Dexter Sol Ansell Finally Meets Zendaya at 2026 Emmys After Viral Clip

Inside the Emmys 2026: What You Didn't See on TVDexter Sol Ansell had a marvelous time at the 2026 Emmys. And that’s because the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms actor was able to fulfill his wish of meeting fellow nominee Zendaya at the 78th annual ceremony Sept. 14. In a photo shared to Ansell’s Instagram Sept. 15, the 11-year-old—donning a bedazzled cream suit for the occasion—posed alongside the Euphoria actress, who crouched down beside him. But the tween’s Spidey senses could have never predicted that he’d get a two for one special at the event. After all, Zendaya’s husband Tom Holland—who skipped the red carpet before taking his seat next to The Drama star inside Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater—also swooped in on the sweet moment, smiling behind the young actor with his hands by his sides. Ansell captioned the post alongside pointing and spider emojis, “This.” ICYMI, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms received nine nominations at the Mariska Hargitay-hosted event, ultimately taking home one trophy for Outstanding Stunt Performance. But when nominations were first announced, Ansell’s sweet reaction was shared to social media, where he immediately expressed his excitement to rub shoulders with the Disney Channel alum. As he said in the clip after screaming in excitement over the accolade, “I’m meeting Zendaya!” And en route to TV ‘s biggest night, he reiterated his hope to meet the Challengers star. “So I’m really excited to meet Zendaya because, obviously, I love Spider-Man and she’s one of the main people in that,” Ansell explained in a video shared to HBO and HBO Max’s Instagram accounts while on his way to the award show, “so I’m really excited to meet her.”Instagram/Dexter Sol AnsellAnd he was even more jazzed at the chance to chat with Z because of his special connection to her longtime love. “And a fun fact, actually, in season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, I actually wore Tom Holland’s harness in one of the scenes,” he added, “which was really cool.” Though it’s clear the 500 Miles actor came home a winner after the interaction, he also reflected on what it was like to be recognized at the ceremony all before his upcoming 12th birthday. “It feels amazing,” he exclusively told Keltie Knight during Live From E!: 2026 Emmys Sept. 14. “It’s the best birthday present anyone could ever give me.” To see every star at the 2026 Emmys, read on…Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesZendayain custom Prada and Mikimoto jewelry. Randy Shropshire/NBC via Getty ImagesSelena Gomezin Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesAyo Edebiriin Chanel and Mikimoto jewelry. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesMariska Hargitayin Monse and Stuart Weitzman shoes.Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesNoah Wylein custom Brunello Cucinelli and Cartier watch. Jesse Grant/NBC via Getty ImagesNicole Kidmanin Chanel. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesElle Fanningin Ralph Lauren and Cartier jewelry. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesDakota Fanningin Carolina Herrera and Swarovski jewelry. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesKristen Bellin Alberta Ferretti. Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesShailene Woodleyin Balenciaga. Jesse Grant/NBCJulia Garnerin Loewe and Marco Bicego jewelry. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesFlorence Pughin Vivienne Westwood. Jesse Grant/NBC via Getty ImagesColman Domingoin custom Valentino and OMEGA watch. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesKaley Cuoco & Tom Pelphreyin Christian Siriano (Cuoco) and Giorgio Armani (Pelphrey). Randy Shropshire/NBC via Getty ImagesJulianne Houghin Antonio Grimaldi. Jesse Grant/NBC via Getty ImagesSarah Pidgeonin Chanel. Photo by LISA O'CONNOR / AFP via Getty ImagesMichael Uriein Christian Siriano and Azza Fahmy jewelry.Jesse Grant/NBCAllison Janneyin Pamella Roland. Randy Shropshire/NBCEmilia Clarkein Prada. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesJohn Mulaney & Olivia Munnin Brunello Cucinelli (Mulaney) and FFORME (Munn). Randy Shropshire/NBCMichelle Pfeifferin Saint Laurent. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesOscar Isaacin Celine. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesJessica Williamsin Honor, Tyler Ellis bag, and Jessica McCormack jewelry.Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesHarrison Ford & Calista Flockhartin custom Paul Smith (Ford) and Zuhair Murad (Flockhart). Randy Shropshire/NBCSterling K. Brownin Brunello Cucinelli. Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesRyan Michelle Bathein Lia Stublia and Martin Katz jewelry. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesLisa Kudrowin Celine. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesPaul Anthony Kellyin Louis Vuitton and Vacheron Constantin watch. LISA O'CONNOR / AFP via Getty ImagesSally Fieldin Akris.Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesChase Infinitiin Louis Vuitton and Hearts on Fire jewelry. For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App