The actor took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama for his performance on “Task.”

Kaley Cuoco surprises Tom Pelphrey after Emmys win interview: ‘That was unbelievable’

The actor took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama for his performance on “Task.”

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September 15, 2026 10:50 a.m. ET

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey at The HBO Max Primetime Emmy Awards After Party in Sept. 2026. Credit:

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- Kaley Cuoco crashed Tom Pelphrey’s post-Emmys interview to embrace her fiancé and congratulate him once more on his big win.

- “That was unbelievable. Oh my god, I love you,” Cuoco, who is pregnant with her and Pelphrey’s second child, gushed.

- Pelphrey’s performance on *Task *nabbed him the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Emmy award on Monday evening.

Kaley Cuoco is endlessly proud of fiancé Tom Pelphrey after his Emmy win.

The *Big Bang Theory* actress, who watched her fiancé in the wings, rushed to Pelphrey’s side after he spoke with *Entertainment Tonight* about winning the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama for his performance in *Task*. Reporter Kevin Frazier encouraged Cuoco to give Pelphrey a hug and “have a moment.”

Cuoco embraced Pelphrey, telling him “I’m so proud of you.” She added, “That was unbelievable. Oh my god, I love you,” before kissing him and stepping away.

Tom Pelphrey accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Award for ‘Task’ on stage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Upon winning his first Primetime Emmy (Pelphrey has two Daytime Emmys already for his performance on the soap opera *Guiding Light*), Cuoco became emotional, breaking down in tears as he took the stage at the Peacock Theatre.

“I thank God for my life and my sobriety. I thank my family and my friends for all your love and support all these years, from Emmys to black box theaters and everything in between,” Pelphrey began his heartfelt speech.

He then went on to thank HBO execs, his *Task *costars, including the “the beautiful Mark Ruffalo,” telling the actor, “Thank you for this incredible role and this opportunity and your friendship. I’m so proud to be your friend.”

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The *Ozark *star then turned his attention to Cuoco, who is pregnant with their second child. “And to my favorite actor in this room. My love, my best friend, my partner,” Pelphrey gushed. “The very pregnant Kaley Cuoco.”

The camera then cut to the expectant mother, fighting back tears as she beamed at her fiancé.

“I love you more than anything, and our family, the crown jewel of our life, Matilda, daddy loves you. Baby girl in that belly, daddy loves you. Thank you, God bless!” (Along with their baby girl on the way, Pelphrey and Cuoco share 3-year-old daughter Matilda.)

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey attend the HBO Max Primetime Emmy Awards afterparty in Sept. 2026.

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While speaking to *Entertainment Tonight*, Pelphrey said he could still feel the rush of emotion after accepting his Emmy. “It’s so special. My body’s still kind of shaking, you know. It’s surprisingly emotional,” he admitted.

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When asked if Pelphrey would be taking Cuoco home to rest or going out to celebrate, Pelphrey declared that “she is a constant party waiting to happen,” and, “If it was up to me, we’d go home and she would rest. We will be out tonight, trust me.”

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey attend Governors Gala for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Sept. 2026.

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*Task *is available to stream on HBO.

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