Sydney Sweeney, country star Lainey Wilson and Selena Gomez were among the highest-profile arrivals Sunday at the Peacock Theater for the 77th Emmy Awards, setting a glamorous tone on the red carpet ahead of the live broadcast.
Wilson, who is scheduled to sing during the ceremony’s in memoriam segment, arrived in an all-white ensemble that included a cowboy hat and sheer, bedazzled pants. Sweeney wore a strapless red gown with a short train and diamond jewelry, and Gomez, appearing as part of the cast of Only Murders in the Building, walked the carpet in a red dress with an updo and diamond earrings.
Other nominees and attendees delivered a mix of classic and statement looks. Two-time Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge wore a long-sleeve black, figure-hugging dress with ruffle detailing, while Jason Segel, a nominee for his role in Shrinking, chose a dark red suit with black lapels and a black shirt. Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor posed together in complementary black ensembles.
Kathy Bates, nominated for her work on Matlock, walked the carpet in a floor-length brown dress with a dramatic neckline. Michelle Monaghan appeared in a metallic silver gown with minimal accessories, and Game of Thrones alum Gwendoline Christie opted for a white suit paired with red heels and bold lipstick. BLACKPINK member and White Lotus star Lisa arrived in a pink gown with a hip-high slit and long train, accessorized with silver jewelry set with pink gems.
Country and pop artists mixed with television stars and veteran performers. Little Big Town singer Kimberly Schlapman wore a bedazzled red dress with a sheer skirt. Aimee Lou Wood posed in a strapless pink tea-length gown, while Karen Fairchild chose a jewel-encrusted, high-neck gown. Jean Smart, a four-time nominee in the lead actress in a comedy category, arrived in a floor-length green dress with a beaded neckline and billowing sleeves.
Jenna Ortega made a striking appearance in a jeweled, skin-baring top paired with a black floor-length skirt with a thigh-high slit, accompanied by a dramatic makeup look. Host Nate Bargatze, who walked the carpet with his wife Laura Bargatze, wore a classic black suit and bowtie; she wore a silver halter gown with a slit. Pedro Pascal, nominated for his role as Joel in The Last of Us, posed in a white suit and flashed a peace sign for photographers.
Catherine O’Hara, nominated for her work on The Studio, walked the carpet in a long-sleeve black dress with a peplum waistline. Sisters Erin and Sara Foster posed together in contrasting gowns. The variety of looks and the presence of nominees and performers underscored the ceremony’s blend of industry recognition and show business spectacle as the evening’s awards and performances proceeded at the Peacock Theater.
The arrivals marked the final moments of buildup before the telecast, with attendees moving from the red carpet into the theater for the presentation of the evening’s awards.