Photos from the 2026 Daytime Emmys red carpet: Michelle Stafford, Steve Burton and more

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

Nominees, presenters, actors General Hospital, Beyond the doors, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the BeautifulAnd The days of our lives got fully dressed for the special occasion. Michelle Stafford, Kelly Kruger and Steve Burton were among the first to arrive. Many were accompanied by their loved ones for the biggest party of the day.

During the ceremony, General Hospital legend Genie Francis will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Her husband, Star Trek: The Next Generation star Jonathan Frakes, will present him with this prestigious honor. February 2027 will mark 50 years of François’s debut on GH like Laura.

The Daytime Emmys will also celebrate lifestyle programs as well as daytime dramas from the past. There will be tributes to Guiding light, As the world turns, One life to live, All my children, another worldand more.

Scroll down to see all the best photos from the 2026 Daytime Emmys red carpet!

Daytime Emmys, October 30, live stream on the NATAS YouTube page and via The Emmys app