Last night was the 30th Annual Webby Awards, hosted by Josh Johnson! The night brought together the boldest minds on the Internet under one roof, celebrating work that defines what it means to say, “We Made It.”
We’ve rounded up some of the night’s standout moments below, including Shonda Rhimes being honored for her ingenuity and legacy in streaming, a heartfelt exchange between Machine Gun Kelly and Pete Davidson, Kylie Kelce sharing an empowering message for women, and Taraji P. Henson delivering a poignant 5-Word Speech about humanity. The evening also featured Jack Harlow honoring Druski, PBS being recognized for its lifetime of evolving with the Internet to make education a public service, and James Gerde celebrating AI’s creative potential while calling for human expression to remain at the center.
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A full-circle moment: Tony Goldwyn returned to the Shondaland universe to honor Shonda Rhimes for her groundbreaking contributions to storytelling and digital culture.
@thewebbyawards “Women Supporting Women. Go Birds!” Kylie Kelce accepts her Webby for Podcast of the Year 🦅 Stay tuned for real time updates from the #Webbys show in NYC! 🚨 Follow us @thewebbyawards to experience the best night of the Internet, right at your fingertips! ㅤ #webbyawards #5wordspeech
Kylie Kelce accepted the 2026 Webby Podcast of the Year Award for Not Gonna Lie With Kylie Kelce, presented by Jerrod Carmichael, marking a major moment for one of the Internet’s most talked-about podcasts
Jack Harlow presented friend and collaborator Druski with a 2026 Webby Special Achievement Award, recognizing his influence on comedy and creator culture across the Internet.
A best-friends-on-stage moment: MGK presented Pete Davidson with a 2026 Webby Special Achievement Award, celebrating his distinct voice in comedy and cultural impact across the Internet.
Celebrity chef and iconic restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson passed the torch to creator and entrepreneur Keith Lee for the massive impact his food reviews have on small businesses, also known as the “Keith Lee Effect.”
@thewebbyawards “Simply Put, Humans Needs Humans” Taraji P. Henson accepts her award as the 2026 IADAS and NAACP Webby Advocate of the Year 🏆 🚨 Follow us @thewebbyawards to experience the best night of the Internet, right at your fingertips! ㅤ #webbyawards #5wordspeech
In partnership with the NAACP, President & CEO Derrick Johnson presented Taraji P. Henson with the 2026 Webby Advocate of the Year Award, recognizing her impact in championing mental health, pay equity, and marginalized communities online and beyond.
Mike Polner presented James Gerde the 2026 Webby Special Achievement in Creative AI presented by Adobe, honoring his contributions to innovation and excellence on the Internet.
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