The Emmys are one of the last major awards left in 2021, so it’s no surprise that some celebs went all-out for the red carpet. There were a few trends that stood out during the night, from the sleek middle parts on Anya Taylor-Joy and Issa Rae to the Old Hollywood homages by Nicole Byers and Mindy Kaling. Ahead, find our picks for the best beauty moments of the evening:
Issa Rae looked radiant, pairing her purple eyeshadow and dewy skin with a sleek, braided updo
Anya Taylor Joy was a vision in her expertly-curled, vintage-inspired updo (complete with military red lip!)
Cynthia Erivo paired her piercing collection with bold lashes and a ’90s-inspired lip
Yara Shahidi paired her green tea dress with a chic matching eye colour
Drag race stars Gottmik and Symone were aesthetic polar opposites during the evening, with the trans star going full goth and the model channelling Barbie
Nicole Byers channeled the ’60s with her gorgeous bouffant updo, pairing the look with long lashes and a nude lip
Michaela Coel looked absolutely gorgeous, accenting her bold cat eye with a stripe of neon yellow
Thuso Mbedu looked every bit the picture of a young Diana Ross with her voluminous ponytail
Samira Wiley’s XXL sidecut reminds us of a red carpet Skrillex (in the best way possible)
Bo Burnham embraced the quarantine look with this groomed beard and long hair combo
Mindy Kaling leant into retro Hollywood with these glamorous waves
