After the red carpet was dusted off and rolled out for the 2025 Emmys, stars arrived in glittering gowns and sharp suits for television’s biggest night.
But there were also plenty of boundary-pushing fashion choices made at the 77th annual awards ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, September 14.
Sydney Sweeney brought a touch of Old Hollywood glam to the red carpet, while Jenna Ortega’s outfit reminded people of their grandma’s chandelier.
One actress admitted she couldn’t breathe in her dress, while another said her name was embroidered on the inside of her gown.
Here are the best, worst, and wildest outfits from the 2025 Emmys red carpet.
#22 Aimee Lou Wood
Aimee Lou Wood made her Emmys debut this year, celebrating her first Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in The White Lotus.
Her Alexander McQueen gown featured a strapless pale pink satin design with a train that dragged along with her on the red carpet.
A pair of baby pink heels and red nails completed her look.
“She looks gorgeous,” one fan commented.
Another wrote, “Gorgeous! I love her so much.”
“Pretty in pink,” another said.
Her Alexander McQueen gown featured a strapless pale pink satin design with a train that dragged along with her on the red carpet.
A pair of baby pink heels and red nails completed her look.
“She looks gorgeous,” one fan commented.
Another wrote, “Gorgeous! I love her so much.”
“Pretty in pink,” another said.
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10points
#24 Sarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson comfortably nestled on the red carpet in a voluminous outfit that was covered entirely in feathers.
The American Horror Story actress wore a Marc Jacobs off-the-shoulder gown and completed her look with a choker and black shoes.
“Is she nesting?” one commenter asked online, while another wrote, “Chicken Rooster.”
“I need wtv she’s on,” said another.
The American Horror Story actress wore a Marc Jacobs off-the-shoulder gown and completed her look with a choker and black shoes.
“Is she nesting?” one commenter asked online, while another wrote, “Chicken Rooster.”
“I need wtv she’s on,” said another.
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#25 Owen Cooper
One of the youngest stars to pose on the red carpet had the biggest night at the 2025 Emmys.
Owen Cooper, 15, looked smart and dapper as he made history by being the youngest actor to win the Best Supporting Actor in the Limited Series category for his role as Jamie Miller in the Netflix show Adolescence.
“What a great start to his career for this guy, I'm so happy for him, I wish him the best,” one fan commented online.
Many agreed that his award was “well deserved.”
But one commented, “Deserved but please change your stylist.”
Owen Cooper, 15, looked smart and dapper as he made history by being the youngest actor to win the Best Supporting Actor in the Limited Series category for his role as Jamie Miller in the Netflix show Adolescence.
“What a great start to his career for this guy, I'm so happy for him, I wish him the best,” one fan commented online.
Many agreed that his award was “well deserved.”
But one commented, “Deserved but please change your stylist.”
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#29 Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell walked the red carpet in a Giorgio Armani Privé backless gown embroidered with sequins and crystals all over its white silk tulle.
The Nobody Wants This star had some fun on the red carpet with her husband Dax Shepard, who wore a Giorgio Armani tuxedo to match Kristen’s elegant look.
Fans called them a “gorgeous couple” and said, “They are couple goals.”
“She is so pretty,” one said.
Another wrote, “Absolutely love both of them and how real they are.”
The Nobody Wants This star had some fun on the red carpet with her husband Dax Shepard, who wore a Giorgio Armani tuxedo to match Kristen’s elegant look.
Fans called them a “gorgeous couple” and said, “They are couple goals.”
“She is so pretty,” one said.
Another wrote, “Absolutely love both of them and how real they are.”
7points
#31 Parker Posey
Parker Posey made quite the entrance at the 2025 Emmy Awards, wearing a ruffled lavender lace Valentino gown that one netizen described as “lampshade couture.”
Her Sabyasachi jewelry deserves a special mention, as her necklace alone boasted a 45-carat pear-shaped emerald with 50 carats of aquamarine and diamonds.
Fans had mixed reactions to her appearance, with one saying, “You’re a darling.”
But another called her “the most overhyped actress in all of history.”
“The way I hated her acting on White Lotus pairs perfectly with my feeling about this look,” read one comment.
“Looks like a 70s nightgown inspo gone terribly wrong,” one said.
“It’s giving vintage prom vibes,” another wrote.
Another said, “Love Parker but this dress is truly ugly. Toilet paper cozy couture.”
“This is just terrible,” another simply said.
Her Sabyasachi jewelry deserves a special mention, as her necklace alone boasted a 45-carat pear-shaped emerald with 50 carats of aquamarine and diamonds.
Fans had mixed reactions to her appearance, with one saying, “You’re a darling.”
But another called her “the most overhyped actress in all of history.”
“The way I hated her acting on White Lotus pairs perfectly with my feeling about this look,” read one comment.
“Looks like a 70s nightgown inspo gone terribly wrong,” one said.
“It’s giving vintage prom vibes,” another wrote.
Another said, “Love Parker but this dress is truly ugly. Toilet paper cozy couture.”
“This is just terrible,” another simply said.
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5points
#32 Lauren Graham
Lauren Graham had a red carpet reunion with her Gilmore Girls co-star Alexis Bledel.
Fans were ecstatic as the onscreen mother-daughter duo posed together. They also presented the award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series during the show.
Lauren was dressed in an Akris poppy evening gown next to Alexis, who opted for a strapless silver gown.
“Love Lauren’s dress!” one said, while another claimed, “Lauren has a different face.”
“Both so beautiful 25 yrs later!” one fan said.
“Wow they both look incredible!” another agred.
“Lauren looks younger than Alexis omg,” one said.
Fans were ecstatic as the onscreen mother-daughter duo posed together. They also presented the award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series during the show.
Lauren was dressed in an Akris poppy evening gown next to Alexis, who opted for a strapless silver gown.
“Love Lauren’s dress!” one said, while another claimed, “Lauren has a different face.”
“Both so beautiful 25 yrs later!” one fan said.
“Wow they both look incredible!” another agred.
“Lauren looks younger than Alexis omg,” one said.
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#33 Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson said she was “feeling fancy” as she made her debut on the Emmys red carpet this year.
The country singer wore a cream high-neck chiffon halter top with flowy panels, paired with sheer trousers that were covered with crystals and metallic embroidery.
She topped off the outfit with a cowboy hat and jewelry from Sterling Forever.
Fans said she didn’t just look amazing, she looked “ahhhmazing.”
“Such a doll,” one fan said, while another called her “So beautiful!”
“Wow! Beautiful inside & out!” one commented.
The country singer wore a cream high-neck chiffon halter top with flowy panels, paired with sheer trousers that were covered with crystals and metallic embroidery.
She topped off the outfit with a cowboy hat and jewelry from Sterling Forever.
Fans said she didn’t just look amazing, she looked “ahhhmazing.”
“Such a doll,” one fan said, while another called her “So beautiful!”
“Wow! Beautiful inside & out!” one commented.
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4points
