All the red carpet moments you missed at 2026 Emmy Awards

The 2026 Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles, honoring the most popular TV shows of the past year. Stars donned blue versions of the iconic red carpet ahead of the ceremony, which aired live from the Peacock Theatre. Zendaya dazzled in a jeweled Prada gown, while Colman Domingo was nominated for his role in The Four Seasons. Selena Gomez was nominated among the producers of Only Murders In The Building, alongside a star-studded cast that included Rhea Seehorn for her leading role in Pluribus.

Ayo Edebiri was nominated for her performance in The Bear, and Chase Infiniti was recognized for his role in One Battle After Another. Marty Supreme and Odessa A'Zion were among the presenters, with Elle Fanning nominated for her lead role in Margo’s Got Money. Cynthia Nixon starred in The Gilded Age, a contender for best drama series, and Megan Stalter, who played Hacks, arrived dressed as an Emmy statuette.

Pregnant Kaley Cuoco made the red carpet with her husband Tom Pelphrey, while Nicole Kidman served as a producer on Margo’s Got Money. Carey Mulligan was nominated for her role in the second season of Beef, and Welsh actor Matthew Rhys received two acting nods for The Beast In Me and Widow’s Bay. Michael J. Fox and his wife Tracy Pollan were to receive the TV Academy’s Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.

Allison Janney earned her 16th Emmy nomination for best supporting actress in a drama series for The Diplomat. Michelle Pfeiffer was nominated for best supporting actress in a drama for Margo’s Got Money. Paul W. Downs, the co-creator, co-showrunner, and star of Hacks, was also among the nominees. Emmy Rossum returned to her namesake award show to present one of the trophies.

Martin Short and Steve Martin brought their iconic double act to the event, with Harrison Ford and wife Calista Flockhart in attendance. Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony, while Richard Gadd made a return with his new series Half Man, following the success of his previous show Baby Reindeer, which won six Emmys. Fellow Scot Alan Cumming won for outstanding reality show host for the third consecutive year. Quinta Brunson, creator, writer, and star of Abbott Elementary, was also in attendance.