2026 Emmys Live Blog: I'm Talking Red Carpet Fashion, Big Winners And More

The biggest night of TV has arrived — more for the relatively small batch of award-earning winners than anyone else — with the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony taking place in Los Angeles' Peacock Theater. Law & Order: SVU great Mariska Hargitay is bringing her talents to the stage to host a night of celebrating this year's nominees across Drama, Comedy, Limited Series and TV movies. And I'll be here to live-blog the whole shebang for everyone's pleasure and amusement. Especially you! [Points right at your face, whoever you are.]

So let's dive right into the red carpet looks and fashion choices ahead of the telecast airing proper on NBC and streaming via Peacock subscription. (Note that posts will show up in reverse-chronological order until the point when the blog has ended.)

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Megan Stalter Is Dressed As...The Emmy Award Itself

Remember last year when Hacks' Megan Stalter showed up at the Emmys in jeans, a white T-shirt and sunglasses? She definitely did not repeat that look in 2026, and instead chose to dress up as a real-life representation of the Emmy trophy, complete with head-to-toe gold paint.

SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs attend the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) — (Image credit: Getty Images)

I wish Megan Stalter was my best friend. Don't you all wish she was my best friend tooooo? Here's hoping she makes it to the end of the night without either sweating off all the paint or ripping the wings right off her back.

2026-09-14T22:53:38.095Z

The Pitt Stars Are Looking More Fabulous And Less Stressed Than Their Characters

With seemingly everyone who worked on The Pitt's second season up for an Emmy, similar to how it went after Season 1, it's no surprise to see the stars looking especially stylish on the carpet.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Fiona Dourif attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Fiona Dourif is wearing one of the most comfortable-looking dresses of the night. No idea if it actually is comfortable to wear it, but I'd like a couch made out of it.

Isa Briones at the 78th Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images) — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Dr. Santos portrayer Isa Briones could be the queen of a Renaissance Faire in a dress that seems like it would defy color descriptions. Is it gold? Is it green? Is it gorgeous? Yes.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Katherine LaNasa attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) — (Image credit: Getty Images)

2025 Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa went with a light-blue dress that looks classy, elegant and fit for a 2026 winner. Wishful thinking!

2026-09-14T22:27:51.543Z

Chicago Fire's Miranda Rae Mayo Is Setting Off Alarms

Though Chicago Fire fans may have had to worry about Miranda Rae Mayo's character Stella Kidd on a regular basis, there's no worries about her bringing red-hot flames to the Emmy carpet. Check out this skin-tight, rose-covered look.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPT 14: Miranda Rae Mayo attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Here's hoping she gets to show off the look on the main stage at some point.

Welcome To Emmy Night 2026!

Let's kick off the night with some fancy looks at a trio of stars from ABC's Abbott Elementary.

William Stanford Davis at the 78th Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto Rodriguez/Deadline via Getty Images) — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Loving this sparkly blue look from William Stanford Davis, complete with a dragonfly adornment.

Also loving Lisa Ann Walter's look and pose alongside Elaine Hendrix.

Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter at the 78th Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images) — (Image credit: Getty Images)

And let's also throw some love in the direction of Chris Perfetti and his gorgeous jacket.

Chris Perfetti at the 78th Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Deadline via Getty Images) — (Image credit: Getty Images)