The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards saw a parade of A-list celebrities gracing the red carpet in Los Angeles, showcasing a range of striking and fashion-forward ensembles. Hosted by "Law & Order: SVU" actor Mariska Hargitay, the event provided a platform for nominees and presenters to display their unique styles.
Among the notable attendees was Zendaya, who debuted a new pixie cut to complement her custom Prada gown, which was adorned with crystals. Selena Gomez arrived in a distinctive gold Louis Vuitton gown, described as a fusion of armor and disco ball aesthetics. Nicole Kidman made her return to the Emmys after a nine-year hiatus, wearing a white feathered creation by Chanel.
Comedian Meg Stalter embraced a more literal interpretation of the awards, dressing as an Emmy statue. Her costume featured head-to-toe gold body paint, a sparkly gold bra, hot pants, and large angel wings.
Designer Christian Siriano, who dressed several actors for the ceremony, noted the diverse range of styles presented. "I had really ethereal to really vampy," he told E!, observing that attendees were opting for varied looks. He suggested a potential shift towards more elegant and less overtly revealing fashion, anticipating a variety of styles on the carpet.
Other notable appearances included Noah Wyle, Lisa Kudrow, Mariska Hargitay, Quinta Brunson, Oscar Isaac, Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart, Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola, Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley, Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz, Denée Benton, Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney, Paul Anthony Kelly, Claire Danes, Tuc Watkins and Andrew Rannells, Florence Pugh, Julianna Margulies and Keith Lieberthal, Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey, Sunrise Coigney and Mark Ruffalo, Hannah Einbinder, Tyler James Williams, Emmy Rossum, Steve Carell, Julia Garner, Elle Fanning, Stephen Colbert, Charlie Hunnam, Macaulay Culkin, Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell, Linda Cardellini, Martin Short and Steve Martin, Brett Goldstein, David Harbour, Amy Poehler, Megan Stalter, Charles Melton, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kristen Bell, Colman Domingo, Jason Segel, Derek Hough, Chris Perfetti, Noah Kahan, Lauren Weedman, Adam Brody, Richard Gadd, RuPaul and Law Roach, and Lisa Rinna.