Shailene Woodley leads Emmys 2026 worst dressed list in bizarre mismatched look
By LILLIAN GISSEN, US DEPUTY LIFESTYLE EDITOR and JANE HERZ, US SENIOR LIFESTYLE REPORTER
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A slew of A-list stars descended upon the red carpet for the 2026 Emmy Awards, and they sported some seriously wild and memorable fashion fails.
The big event, held at the Peacock Theatre, honors excellence in the television industry and is hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
HBO's medical drama The Pitt leads the nominees with 25 nominations, followed by HBO's Hacks, which earned 24 nominations.
The Emmy Awards span a number of different categories, including reality competition program, outstanding variety series, and comedy series.
Among tonight's star-studded guest list is Zendaya, who is nominated for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in hit TV series Euphoria, as well as Noah Wyle, the Pitt star who is nominated for Best Actor in a Lead Role.
Ahead of the ceremony, which kicked off at 8pm EST, many of the celebrities arrived in shocking ensembles and over-the-top looks.
That's right, while some stars wowed with their outfits, others completely missed the mark.
The event has been filled with a slew of sartorial nightmares and fashion faux pas - from comedian Meg Stalter dressed up as an actual Emmy award to Shailene Woodley's mismatched outfit.
Here are the worst-dressed stars from the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Too much going on! Actress Shailene Woodley wore a mismatched outfit to the Emmy awards, sporting oversized, gold sequin pants and a bright blue, low cut tank top. She completed the look with a pair of maroon, elbow-length leather gloves and a multicolored chunky necklace
Giving gothic vibes! Lisa Ann Walter looked like she was ready for Halloween as she wore a strapless, black ruched gown with a dramatic flared skirt to the Emmy Awards. The dress was finished off with dramatic black tulle sleeves, and she completed the look with her hair in an over-the-top updo
Would anyone be green with envy over this choice? Pro dancer and DWTS host Derek Hough arrived to the red carpet in an oversized, dark green silk suit, which featured black button detailing on the jacket. He paired his look with a hunter-green silk shirt underneath, along with metallic, patent-leather green loafers
Too high fashion for the Emmys? Lisa Rinna looked like she was headed to New York Fashion Week instead of tonight's awards show. She sported a sparkling black gown with dramatically puffy sleeves and deep v, complete with a high slit at the leg. She topped off her look with a slick-back hairstyle and a silver pendant necklace
C for creativity? Comedian Meg Stalter dressed as the literal Emmy Award, painting herself in metallic gold body paint and wearing a pair of oversized gold wings that were a part of her hair. She completed the look with a pair of gold heels, mini shorts, and a halter-style crop top
On your way to a high tea, or an awards show? Journalist Keltie Knight looked ready for a fancy luncheon rather than the Emmys, as she donned a flowing, light pink, satin skirt with a bubble hem and a cropped white top. The skirt had a dramatic high-low hemline. She completed her look with a pair of pink satin heels with rubies on the toes, along with a pair of dangling gold earrings
Don't ruffle her feathers! Eunice Bae looked like she was headed to a costume party as she donned a bright yellow, halter-neck gown made of feathers. The gown featured a deep V-neck cut, and a high-low hemline. She paired the bold look with strappy silver heels and a red lip
Miranda would never! Cynthia Nixon arrived to the Emmys red carpet in a maroon gown that appeared to have a creased pattern. The dress featured a dramatic waist and over-the-top, one-shoulderd look. She showed off the neckline by wearing her hair in a slick bun, and wrapped it together with a pair of nude Manolo Blahnik heels with their signuature silver brooch at the toe
A bit too formal? Actress Lisa Kudrow channeled a menswear-inspired look, wearing a strapless, black silk gown topped with a cropped blazer jacket. She did not accessorize with any jewelry, except for her wedding rings
Going to prom or the Emmys? Rachel Sennott looked like she was off to a high school dance as she donned a hot pink, see-through gown with ruched detailing at the bust and shoulders. The gown showed off her legs, while she styled her hair in a half-up, half-down ponytail and diamond jewelry
Wrong season! Comedian Tiffany Haddish wore a lime-green, silk dress that looked like it was better suited for the summer season rather than the fall. The gown had draped detailing over the shoulder, and she paired it with a bold diamond bracelet
What a throwback! Sarah Pidgeon arrived to the awards show in a dress that seemed better suited for an 80's school dance. She wore a silky, lilac slip dress adorned with crystals on the U-cut neckline and straps. She completed her look with a dangling diamond necklace
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