Emmys 2024 Best Dressed: From Sofia Vergara's plunging red outfit to Jennifer Aniston's sparkle dress

All eyes were on the stars as they stepped out on the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, on Sunday, September 15, dressed to slay. Hollywood celebrities, including Selena Gomez, Jennifer Aniston, Anna Sawai, Sofia Vergara, and others, swaggered, strutted, and sashayed in stunning hues of black, red, and gold. 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston looked stunning in a strapless Oscar de la Renta gown with a pearl tint, while nominee Selena Gomez glittered in a custom Ralph Lauren Collection black dress. Here are the top 12 fashion highlights of the evening.

1. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez dazzled in a classic black silk-and-velvet body-hugging gown on the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet. The 'Only Murders in the Building' star, 32, stunned in an inky black velvet gown from the Ralph Lauren Collection, complete with a hand-embellished pave neckline and a train pooled at the bottom to create a sophisticated look. She accessorized her ensemble with striking Tiffany & Co pieces, including bracelets, multiple rings, and a pair of drop earrings, per People.

2. Nicola Coughlan

Nicola Coughlan, 37, carried the same elegance to TV's biggest night on Sunday, September 15, after making waves with her daring and unique outfit choices on the 'Bridgerton' season 3 press tour during the summer. The actress made a statement in an off-shoulder futuristic silver gown with a bubble-shaped peplum and a stiff corset over a long skirt. She wore a red Artists4Ceasefire pin as an accessory. Her look was completed by Delicate De Beers jewelry.

3. Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston, who was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for 'The Morning Show,' arrived at the event donning a champagne-colored Oscar de la Renta gown that appeared to glow as the cameras flashed, along with Tiffany & Co jewels. The gown was adorned with several pearls arranged in the shape of a scallop shell. For the evening, Aniston told Vogue, she wanted to appear "effortlessly polished."

4. Sofia Vergara

The 'Griselda' star and producer was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in an anthology series or movie for her role as the Netflix show's protagonist. Vergara donned a dramatic appearance in a sleeveless, floor-length crimson Dolce & Gabbana gown with a deep cut sweetheart neckline. The extravagant gown flowed beautifully, hugging her curves with fabric that gathered close to her waist.

5. Anna Sawai

'Shogun' actress Anna Sawai dazzled in a vivid red Vera Wang gown with a pointed neckline and a layered trumpet skirt, accessorized by Karla Welch with sparkling Cartier jewels. Anna was a nominee for Best Actress in a Dramatic Series for 'The Morning Show,' alongside Aniston.

6. Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning chose delicate pearl accents for her appearance on the Los Angeles red carpet of the 2024 Emmy Awards on Sunday. 'The Perfect Couple' actress chose a gown from the fall 2024 couture collection by Giorgio Armani Prive. The bodice of the strapless dress had delicate ruffles of fabric that created a sweetheart neckline. Fanning's dress had a champagne tone as its base color.

7. Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon, who was nominated for her role in 'The Morning Show,' wore a classic black Dior dress with a strapless design and beautiful flower decoration that flowed down the bodice and onto the tulle skirt to the Sunday event. Witherspoon finished her look with Bucherer jewelry, which included a yellow diamond choker and matching stud earrings, and accessorized with a metallic box clutch embellished with pearlescent beads.

8. Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey showed up wearing a more sophisticated take on the classic black and white tuxedo from Giorgio Armani, which included a black dinner jacket, a white silk shirt that was opulently unbuttoned, a black silk cummerbund, and fitted black shoes. The 'Fellow Travelers' actor enhanced his style with rectangular red-lensed glasses and a gardenia brooch worn on the left lapel of his jacket.

9. Ayo Edebiri

'The Bear' actress Ayo Edebiri looked stunning at the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards wearing a strapless Bottega Veneta gown from the pre-spring '25 collection. The gown was adorned in bespoke red, black, marigold, and black starfish sequins, and had a tantalizing slit that almost reached her waist. Regarding her mosaic-inspired design, Edebiri told Laverne Cox on E!'s pre-show, "It was perfect as soon as I saw the sketches... And for me, I'm also getting Nollywood vibes."

10. Catherine O'Hara

The 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' actress chose an illusion floor-length Oscar de la Renta gown with roses covered with crystals. The floor-length, floral-patterned dress with silver embellishments had a high collar and long sleeves. She accessorized the ensemble with Christian Louboutin Sandaloo platform shoes, and the look was styled by Andrew Gelwicks.

11. Ricky Martin

'Palm Royale' star Ricky Martin stepped out for the 2024 Emmy Awards on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles in a bow tie with a classic suit. Martin wore a white tuxedo jacket alongside a bracelet set of Rahaminov Diamonds.

12. Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling stepped out at the Los Angeles Peacock Theater, sporting a black Gaurav Gupta gown with a chiseled off-the-shoulder design and flowing embellishments. She finished her look with straight, sleek hair and sparse silver jewelry to draw attention to the dress's structural elements. The actress, who has had six Emmy nominations during her time on 'The Office,' was one of several former comedy stars invited to present at this year's event.