Shailene Woodley Wins First Emmy For Paradise

Shailene Woodley secured her first Emmy Award on Sunday, September 6, 2026, winning the Guest Actress in a Drama Series trophy for her role in Hulu's "Paradise." The award was presented during the second night of the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Woodley's win marks a significant career milestone, coming nearly a decade after her initial Emmy nomination in 2017 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for "Big Little Lies." For "Paradise," she portrayed Annie Clay, a survivor in Dan Fogelman's post-apocalyptic drama, a character whose storyline took a devastating turn in the series' second season. Accepting the award, Woodley expressed her gratitude, stating, "Mom, this is so cool. I just feel so lucky to do what we do and to be a part of the circus with all of you amazing traveling storytelling clowns." Speaking backstage, she reflected on her character's qualities, noting Annie's calculated approach, patience, and internal resiliency as traits she admired and would carry forward.