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
Zendaya arrives at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026.
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Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez arrives at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026.
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Steve Carell
Steve Carell attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Jean Smart
Jean Smart arrives to the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026.
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Noah Wyle
US actor Noah Wyle arrives for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2026.
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Megan Stalter
Megan Stalter attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Lisa Kudrow
Lisa Kudrow at the 78th Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Matty Matheson
Matty Matheson attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Niecy Nash-Betts
Niecy Nash-Betts arrives to the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026.
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Alan Cumming
Alan Cumming arrives at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026.
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Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell arrives to the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026.
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Adam Brody
Adam Brody arrives to the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026.
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Lisa Ann Walter
Lisa Ann Walter walks the red carpet during the 78th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, CA, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026.
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