The 2026 Emmy Awards took place on Monday, September 14, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The ceremony, hosted for the first time by Mariska Hargitay, recognized achievement in television across various categories. The drama series "The Pitt" entered the evening with a leading 25 nominations, while the comedy "Hacks" followed with 24 nominations.
Nominees and presenters appeared on the red carpet prior to the ceremony, showcasing designs from several fashion houses. "Only Murders in the Building" star Selena Gomez wore a gold strapless dress, while Zendaya, nominated for the final season of "Euphoria," wore a sheer gown adorned with silver crystals. Hosting the event, Mariska Hargitay wore a red sequined gown featuring a feathered hemline.
Male attendees also participated in the red carpet events with varied formal attire. Oscar Isaac, nominated for his role in "Beef," wore a cream jacket and wide-legged trousers without a bow tie. Adam Brody appeared in a custom navy Prada suit with a silk scarf, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, a nominee for "Wonder Man," wore a textured gray jacket with black lapels.
Other notable attendees included Quinta Brunson, nominated for "Abbott Elementary," who wore a Christian Cowan dress designed with frayed seams. Elle Fanning, nominated for "Margo's Got Money Troubles," appeared in a green gown with a wrap bodice. Presenters such as Sarah Michelle Gellar and Dan Levy also appeared, with Gellar wearing a hot-pink sheath dress and Levy wearing an oversized Celine suit featuring a floral lapel detail.
The event also impacts the fashion market. Designers and brands such as Prada, Louis Vuitton, Celine, and Christian Cowan receive exposure when their pieces are worn by nominees like Zendaya, who accessorized with a Rolex Lady-Datejust. This visibility can drive consumer trends and sales for these brands.
The ceremony marks the conclusion of the 2025-2026 television awards cycle. Following the event, networks and streaming services typically adjust their marketing strategies based on the results. While the winners were determined during the broadcast, the specific long-term impact on the careers of individual nominees and the production schedules for future seasons remains to be seen.