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78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony

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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featured significant television milestones and high-profile red carpet fashion. Mariska Hargitay served as the first solo female host in 15 years. In terms of awards, the comedy series ‘Widow’s Bay’ set records by becoming the most awarded comedy series with 14 ~~wins.~~ wins, including six awards during the ceremony. Actor Matthew Rhys achieved a historic night by securing two best actor awards for his performances in ‘The Beast In Me’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’. ~~Fashion trends~~ Other major winners included Noah Wyle, who won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and Sally Field, who became the oldest winner in the Lead Actress category at age 79. Additionally, Jean Smart tied the ~~ceremony~~ record for the most acting Emmy wins. Fashion trends emphasized bright colors, metallics, and ~~pastels, with beauty trends leaning toward natural textures and luminous skin. Selena Gomez~~ pastels. Zendaya drew ~~significant~~ widespread attention ~~in a gold, strapless Louis Vuitton gown with a mermaid silhouette and Tiffany & Co. jewelry, attending as an actress and executive producer~~ for ~~‘Only Murders in the Building’. Zendaya debuted~~ debuting a new pixie ~~haircut and~~ haircut, styled by Law Roach, paired with a custom, crystal-embellished Prada ~~gown with a plunging neckline, accessorized with Mikimoto jewelry and styled by Law Roach;~~ gown; the look was noted as an homage to Halle Berry. Selena Gomez appeared in a gold, strapless Louis Vuitton gown with a mermaid silhouette and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Other notable appearances included Nicole Kidman in a white Chanel ~~gown with 3D floral details,~~ gown, Chase Infiniti in a Louis Vuitton bustier gown, and Rhea Seehorn in Louis Vuitton. Florence Pugh also drew attention in a lilac Vivienne Westwood ~~gown with a corseted bodice and shimmering sequins, paired with Bulgari jewelry.~~ gown. While many looks were praised, Shailene Woodley’s Balenciaga ensemble faced criticism, and Megan Stalter gained social media attention for a humorous outfit designed to resemble the Emmy statuette itself.

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