(L-R): Florence Pugh, Sarah Pidgeon and Emilia Clarke made for a stunning look in lavender at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, last night Getty Images
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Emmy Awards 2026: How Hollywood Stars Rocked The Red Carpet in Lavender on TV’s Biggest Night

Emilia Clarke to Florence Pugh and Sarah Pidgeon, celebs reigned in lavender on television industry's starry night. And Mariska Hargitay, the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years, changed 12 looks!

Ismat Tahseen

One of the most talked about shows in TV and entertainment, the Emmy Awards is nothing, if not a smorgasbord of gorgeous silhouettes, glamour and legendary red-carpet fashion. This year's soiree did not disappoint.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards saw a starry lineup of celebrities making their way to the venue - Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, to honour the best names in television for the year, with Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay playing master of ceremonies for the evening. The spotlight was on the stage and off it, from actor Matthew Rhys bagging two wins for Apple TV's Widow’s Bay and Netflix’s ‘The Beast in Me’ to Zendaya (nominated for Euphoria) in a silver Prada gown, turning heads in nearly 10 carats of diamonds, as she rocked her shortest hair transformation yet!

Among the sea of stars, hopes, wins and dazzle, it was a fashion-forward showcase alright, but one colour ruled the night. Lavender made for the reigning trend as a number of celebrities showed up in the hue.

How Lavender Was the New Black

Lavender and lilac grabbed attention as the trend du jour, with stars wearing ensembles in the hue. Here’s a look at their outfits.

Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke in her lilac strapless Prada gown

Game of Thrones star and four-time Emmy Award winner Emilia Clarke stunned in a lilac strapless Prada silk-faille gown with a voluminous cape. We loved that bow on her knee-high slit! Her accessories were subtle with diamond covered earrings by Boucheron.

Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh exuded charm in her dreamy custom Vivienne Westwood corseted gown with a lilac tulle overlay

Florence Pugh who presented an Emmy Award, chose to go pastel purple in her custom Vivienne Westwood corseted gown with a shimmering lilac tulle overlay. She paired that beautifully with a pink-and-green crystal-and-diamond choker necklace.

Sarah Pidgeon

Sara Pidgeon chose a liquid-silk Matthieu Blazy Chanel slip gown with pearl embellishments

Sarah Pidgeon who was nominated for her role as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, rocked a matching lavender romantic, liquid-silk Matthieu Blazy Chanel slip gown that had pretty pearl embellishments on its straps and cowl neckline.

Jessica Williams

Jessica Williams in a lilac fitted dress with lace detailing by Honor

Shrinking star Jessica Williams also opted for the hue in a frilly semi-sheer, tiered purple Honor bustier corset bodice and tiered skirt with silver detailing. Her choice of accessories added glamour to her ensemble in the way of ear cuffs, dainty hoop earrings and statement rings. Her hairstyle in old Hollywood waves totally added to her look!

Host Mariska Hargitay Grabbed The Spotlight With 12 Changes!

Power suits to gowns: Host Mariska Hargitay's looks for the night grabbed the buzz at the Emmy Awards

For Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star, Mariska Hargitay playing master of ceremonies host was a milestone moment as she became the first woman to host the Emmy Awards in 15 years! And keeping with the number game, she actually changed her looks a whopping 12 times at the awards!

Among her looks were a strapless silver gown with a train, a black gown with a sculpted neckline, a sequin, a black power blazer and a white monochromatic suit, a fitting coral gown, an off-shoulder crystal gown and more.