Emmys 2024: Black Stars Ate The Red Carpet

During Primetime Emmys on Sunday night, we took a look at some of the stylish stars and fabulous fashions on the Red carpet.

Photo: Getty Images Frazer Harrison/Kevin Mazur/Frazer Harrison

It’s officially awards season in Hollywood! The 76th Primetime Emmys aired Sunday (Sept. 15), honoring the best of the best in television. This award show comes on the heels of New York Fashion Week ending and in the midst of film festivals taking over elsewhere.

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Popular shows like “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” “Shogun,” “Only Murders in the Building” and more were all up for multiple nominations this year. Our fave actors and actresses like Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Idris Elba, Donald Glover, Nicole Beharie were all up for the gold.

But before we get to the winners, we’ve got to get into the red carpet fashions, so keep reading to see all the goodness.

Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Frazer Harrison

For her role as “Janine Teagues” on “Abbott Elementary,” Quinta Brunson is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Writing In A Comedy Series. “Abbott” is also up for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

For her role as “Barbara Howard” on “Abbott Elementary,” Sheryl Lee Ralph is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series.

Viola Davis

Viola Davis attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

Looking like a vision in black and white, Viola Davis shines on the red carpet at the Primetime Emmys.

Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Frazer Harrison

For her role as “Sydney Adamu” on “The Bear,” Ayo Edebiri is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series.

Nicole Beharie

Nicole Beharie attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Frazer Harrison

For her role as “Christina Hunter” on “The Morning Show,” Nicole Beharie is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph

Da’Vine Joy Randolph at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Michael Buckner/Variety

Brining a pop of color to the red carpet, Da’Vine Joy Randolph brightens up the Primetime Emmys.

Maya Rudolph

Maya Rudolph attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

For her role as “Molly Novak” on “Loot,” Maya Rudolph is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series. For her role as the guest host on “Saturday Night Live”, she’s also up for Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series.

RuPaul

RuPaul attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Frazer Harrison

Bringing Western flair to red carpet, RuPaul arrives on the red carpet. He’s nominated for: Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality Competition Program, Outstanding Reality Competition Program (“RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program (“RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked”).

Idris Elba

Idris Elba attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Kevin Mazur

For his role as “Sam Nelson” on “Hijack,” Idris Elba is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series.

Janelle James

Janelle James attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

For her role as “Ava Coleman” on “Abbott Elementary,” Janelle James is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Tyler James Williams

Tyler James Williams attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

Serving up some serious shoulder and bicep action, “Abbott Elementary” star Tyler James Williams arrives at the Primetime Emmys. For his role as “Gregory Eddie,” he’s nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series.

Niecy Nash-Betts

Niecy Nash-Betts attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

Looking like a cranberry dream, Niecy Nash-Betts shines on the red carpet at the Primetime Emmys.

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Michael Buckner/Variety

Stunning in black and gold, Laverne Cox arrives at the 76th annual Emmys red carpet.

Aja Naomi King

Aja Naomi King attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Frazer Harrison

For her role as “Harriet Sloane” on “Lessons in Chemistry,” Aja Naomi King is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series.

Susan Kelechi Watson

Susan Kelechi Watson attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur

Beloved “This Is Us” star Susan Kelechi Watson shines in blue and black on the red carpet at the 76th Primetime Emmys.

Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Michael Buckner/Variety

Just two days after hosting “The 76th Emmys: A Night of Firsts,” on ABC, Robin Roberts sparkles on the red carpet at the Primetime Emmys.

William Stanford Davis

William Stanford Davis attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Frazer Harrison

William Stanford Davis, who plays “Mr. Johnson” on “Abbott Elementary,” arrives on the red carpet looking sharp!

Lionel Boyce

Lionel Boyce attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

For his role as “L-Boy” on “The Bear,” Lionel Boyce is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

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