Television stars gathered at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 14, 2026, for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, showcasing high fashion alongside major wins in a ceremony hosted by Mariska Hargitay, according to E! Online. Against the backdrop of a busy autumn award season that included the Toronto International Film Festival, New York Fashion Week, and the Venice Film Festival, Hollywood nominees and fashion favorites debuted notable red carpet statements.
Zendaya and Chase Infiniti Lead Breakout Fashion Moments
Zendaya arrived at the 2026 Emmys wearing a custom Prada tulle gown encrusted with chunky crystals and silver sequins, paired with a fresh pixie cut styled by longtime collaborator Law Roach, as reported by the Toronto Star and E! Online. Nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category for the third and final season of HBO’s Euphoria, she accessorized with Mikimoto jewelry, according to E! Online.
Online. Infiniti reflected on her whirlwind award season following her breakout role in the 2025 Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another, telling E!
Noteworthy Couples and Menswear Highlights
Couples made coordinated appearances on the red carpet, notably Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, who are both nominated for multiple television projects, according to E! Online. Russell, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for The Diplomat, wore an all-black turtleneck leather gown by Khaite with a low back, while Rhys matched in a classic black tuxedo, according to the Toronto Star and E! Online. Rhys earned multiple lead acting nominations for Widow’s Bay and The Beast in Me.
In menswear, double nominee Colman Domingo skipped the traditional black tuxedo in favor of a terracotta jacket with a mandarin collar, dove-grey trousers, and a violet silk scarf by Valentino, according to the Toronto Star. Domingo is nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Netflix’s The Four Seasons and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Euphoria. Meanwhile, The Pitt star Noah Wyle, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, wore a gray and black custom Brunello Cucinelli tuxedo, according to E! Online.
Did you know?
The medical drama The Pitt entered the 2026 Emmys leading all programs with 25 nominations, followed by Hacks with 24 nods, according to the Toronto Star.
Additional Red Carpet Standouts
Selena Gomez walked the carpet in a Louis Vuitton strapless column gown covered in mirrored gold paillettes, accessorized with Tiffany & Co. diamonds, peach-hued makeup, and soft waves, according to the Toronto Star. Ayo Edebiri, nominated for her role in The Bear, wore a two-tone ruffled Chanel dress in cornflower blue and fire-engine red with oversized bows, accented by silver sandals and Mikimoto jewelry, as noted by the Toronto Star and E! Online.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did the 2026 Emmy Awards take place?
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Sept. 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, according to E! Online.
Who hosted the 2026 Emmy Awards?
Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony, airing live on NBC and Peacock, according to E! Online.
Which series received the most nominations at the 2026 Emmys?
The hospital drama The Pitt led the field with 25 nominations, followed by Hacks with 24, Widow’s Bay with 19, and Pluribus with 18, according to the Toronto Star.
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