The stars of television stepped out for the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, September 14, and the beauty looks offered endless inspiration for real life.
While summer is barely over, the red carpet heated up with all manner of bling, however silhouettes draped fluidly. The beauty looks followed sui. Forget over-the-top, mile-long lashes and traditional red carpet mega-makeup. The A-list opted for decidedly low-key glamour by way of glowing-from-within rosebud cheeks, blurred lips and lightened-up mascara creating the look of touchable, fluttery lashes that softened the entire face. As for hair, close crops were a major trend — including Zendaya’s shortest pixie yet — plus languid waves as seen on Cailee Spaeny, Chase Infiniti and Selena Gomez.
Behold the best beauty at the 2026 Emmys:
Sarah Pidgeon
Chase Infiniti
Lukita Maxwell
CAREY MULLIGAN
Selena Gomez
Nicole Kidman
Louisa Jacobson
Cailee Spaeny
Quinta Brunson
Emmy Rossum
Carrie Coon
Zendaya
Joy Sunday
Rhea Seahorn