Television’s best bring glamour to Emmys red carpet
LOS ANGELES: Television’s A-list returned to the red carpet in high style for the Emmys on Sunday -- a more traditional display of sartorial savoir faire after the pajamas and hoodies seen at last year’s mostly virtual event.
Here are some takeaways as Hollywood’s top stars rocked up to the first in-person Emmys in two years:
Get out those gowns
The Emmys comes on the heels of a number of glamour-filled moments for the glitterati, including the MTV Video Music Awards, the Venice film festival and the Met Gala in New York -and the women of Hollywood did not disappoint.
Anya Taylor-Joy, the star of acclaimed chess drama “The Queen’s Gambit,” stunned in a backless slinky butter-colored Dior gown paired with a dramatic bright yellow shawl that descended in a long train.
“The Crown” star Emma Corrin also wore butter yellow – she attended the London satellite watch party in a strapless floorlength Miu Miu gown, long fingerless gloves and bonnet.
Mj Rodriguez, nominated for her work on “Pose,” a show that explores New York’s 1980s underground ballroom culture, indeed struck a pose in a oneshoulder turquoise Versace gown with a thigh-baring slit – and killer pointed fingernails.
Kate Winslet, the Emmy winner for best actress in a limited series for “Mare of Easttown,” went for basic black, donning an Armani gown with a plunging neckline and airy sheer sleeves.
“Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham, the Emmy winner for best supporting actress in a comedy, wore a one-shoulder peach Christian Siriano gown to collect her statuette.
And Catherine Zeta-Jones looked elegant in a strapless winecolored gown with a high slit and perfectly coordinated shoes – the epitome of Tinseltown chic, with Emmy nominee and husband Michael Douglas on her arm.
Let’s hear it for the boys’
For a long time, men’s fashion was a bit of an afterthought at awards shows, but in recent years, they have brought the drama.
“Pose” star Billy Porter, who shut down the Oscars red carpet in 2019 in a Christian Siriano tuxedo gown, slayed once again in a form-fitting Ashi black shirt with giant ruffled flounces on the sleeves, high-waisted trousers – and diamonds galore.