Connor Storrie Makes Red-Carpet Debut at 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards
The 26‑year‑old Canadian actor Connor Storrie stepped onto the red carpet at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on September 6 2026, a day after the 78th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards began. He was there to celebrate his nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, earned for his February 2026 hosting of Saturday Night Live.
Storrie’s nomination is historic: it is the first time a SNL host has been recognized in the Creative Arts ceremony. The Academy highlighted his February episode, where he opened the show with a monologue and appeared in several sketches, including a cameo with fellow Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams. The nomination was part of the July 8 2026 list that also crowned Hacks as the most‑nominated series (17) and tied Beef and The Pitt at 13 each.
On the carpet, Storrie looked sharp in a dark‑gray Saint Laurent Spring 2027 suit, ornate buttons over a silk button‑up shirt, and a short, golden haircut he began in August while filming season two of Heated Rivalry. His mother, Linda Storrie, arrived in a sparkling, form‑fitting gown, black mesh heels, and a matching clutch. The pair had traded a Canadian cottage trip for the chance to attend the ceremony.
The nomination places Storrie among a competitive field that includes Michael J. Fox, Brett Goldstein, Hamish Linklater, Christopher McDonald, and the late Rob Reiner. The category honors guest performers who appear in a single episode of a comedy series, and the Academy singled out Storrie’s SNL performance.
In a July interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Storrie called hosting SNL a “pinch‑me” moment, saying the show had been formative in his career. He added that he was “grateful to everyone who made that night possible.” A May GQ interview revealed he is a “visual person” who loves clowning, photography, and fashion, noting that different outfits can change how he feels.
The 78th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards unfolded over September 5 and 6 at the 7,100‑seat Peacock Theater, a frequent venue for award shows. The ceremony honored 101 categories, covering technical achievements and guest performances. The main Primetime Emmy Awards will follow on September 14, 2026, also at the Peacock Theater.
Storrie’s nomination is notable because Heated Rivalry is a fully Canadian‑financed production, making it ineligible for many other Emmy categories. His recognition as a guest actor underscores the Academy’s willingness to honor performances from a broader range of productions.
As the awards cycle continues, Storrie remains a nominee in the Outstanding Guest Actor category, with the possibility of a win at the main ceremony on September 14. The outcome will be announced during the televised Primetime Emmy Awards.
