The Best-Dressed Stars at the 2026 Emmy Awards

See the ravishing red carpet.

By Sara Levine, Managing Editor, News and Entertainment Editor
Entertainment Published: September 14, 2026
Mariska Hargitay wears a sequined red gown on the Emmys red carpet

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This year's Emmys Awards were one for the books. Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay hosted the show for the first time, the Buffy cast reunited, and Reba McEntire gave a moving tribute to Dolly Parton. Plus, The Pitt competed for a whopping 25 awards, and fans waited to see whether Hacks would take home the coveted Best Comedy award or if an upset might go to newcomer horror-comedy Widow's Bay.

And the red carpet gave us just as much to talk about. Sharp suits (on men and women), eye-catching embellishments like sequins and feathers, and voluminous silhouettes were just some of the looks we loved. Check out some of our favorite ensembles.

Best Emmys Red Carpet Looks 2026

Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola's Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Jon Hamm wears a black tuxedo and Anna Osceola wears a striped black and white dress on the Emmys 2026 red carpet.
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Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin's Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Brenda Song wearing a blue dress and Macaulay Culkin wearing a white suit on the 2026 Emmys red carpet.
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Nicole Kidman's Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Nicole Kidman wearing a white dress and black heels on the Emmys 2026 red carpet.
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Zendaya's Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Zendaya wearing a sparkling dress on the Emmys 2026 red carpet.
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Elle Fanning's Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Elle Fanning wearing a green dress on the Emmys 2026 red carpet.
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Colman Domingo's Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Colam Domingo in a tan jacket with purple belt on the 2026 Emmys red carpet
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Noah Wyle Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Noah Wyle wears black pants and a champagne tux jacket to the Emmys
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Selena Gomez Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Selena Gomez wears a beaded gold gown to the Emmys.
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Paul Downs and Meg Stalter Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Meg Stalter wears giant wings, a gold crop top and shorts, and gold body paint. Paul Downs wears a navy tux.
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Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Mariska Hargitay wears a red slinky sequin gown with feathered beading on the train and hr husband Peter Hermann is in a black tux with a black bowtie.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Sheryl Lee Ralph wears a strapless column gown with a green, brown, silver and peach pattern
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Kristen Bell Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Kristen Bell wears a white gown with a ruffled neckline and a cape to the Emmys
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Katherine LaNasa Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Katherine LaNasa wears a simple pale blue gown with a cape/train to the Emmys
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Isa Briones Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

The Pitt star Isa Briones wears a shimmery olive green dress with beading on the neckline and chest to the Emmys.
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Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Elaine Hendrix wears a white strapless beaded ballgown to the Emmys, posing on the red carpet with Lisa Ann Walter, who wears a black trumpet gown with dramatic tulle sleeves.
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Adam Brody Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Adam Brody wears a dark double-breasted suit with a light blue shirt and cream and navy scarf.
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Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Lisa Rinna wears a black off-the-shoulder gown with puffy sleeves and a thigh-high slit and holds hands with her husband Harry Hamlin, who wears a black tux with loose pants.
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Luke Tennie Emmys 2026 red carpet arrival

Shrinking and The Pitt star Luke Tennie wears a black suit with gold wheat detailing up the side of the jacket.
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