The biggest names in television gathered at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Monday for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Zendaya, 30, proved metallics were the ultimate trend of the night as she commanded full attention in a daring silver Prada dress with a plunging neckline while rocking a pixie haircut.
The actress, who is among the evening’s star presenters, is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her acclaimed role as Rue Bennett in Euphoria.
Selena Gomez, 34, brought classic Hollywood glamour to the bash in a breathtaking gold mirror Louis Vuitton gown and Tiffany & Co diamond jewelry.
Gomez’s series Only Murders in the Building is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the ceremony.
The night’s host Mariska Hargitay, 62, ensured all eyes were on her as she put on a show-stopping display in a shimmering off-the-shoulder red Monse gown. The Law & Order: SVU star cozied up to husband Peter Hermann on the red carpet.
Zendaya, 30, and Selena Gomez, 34, proved metallics were the ultimate trend at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Monday as they led the glamour on the red carpet
The actress, who is among the evening’s star presenters, is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her acclaimed role as Rue Bennett in Euphoria
The night’s host Mariska Hargitay, 62, ensured all eyes were on her as she put on a show-stopping display in a shimmering off-the-shoulder red gown
Nicole Kidman, 59, exuded timeless elegance in a white Chanel dress with a plush feather trim across the bust
Elle Fanning, 28, was a vision in an aquamarine gown
Nicole Kidman, 59, exuded timeless elegance in a white Chanel dress with a plush feather trim across the bust.
Elle Fanning, 28, was a vision in an aquamarine gown.
Kristen Bell, 46, looked angelic in an ethereal white silk Alberta Ferretti dress featuring a one-shoulder cape.
Sarah Michelle Gellar stunned in a vivid pink dress. She was joined by her Buffy The Vampire Slayer co-star David Boreanaz.
Furious star Emmy Rossum thrilled in a plunging black gown.
Leading the early arrivals in style, The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh turned heads as she stepped out in a romantic baby blue silk gown, complete with a flirty ruffled hem.
The Bear actress Abby Elliott made a glamorous arrival at the glitzy ceremony in a delicate pink bustier-style Erdem gown and jewelry by Jennifer Meyer.
Terri Seymour was the belle of the ball in an ethereal pink dress featuring delicate floral embellishments.
Zendaya rocked a fresh pixie haircut for the occasion
Her stylist Law Roach made sure she looked perfect for the shutterbugs
The liquid Louis Vuitton gold gown hugged Gomez’s famous figure to perfection
Gomez’s series Only Murders in the Building is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the ceremony
Hargitay cozied up to husband Peter Hermann on the red carpet
Fanning’s dress featured a fringe detail
Her sister Dakota Fanning opted for a monochrome look
Last Straw star Jessica Belkin sizzled in a crimson red bustier-gown with dramatic cone bra cups
The blonde beauty paired the unique look with red heels
Sarah Michelle Gellar stunned in a vivid pink dress
She was joined by her Buffy The Vampire Slayer co-star David Boreanaz
Kristen Bell, 46, looked angelic in an ethereal white silk dress featuring a one-shoulder cape
Furious star Emmy Rossum thrilled in a plunging black gown
Chase Infiniti took a fashion risk in a gold beaded gown
Carey Mulligan arrived in a sleeveless blue and white dress
The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh kicked off the Emmy Awards red carpet in Los Angeles on Monday in a romantic baby blue silk gown, complete with a flirty ruffled hem
The Bear star Abby Elliott made a glamorous arrival at the glitzy ceremony in a delicate pink bustier-style Erdem gown and jewelry by Jennifer Meyer
Leading the early arrivals, Terri Seymour was the belle of the ball in an ethereal pink gown featuring delicate floral embellishments
Model Haley Kalil put on a show-stopping display in a timeless black gown with a sweeping train
Casey Affleck’s girlfriend Caylee Cowan stunned in a dramatic gold and black bustier-style dress
The Pitt star Shabana Azeez brought old Hollywood glamour to the event in a dazzling gold gown
Brittany Bronski arrived in a sequin corset and a matching floor-length skirt
Bringing a splash of ethereal style to the bash, Lena Hall turned heads in a stunning light blue gown
The Boys star Jackie Tohn set the carpet ablaze in a shimmering, one-shoulder red gown
Niecy Nash-Betts looked red hot in a fiery gown
Nischelle Turner looked incredible in a form-fitting red gown that highlighted her sensationally toned arms
Comedian Desi Lydic brought maximum drama to the red carpet in a backless blue gown
Nicole Brydon Bloom opted for a Grecian-style seafoam gown
Katherine LaNasa and Enuka Okuma both wowed in icy blue looks
Melissa Rivers took the plunge in a ruched black dress accessorized with layered silver necklaces
NSYNC star Lance Bass set a classy tone for the night as he stepped out in a sleek dark navy Tommy Hilfiger suit
Grace Gummer and Mark Ronson made a stylish pair
Chase Infiniti took a fashion risk in a gold beaded gown.
Last Straw star Jessica Belkin sizzled in a crimson red bustier-gown with dramatic cone bra cups.
NSYNC star Lance Bass set a classy tone for the night as he stepped out in a sleek dark navy Tommy Hilfiger suit.
Ganesh’s co-star Shabana Azeez brought old Hollywood glamour to the event in a dazzling gold gown.
Melissa Rivers took the plunge in a ruched black dress accessorized with layered silver necklaces.
The Boys star Jackie Tohn set the carpet ablaze in a shimmering, one-shoulder red gown.
Model Haley Kalil put on a show-stopping display in a timeless black gown with a sweeping train.
Nischelle Turner looked incredible in a form-fitting red gown that highlighted her sensationally toned arms.
Bringing a splash of ethereal style to the bash, Lena Hall turned heads in a stunning light blue gown.
Television host Erin Lim Rhodes wowed in a strapless black gown with a plummeting neckline
YouTuber Trisha Paytas arrived in a glittering gold gown with a statement navy train
Zanna Roberts Rassi showcased her unique style in a strapless, structured grey top featuring exaggerated hip detailing paired with matching pants
Raya Abirached looked glamorous in a delicate violet gown
Podcast and TV host Lety Sahagun looked lovely in a plum dress that showcased her toned arms. Model Caroline Ribeiro exuded effortless elegance in a sweeping olive-green gown
Journalist Elizabeth Wagmeister shimmered in a silver gown
Casey Affleck’s girlfriend Caylee Cowan stunned in a dramatic gold and black bustier-style dress.
Television host Erin Lim Rhodes wowed in a strapless black gown with a plummeting neckline.
Glambot director Cole Walliser appeared to be nursing an injury as he arrived to the event wearing a black arm sling.
Zanna Roberts Rassi showcased her unique style in a strapless, structured grey top featuring exaggerated hip detailing paired with matching pants.
Niecy Nash-Betts looked red hot in a fiery gown. Meanwhile, Brittany Bronski arrived in a sequin corset and a matching floor-length skirt.
Model Caroline Ribeiro exuded effortless elegance in a sweeping olive-green gown.
Podcast and TV host Lety Sahagun looked lovely in a plum dress that showcased her toned arms.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stars Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell were a dynamic duo on the red carpet.
Claffey wore a sharp black suit while Ansell opted for a sleek white ensemble, as the duo – who star as Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, Prince Aegon Targaryen, in the hit HBO fantasy – posed together.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stars Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell were a dynamic duo on the red carpet
Claffey wore a sharp black suit while Ansell opted for a sleek white ensemble, as the duo – who star as Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, Prince Aegon Targaryen, in the hit HBO fantasy – posed together
Adam Brody looked handsome in a simple black suit
Richard Gadd opted for a navy suit
Glambot director Cole Walliser appeared to be nursing an injury as he arrived to the event wearing a black arm sling
This year’s star-studded arrivals took place on a striking blue carpet instead of the traditional red
Hargitay is serving as host of the gala event which marks the first time a woman has hosted the show in 15 years.
Nominations for television’s biggest night were announced back in July as Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney, The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White, and Stranger Things as a whole were among the most shocking snubs.
The Pitt earned the most nods with the hit HBO Max medical drama earning a whopping 25 nominations, which was nearly double the 13 the show had last year. The series earned 13 acting nods including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for star Noah Wyle and top honor Outstanding Drama.
The Pitt was followed closely by another HBO Max awards show darling, Hacks, which earned 24 nominations for its fifth and final season.
It is the most ever for a comedy as it beat out previous record holders The Bear and The Studio which had previously earned 23.
Leading lady Jean Smart now has the chance to earn her fifth Emmy for the show and her eighth overall, which would put her in a tie for the actress with the most Emmy acting wins in history.
Apple TV comedy horror series Widow’s Bay had a strong showing for a newcomer as it earned 19 nods. The streamer also earned 18 nominations for drama Pluribus.
When it came to the limited/anthology series categories it was the second season of Netflix’s Beef which led the way with 16 nominations.
Streamers didn’t have all the success, however, as the most nominations on the broadcast network side went to iconic variety series Saturday Night Live which earned an impressive 11 nominations.
Nominations for television’s biggest night were announced back in July as Sydney Sweeney was one of the most shocking snubs for her work on the third and final season of Euphoria
The Pitt earned the most nods with the hit HBO Max medical drama learning a whopping 25 nominations including one for leading man Noah Wyle
The Pitt was followed closely by another HBO Max smash, Hacks, which earned 24 nominations for its fifth and final season (Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart are pictured)
Apple TV comedy horror series Widow’s Bay had a strong showing for a newcomer as it earned 19 nods (Matthew Rhys is pictured)
Streamers didn’t have all the success, however, as the most nominations on the broadcast network side went to Saturday Night Live which earned an impressive 11 nominations
HBO Max earned the most nominations for any platform this year with an impressive 122 nods including 13 for DTF St. Louis.
This year, 555 programs were submitted across the 14 program categories, down 7.5% from last year’s 600 entrants.
That included 110 dramas, 71 comedies, 31 limited/anthology series, 34 movies, 18 variety series and 45 reality competition shows.
The two Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremonies took place last week on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6.
Emmy Awards 2026 nominations
Outstanding Drama Series
The Diplomat
The Gilded Age
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Paradise
The Pitt
Pluribus
Slow Horses
Your Friends and Neighbors
The Pitt led the way with 25 nominations including top honor Best Drama Series
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
Widow’s Bay
Hacks came in a close second with 24 nods including Best Comedy Series
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
All Her Fault
The Beast in Me
Beef
DTF St. Louis
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette earned a Best Limited or Anthology Series nod
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age
Chase Infiniti, The Testaments
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus
Zendaya, Euphoria
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Mark Ruffalo, Task
Rufus Sewell, The Diplomat
Noah Wyle, The Pitt
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Taylor Dearden, The Pitt
Fiona Dourif, The Pitt
Allison Janney, The Diplomat
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt
Sepideh Moafi, The Pitt
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
Karolina Wydra, Pluribus
Taylor Dearden was one of four nominees from The Pitt in the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama category
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Patrick Ball, The Pitt
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt
Gerran Howell, The Pitt
Jack Lowden, Slow Horses
Tom Pelphrey, Task
Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Pluribus
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Brittany Allen, The Pitt
Tal Anderson, The Pitt
Tina Ivlev, The Pitt
Miriam Shor, Pluribus
Merritt Wever, The Gilded Age
Shailene Woodley, Paradise
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Colman Domingo, Euphoria
Ernest Harden Jr., The Pitt
Jeff Hiller, Pluribus
Jeff Kober, The Pitt
Jonathan Pryce, Slow Horses
Bradley Whitford, The Diplomat
Colman Domino earned Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Euphoria
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Elle Fanning, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback
Jean Smart, Hacks
Ayo Edebiri received a Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nomination for The Bear
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder Man
Steve Carell, Rooster
Matthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Dale Dickey, Widow’s Bay
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay
Michelle Pfeiffer, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Megan Stalter, Hacks
Jessica Williams, Shrinking
Hannah Einbinder was recognized in the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy category for Hacks
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
Paul W. Downs, Hacks
Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Nick Offerman, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Stephen Root, Widow’s Bay
Michael Urie, Shrinking
Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Leslie Bibb, Hacks
Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear
Betty Gilpin, Widow’s Bay
Cherry Jones, Hacks
Laurie Metcalf, Hacks
Kaitlin Olson, Hacks
Lauren Weedman, Hacks
Jamie Lee Curtis scored a Best Guest Actress in a Comedy nod for The Bear
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Michael J. Fox, Shrinking
Brett Goldstein, Shrinking
Hamish Linklater, Widow’s Bay
Christopher McDonald, Hacks
Rob Reiner, The Bear
Connor Storrie, Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Claire Danes, The Beast in Me
Sally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures
Carey Mulligan, Beef
Sarah Pidgeon, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
Sarah Snook, All Her Fault
Carey Mulligan earned a Best Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology nod for Beef
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Riz Ahmed, Bait
Jason Bateman, Black Rabbit
Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Oscar Isaac, Beef
Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Linda Cardellini, DTF St. Louis
Dakota Fanning, All Her Fault
Laurie Metcalf, Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Joy Sunday, DTF St. Louis
Youn Yuh-jung, Beef
Constance Zimmer, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Jason Bateman, DTF St. Louis
Richard Gadd, Half Man
David Harbour, DTF St. Louis
Richard Jenkins, DTF St. Louis
Charles Melton, Beef
Nick Offerman, Death by Lightning
Jason Bateman and David Harbour will face off in the Bestg Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for DTF St. Louis
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
Dancing With the Stars
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Traitors
Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program
RuPaul Charles, RuPaul’s Drag Race
Alan Cumming, The Traitors
Kristen Kish, Top Chef
Ariana Madix, Love Island
Jeff Probst, Survivor
Outstanding Host for a Game Show
Steve Harvey, Celebrity Family Feud
Ken Jennings, Jeopardy
Colin Jost, Pop Culture Jeopardy
Jimmy Kimmel, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Martin Short, Match Game
Outstanding Structured Reality Program
Antiques Roadshow
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Love Is Blind
Queer Eye
Shark Tank
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Love on the Spectrum
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked
Summer House
Welcome to Wrexham
Summer House received a surprise nomination in the Best Unstructured Reality Program category
Outstanding Variety Series
The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Game Show
Celebrity Family Feud
Jeopardy
The Price Is Right
Wheel of Fortune
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Outstanding Movie
Heads of State
Miss You, Love You
People We Meet on Vacation
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
The Diplomat (Peter Akerman and Debora Cahn for “Amagansett”)
The Pitt (Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman & R. Scott Gemmill for “1:00 PM”)
The Pitt (Valerie Chu for “12:00 PM”)
Mickey Down and Konrad Kay for “Dear Henry,” Industry
Pluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”)
Slow Horses (Will Smith for “Scars”)
Task (Brad Ingelsby for “A Still Small Voice”)
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary (Quinta Brunson for “Team Building”)
The Chair Company (Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)
The Comeback (Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow for “Valerie Does It All”)
Hacks (Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for “Hacks”)
Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat (Anthony King for “Mergers and Acquisitions”)
Widow’s Bay (Katie Dippold for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”)
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
All Her Fault (Megan Gallagher for “Episode 8”)
The Beast in Me (Gabe Rotter and Daniel Pearle for “Sick Puppy”)
Beef (Lee Sung Jin for “All the Things We’re Never Gonna Have”)
DTF St. Louis (Steven Conrad)
Death by Lightning (Mike Makowsky)
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
The Gilded Age (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “My Mind Is Made Up”)
Paradise (Hanelle M. Culpepper for “Exodus”)
The Pitt (Noah Wyle for “12:00 PM”)
Pluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”)
Slow Horses (Saul Metzstein for “Scars”)
Task (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river”)
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary (Randall Einhorn for “Ballgame”)
The Bear (Christopher Storer for “Bears”)
The Chair Company (Andrew DeYoung for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)
Hacks (Lucia Aniello for “Hacks”)
The Ms. Pat Show (Mary Lou Belli for “Give It Arrest”)
Widow’s Bay (Hiro Murai for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”)
