What Went Down at the 30th Annual Webby Awards Show
Follow @thewebbyawards for the night’s standout moments.
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.”
From campaigns that made us feel to the creators shaping our FYPs, this year’s Winners represent what it takes to break through and define the next era of the Internet.
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.
Follow @thewebbyawards to catch the highlights across Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Shonda Rhimes Receives Webby Streaming Person of the Year
A full-circle moment: Tony Goldwyn returned to the Shondaland universe to honor Shonda Rhimes for her groundbreaking contributions to storytelling and digital culture.
Kylie Kelce Receives Webby Podcast of the Year
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.
Druski Celebrated at the Webbys
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.
Pete Davidson Honored at the Webby Awards
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.
Keith Lee Receives Webby Special Achievement Award
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.”
Taraji P. Henson Recognized as Webby Advocate of the Year
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.
James Gerde Wins Webby Special Achievement in Creative AI
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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