Sydney Sweeney and Lisa of K-pop group Blackpink were among the high-profile arrivals on the Emmys red carpet, with Sweeney appearing as one of the ceremony’s presenters and Lisa marking her acting debut in the HBO series The White Lotus.
The red carpet drew talent from across television, film and music as nominees, presenters and supporters gathered ahead of the awards. Attendees included Jenna Ortega, Severance director Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor, The White Lotus cast members such as Aimee Lou Wood and Carrie Coon, Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson, and Presumed Innocent actor Jake Gyllenhaal.
The event also featured attendees from a wide range of recent and returning series: Pedro Pascal of The Last of Us, Colin Farrell of The Penguin accompanied by his son, Catherine O’Hara from The Studio, Charlie Brooker and executive producer Jessica Rhoades of Black Mirror, Colman Domingo of The Four Seasons, and Jean Smart of Hacks. Other faces included Selena Gomez, Walton Goggins, Kristen Bell and Jennifer Coolidge.
Some guests used their red carpet appearances to draw attention to international events. Comedian Megan Stalter carried a bag that read “Cease Fire,” and actor Javier Bardem wore a keffiyeh scarf; both gestures were interpreted as expressions of support for Palestine. Photographs from the carpet captured a mix of fashion statements, family arrivals and politically tinged accessories.
Organisers and publicists typically use the red carpet as a platform to promote nominated work and upcoming projects while offering media and fans a first look at the evening’s attendees. In addition to presenters and nominees, the carpet included creators, directors and established film actors crossing into television projects—reflecting the continued blending of film and television talent.
The Emmys red carpet moments precede the televised ceremony, where winners are announced across numerous categories honoring achievement in television. This year’s arrivals underscored the range of programming represented at the ceremony, from prestige limited series to long-running drama and comedy productions.