While many stars from General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Beyond the Gates attended the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards with their castmates, several nominees and winners made the night even more special by bringing along a spouse, a significant other, or even a family member.
Check out this gallery of daytime duos who made their mark on Daytime Emmy night, like Steve Burton (Jason, GH, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R), Scott Clifton (Liam, B&B) and many more! And don’t forget to check out all the fashion from the actresses and actors on the red carpet!
Outstanding Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason, GH) was accompanied by his wife, Michelle. The duo will mark two years of marriage in May 2027.
But wait, there's more! The Burtons made it a family affair, bringing along her two daughters and his firstborn daughter, Makena.
Eric Braeden (Victor, Y&R) didn't take home the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor, but he was all smiles with his eldest granddaughter, Tati Gudegast, by his side.
Outstanding Lead Actress nominee Heather Tom (Katie, B&B) basked in the support of her husband, musician James Achor, and their son, Zane Achor, 14. As an infant, Zane played Katie's son, Will Spencer, on B&B.
Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn, GH), who was celebrating her first nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress, was escorted by her producer husband of 12 years, Ryan Lynn.
Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, Y&R) walked the red carpet solo, but celebrated his Daytime Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actor on the arm of his wife, Cari Stahler. The parents of two have been married since 1992.
Arielle Prepetit, a nominee in the Outstanding Emerging Talent category for her work as Naomi on BTG, was cheered on by her fiancée, singer/actress Rachel Jarrard.
Genie Francis' (Laura, GH) husband of 38 years, actor/director Jonathan Frakes, not only delighted in her Lifetime Achievement Award, but presented the honor to her on the main stage. The pair's children, Jameson, 32, and Eliza, 29, were also in attendance.
Don Diamont (Bill, B&B) and his wife, Cindy Ambuehl, are a staple on the Daytime Emmys red carpet. The parents of six sons tied the knot in 2012.
Former GH (ex-Courtney Matthews) and Another World (ex-Alli Fowler) star Alicia Leigh Willis, one of the presenters for the ceremony, made it a girls' night out with her daughter, Simone, 14.
Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R), who was nominated as Outstanding Lead Actress, walked the red carpet with her 16-year-old daughter, Natalia.
Outstanding Lead Actor winner Scott Clifton (Liam, B&B) brought his real-life love, Elle Anderson, and paid tribute to her in his touching acceptance speech.
Outstanding Guest Performer nominee Ray Wise (ex-Ian Ward, Y&R) color-coordinated with his wife, film producer Kass McClaskey. They have been married for 48 years!


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