Viva’s best looks from the 2026 Emmys red carpet

The stars are out for television’s biggest night as the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards get underway and the red carpet turns it on.Held at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatre, this year’s awards are set to be a tight contest, with some serious competition for the night’s biggest prizes. The Pitt, So who took home best dressed? Viva rounds up the best looks from the 2026 Emmys red carpet as they happen. Selena GomezShe won the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy in 2024, and tonight Gomez is channelling the famous statue in a striking gold mirrored sequin gown with paired back makeup and natural waves. Elle Fanning. Photo / Getty ImagesElle FanningOutstanding Actress in a Comedy Series nominee Elle Fanning kept it simple for her big moment in a shimmering green dress with a fringed train and waves in her hair. Kristen Bell. Photo / Getty ImagesKristen BellNobody Wants This actress Kristen Bell looked effortless in a muted pastel green gown with lace details and a cape. Noah Wyle and Sara Wells. Photo / Getty ImagesNoah Wyle and Sara WellsThe Pitt actor looks set to again take home the Best Actor in a Drama Series Emmy tonight, but first he took to the carpet in a champagne coloured suit jacket with a bow tie. His wife and actress Sara wore a sweetheart-embellished gown. Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz. Photo / Getty ImagesSarah Michelle Gellar and David BoreanazBringing the nostalgia, and the striking hot pink, to the carpet were Buffy stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz, who are also set to be honoured for their contribution to the iconic show tonight.Primetime Emmy Awards host and actress Mariska Hargitay. Photo / Getty ImagesShe’s best known for her role as Olivia Benson on Law & Order, but tonight Hargitay is playing awards host in a showstopping red sequin gown with a sweetheart neckline, mermaid silhouette, and sky-high heels. Fiona Dourif. Photo / Getty ImagesFiona DourifThe Pitt star and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series nominee took to the carpet in a burgundy faux-fur draped gown by Thomas Hanisch paired with diamond accessories and black nails. Adam Brody. Photo / Getty ImagesAdam BrodyThe Nobody Wants This leading man wore a custom navy Prada double-breasted suit, baby blue shirt and a floral silk ascot.Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin. Photo / Getty ImagesLisa Rinna and Harry HamlinDays of our Lives star turned Real Housewife Lisa Rinna turned on the glam with chunky diamonds and a striking Lever Couture gown alongside her husband, Clash of the Titans actor Harry Hamlin.Grace Gummer. Photo / Getty ImagesGrace GrummerThe actor may have missed out on an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Caroline Kennedy in the FX series Love Story, but she won big on the carpet in this effortlessly cool Dior strapless dress with a tousled low bun and easy glam. Supriya Ganesh. Photo / Getty ImagesSupriya GaneshThe Pitt actor wore a baby blue silk and chiffon layered gown complete with statement diamonds, Hollywood waves and fresh-faced glam. Derek Hough. Photo / Getty ImagesDerek HoughPresenter, dancer and four-time Outstanding Choreography Emmy Award winner Derek Hough was effortlessly coordinated in an emerald satin suit, silk shirt and tie, matching shoes and diamond brooch.