Emmys 2026 Red Carpet: See the Best & Worst Dressed Stars
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are here. Held live at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, September 14, the show will honor the biggest names in television from June 2025 through May 2026.
Of course, the fashion is also a big part of the night, and all of television’s biggest stars got to show off their Emmys looks on the red carpet before the show, which is being hosted by Mariska Hargitay. Some celebs showed up with their significant others or special family members as dates, while others rode solo to pose for photos.
Below, we rounded up photos of all the star-studded arrivals, including the best dressed stars of the evening in their glam Monday night looks. Scroll down to check out all the red carpet photos and pop into the comments section to let us know who had your favorite look of the night.
Plus, keep checking back throughout the night as we update the gallery with more.
Primetime Emmy Awards 2026, Monday, September 14, 8/7c, NBC and Peacock
Jean Smart
Our Hacks queen!
Jaclyn Smith
Jaclyn Smith was all smiles on the carpet.
Jordan &C
Cheryl Ladd had her daughter Jodan Ladd with her for the big night.
Claire Danes
An absolutely stunning look from Claire Danes.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman looking like a swan princess.
Brooks Nader
Brooks Nader is our Baywatch babe!
Sarah Snook
Sarah Snook looked wonderful in her white dress.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer is a vision.
Julia Garner
Julia Garner knows how to rock the red carpet.
Shailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley put together an interesting combo for her red carpet look.
Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh never misses.
Rachel Sennott
Pretty in pink.
Kaley Cuoco & Tom Pelphrey
Baby on board!
Jason Bateman & Amanda Anka
Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka are no strangers to red carpet date nights.
Sarah Pidgeon
The Love Story star rocked a purple ensemble.
Odessa A'zion
Odessa A’zion wowed on the carpet.
Chase Infiniti
OK, Chase Infiniti, we see you!
Emmy Rossum
Emmy Rossum is THE moment.
Zendaya
Zendaya always brings it and tonight was no exception.
Elle & Dakota Fanning
OBSESSED with Elle and Dakota Fanning’s sister night out.
Olivia Munn
The actress stunned in a simple strapless black dress.
Linda Cardellini
Linda Cardellini made an entrance.
Erin & Sara Foster
Sister, sister!
Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Haddish came to slay.
Brett Goldstein
Always the charmer.
Keri Russell
Keri Russell, the woman you are!
Noah Wyle & Sarah Wells
A picture-perfect couple.
Sarah Michelle Gellar & David Boreanaz
A Buffy reunion for the ages!
Selena Gomez
Gorgeous girl in gold!
Peter Claffey & Dexter Sol Ansell
Dunk + Egg forever!
Meg Stalter & Paul W. Downs
These two always know how to make an entrance.
Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon hit the red carpet.
Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell was gorgeous in white.
Shawn Hatosy & Kelly Albanese
Shawn Hatosy had his wife by his side for the big night.
Lisa Kudrow
Lisa Kudrow is making her comeback!
Constance Zimmer
Constance Zimmer shimmered in her sequin look.
Katherine LaNasa & Grant Show
The Pitt star had a night out with her hubby.
Mariska Hargitay
Host Mariska Hargitay rocked a gorgeous red look.
Colman Domingo
Our king, always.
Jason Segel & Kayla Radomski
Date night!
LL Cool J
LL Cool J is keeping busy ahead of the NCIS: New York premiere.
Sarah Shahi
Sarah Shahi was stunning in silver.
Thomas Doherty
Thomas Doherty always keeps it cool.
John Oliver & Kate Norley
John Oliver had his wife by his side for the red carpet.
Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin know how to make the red carpet a party.
Nicole Brydon Bloom
Nicole Brydon Bloom kept it simple in her post-baby look.
Timothy Simons
The Nobody Wants This star kept it unique in his purple jacket.
Grace Gummer & Mark Ronson
Couple goals.
Niecy Nash
A lady in red!
Jackie Tohn
Jackie Tohn was also ravishing in red.
Elaine Hendrix
Elaine Hendrix wowed in white.
Lisa Ann Walter
Lisa Ann Walter had her black swan moment.
Adam Brody
Adam Brody was handsome in his suit for the carpet
Charlie Evans
Charlie Evans was dapper in a grey suit.
Louisa Jacobson
Louisa Jacobson was chic in her pantsuit.
Shabana Azeez
Shabana Azeez rocked a strapless gold look.
Abby Elliott
The Bear star looked glamorous in a strapless gown.
Supriya Ganesh
Supriya Ganesh rocked a baby blue ensemble on the carpet.
Kristen Kish
Celebrity chef Kristen Kish rocked a pantsuit for the occasion.
Sheinelle Jones
The Today correspondent was gorgeous in green.
Ciara Miller
The Dancing With the Stars contestant wowed in a white two-piece ensemble.
Lance Bass
Lance Bass arrived early to help with red carpet coverage.
Derek Hough
Derek Hough was decked out in green for his hosting duteis.
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Actually most of them were dressed appropriately. Some should not have been left out of their cage
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