Roommates, the 78th Emmy Awards have arrived! Tonight (Sept. 14), some of entertainment’s biggest celebrities are pulling up to the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles rocking their BEST looks. From curving-hugging gowns to clean-pressed suits, here’s a list of celebs who ate down while walking the carpet at the 2026 Emmys!
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What To Know About The 2026 Emmys
If you didn’t know, Olivia Benson — we mean Mariska Hargitay — will be hosting the 2026 Emmys. The longtime ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ star and three-time Emmy winner will host the show on NBC. This year, the award show will feature a peacock-blue carpet, a nod to NBC’s 100th anniversary. Additionally, the ceremony will celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and the 50th anniversary of ‘Charlie’s Angels.’ Cast members from both shows will be among the presenters.
To watch the 2026 Emmys, you can tune in live on NBC or stream live on Peacock at 8 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Pacific. Stars are expected to begin arriving at around 5 p.m. Eastern, 2 p.m. Pacific.
Host Mariska Hargitay Coming In HAWT!
The lady of the night, Mariska Hargitay, stepped on the blue carpet rocking an off-shoulder, shimmery, fire-red gown. The bottom of the dress was fringe-designed with a side slit. She topped off the look with minimal jewelry, like bracelets, her wedding rock and earrings hidden by a long bob. Her husband, Peter Hermann, joined her on the carpet in a black suit with a black velvet bowtie.
Zendaya Shines In Glamorous Gown
Zendaya, her longtime stylist Law Roach and a celebrity carpet go together REAL BAD! And the 2026 Emmys were no exception as the ‘Dunes’ actress pulled up in a stunning, custom Giorgio Armani Privé gown. The crystal-embellished dress featured a sheer base with a plunging neck. According to Cosmopolitan, she accessorized the gown with Mikimoto jewelry and completed her look with a Halle Berry-esqué pixie cut. Zendaya is nominated for ‘Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series’ for her role as Rue in ‘Euphoria.’ She’s won an Emmy twice before for seasons one and two of the same series.
Sheryl Lee Ralph & Her Husband Steal The Show
69 WHERE?! Sheryl Lee Ralph walked the 2026 Emmys blue carpet looking moisturized and glowy. Her husband, Vincent Hughes, joined her for the Hollywood event. She wore a strapless, sequin-patterned gown that draped past her legs and shoes. Her makeup matched the Sergio Hudson gown’s colors, which included white, cream, brown, green and gray. Ralph topped the look off with loose waves and a middle part. Her hubby looked dashing at her side in an all-black tux.
LL Cool J Serves Nostalgia For 2026 Emmys
LL Cool J did his name justice on Monday night! The hip hop legend wore black slacks, a paisley suit jacket and tie with a white button-dowh. He elevated his ‘fit a nostalgic black flat cap, diamond earrings and a jeweled brooch.
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Selena Gomez Pops Out Looking Like A Trophy IRL!
Okayyyy, Selena Gomez! The former Disney star stepped out in a strapless, gold, mirror-like gown by Louis Vuitton, per Vogue. The dress hugged her curves with its mermaid silhouette while accessories like Tiffany & Co. jewelry added to her look.
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Chase Infiniti Goes Custom For The Emmys
Like Selena Gomez, Chase Infiniti also got her 2026 Emmys drip from Louis Vuitton. She stunned in a custom strapless mermaid-style gown. According to ELLE, the dress was designed with hundreds of tiny, spherical copper beads. She topped off her metallic look with lightly crimped waves and a middle part hairstyle.
