2026 Nominees

RuPaul Charles for "RuPaul's Drag Race"

Production Company: World of Wonder

Produced for: MTV

Executive Producer (Production Company): Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, RuPaul Charles, Mandy Salangsang, Steven Corfe, Michele Mills, Sara Kordy (co-EP), John Polly (co-EP), Thairin Smothers (co-EP), Lisa Steele (co-EP), Michelle Visage (co-EP)

Executive Producer (network/platform): Daniel Blau Rogge

Country or Territory where first released: USA

Synopsis:

As host and executive producer of the eponymous “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise, RuPaul has created a global platform for queer artists to share their experiences and talents with the world. RuPaul acts as the moderator, the host, the entertainer, and, perhaps most importantly, the mother to the queens, helping them become the manifestation of their own imagination.

The iconic series has cultivated a passionate global fan base and become a cultural phenomenon. The show itself, its beloved queens, and inspiring content exist as instantly recognizable fixtures of the zeitgeist which start meaningful conversations in the worlds of entertainment, fashion, music, politics, civil rights, and beyond. RuPaul is the most awarded person of color in Emmy® history and has been awarded the Emmy® for Outstanding Host eight times.