Best Dressed Stars at 2026 Emmy Awards

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning brought Old Hollywood glamour to the 2026 Emmys red carpet in a custom Ralph Lauren gown. The luminous jade-green silk chiffon design featured delicate embroidery and hand-applied micro-cut glass beads, giving the sleek silhouette an ethereal, liquid-like finish. Styled by Samantha McMillen, Fanning kept the accessories elegant and understated, pairing the shimmering gown with Cartier drop earrings.

Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke embraced one of the evening’s standout colors in a dreamy lilac Prada gown at the 2026 Emmys. Crafted from silk faille, the elegant silhouette featured a cape-style back finished with symmetrical bows, adding a playful twist to the refined design. Clarke paired the ensemble with Boucheron’s Caresse de Plume clip earrings from the Carte Blanche, Contemplation High Jewelry collection, set with mother-of-pearl and paved with diamonds in white gold.

Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum brought a touch of romantic drama to the 2026 Emmys red carpet in a black Julie de Libran Couture gown. The Fall 2026 design featured a plunging V-neckline trimmed in delicate lace, a fitted button-front bodice and a dramatic tiered skirt cascading with ruffles and sheer floral lace. She accessorized the look with vintage Fred Leighton jewelry, including ornate drop earrings.

Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh brought a romantic dose of drama to the 2026 Emmys red carpet in a custom Vivienne Westwood gown. The shimmering lilac design featured a sheer, corseted bodice, dramatic sleeves and a sweeping train, creating an ethereal silhouette with plenty of Westwood’s signature theatricality. She paired the gown with delicate jewelry and a playful, sculptural updo, styled with voluminous loops and swooping details that added a touch of ’90s and early-2000s glamour.

Grace Gummer

Grace Gummer brought understated glamour to the 2026 Emmys red carpet in a timeless black Dior column gown. She kept the rest of the look polished and refined, pairing the gown with sparkling Boucheron jewelry that complemented its sleek, sophisticated finish.

Julia Garner

Julia Garner brought understated glamour to the 2026 Emmys red carpet in a custom LOEWE look by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. Styled by Elizabeth Saltzman, the halterneck evening gown featured all-over caviar beading that gave the sleek silhouette a mesmerizing, liquid-like shimmer. The result was effortlessly glamorous with a distinctly modern edge.

Louisa Jacobson

The Gilded Age star Louisa Jacobson made a splash on the 2026 Emmys red carpet, trading the traditional gown for a sleek, sharply tailored black Tom Ford tuxedo by Haider Ackermann. The look featured a cropped jacket with structured shoulders, silk lapels and high-waisted, wide-leg trousers. Jacobson finished the look with pointed pumps and sparkling Tiffany & Co. jewelry, including a diamond brooch and coordinating earrings.

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay brought the drama to the 2026 Emmys red carpet, where she hosted the evening in a showstopping red sequined Monse gown with a sweeping train. Styled by Erin Walsh, the look was completed by Stuart Weitzman’s custom-dyed satin Nudistcurve Hollywood Sandals.

Matthew Rhys

Actor Matthew Rhys looked dashing on the Emmys red carpet in a black wool tuxedo from Thom Browne, featuring grosgrain tipping. He paired the look with a white Oxford piqué bib shirt, a sleek black bow tie and black pebble-grain leather wingtip boots.

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer proved the power of simplicity at the 2026 Emmys in a sleek Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello gown. The black design featured a plunging V-neckline and an oversized jeweled detail that gathered the fabric at the waist. Pfeiffer kept the rest of the look understated, pairing the gown with chunky bronze bangles and loose, undone waves.

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman made a glamorous return to the Emmys red carpet in a custom Chanel look that felt equal parts romantic and sculptural. The white wool crepe bustier dress was embellished with 46 handmade flowers crafted from layered silk crepe, silk organza and raffia, all in a dreamy palette of subtle whites. Chanel shoes and Chanel High Jewelry completed the head-to-toe look, with Kidman’s swept-back updo keeping the focus on the statement neckline.

Quinta Brunson

Abbott Elementary star and creator Quinta Brunson looked dashing in a sleek, metallic Christian Gowan dress, newly debuted at the designer’s spring/summer 2027 show at New York Fashion Week. The actress and director paired the bias-cut silk gown with shimmering drop earrings and long waves in her hair, and the ensemble was styled by celebrity stylist Jessica Paster.

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar brought a vibrant dose of glamour to the 2026 Emmys in a striking hot pink Versace gown. The floor-length design featured a plunging neckline and dramatic silhouette. She kept the rest of the look polished and elegant, allowing the vivid gown to remain the undeniable focal point. Gellar’s Versace moment felt perfectly suited to her return to the Emmys, where she reunited with Buffy the Vampire Slayer costar David Boreanaz.

Sarah Pidgeon

As the star of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, Sarah Pidgeon made her Emmys debut in a custom Chanel look that perfectly emulated ’90s minimalism. The lilac bias-cut satin gown featured a sleek silhouette and a cascade of intertwined gold and silver chains, crystals and pearls. The embellishments brought a touch of sparkle to the otherwise understated design, while Chanel High Jewelry added an extra layer of elegance.

Selena Gomez

Donning a shimmering gold custom Louis Vuitton gown, actress and singer-songwriter Selena Gomez turned up the drama on the red carpet. The dress, featuring a bold strapless neckline, shimmering and geometric pieces of chainmail and a mermaid skirt, was paired with Tiffany & Co. gold-and-diamond drop earrings.

Supriya Ganesh

Supriya Ganesh made her first Emmys appearance as a nominee in an ethereal ice-blue McQueen gown. The sleek, slim-strapped silhouette featured a clean neckline and sculptural draping that brought subtle dimension to the elegant look. Glossy waves and a berry-toned Chanel Beauty lip added a touch of contrast while complementing the gown’s romantic palette.

Zendaya

Zendaya stepped onto the Emmys red carpet in a custom Prada look. The nude-toned tulle gown featured a deep V-neckline and sweeping train, with delicate crystal and bead embroidery creating an ethereal, semi-sheer effect. She completed the look with an archival silk duchesse belt from Prada’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection, accented with crystals and teardrop pendants. Pale pink satin pumps kept the palette soft and sophisticated. Bold Mikimoto pearls added a striking finishing touch, complementing the gown’s elegant neutral tones, and the ensemble was styled by celebrity stylist Law Roach.