Several television personalities drew sharp commentary for their sartorial choices as A-list talent arrived at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday.
The three-hour ceremony aired live on CBS and was hosted for the first time by comedian Nate Bargatze. Stars including Sydney Sweeney, Selena Gomez and Harrison Ford were among those photographed on the red carpet prior to the broadcast. UK tabloid the Daily Mail’s FEMAIL section published a roundup highlighting looks it described as among the night’s "worst dressed."
Among the outfits cited by the Daily Mail, Real Housewives star Bronwyn Newport wore a Richard Blackwell custom couture gown reportedly dating to a 1962 collection. The dress featured a nude-illusion base with bold silver sequin embellishments that the outlet said left her looking "washed out." Gilmore Girls alum Rose Abdoo arrived in a geometric-patterned gown in green, orange and pink that critics said overwhelmed her frame with draped batwing sleeves.
KTLA Morning News anchor Megan Henderson drew commentary for a Mary Katrantzou dress combining bold geometric patterning, multi-colored sequins, large bows and cutouts on the bodice. Television personality Zuri Hall appeared in a maroon ensemble with a curved bodice and substantial fabric gathered at the hips. Film and television director Shannon Murphy wore a peach maxi dress with capped shoulders and butterfly detailing across the torso paired with a multi-colored wrapped accessory that some reviewers described as clashing.
Television host Nischelle Turner arrived in a strapless silk gown in a bright green shade with a structured bodice and excess material at the waist, while RuPaul’s Drag Race performer Lexi Love drew attention with a skimpy pink drape and full-body glitter, finished with high heels. Those looks were among several the outlet singled out as missteps on a night long characterized by intense fashion scrutiny.
Red-carpet coverage has become a major part of awards-night reporting, with outlets and social media users frequently cataloging both best- and worst-dressed lists. Organizers and stylists have said in the past that celebrity presentations on the red carpet are an extension of the publicity cycle for shows and films nominated at the Emmys.
The ceremony honored achievements across television and streaming platforms. While fashion commentary dominated some coverage of arrivals, the program itself proceeded with nominees and winners across acting, writing, directing and production categories during the live telecast.