The Best Beauty Looks From the 2026 Emmys, From Zendaya’s Pixie to Nicole Kidman’s Updo

All of our favorite stars hit the red carpet last night for the 2026 Emmy Awards. Whether your go-to comfort show takes place in a Pittsburgh hospital or a sandwich shop in Chicago, the biggest names in TV pulled out look after look, giving us tons of celebrity beauty inspiration.From vintage bobs and sculpted updos to bold red lips and smoky eyes, there was no shortage of beauty moments to take note of in Los Angeles on a Monday night. Here are all the best beauty looks from the 2026 Emmys, plus insider insight on the exact products used on the celebs.ZendayaMonica Schipper//Getty ImagesThank goodness Zendaya blessed us with an Emmys appearance. The queen of the big screen has been rocking all the short hairstyles as of late, and this side-parted pixie is the latest, and dare I say greatest, yet?! And, of course, her luminous purple eye look (a subtle nod to Euphoria makeup, perhaps?) and glowing cheeks were all Prada Beauty.Nicole KidmanNBC//Getty ImagesNicole Kidman knows her way around a red carpet, and the star of Margo’s Got Money Troubles looked fabulous in her loose updo with sweeping curtain bangs. And what if I told you the entire look was courtesy of K18’s beloved styling products, including the AirWash dry shampoo for added texture? New hair hack unlocked!Florence PughChristopher Polk//Getty ImagesI’ve never met a Florence Pugh beauty moment I didn’t like, but this might be my favorite yet. Her romantic updo with loose pieces framing her face feels straight out of old Hollywood, while her winged liner and warm shadow add just enough dimension to her glam. If there were an award for best skin, I’d have to crown her satin-like glow.Lukita Maxwell Kevin Mazur//Getty ImagesAnd the best hair award goes to: Lukita Maxwell. This micro French bob is my favorite look of the entire night, complete with vintage vibes and ear-sweeping curls. The Shrinking star paired the chic cut with an edgy cat eye and rosy pink blush, the perfect complement to the Parisian-esque ’do.Supriya GaneshMichael Buckner//Getty ImagesThe Pitt star Supriya Ganesh (and Cosmo girl, might I add) was the epitome of glamour thanks to her long, shiny waves and flawlessly sculpted skin. I immediately fell for her berry lip, which added the prettiest pop of color to her otherwise soft and romantic glam, all courtesy of Chanel Beauty, of course.Chase InfinitiMonica Schipper//Getty ImagesChase Infiniti never fails to provide stunning hair inspo, and the Emmys carpet proved no different. Her brushed-out waves, styled by celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway, were achieved with a GHD blow-dryer and comb attachment to pull out her curls, plus a lineup of SheaMoisture haircare products you can find at the drugstore. Celebrity hair inspo that doesn’t require a celebrity budget? We love to see it.Sarah PidgeonAmy Sussman//Getty ImagesThe Love Story actress usually keeps her glam classic, in what I like to think is an extended ode to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Her glowing makeup and loose blonde waves are an unfailing combo for her, and the Chanel Beauty glam was the perfect match for her purple Chanel dress, naturally.Ayo EdebiriGilbert Flores//Getty ImagesThe Bear star stunned the red carpet with a braided updo, face-framing curls, and a bold smoky eye. Ayo’s hairstylist Jacob Dillon described the inspiration as “snatched yet dreamy,” and dreamy she was. Chanel Beauty was behind the entire look, from skin prep to her perfectly winged liner.Elle FanningNBC//Getty ImagesElle Fanning stuck to a classic beauty formula: blonde curls, a just-bitten lip, and flawless-looking skin that lets her cheekbones do the talking. It’s simple, but somehow never boring, especially on Elle.Mariska HargitayRich Polk//Getty ImagesWhen our favorite SVU captain walked out mid-show with this elevated glam, I was too stunned to speak (and not just because of the Taylor Swift cameo). Her voluminous blowout had all the old Hollywood glamour, with the red lip perhaps serving as a little nod to Taylor.Ciara MillerAmy Sussman//Getty ImagesSummer House star Ciara Miller is having quite the year, so let’s just go ahead and add an Emmys beauty win to the list. Her smoky eye and sweeping updo gave the look a classic, old-Hollywood feel, and I couldn’t help but obsess over her flawless skin. The reign of Ciara Miller continues.Meg StalterAmy Sussman//Getty ImagesLast but most certainly not least is Emmy statue Hacks star Meg Stalter, who isn’t afraid to commit to a bit. I fear I’ll never accept a normal spray tan again—gold only, please. Her custom headpiece took 18 hours to create and was emblazoned with Swarovski crystals all the way down to her under-eyes. Her kiss curls were a work of art in themselves, created by hairstylist Clayton Hawkins and held in place with Amika hairspray. And we can’t forget her dazzling nails, in essie’s Good as Gold topped off with Crushed Gold. Petition to have all future Emmy Award statues feature a curled updo from now on.Why Trust Cosmopolitan?Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmo who covers all things beauty—from the latest celebrity haircuts to new nail trends.Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. 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