2026 Emmys red carpet: All the best, worst and most-questionable looks from Selena Gomez, Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and more celebs

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles, featuring high-profile nominations for shows like 'The Pitt' and 'Hacks'. The coverage highlights red carpet fashion choices from celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Zendaya, and Michelle Pfeiffer.
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The Emmys serve as a major cultural barometer for the television industry and a significant event for the entertainment economy.
Celebrities brought out their best red carpet looks for the 2026 Emmy Awards on Monday night. (Getty) The 2026 Emmy Awards are finally here. Tonight, the biggest names in Hollywood are gathering Peacock Theater in Los Angeles where Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay is hosting the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The Pitt leads the way this year with 25 nominations including Best Drama Series, while Hacks earned 24 for its final season — the most nominations of any comedy series in Emmy history. Apple TV's horror comedy Widow's Bay earned 19 nominations for its debut season, followed closely by fellow newcomer, Pluribus with 18.
As this year's ceremony gets underway, we're bringing you every can't-miss look from the Emmys red carpet .
Nicole Kidman attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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