# TV’s So White Again: Diversity Now Optional

> Emmys show zero Black, Latino and Asian winners as diversity efforts reverse.
- Title: TV’s So White Again: Diversity Now Optional | Shortify
- Summary: Emmys show zero Black, Latino and Asian winners as diversity efforts reverse. The 2026 Emmys had no winners of color after a year of progress and regression…
- Keywords: emmys, diversity, streaming, ucla, hollywood, black lives matter, emmy nominations, cast diversity, streaming shows, bi poc, hollywood diversity report, White
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/tvs-so-white-again-diversity-optional-1236725287
- Author: Brande Victorian
- Published: 2026-10-08T17:17:26+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: emmys, diversity, streaming, ucla, hollywood, black lives matter, tv, emmy nominations, cast diversity, streaming shows, bi poc, hollywood diversity report
## Emmys 2026: Zero winners of color
The 2026 Emmys had no winners of color after a year of progress and regression in diversity metrics.
## UCLA reports diversity decline
UCLA’s 2026 Hollywood Diversity Report found lead actors of color dropped to 36 percent from 51 percent in 2024.
## Streaming shows with BIPOC casts fall
Streaming films featuring casts with a majority of people of color dropped from 41 percent to 25.8 percent.
## 2020 Black Lives Matter protests
Hollywood positioned itself as an ally after Black Lives Matter protests erupted in 2020.
## Netflix and Disney commitments
Netflix tweeted, 'To be silent is to be complicit. Black lives matter.' Disney pledged to foster diversity and inclusion.

> To be silent is to be complicit. Black lives matter.
## Academy’s diversity requirements
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences instituted diversity and inclusion requirements for best picture nominees.
## UCLA’s 2022 diversity report
UCLA’s 2022 Hollywood Diversity Report showed digital scripted series created by people of color increased from 14.7 percent to 25.6 percent.
## 2023 streaming shows with BIPOC creators
UCLA’s 2023 Streaming Television report found only 11 percent of scripted shows had BIPOC creators.
## Diversity as economic interest
The Latino Donor Collaborative found the industry could generate $12 billion to $18 billion annually with proper Latin representation.
## UCLA’s 2026 streaming ratings
Streaming films with 21 percent-30 percent BIPOC casts had the second-highest median ratings.
## HBO’s The Pitt wins Emmys
HBO’s The Pitt led all Emmy nominations with 25 nominations and won best drama for the second year.
## With Love creator’s fear
With Love creator Gloria Calderón Kellett felt a fear that she did not feel before after the industry’s shift.
## Deli Boys cancellation
Deli Boys, a Hulu series with two Pakistani American brothers, was canceled after two seasons with no Emmy nominations.

> Deli Boys was passed on by everybody except for Onyx Collective.
## Systemic bias in Hollywood
UCLA found systemic bias in Hollywood, with 92% of studio chairs or CEOs being white and 68% male.
## Political rollback of DEI
Trump’s executive order terminated all diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices in federal agencies.
## Key takeaway

The 2026 Emmys had no winners of color after a year of progress and regression in diversity metrics.