Emmys 2024: Black Stars Ate The Red Carpet

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.

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

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

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

Viola Davis

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

Ayo Edebiri

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

Nicole Beharie

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

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

Maya Rudolph

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

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

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

Janelle James

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

Tyler James Williams

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

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

Laverne Cox

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

Aja Naomi King

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

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

Robin Roberts

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

Lionel Boyce

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