Emmy Awards 2026 best dressed! Zendaya, Selena Gomez and Mariska Hargitay lead red carpet glamour at TV's biggest night

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The biggest names in television gathered at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Monday for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Zendaya, 30, proved metallics were the ultimate trend of the night as she commanded full attention in a daring silver Prada dress with a plunging neckline while rocking a pixie haircut.

The actress, who is among the evening's star presenters, is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her acclaimed role as Rue Bennett in Euphoria

Selena Gomez, 34, brought classic Hollywood glamour to the bash in a breathtaking gold mirror Louis Vuitton gown and Tiffany & Co diamond jewelry.

Gomez's series Only Murders in the Building is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the ceremony. 

The night's host Mariska Hargitay, 62, ensured all eyes were on her as she put on a show-stopping display in a shimmering off-the-shoulder red Monse gown. The Law & Order: SVU star cozied up to husband Peter Hermann on the red carpet. 

Zendaya, 30, and Selena Gomez, 34, proved metallics were the ultimate trend at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Monday as they led the glamour on the red carpet

The actress, who is among the evening's star presenters, is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her acclaimed role as Rue Bennett in Euphoria 

The night's host Mariska Hargitay, 62, ensured all eyes were on her as she put on a show-stopping display in a shimmering off-the-shoulder red gown

Nicole Kidman, 59, exuded timeless elegance in a white Chanel dress with a plush feather trim across the bust

Elle Fanning, 28, was a vision in an aquamarine Ralph Lauren gown

Nicole Kidman, 59, exuded timeless elegance in a white Chanel dress with a plush feather trim across the bust. 

Meanwhile, Elle Fanning was a vision in a Ralph Lauren aquamarine gown. She was joined by her sister, Dakota Fanning, who opted for a monochrome dress. 

Florence Pugh brought pure siren energy to the event in a show-stopping off-the-shoulder lilac dress by Vivienne Westwood. 

Kristen Bell looked angelic in an ethereal white silk Alberta Ferretti dress featuring a one-shoulder cape. 

Claire Danes brought high-fashion edge to the event in a unique metallic dress that featured a dramatic, oversized one-shoulder sleeve. She was joined by husband Hugh Dancy. 

Sarah Michelle Gellar stunned in a vivid pink dress. She was joined by her Buffy The Vampire Slayer co-star David Boreanaz.

Furious star Emmy Rossum thrilled in a plunging black gown.

Leading the early arrivals in style, The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh turned heads as she stepped out in a romantic baby blue silk gown, complete with a flirty ruffled hem. 

The Bear actress Abby Elliott made a glamorous arrival at the glitzy ceremony in a delicate pink bustier-style Erdem gown and jewelry by Jennifer Meyer.

Terri Seymour was the belle of the ball in an ethereal pink dress featuring delicate floral embellishments. 

Zendaya rocked a fresh pixie haircut for the occasion

Her stylist Law Roach made sure she looked perfect for the shutterbugs 

The liquid Louis Vuitton gold gown hugged Gomez's famous figure to perfection 

Gomez's series Only Murders in the Building is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the ceremony

Hargitay cozied up to husband Peter Hermann on the red carpet

Fanning's dress featured a fringe detail

Her sister Dakota Fanning opted for a monochrome look 

Last Straw star Jessica Belkin sizzled in a crimson red bustier-gown with dramatic cone bra cups 

The blonde beauty paired the unique look with red heels

Sarah Michelle Gellar stunned in a vivid pink dress

She was joined by her Buffy The Vampire Slayer co-star David Boreanaz 

Florence Pugh brought pure siren energy to the event in a show-stopping off-the-shoulder lilac dress by Vivienne Westwood

The look featured a chic sparkling train 

Kristen Bell, 46, looked angelic in an ethereal white silk dress featuring a one-shoulder cape

Claire Danes brought high-fashion edge to the event in a unique metallic dress that featured a dramatic, oversized one-shoulder sleeve 

She was joined by husband Hugh Dancy

Scarface icon Michelle Pfeiffer slipped into an elegant black gown with a glittering brooch at the center of her waist

Furious star Emmy Rossum thrilled in a plunging black gown

Chase Infiniti took a fashion risk in a gold beaded gown 

Carey Mulligan arrived in a sleeveless blue and white dress

Star Wars icon Harrison Ford was joined by wife Calista Flockhart, who wore a vivid pink ruched gown

The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh kicked off the Emmy Awards red carpet in Los Angeles on Monday in a romantic baby blue silk gown, complete with a flirty ruffled hem

The Bear star Abby Elliott made a glamorous arrival at the glitzy ceremony in a delicate pink bustier-style Erdem gown and jewelry by Jennifer Meyer 

Leading the early arrivals, Terri Seymour was the belle of the ball in an ethereal pink gown featuring delicate floral embellishments 

Model Haley Kalil put on a show-stopping display in a timeless black gown with a sweeping train

Casey Affleck's girlfriend Caylee Cowan stunned in a dramatic gold and black bustier-style dress

The Pitt star Shabana Azeez brought old Hollywood glamour to the event in a dazzling gold gown

Brittany Bronski arrived in a sequin corset and a matching floor-length skirt

Bringing a splash of ethereal style to the bash, Lena Hall turned heads in a stunning light blue gown

The Boys star Jackie Tohn set the carpet ablaze in a shimmering, one-shoulder red gown

Niecy Nash-Betts looked red hot in a fiery gown 

Dad-to-be Jon Hamm proudly posed with his pregnant wife Anna Osceola, 38, weeks after their baby joy was revealed

Kaley Cuoco showed off her growing baby bump alongside fiance Tom Pelphrey, 44. The former Big Bang Theory star, 40, is expecting a second daughter with Pelphrey

Nischelle Turner looked incredible in a form-fitting red gown that highlighted her sensationally toned arms

Comedian Desi Lydic brought maximum drama to the red carpet in a backless blue gown 

Nicole Brydon Bloom opted for a Grecian-style seafoam gown

Katherine LaNasa and Enuka Okuma both wowed in icy blue looks

Chase Infiniti took a fashion risk in a gold beaded gown.

Star Wars icon Harrison Ford was joined by wife Calista Flockhart, who wore a vivid pink ruched gown. 

Dad-to-be Jon Hamm proudly posed with his pregnant wife Anna Osceola, 38, as the pair attended the Emmys 2026, weeks after their baby joy was revealed. 

Kaley Cuoco showed off her growing baby bump alongside fiance Tom Pelphrey, 44. The former Big Bang Theory star, 40, is expecting a second daughter with Pelphrey. 

Last Straw star Jessica Belkin sizzled in a crimson red bustier-gown with dramatic cone bra cups. 

Scarface beauty Michelle Pfeiffer slipped into an elegant black gown with a glittering brooch at the center of her waist. 

NSYNC star Lance Bass set a classy tone for the night as he stepped out in a sleek dark navy Tommy Hilfiger suit.

Ganesh's co-star Shabana Azeez brought old Hollywood glamour to the event in a dazzling gold gown. 

Melissa Rivers took the plunge in a ruched black dress accessorized with layered silver necklaces. 

The Boys star Jackie Tohn set the carpet ablaze in a shimmering, one-shoulder red gown. 

Model Haley Kalil put on a show-stopping display in a timeless black gown with a sweeping train. 

Nischelle Turner looked incredible in a form-fitting red gown that highlighted her sensationally toned arms. 

Bringing a splash of ethereal style to the bash, Lena Hall turned heads in a stunning light blue gown. 

Melissa Rivers took the plunge in a ruched black dress accessorized with layered silver necklaces

NSYNC star Lance Bass set a classy tone for the night as he stepped out in a sleek dark navy Tommy Hilfiger suit

Grace Gummer and Mark Ronson made a stylish pair 

Television host Erin Lim Rhodes wowed in a strapless black gown with a plummeting neckline

YouTuber Trisha Paytas arrived in a glittering gold gown with a statement navy train

Zanna Roberts Rassi showcased her unique style in a strapless, structured grey top featuring exaggerated hip detailing paired with matching pants

Raya Abirached looked glamorous in a delicate violet gown 

Podcast and TV host Lety Sahagun looked lovely in a plum dress that showcased her toned arms. Model Caroline Ribeiro exuded effortless elegance in a sweeping olive-green gown

Journalist Elizabeth Wagmeister shimmered in a silver gown

Casey Affleck's girlfriend Caylee Cowan stunned in a dramatic gold and black bustier-style dress. 

Television host Erin Lim Rhodes wowed in a strapless black gown with a plummeting neckline.

Glambot director Cole Walliser appeared to be nursing an injury as he arrived to the event wearing a black arm sling.

Zanna Roberts Rassi showcased her unique style in a strapless, structured grey top featuring exaggerated hip detailing paired with matching pants.

Niecy Nash-Betts looked red hot in a fiery gown. Meanwhile, Brittany Bronski arrived in a sequin corset and a matching floor-length skirt.

Model Caroline Ribeiro exuded effortless elegance in a sweeping olive-green gown.

Podcast and TV host Lety Sahagun looked lovely in a plum dress that showcased her toned arms. 

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stars Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell were a dynamic duo on the red carpet. 

Claffey wore a sharp black suit while Ansell opted for a sleek white ensemble, as the duo - who star as Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, Prince Aegon Targaryen, in the hit HBO fantasy - posed together. 

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stars Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell were a dynamic duo on the red carpet

Claffey wore a sharp black suit while Ansell opted for a sleek white ensemble, as the duo - who star as Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, Prince Aegon Targaryen, in the hit HBO fantasy - posed together

Adam Brody looked handsome in a simple black suit 

Richard Gadd opted for a navy suit 

Glambot director Cole Walliser appeared to be nursing an injury as he arrived to the event wearing a black arm sling

This year's star-studded arrivals took place on a striking blue carpet instead of the traditional red

Hargitay is serving as host of the gala event which marks the first time a woman has hosted the show in 15 years.

Nominations for television's biggest night were announced back in July as Euphoria's Sydney Sweeney, The Bear's Jeremy Allen White, and Stranger Things as a whole were among the most shocking snubs. 

The Pitt earned the most nods with the hit HBO Max medical drama earning a whopping 25 nominations, which was nearly double the 13 the show had last year. The series earned 13 acting nods including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for star Noah Wyle and top honor Outstanding Drama.

The Pitt was followed closely by another HBO Max awards show darling, Hacks, which earned 24 nominations for its fifth and final season. 

It is the most ever for a comedy as it beat out previous record holders The Bear and The Studio which had previously earned 23. 

Leading lady Jean Smart now has the chance to earn her fifth Emmy for the show and her eighth overall, which would put her in a tie for the actress with the most Emmy acting wins in history.

Apple TV comedy horror series Widow's Bay had a strong showing for a newcomer as it earned 19 nods. The streamer also earned 18 nominations for drama Pluribus. 

When it came to the limited/anthology series categories it was the second season of Netflix's Beef which led the way with 16 nominations.

Streamers didn't have all the success, however, as the most nominations on the broadcast network side went to iconic variety series Saturday Night Live which earned an impressive 11 nominations.

Nominations for television's biggest night were announced back in July as Sydney Sweeney was one of the most shocking snubs for her work on the third and final season of Euphoria 

The Pitt earned the most nods with the hit HBO Max medical drama learning a whopping 25 nominations including one for leading man Noah Wyle

The Pitt was followed closely by another HBO Max smash, Hacks, which earned 24 nominations for its fifth and final season (Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart are pictured)

Apple TV comedy horror series Widow's Bay had a strong showing for a newcomer as it earned 19 nods (Matthew Rhys is pictured)

Streamers didn't have all the success, however, as the most nominations on the broadcast network side went to Saturday Night Live which earned an impressive 11 nominations

HBO Max earned the most nominations for any platform this year with an impressive 122 nods including 13 for DTF St. Louis. 

This year, 555 programs were submitted across the 14 program categories, down 7.5% from last year’s 600 entrants. 

That included 110 dramas, 71 comedies, 31 limited/anthology series, 34 movies, 18 variety series and 45 reality competition shows.

The two Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremonies took place last week on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6.

Emmy Awards 2026 winners

Outstanding Drama Series

The Diplomat

The Gilded Age

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Paradise

The Pitt

Pluribus

Slow Horses

Your Friends and Neighbors

The Pitt led the way with 25 nominations including top honor Best Drama Series

Outstanding Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary

The Bear

Hacks

Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Nobody Wants This

Only Murders in the Building

Shrinking

Widow’s Bay

Hacks came in a close second with 24 nods including Best Comedy Series

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

All Her Fault

The Beast in Me

Beef

DTF St. Louis

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette earned a Best Limited or Anthology Series nod

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age

Chase Infiniti, The Testaments

Keri Russell, The Diplomat

Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus - WINNER

Zendaya, Euphoria

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown, Paradise

Gary Oldman, Slow Horses

Mark Ruffalo, Task

Rufus Sewell, The Diplomat

Noah Wyle, The Pitt - WINNER

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Taylor Dearden, The Pitt

Fiona Dourif, The Pitt

Allison Janney, The Diplomat - WINNER

Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt

Sepideh Moafi, The Pitt

Julianne Nicholson, Paradise

Karolina Wydra, Pluribus

Taylor Dearden was one of four nominees from The Pitt in the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama category

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Patrick Ball, The Pitt

Billy Crudup, The Morning Show

Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt

Gerran Howell, The Pitt

Jack Lowden, Slow Horses

Tom Pelphrey, Task - WINNER

Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Pluribus

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Brittany Allen, The Pitt

Tal Anderson, The Pitt

Tina Ivlev, The Pitt

Miriam Shor, Pluribus

Merritt Wever, The Gilded Age

Shailene Woodley, Paradise

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Colman Domingo, Euphoria

Ernest Harden Jr., The Pitt

Jeff Hiller, Pluribus

Jeff Kober, The Pitt

Jonathan Pryce, Slow Horses

Bradley Whitford, The Diplomat

Colman Domino earned Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Euphoria

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary

Ayo Edebiri, The Bear

Elle Fanning, Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback

Jean Smart, Hacks - WINNER

Ayo Edebiri received a Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nomination for The Bear

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder Man

Steve Carell, Rooster

Matthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay

Jason Segel, Shrinking

Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building

Dale Dickey, Widow’s Bay 

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Hannah Einbinder, Hacks

Janelle James, Abbott Elementary

Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay - WINNER

Michelle Pfeiffer, Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Megan Stalter, Hacks

Jessica Williams, Shrinking

Hannah Einbinder was recognized in the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy category for Hacks

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons

Paul W. Downs, Hacks

Harrison Ford, Shrinking

Nick Offerman, Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Stephen Root, Widow’s Bay - WINNER

Michael Urie, Shrinking

Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Leslie Bibb, Hacks

Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear

Betty Gilpin, Widow’s Bay

Cherry Jones, Hacks

Laurie Metcalf, Hacks

Kaitlin Olson, Hacks

Lauren Weedman, Hacks

Jamie Lee Curtis scored a Best Guest Actress in a Comedy nod for The Bear


Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Michael J. Fox, Shrinking

Brett Goldstein, Shrinking

Hamish Linklater, Widow’s Bay

Christopher McDonald, Hacks

Rob Reiner, The Bear

Connor Storrie, Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Claire Danes, The Beast in Me

Sally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures

Carey Mulligan, Beef

Sarah Pidgeon, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

Sarah Snook, All Her Fault

Carey Mulligan earned a Best Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology nod for Beef

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Riz Ahmed, Bait

Jason Bateman, Black Rabbit

Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Oscar Isaac, Beef

Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me - WINNER

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Linda Cardellini, DTF St. Louis

Dakota Fanning, All Her Fault

Laurie Metcalf, Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Joy Sunday, DTF St. Louis

Youn Yuh-jung, Beef

Constance Zimmer, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Jason Bateman, DTF St. Louis

Richard Gadd, Half Man

David Harbour, DTF St. Louis

Richard Jenkins, DTF St. Louis

Charles Melton, Beef

Nick Offerman, Death by Lightning

Jason Bateman and David Harbour will face off in the Bestg Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for DTF St. Louis

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

Dancing With the Stars

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Survivor

Top Chef

The Traitors - WINNER

Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program

RuPaul Charles, RuPaul’s Drag Race

Alan Cumming, The Traitors

Kristen Kish, Top Chef

Ariana Madix, Love Island

Jeff Probst, Survivor

Outstanding Host for a Game Show

Steve Harvey, Celebrity Family Feud

Ken Jennings, Jeopardy

Colin Jost, Pop Culture Jeopardy

Jimmy Kimmel, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

Martin Short, Match Game

Outstanding Structured Reality Program

Antiques Roadshow

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Love Is Blind

Queer Eye

Shark Tank

Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program

America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Love on the Spectrum

RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked

Summer House

Welcome to Wrexham

Summer House received a surprise nomination in the Best Unstructured Reality Program category

Outstanding Variety Series

The Daily Show

Jimmy Kimmel Live

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Game Show

Celebrity Family Feud

Jeopardy

The Price Is Right

Wheel of Fortune

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

Outstanding Movie

Heads of State

Miss You, Love You

People We Meet on Vacation

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

The Diplomat (Peter Akerman and Debora Cahn for “Amagansett”)

The Pitt (Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman & R. Scott Gemmill for “1:00 PM”)

The Pitt (Valerie Chu for “12:00 PM”)

Mickey Down and Konrad Kay for “Dear Henry,” Industry

Pluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”)

Slow Horses (Will Smith for “Scars”)

Task (Brad Ingelsby for “A Still Small Voice”)

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary (Quinta Brunson for “Team Building”)

The Chair Company (Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)

The Comeback (Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow for “Valerie Does It All”)

Hacks (Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for “Hacks”)

Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat (Anthony King for “Mergers and Acquisitions”)

Widow’s Bay (Katie Dippold for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”)

Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

All Her Fault (Megan Gallagher for “Episode 8”)

The Beast in Me (Gabe Rotter and Daniel Pearle for “Sick Puppy”)

Beef (Lee Sung Jin for “All the Things We’re Never Gonna Have”)

DTF St. Louis (Steven Conrad)

Death by Lightning (Mike Makowsky)

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

The Gilded Age (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “My Mind Is Made Up”)

Paradise (Hanelle M. Culpepper for “Exodus”)

The Pitt (Noah Wyle for “12:00 PM”)

Pluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”)

Slow Horses (Saul Metzstein for “Scars”)

Task (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river”)

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary (Randall Einhorn for “Ballgame”)

The Bear (Christopher Storer for “Bears”)

The Chair Company (Andrew DeYoung for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)

Hacks (Lucia Aniello for “Hacks”)

The Ms. Pat Show (Mary Lou Belli for “Give It Arrest”)

Widow’s Bay (Hiro Murai for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”)

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