The 2024 Emmys Awards unfolded as a glamorous evening dedicated to celebrating outstanding TV shows. Following a brief delay due to the WAG and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the event returned on January 15, and the red carpet regained its vibrant allure.
The 75th Emmy Awards showcased famous TV stars, revealing not just their stunning outfits but also introducing hair and makeup styles that have become the season’s highlight. Echoing trends from previous award shows this season, hair accessories like bows and feathers continued to top the charts, complementing the bold makeup choices that anchored the custom gowns and structured suits, as seen at the event.
Over the years, the Emmys have witnessed remarkable beauty moments, and this edition was no exception. The spotlight shone on looks that were either elegantly simple or daringly bold. Claire Danes exuded timeless charm with her wavy bob and pink lips, while Selena Gomez and Simona Tabasco opted for striking bold lips in deep red and super bright pink, respectively. However, it was Ali Wong who stole the limelight with her indigo smoky eyes and stylish glasses; an attitude that makes it fair to say that bold lipstick and soft waves took center stage on TV’s grandest night.
For an in-depth look at the glam that caught our attention at the 2024 Emmys, read on for a curated list of our favorite beauty looks of the night.
Riley Keough
Riley Keough channeled her grandma Priscilla Presley’s timeless beauty with a teased half-up hairdo and charcoal eyeshadow featuring cat-eye flicks. Makeup artist Mai Quynh aimed for a soft ’60s look, using Chanel’s Ombre Première Libre Loose Eyeshadow in Mûrier Noir for the eyes.
Ali Wong
Ali Wong rocked a cool vibe with some attitude! The Beef star wore clear cat-eye glasses with indigo-blue smoky eyes. Her makeup artist, Daniel Martin, used Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture 5 for the standout eye look.
Padma Lakshmi
Padma Lakshmi, who loves bright colors, had super bright pink lips done by her makeup artist, William Scott. She also wore fuchsia eyeliner along her waterlines that matched her lips.
Sophie Nélisse
Sophie Nélisse showed off a captivating eye makeup style by using a smoky burnt copper eyeshadow. She completed the look with a neat updo and a soft coral lip, adding a touch of elegance.
Issa Rae
Makeup artist Joanna Simkin worked her magic to create Issa Rae’s stunning look for the night. Taking inspiration from the timeless glamour of Diana Ross and Diahann Carroll, Simkin used full falsies and applied Liquid Eyeshadow in Rayon to give Issa’s eyes a golden touch. To complete the glamorous ensemble, a plume-embellished updo was chosen to enhance Issa Rae’s overall red-carpet allure.
Claire Danes
Looking all fancy in the Old Hollywood style, Claire Danes had her shiny, golden blonde bob styled in smooth S-shaped waves. She had this nice, fresh glow on her face and a soft pink lip, making her look really cool and classy.
Joy Sunday
With her colorful berry lip, Lancôme’s new global ambassador, Joy Sunday, brought a touch of vibrancy to her look. Alongside voluminous lashes and creative white eyeliner strokes, she truly glowed with style.
Amber Midthunder
Amber Midthunder from “Prey” looked pretty with her braided ponytail hairstyle. Her hair was all sleek and had beautiful decorations. She also had shiny bronze eyeshadow on her eyelids and a pretty mauve-colored lipstick on her lips.
Simona Tabasco
Simona Tabasco, who stars in The White Lotus, matched the bold colors of her flowery Marni dress by wearing a super bright pink lip.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez wore a flat, deep red lipstick, matching her shiny red necklace. She styled her hair in a pretty side-swept updo that added a romantic touch to her look.
Jasmin Savoy Brown
Jasmin Savoy Brown looked glamorous with her hair pulled up in a fancy way, and she added a cute little curl for a vintage vibe. She also wore sparkly pink eyeshadow, pink blush on her cheeks, and shiny lip gloss to make her look even more glamorous.
Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega looked amazing with her layered lob hairstyle. Her eyes had a gentle smoky look, and her lips were cool and nude.
Mychal-Bella Bowman
Mychal-Bella Bowman, the star of The Underground Railroad, had really cool jet-black cat eyes and a fancy headband that made her beauty look stand out.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross sure knows how to rock a classic beauty look: she wore bright red lipstick and had a big, bouncy ponytail.
Ellen Pompeo
Ellen Pompeo got a beautifully rosy glow from makeup artist Kate Lee — an all-fresh, pretty, flushed, and pink cheek, to say the least.
Rachel Brosnahan
Showing us the exact ways to pick colors that look good together, Rachel Brosnahan’s burgundy eyeshadow perfectly went with her corseted Versace dress.
Kathryn Hahn
Kathryn Hahn got a lovely look from celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles. Fiona made Kathryn’s face glow by using a moisturizer and blending some glow sticks on the high points of her face. This gave Kathryn a radiant look that complemented her raspberry lip.
Audrey Plaza
Audrey Plaza’s super chic look — a dark berry lip and a cool half-up hairstyle done by hairstylist Mark Townsend with Olaplex products, shone at the Emmys!
Niecy Nash-Betts
Niecy Nash-Betts looked absolutely stunning in her voluminous hair! She had pretty, loose curls and sharp cat-eye makeup with a soft rose pink lip.
Taraji P. Henson
Looking stunning, Taraji P. Henson matched the deep purple of her dress with rosy blush on her cheeks and eyeshadow that matched, creating a beautiful, coordinated monochrome look.
