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Emmy Awards 2021 red carpet: Best and worst dressed

She’s had a tumultuous few weeks following news of her shock split, but Kaley Cuoco looked as though she didn’t have a care in the world as she hit the red carpet.

Emmys 2021: Celebs dazzle on the red carpet

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have hit the red carpet outside the Microsoft Theatre in LA for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards.

The Crown, Ted Lasso, Mare of Easttown, Hacks and The Queen’s Gambit have proven the big winners this year - but before any statues were handed out, all eyes were on the red carpet.

(Catch up on all the action that unfolded during the ceremony right here - or check out the complete list of all the winners and losers).

Kaley Cuoco’s personal life has been making plenty of headlines lately amid her divorce from Karl Cook and potential new romance with co-star Pete Davidson, but the first-time Emmy nominee looked as though she didn’t have a care in the world as she hit the red carpet in a stunning yellow gown.

Kaley Cuoco. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Kaley Cuoco. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

She was nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her starring role in The Flight Attendant, but lost to Hacks’ Jean Smart.

She was all smiles as she showed off her dress’s train. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
She was all smiles as she showed off her dress’s train. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Pose star Billy Porter can always be counted on to deliver a red carpet spectacle, and today was no exception.

The actor’s ensemble was heavily bird-influenced - a theme supported by his poses:

Billy Porter. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Billy Porter. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

There was a real Moira Rose Crows’ premiere vibe about the whole thing.

He knows how to deliver a red carpet moment. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
He knows how to deliver a red carpet moment. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Speaking of, our actual Moira Rose - Catherine O’Hara - was as chic as her Schitt’s Creek persona, albeit slightly more understated.

Catherine O’Hara. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Catherine O’Hara. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Newcomer Emma Corrin, nominated for Lead Actress for her stunning portrayal of Princess Diana in The Crown, arrived at the London event as something mildly terrifying.

It started normally: we’ve got a pale yellow strapless gown, that’s nice.

But add the matching Handmaid’s Tale-esque bonnet, huge dark claws, and fingerless gloves, and just... what?!

Emma Corrin. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Emma Corrin. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

On the one hand, good on her for not playing it safe for her first Emmys.

On the other, fire your stylist.

Is she involved in some kind of dare? Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Is she involved in some kind of dare? Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
I’m scared. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
I’m scared. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Meanwhile, Corrin’s The Crown co-star and Lead Actor nominee Josh O’Connor was in LA, and looked as unsure about his flower (?) necktie (?) as we were.

Josh O'Connor. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Josh O'Connor. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Everyone’s favourite coach, Ted Lasso - aka Jason Sudeikis - ditched the hoodie this time around (see: Golden Globes) in favour of a velvet blue suit.

Jason Sudeikis. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Jason Sudeikis. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy, who lost the Lead Actress in A Limited Series statue to Mare of Easttown’s Kate Winslet, came as a scrambled egg.

Anya Taylor-Joy. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Anya Taylor-Joy. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

WandaVision’s Elizabeth Olsen showed up in a dress designed by her famous older sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley, for their label The Row.

Elizabeth Olsen. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Elizabeth Olsen. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

Nominee Taraji P. Henson oozed glamour in her incredibly low-cut sheer black-and-silver gown.

Taraji P. Henson. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Taraji P. Henson. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

Hannah Einbinder - who burst onto the scene and scored herself an Emmy nomination for her role in Hacks - was pretty and classic in pink.

Hannah Einbinder. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Hannah Einbinder. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

Her co-star, Jean Smart, who won Lead Actress in a Comedy for Hacks but lost Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series to Mare of Easttown co-star Julianne Nicholson, was ageless in a classic black gown.

Jean Smart. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Jean Smart. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

Another Hacks star, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, made a bolder fashion choice, with an off-the-shoulder white shirt and pirate pants.

Carl Clemons-Hopkins. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Carl Clemons-Hopkins. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Amy Poehler was clearly offered some random guy’s jacket on the way in because she looked cold in her glitzy dress.

Amy Poehler. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Amy Poehler. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

Saturday Night Live star Aidy Bryant looked like she was involved in some kind of sketch.

Aidy Bryan. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Aidy Bryan. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Ellen Pompeo, of Grey’s Anatomy fame, went for a high-fashion vibe in a black velvet jumpsuit with crystal detailing.

Ellen Pompeo. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Ellen Pompeo. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Schitt’s Creek creator and star Dan Levy channelled David Rose with this robed three-piece blue number.

Daniel Levy. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Daniel Levy. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

His on-screen sister, Annie Murphy, wore a dress that was at least two sizes too big.

Annie Murphy. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Annie Murphy. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

Also in green: Grown-ish star Yara Shahidi, who looked absolutely flawless.

Yara Shahidia. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Yara Shahidia. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

This Is Us star Mandy Moore always gets it right on the red carpet - and this was no exception.

Mandy Moore. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Mandy Moore. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Hamilton actress Renee Goldsberry was pure glam in this cream feathered gown.

Renee Elise Goldsberry. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Renee Elise Goldsberry. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Sarah Paulson’s otherwise normal red dress featured inflatable sleeves, in case the afterparty has a pool.

Sarah Paulson. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Sarah Paulson. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

America Ferrara kept it simple and elegant in a slinky purple slip dress with turquoise accessories.

America Ferrera. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
America Ferrera. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Beanie Feldstein glowed in a shimmery shirt-dress.

Beanie Feldstein. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Beanie Feldstein. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

Cynthia Erivo, nominated for her role as Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha, kept it simple - from the knees up.

Cynthia Erivo. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Cynthia Erivo. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel, who won the Emmy for Writing for a Limited Series, was eye-catching in a neon yellow two-piece set.

Michaela Coel. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Michaela Coel. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

There's always one person committed to the #FreeTheNipple cause on a red carpet, and today it was pianist and TV writer Our Lady J:

Our Lady J. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Our Lady J. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

Beth Behrs turned up as a sexy Glinda the Good Witch.

Beth Behrs. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Beth Behrs. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

Seth Rogen looked particularly sharp with his newly-cropped hair and chic suit.

Seth Rogen. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Seth Rogen. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

The Handmaid’s Tale star Samira Wiley nailed the power suit in a satin black set with gold spots.

Samira Wiley. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Samira Wiley. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

I believe Angelina Jolie trademarked the Awards Show Singular Leg, but here’s SNL star Cecily Strong giving it a red-hot go.

Cecily Strong. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Cecily Strong. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Ange must have collected some decent royalties from tonight, because here’s Catherine Zeta-Jones also giving The Leg:

Catherine Zeta-Jones. Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Catherine Zeta-Jones. Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

Queer Eye star and red carpet host Karamo Brown was sharp as always in a navy velvet tuxedo.

Karamo Brown. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP
Karamo Brown. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images/AFP

Nailed It podcast host and first-time Emmy nominee Nicole Byer floated onto the red carpet on a sea of frothy purple.

Nicole Byer. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Nicole Byer. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Rita Wilson was glimmering in sequins and satin.

Rita Wilson. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Rita Wilson. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images

Originally published as Emmy Awards 2021 red carpet: Best and worst dressed

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