Emmys red carpet 2026: Zendaya debuts dramatic pixie cut as Baywatch newcomer Brooks Nader dazzles for TV’s big night

HOLLYWOOD’S biggest stars brought their fashion A-game to the 2026 Emmys red carpet – but not everyone played it safe. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards brought television’s most prominent names to the red carpet on Monday night, with many turning heads in glamorous, and even provocative, looks. Stars descended onto the red carpet at the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles to honor this year’s biggest achievements in television. Zendaya turned heads as she attended the ceremony with her longtime stylist, Law Roach, and showed off a drastic hair transformation. The Euphoria star chopped off her long locks and debuted a super-short pixie cut, which Law confirmed was cut even shorter just hours before the ceremony. The fashionista stunned in a skintight custom Prada silver sequin dress with matching massive diamond earrings to help highlight her new ‘do. READ MORE ON EMMYS Baywatch beauty Brooks Nader shows off her signature sexy style in a cutout red sequin gown that hugged every little bit of her curves. Selena Gomez even channeled the Emmy trophy with a dazzling all-gold look. The Only Murders in the Building star wore a gold-plated strapless gown that snatched her waist and hugged her curves – while keeping her makeup understated and hair in glamorous curls. Host Mariska Hargitay, made it a family affair when she showed up ahead of her highly-anticipated stint tonight with her husband and kids. Most read in Entertainment The Law & Order: SVU icon looked red hot in a crimson sequin gown with a feathered bottom and matching heel – before undergoing numerous outfit changes throughout the show. Summer House star Ciara Miller left little to the imagination when she showed up to the red carpet in a barely-there cutout dress – and nearly spilled out of an extremely low-cut crop top that came with a matching maxi skirt that exposed her toned midriff. Florence Pugh stunned in a lilac corset dress with oversized chiffon sleeves and a statement diamond necklace at the 2026 Emmys. Nicole Kidman stunned in a strapless white dress that had a feathered top to keep the look exciting and fresh. While Love Story breakout actress Sarah Pidgeon wore a gorgeous silk lavender dress with bejeweled lace details. Superstar sisters Elle and Dakota Fanning brought each other as their dates to celebrate their respective nominated shows. Elle wore a princess-green dress that had a long fringe train while Dakota went with a black corset dress complete with a white asymmetrical skirt. Shailene Woodley debuted a divisive look of gold sequin pants, a baby blue tank top, and burgundy leather gloves. One of the night’s biggest nominees, Hacks, celebrated with their brightest stars representing the show on Emmys Monday. Hannah Einbinder kept it simple but chic in a body-hugging black Calvin Klein dress. Keeping it less simple was Meg Stalter – who commonly dresses over-the-top but took it to all new heights for the Emmys. The Hacks star dressed up as an Emmy trophy, spray-painted from head-to-toe gold and even wearing wings. She hugged her co-star, Paul W. Downs, on the red carpet – who looked sharp in a black tux. I Love L.A. star and co-creator Rachel Sennott looked pretty in pink with a gorgeous sheer bubblegum gown. Today co-anchor Sheinelle Jones dazzled in an emerald one-shoulder gown with a bejeweled belt. Lisa Rinna turned heads in an extremely leggy number – as the reality star walked onto the red carpet in a glamorous black gown that showed off her long limbs with a thigh-high slit. The cast of one of the biggest shows of the year, The Pitt, traded their medical scrubs for designer labels as they showed up dressed to the nines. Co-creator and star of the show, Noah Wyle, wore a champagne suit jacket complete with a white shirt, black bowtie, and matching slacks. Shabana Azeez flaunted her hourglass figure in a gorgeous pale yellow strapless gown. While Supriya Ganesh channeled Cinderella in a light blue silk backless dress complete with a tulle skirt. Presenter Julia Garner looked gorgeous in a white form-fitting dress that dropped all the way down her backside. Trisha Paytas went full 1920’s glamour in a nude, crystal-embellished gown with a dramatic navy satin train. The fitted dress was all sparkle through the bodice, while the oversized blue bow-like detail at the hips gave the look a theatrical finish. Isa Briones also represented The Pitt on Emmy Monday by attending the red carpet in a gorgeous green silk dress with a black-jeweled neckpiece. Love Story star Grace Grummer and husband Mark Ronson celebrated date night on the Emmys red carpet in matching all-black looks. The 2026 Emmys even offered a Parent Trap reunion, as Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter walked the red carpet together. Elaine looked angelic in a jeweled-encrusted ivory gown, while Lisa Ann went for a darker look in a body-hugging black mermaid dress with oversized sleeves. WINNERS OF THE 2026 EMMYS Television's biggest stars were celebrated at the 2026 Emmy Awards but only a select few made the winner's list. Here is everyone who took home a trophy from TV's most anticipated night: - Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Kate O’Flynn (Widow’s Bay) - Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Stephen Root (Widow’s Bay) - Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Jean smart (Hacks) - Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Matthew Rhys (Widow’s Bay) - Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Alloson Janney (The Diplomat) - Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Matthew Rhys (Widow’s Bay) - Lead Actress in a Drama Series – Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus) - Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Noah Wyle (The Pitt) - Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Tom Pelphrey (Task) - Best Reality Competition Program – The Traitors - Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series – Sally Field (Remarkably Bright Creatures) - Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series – Matthew Rhys (The Beast in Me) - Writing for a Comedy Series – Kate Dippold (Widow’s Bay) - Directing for a Drama Series – Saul Metzstein (Slow Horses) - Directing for a Comedy Series – Hiro Murai (Widow’s Bay) - Best Late Night Talk Show – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Writing for a Drama Series – Vince Gilligan (Pluribus) - Limited or Anthology Series – DTF St. Louis - Best Drama Series – The Pitt - Best Comedy Series – Widow’s Bay While podcast host, TV icon and overall superstar Amy Poehler kept it simple in a solid black floor-length dress with an encrusted neckline. Nobody Wants This star Adam Brody showed up in a classic black suit but used one key feature to set his look apart from the rest. Rather than going with the standard bowtie or tie, Adam used a blue Prada scarf that he tied around his neck. Derek Hough opted for a striking emerald-green suit with a double-breasted jacket and wide-leg trousers. The DWTS judge’s rich jewel tone did the heavy lifting, while a black shirt and shoes kept the look polished without making it feel too traditional. His sister and DWTS host, Julianne Hough, looked stunning as always in a beautiful black dress with cutouts in the chest. Their fellow DWTS cast member, Alfonso Ribeiro, nearly matched with Derek as he also opted for a green suit, complete with black pants. Lance Bass kept things classic in a sharply tailored black tuxedo, complete with a bow tie and pocket square. Melissa Rivers brought a little black dress moment to the carpet, wearing a draped black gown with a plunging neckline and layered silver necklaces.