The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet was a star-studded affair, welcoming TV’s finest talent for a showstopping display of glamour.
From small-screen veterans to breakout stars, celebrities turned heads in a dazzling array of looks.
Law and Order: SVU actress Mariska Hargitay is hosting the illustrious evening, with A-listers Steve Carell and Zendaya nominated for their roles in the comedy series Rooster and the final season of the hit young adult drama Euphoria, respectively. The Pitt’s Noah Wyle returns with his second Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series nomination, and Hacks‘ leading lady Jean Smart vied for her 5th win in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category.
Rob Reiner was posthumously awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in season 4 of The Bear.
Fan favourite medical drama The Pitt leads with 25 nominations, while Hacks continues its run as critics’ favourite with 24. Dark comedy-horror Widow’s Bay received a widespread nod of approval, notching 19 nominations, followed closely by Pluribus with 18 and Beef with 16.
Keep scrolling to see some of the best and boldest celebrity looks from the red carpet.
Zendaya
Selena Gomez
Steve Carell
Nicole Kidman
Jean Smart
Noah Wyle
Ayo Edebiri
Megan Stalter
Lisa Kudrow
Colman Domingo
Elle Fanning
Matty Matheson
Niecy Nash-Betts
Alan Cumming
Kristen Bell
Adam Brody
Lisa Ann Walter
Shailene Woodley
Emilia Clarke
Emmy Rossum
Claire Danes
Florence Pugh
Julia Garner
Jason Segel
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