The 2026 Emmys have been awarded! Zendaya dazzled at the ceremony

Zendaya at the 2026 Emmys. Her crystal gown turned heads

The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony took place on 14 September 2026 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Among the biggest winners were, amongst others, ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Widow’s Cove’, but the stars’ outfits also instantly captured the attention of showbiz fans. Zendaya appeared at the 2026 Emmys in one of the most striking outfits of the evening. The “Euphoria” star opted for a heavily embellished gown with a plunging neckline, made from a nude, semi-transparent fabric covered in shimmering crystals. The light reflecting off the embellishments made the outfit resemble a piece of jewellery.

The gown emphasised the actress’s waist and flowed into a delicate train. Zendaya paired it with white court shoes, striking earrings and a diamond-encrusted watch. Behind the actress’s image for years has been her long-standing collaborator Law Roach, with whom she has formed one of the most iconic duos in the worlds of fashion and show business.

Zendaya’s new hairstyle made just as big an impression

However, it wasn’t just the dress that meant Zendaya’s look at the 2026 Emmys immediately began to attract attention. The actress also surprised everyone with a short, retro-style hairstyle.

Zendaya sported a pixie cut that stood in stark contrast to the longer hairstyles she had worn during previous public appearances. The minimalist hairstyle balanced out the richly embellished gown and drew more attention to the star’s face.

The result? In Zendaya’s case, it was precisely this combination of a highly decorative outfit with a understated hairstyle that became one of the most talked-about elements of the evening.

Zendaya was nominated for *Euphoria*. However, the 2026 Emmy went to another actress

Zendaya appeared at the 2026 Emmys not only as one of the stars on the red carpet. She was also nominated in the category of Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Rue Bennett in ‘Euphoria’.

This time, she did not take home the statuette. The award went to Rhea Seehorn. Zendaya, however, already has previous Emmy wins to her name for her role in “Euphoria”, including awards won in 2020 and 2022.

Shailene Woodley at the 2026 Emmys. Her outfit caused a stir

Shailene Woodley received a completely different reception at the 2026 Emmys. The actress, known for her role in *Big Little Lies*, among other things, eschewed a classic evening gown in favour of an extravagant Balenciaga ensemble.

The outfit consisted of a blue top with a plunging neckline, very loose trousers covered in gold embellishments, and long burgundy gloves. The look was completed by a chunky necklace featuring coloured stones. Some internet users were highly critical of Shailene Woodley’s outfit at the 2026 Emmys.

Shailene Woodley won her first Emmy

Her fashion choices may have divided internet users, but for Shailene Woodley, this year’s Emmy Awards were a breakthrough moment all the same. The actress won her first Emmy for a guest appearance in the drama series *Paradise*, in which she played Annie. She had previously been nominated for an Emmy in 2017 for her role as Jane Chapman in “Big Little Lies”.

Who won the 2026 Emmys? Key results from the ceremony

At the 2026 Emmys, ‘The Pitt’ was once again named Best Drama Series, whilst Noah Wyle received the award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Among the actresses, Rhea Seehorn triumphed for her role in ‘The One’. In the Best Comedy Series category, *Widow’s Cove* took the prize, rounding off the Emmy season with an impressive haul of 14 awards.