9 celebrity looks that missed the mark at the 2026 Emmys

• The 2026 Emmy Awards were in full swing in Los Angeles on Monday night.
• There were plenty of glamorous looks on the red carpet, but some were better than others.
• Shailene Woodley’s colorful Balenciaga set missed the mark.

Keri Russell could have been a best-dressed attendee with some tweaks.

The gown was ruched throughout the bodice, flowed into a mermaid skirt, and had massive detached tulle sleeves that poofed around her.

The dress felt too heavy because of both the dark color and the plethora of fabric. A lighter color or no sleeves could have improved the look.

Riz Ahmed’s suit was too oversized.

Ahmed arrived at the Emmys in a powder-blue suit. Although there were many oversized suits at the event, Ahmed’s didn’t quite work because it had no shape. It seemed to float around him, and his pants were too long.

The look might have worked better if his jacket had been slightly more fitted.

Ahmed was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for “Bait.”

Lisa Kudrow’s black jacket felt unnecessary with her look.

Kudrow, who was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for “The Comeback,” arrived in a black Celine gown. The dress had a straight neckline and a full skirt, and she wore a cropped tuxedo-style jacket atop it.

Although both the jacket and dress were pretty, they didn’t work together. The dress also wasn’t fitted in the bodice, overwhelming Kudrow’s frame.

If Kudrow ditched the jacket, the dress may have stood out more.