The 78th Emmy Awards are currently taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, where television stars graced a blue carpet to mark NBC’s 100th anniversary and its iconic peacock logo. Hosted by Mariska Hargitay, the event honors TV excellence and includes a special musical tribute to Dolly Parton by Reba McEntire and a performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Noah Kahan. The ceremony commemorates the 30th anniversary of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and the 50th anniversary of “Charlie’s Angels.”
While some Emmys were awarded at the Creative Arts Emmys earlier, the main ceremony on Monday features a stellar lineup of presenters including Dan Levy, John Mulaney, Awkwafina, Shailene Woodley, Alan Cumming, Florence Pugh, and Annie Murphy. Here are the standout looks from this year’s red carpet.
– Supriya Ganesh, from “The Pitt,” dazzled in a pale blue McQueen gown with ruffle details and Irene Neuwirth jewelry.
– Matty Matheson, the Canadian chef and co-star of “The Bear,” rocked a tailored brown-and-black tuxedo with a classic white shirt.
– Lisa Rinna, known from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Traitors,” stunned in a sculptural black gown by Lever Couture.
– Grace Gummer, of “Love Story,” turned heads in a black pleated column dress by Dior, accompanied by husband Mark Ronson.
– Joy Sunday, nominated for “DTF St. Louis,” looked elegant in an off-white embellished gown by Dior.
– Noah Kahan, set to perform at the Emmys, sported a sharp black tuxedo by Bode with colorful lapel pins and a ribbon bow tie.
– Colman Domingo, nominated for “The Four Seasons” and “Euphoria,” donned a striking ensemble by Valentino featuring an orange jacket and pink belt.
– Lukita Maxwell, from “Shrinking,” shined in a custom champagne-gold taffeta dress by Louis Vuitton with white satin pumps.
– Megan Stalter, a comedian nominated for “Hacks,” stood out dressed as a golden Emmy Award statuette.
– Cynthia Nixon, star of “And Just Like That…” and “The Gilded Age,” wore a pleated runway look from Issey Miyake’s fall/winter 2026 collection.
– Alan Cumming, an Emmy winner for hosting “The Traitors,” made a statement in an embellished double-breasted suit with white shoes.
– Zendaya, nominated for “Euphoria,” wowed in a custom Prada semi-sheer gown covered in crystals.
– Selena Gomez, singer and star of “Only Murders in the Building,” looked radiant in a strapless gold Louis Vuitton gown with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
– Nicole Kidman, executive producer of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” chose a white strapless Chanel dress adorned with handmade flowers.
– Florence Pugh, a presenter, exuded elegance in a dreamy purple gown by Vivienne Westwood with a sheer tulle overlay.
– Riz Ahmed, nominated for “Bait,” rocked an oversized blue-grey suit with a statement rolled cuff.
– Emilia Clarke, an Emmy presenter, graced the carpet in a pale pink strapless gown by Prada with a dramatic cape.
– Claire Danes, nominated for “The Beast in Me,” looked stunning in a sculptural silver dress by Giorgio Armani.
– Sarah Pidgeon, nominated for “Love Story,” opted for a drapey pale purple custom Chanel gown with an embellished neckline.
– Dan Levy, in a custom Celine tuxedo, paid tribute to his late “Schitt’s Creek” co-star, Catherine O’Hara.
These fashion statements lit up the blue carpet at this year’s Emmy Awards.