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Emmys live updates: Stars hit the red carpet
Television's biggest stars are gathering at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
It's television's biggest night!
The 78th Emmy Awards are here, bringing together television's biggest stars, shows and creators to celebrate the best of the small screen.
Mariska Hargitay will host the event for the first time. Nominees include stars of some of the most talked-about series, such as "The Pitt," "Widow's Bay" and more.
Who will take home the night's biggest prizes?
Follow along for live updates on the winners, red carpet arrivals, memorable speeches, reactions and all the must-see moments.
Below, see how it is all unfolding.
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Meg Stalter arrives as the prize
"Hacks" star Meg Stalter came dressed for the occasion -- literally.
The first-time Emmy nominee arrived on the red carpet dressed as the Emmy statuette, complete with wings and an atom to hold high.
Stelter, who is nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, also wore gold body paint to complete the look.
Emmys host Mariska Hargitay arrives with family
This evening's host, Mariska Hargitay, is in the building.
Hargitay, who is helming the Emmys this year for the first time, arrived in a red dress, fitting for the red carpet.
The actress posed for photos with her daughter Amaya Hermann, whom she shares with husband Peter Hermann.
Amaya Hermann matched her mother in a red look.
More stars arrive in style
The 2026 Emmys red carpet is officially in full swing.
Celebrities converged on the red carpet with Richard Gadd, the cast of "The Pitt," stars of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and more posing for photos in their best looks.
Check out highlights from the red carpet as more stars arrive here.
Stars are hitting the red carpet
"Dancing with the Stars" judge Derek Hough and NSYNC member Lance Bass were among the first to arrive at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles ahead of the show.