Catherine Zeta‑Jones, 55, turned heads on the red carpet at the 2025 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, appearing in a floor‑length semi‑sheer black gown worn without a bra.
Photographers captured the actress as she posed and walked into the event, where television’s top honors were handed out to a range of series, performers and creators from broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
On a night that recognized both established franchises and newer entrants, The Pitt won the Emmy for Best Drama Series. Noah Wyle took home Best Actor in a Drama Series for his work on The Pitt, and Britt Lower was awarded Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Severance. In comedy, The Studio was named Best Comedy Series, with Seth Rogen winning Best Actor in a Comedy Series and Jean Smart receiving Best Actress in a Comedy Series.
Limited and anthology programming also featured prominently. Adolescence was honored as Best Limited or Anthology Series, Stephen Graham won Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, and Cristin Milioti earned Best Actress in that category. The Traitors won Best Reality Competition Program, and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver was recognized as Best Scripted Variety Series.
The ceremony underscored a spread of nominations across many titles. The Penguin led with 24 nominations, while The White Lotus received 23 nods, reflecting continued industry attention on prestige series with ensemble casts and high production values. Filmmakers who have been primarily known for directing also appeared in acting categories: Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese earned guest‑actor nominations for appearances on The Studio.
Winners across supporting and guest categories included Tramell Tillman and John Turturro among drama‑series honorees, and Julianne Nicholson and Merritt Wever among acting winners in supporting and guest actress categories. Industry veterans and newcomers were both represented among the night’s awardees, highlighting the Emmys’ continued role in spotlighting a mix of high‑profile names and breakout performances.
The red‑carpet arrivals and awards ceremony came amid an expanding awards calendar for television, with streaming services continuing to compete alongside legacy networks. The range of nominees and winners this year reflected diverse storytelling forms, from long‑running series to limited‑run anthologies and pre‑produced variety specials.
Zeta‑Jones, who has maintained a visible presence at awards shows over the years, did not appear among the evening’s nominees but was one of several film and television actors who attended the event. The Emmys featured acceptance speeches and tributes across categories, with winners and nominees alike noting collaborators and production teams in their remarks.
Television’s awards season will continue through the fall with guild awards and critics’ groups announcing their selections. For now, the Emmys have added new trophies to the resumes of performers and shows that drew the academy’s votes, while the red carpet offered high‑profile moments that drew media and public attention separate from the trophies handed out inside the auditorium.