occasion. Michelle Stafford, Kelly Kruger, and Steve Burton were among the first to arrive. Many were accompanied by their significant others for daytime’s biggest night.

During the ceremony, General Hospital legend Genie Francis was bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Her husband, Star Trek: The Next Generation star Jonathan Frakes, presented her with the prestigious honor. February 2027 will mark 50 years since Francis debuted on GH as Laura.

The Daytime Emmys also celebrated lifestyle programs as well as daytime dramas from the past. There were tributes to Guiding Light, As the World Turns, One Life to Live, All My Children, Another World, and more.

Scroll down to see all the best red carpet photos from the 2026 Daytime Emmys! Plus, check out the full list of winners.

Daytime Emmys, October 30, Streaming Live on the NATAS YouTube page and via The Emmys app