Fans expressed surprise at the altered appearance of Abby Elliott, star of the FX series "The Bear," as she walked the red carpet at the 2026 Emmy Awards. Elliott, 39, who portrays Natalie Berzatto on the show, appeared noticeably slimmer in a strapless light pink silk gown.
Her hair, typically blonde, was also a darker shade. The change in her physique prompted a flurry of comments on social media platform X, with some users speculating about the use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. "She looks much different than she did on the show," one user wrote, while another questioned, "Holy Ozempic - what happened to her face????"
Some fans did not recognize the actress, with one commenting, "I didn’t even recognize her at first." Conversely, other attendees praised Elliott's appearance, with one user stating, "Abby looking fabulous definitely deserves an award." Another added, "Abby Elliott has arrived and is absolutely glowing on the #Emmys red carpet!"
"The Bear" was nominated for outstanding comedy series at the event, ultimately losing to "Widow's Bay." The ceremony, hosted by Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre, celebrated achievements in television. Despite high expectations for shows like HBO Max's "The Pitt" and "Hacks," they received limited wins, with "The Pitt" securing two awards and "Hacks" one.
Notable wins included Sally Field for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and Matthew Rhys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Rhea Seehorn won Lead Actress in a Drama for her role in "Pluribus," triumphing over nominees such as Zendaya and Keri Russell.