Emmy Awards 2026: Matthew Rhys wins twice as stars debut bold red carpet fashion

The 78th annual Emmy Awards featured a historic night of television recognition and bold red carpet fashion. Mariska Hargitay served as the first solo female host in 15 years. Among the major winners, Welsh actor Matthew Rhys secured two best actor awards for his roles in Netflix’s ‘The Beast In Me’ and Apple TV’s ‘Widow’s Bay’.

Fashion trends at the event leaned toward bright colors, metallics, and pastels. Florence Pugh wore a lilac Vivienne Westwood gown with a corseted bodice and shimmering sequins, paired with Bulgari jewelry. Zendaya debuted a new pixie cut and a metallic Prada gown, while Selena Gomez appeared in a sculptural Louis Vuitton column gown. Other notable attendees included Nicole Kidman in Chanel and Ayo Edebiri, who wore a blue and red statement gown.