The 2026 Emmys red carpet brought out Zendaya, Selena Gomez, Nicole Kidman and more Hollywood stars for a night of unforgettable fashion.
Hollywood’s biggest stars turned the 2026 Emmy Awards red carpet into a glamorous showcase Monday night as television’s biggest names arrived in Los Angeles for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay hosting the star-studded event. Among the celebrities drawing attention on the red carpet were Zendaya, Selena Gomez, Nicole Kidman, Florence Pugh, Noah Wyle and Jean Smart.
Zendaya and Selena Gomez steal attention
Zendaya was among the night’s most closely watched arrivals, continuing her reputation for making major fashion statements at Hollywood’s biggest events.
Selena Gomez also drew attention as she joined a long list of television and film stars walking the carpet ahead of the ceremony. Their appearances quickly became part of the night’s fashion conversation.
Nicole Kidman was another major red carpet standout. Fashion coverage highlighted her Chanel look, while Zendaya’s Prada ensemble also earned praise from critics covering the event.
Mariska Hargitay makes a memorable entrance
Host Mariska Hargitay had an especially meaningful night.
The Law & Order: SVU star walked the red carpet with her family and paid tribute to her late mother, actress Jayne Mansfield. Hargitay and her daughter Amaya wore matching red embellished gowns inspired by Mansfield’s iconic look from the 1956 film The Girl Can’t Help It.
The personal tribute added an emotional dimension to Hargitay’s hosting debut at television’s biggest awards ceremony.
More TV stars bring their best looks
The red carpet featured an extensive lineup of established stars and award-season favorites.
Noah Wyle, Jean Smart, Steve Carell, Niecy Nash-Betts, Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Lisa Kudrow and Alan Cumming were among the celebrities photographed arriving at the Peacock Theater.
Fox News’ red carpet coverage also highlighted Colman Domingo, Derek Hough, Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin, Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter among the evening’s arrivals.
A major night for television
The fashion spectacle unfolded ahead of a ceremony celebrating the year’s biggest television performances and productions.
The Pitt led the nominations with 25, followed by Hacks with 24. Widow’s Bay earned 19 nominations, while Pluribus received 18.
With so many nominees and presenters on hand, the red carpet offered fans a first look at the stars before the night’s biggest awards were handed out.
Fans get their say on the best looks
Fashion remained one of the biggest attractions of the Emmys beyond the awards themselves.
Fox News invited viewers to vote for their favorite celebrity looks, turning the red carpet into an interactive contest among the night’s most recognizable stars.
From Zendaya’s high-fashion appearance to Hargitay’s personal tribute and Kidman’s Chanel look, the 2026 Emmys delivered plenty of memorable fashion moments.
For Hollywood, the night was about celebrating television’s best — but on the red carpet, the stars made sure the fashion was almost as difficult to ignore.
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