Emmy Awards 2018 red carpet: Best and worst dressed

SCARLETT Johansson’s boyfriend hosted today’s Emmy Awards — but she stole the show with this daring red dress.

TELEVISION’S brightest stars walked the red carpet for the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards held at LA’s Microsoft Theatre today.

Saturday Night Live comedians Michael Che and Colin Jost host the ceremony, with shows like Game of Thrones, Barry and The Marvellous Mrs Maisel among the biggest winners.

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Movie star Scarlett Johansson was there to support Emmys host and boyfriend Jost, and just about stole the show herself:

Scarlett Johansson, here to support boyfriend and Emmys co-host Colin Jost. Picture: AP

“You’d better laugh at all my jokes, babe.” Picture: Getty Images/AFP

ScarJo and CoJo. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

An early highlight of the red (actually more of a creamy gold) carpet: Black-ish star Jenifer Lewis, who’s turned up in joggers, leggings and a jumper. This is one entertainment industry veteran who clearly knows these nights can be looooong, and dressed accordingly.

Of course, there was in fact a political element to Lewis’ choice of attire. With Nike facing controversy for featuring controversial kneeling quarterback Colin Kaepernick in its latest campaign, Lewis’ outfit was a clear show of support for the company:

Jenifer Lewis knows Emmys night is a marathon, not a sprint. Picture: AP

Watch Lewis explain why she chose her outfit — which she reveals was customised and blinged up by drag queen friends — below:

Jenifer Lewis: "I am wearing Nike to applaud them for supporting Colin Kaepernick and his protest against racial injustice and police brutality" #Emmys https://t.co/DApUrVDBlu pic.twitter.com/xuq0y1vJ5L

— Variety (@Variety) September 17, 2018

Other highlights:

A very pregnant Handmaid’s Tale star Yvonne Strahovski. Blessed be the fruit. Picture: Getty

I, Tonya star Allison Janney in head-to-toe sparkles. Picture: AP

If you haven’t watched Sandra Oh in Killing Eve, you’re missing one of the best performances of the year. Picture: AP

Keri Russell: Queen. Picture: AFP

Alexis Bledel. It’s pretty, it’s pink, it looks... a little homemade? Picture: Getty

Lotta ladies in white this year. Here’s Jessica Biel and Justin Trousersnake — sorry, Timberlake. Picture: AP

The Good Place star Kristen Bell looks forking fantastic. Picture: AFP

The Queer Eye guys and Tina Fey — ain’t that just a lovefest. Picture: AP

Aussie TV host Renee Bargh opts for a dramatic dress. Picture: Getty

Tiffany Haddish dressed as Mariah Carey’s most underrated album, Rainbow. Picture: AP

Tracee Ellis Ross appears to have lost a bet. Picture: AP

Wanna feel old? Dakota Fanning is now 50. Lol jks she’s 24. Picture: Getty

Silicon Valley stars Amanda Crew (L) and Suzanne Cryer look like total bosses in their suits. PicturGetty

Ricky Martin (R) and his husband Jwan Yosef. Who gave them permission? Picture: AFP

Gwendoline Christie — suddenly, I want a banana. Picture: AP

Mandy Moore follows the award show golden rule: When in doubt, dress like an award statuette. Picture: Getty

Millie Bobby Brown serves Little Bo Peep. Picture: AP

Milo Ventimiglia, y so serious? Picture: AP

Noah Schnapp, left, and Gaten Matarazzo from Stranger Things are basically embryos and have more style than I ever will. Picture: AP

Insecure star Issa Rae threw a lavish yacht party to celebrate black Emmy nominees this week. Picture: AP

See all the arrivals in our full Emmys red carpet gallery below:

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