Instead, tonight’s nominees — including Zendaya for Euphoria; Issa Rae for Insecure; Rachel Brosnahan for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sandra Oh, and Jodie Comer for Killing Eve; Tracee Ellis Ross for black-ish; and more — will be (fingers crossed) greeted at home by camera crews upon their names being called. And if we’ve learned anything from their past trips down the Emmys red carpet, none of the above will settle for just okay looks for the occasion. Whether that means silky pajamas or couture gowns, only time will tell.
Ahead, find out what the stars of your favorite TV shows chose for the (very different) 2020 Emmys.
Cynthia Erivo in Versace
Between her white custom Versace gown at the Oscars and her sequinned black-and-white Thom Browne dress from the Golden Globes, Harriet star Cynthia Erivo was the unofficial best-dressed star of the last award season. And now it seems, she’s back for another year. For tonight’s Emmy Awards, the actress, who played Holly Gibney on the HBO show The Outsider, wore an otherworldly slime-green-and-purple mini dress courtesy of Versace.
Tracee Ellis Ross in Alexandre Vauthier
Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross lit up her solo red carpet in this gold halter gown courtesy of Alexandre Vauthier. She paired the dress with vintage Tiffany & Co. jewelry, Jimmy Choo heels, and a matching gold face mask, because, duh, it’s 2020.
Reese Witherspoon in Louis Vuitton
Little black dress: Check! Bold, red lip: Check! Old Hollywood ‘do: Check! Reese Witherspoon’s virtual Emmys look — courtesy of Louis Vuitton — checked off all our style boxes.
Billy Porter
Billy Porter never fails to impress us at showtime, and the 2020 Emmys are no different. For the occasion, the Pose star stunned in a very classic, white gown, which, given the black tuxedo gown he wore to last year’s Emmys, is perfectly fitting.
Paul Mescal in Louis Vuitton
Though his signature chain isn’t in view, Paul Mescal didn’t disappoint in the style department for the 2020 Emmys in this simple and classic Louis Vuitton suit.
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Eugene & Dan Levy in Thom Browne
In addition to making us tear up dramatically during both of their victory speeches tonight, Eugene Levy and his son-slash-writing-partner Dan, dressed their absolute best at Schitt’s Creek‘s private Emmys party, Eugene in a clashing (in a good way) navy-and-black suit and Dan in a pleated skirt and matching blazer courtesy of Thom Browne.
Annie Murphy in Valentino
In addition to winning the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Schitt’s Creek, Annie Murphy’s also winning in an entirely different category: Best dressed. For the Schitt’s Creek‘s private Emmys party, Murphy chose a straight-off-the-runway Valentino look — as did her on-screen mom, Catherine O’Hara — which she paired with the A for Alexis necklace she wears on screen.
Zendaya in Christopher John Rogers
Red carpet or no, Zendaya wasn’t going to miss a chance to show up on Emmys night in a standout look. While we wait for more looks — according to the Euphoria star’s Instagram, this is just the first one — we’ll be basking in the glory of this Christopher John Rogers masterpiece.
Regina King in Schiaparelli
Though we didn’t get the chance to see Watchmen star and Oscar winner Regina King walk the red carpet in a royal blue Schiaparelli gown as she hinted to on E!, what we did get was even better: A fuchsia suit from the same designer, which King wore over top of a black T-shirt that says, “Say Her Name” on it and features an image of Breonna Taylor. Photographed by Refinery29/Courtesy of E!
Regina King in Schiaparelli
To ensure that Regina King’s electric blue Schiaparelli gown didn’t go unseen despite the lack of an Emmys red carpet, photographer James Anthony held a shoot with the Watchmen star. And boy, are we glad he did.
H.E.R. in Custom Vera Wang
Last year, designer Vera Wang dressed Taraji P. Henson, Christina Applegate, and, of course, Zendaya for the Emmys. This year? Wang designed a custom fuchsia qipao-inspired dress and matching pant set, both of which include neon orange piping, for musician H.E.R., who is giving a “very emotional” performance tonight, according to her E! interview.
Yvonne Orji in Azzi & Osta
In addition to dressing Laverne Cox and Erin Lim for the 2020 Emmys, Azzi & Osta also put together Insecure star Yvonne Orji’s one-shoulder burgundy gown, which she’s wearing to celebrate her first Emmy nomination at a small, yet very “extra” party on location in Atlanta.
Jameela Jamil in Markarian
The Good Place star Jameela Jamil stuck to the dress code — “come as you are, but make an effort!” — pairing a casual pajama set with a rainbow sequin dressing gown courtesy of Markarian.
Robin Thede in Christian Siriano
What is it they say? Dress for the job award you want? Well, that’s exactly what Robin Thede, the creator of the thrice-nominated comedy sketch show Black Lady Sketch Show did for the 2020 Emmys. Thede took to Instagram to thank designer Christian Siriano for her golden, off-the-shoulder gown, saying, “I’m literally in heaven, this gown is such a dream!”
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