The 78th Annual Emmy Awards were held on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featuring a blue carpet in honor of NBC’s 100th anniversary. Hosted by Mariska Hargitay, the event recognized outstanding achievements in television, with “Widow’s Bay” winning a record-breaking 14 Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series. “The Pitt” secured the Outstanding Drama Series award for the second consecutive year, and “DTF St. Louis” claimed the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series title.
Among the notable winners were Noah Wyle for lead actor in a drama, Rhea Seehorn for lead actress in a drama, and Jean Smart for lead actress in a comedy. The ceremony paid tribute to Dolly Parton, featured reunions of iconic TV shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Charlie’s Angels,” and showcased stunning outfits on the blue carpet.
Celebrities gracing the event included Supriya Ganesh in a pale blue McQueen gown, Matty Matheson in a brown-and-black tuxedo, Lisa Rinna in an asymmetrical black gown, and Grace Gummer in a black pleated dress. Joy Sunday stunned in an off-white gown, Noah Kahan rocked a sharp black tuxedo, and Colman Domingo stood out in an orange jacket and pink belt.
Other fashion highlights included Lukita Maxwell in a champagne-gold taffeta dress, Cynthia Nixon in a pleated burgundy gown, and Zendaya in a crystal-covered semi-sheer gown. Selena Gomez sparkled in a gold Louis Vuitton gown, while Nicole Kidman shone in a white feather-trimmed dress. Florence Pugh wowed in a purple gown, Riz Ahmed sported an oversized suit, and Emilia Clarke impressed in a pink strapless gown.
Additionally, Claire Danes stunned in a silver dress, Sarah Pidgeon glowed in a pale purple gown, and Dan Levy looked dashing in a custom tuxedo. Levy also paid tribute to his late “Schitt’s Creek” co-star, Catherine O’Hara, during the broadcast.