Emmys 2026 live updates: Stars hit the red carpet

Take a look at the hottest looks on the Emmys red carpet in the photo gallery below.

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(L-R) Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin attend the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Television Academy made several changes to this year's Emmy Awards.

The outstanding scripted variety series and outstanding talk series categories were combined into a single outstanding variety series category following a decline in submissions in both categories in recent years.

The outstanding television movie category was also renamed outstanding movie, while changes were made to several other categories, including short form, sound mixing and music.

The Television Academy also introduced the Legacy Award this year to recognize television programs that have made a lasting impact on audiences and remain relevant to society, culture and the industry.

"I Love Lucy" became the first program to receive the honor during the Sept. 6 Emmy ceremony.

Television's biggest stars are walking the Emmys red carpet!

Here's a look at "Dancing with the Stars" judge Derek Hough and Elaine Hendrix with her "The Parent Trap" co-star and current "Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter.

In July, the Television Academy announced that it would trim the number of awards categories announced during its live telecast in an effort to deliver a "fresh new take on the Emmys broadcast."

The academy said it would move the categories of writing for a variety series, supporting actor and actress in a limited series or movie, directing for a limited series or movie, and writing for a limited series or movie into the Creative Arts Emmys weekend.

Television Academy chair Chris Abrego told Variety in July that the move would "flex more creativity into the show."