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The 15 Best Beauty Looks at the 2024 Emmys
It was all about statement blush and easy glamour for television’s biggest night
For the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles tonight, stars paired tailored suits and flowing gowns with equally showstopping beauty looks. Glowing skin, sleek bobs, and regal updos aligned on the red carpet for television’s biggest night, along with smoky shadow and bold blush looks that Bazaar editors couldn’t stop talking about on Slack. Here, we take a closer look at all the best beauty looks from the 2024 Emmys—the ones that were downright award-worthy. Read on for some of our favorites of the night.
Greta Lee
Along with a glossy lip and subtly flushed cheeks, actor Greta Lee paired her flowing Loewe gown with bold brows and minimal eyeliner for a fresh-faced look. Her hair was styled by Jenny Cho using Kristin Ess staples, with makeup crafted by artist Nina Park for Guerlain.
Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts’s cherry red lip and side-parted bob set the stage for a winning Emmys beauty look. “My inspiration for Naomi’s makeup was to create an effortless, elegant look, highlighting beautiful, fresh skin,” says makeup artist Mary Wiles, who used all Chanel products. The star’s hair look was crafted by Robert Vetica for Kerasilk.
Quinta Brunson
The smoky eyes! The hair spirals! Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson’s sultry and vintage-inspired beauty look offered a modern take on classic beauty. Her hair was styled by Alexander Armand for Maui Moisture and Olivia Garden.
Kristen Wiig
Artist Jo Baker created actor Kristen Wiig’s radiant and sun-kissed Emmys look using essentials from Dior Beauty. Her hair was crafted by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel for Virtue.
Nicola Coughlan
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan proves that a monochromatic makeup look never goes out of style. Her soft, tawny-toned eye shadow, blush, and lip shade were the perfect match for her bold sequined gown. “I was inspired by the gorgeous structure and shine of Nicola’s dress. I decided to reflect this monochromatic vibe onto her makeup look, but in a fresh, soft way,” says makeup artist Adam Breuchaud, who used all Chanel products on Coughlan. “I achieved this by applying mauvy-pinky, saturated, and fresh tones.” Her sleek, center-parted hair look was styled using Olaplex's No. 5 Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner.
Ayo Edebiri
The Bear star Ayo Edebiri’s brushed-out ’70s mermaid waves gave us plenty of mood board inspiration. They were crafted by celebrity stylist Miles Jeffries using Maui Moisture.
Hannah Einbinder
A subtle bend in the hair and a flush of blush punctuated Hacks star Hannah Einbinder’s romantic and ethereal Emmys beauty look. Her skin was prepped ahead of the red carpet by master esthetician Joanna Czech.
Brie Larson
“When we first saw the sketch of Brie’s Chanel gown for tonight’s Emmy Awards, we knew right away that we had to channel Catherine Deneuve’s timeless elegance and glamour," says makeup artist Nina Park. “To give this a fresh, modern twist, I applied Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream in Soleil Tan Medium Bronze, focusing on sculpting her cheekbones and forehead for that soft, sculpted look. For her eyes, I wanted a defined, but subtle, liner to really bring out her natural beauty. I applied Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara in Noir to create full, fluttery lashes—a must for the look. I completed Brie’s look by applying rosy, pink washes of color on her cheeks and lips, tying everything together for a soft, radiant finish.”
Sofía Vergara
We don’t know what we love more: the impossibly shiny Hollywood waves, bombshell cat-eye eyeliner, or blurry rose lip. The star's makeup look was created by artist Sabrina Bedrani, who prepped her skin using SumaNurica.
Lily Gladstone
Before the Emmys, celebrity facialist Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine prepped Lily Gladstone’s skin for makeup using Augustinus Bader. Blush was one of the biggest beauty trends of the night, and we love the star's warm toasted apricot rather than baby pink take on a flushed cheek.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon looked absolutely regal at the 2024 Emmys, with her hair tied up into an easy-to-DIY chignon by Lona Vigi for ghd. Her metallic eye shadow emphasized her blue eyes, and the neutral lip and warm flush along her cheeks helped tie the look together.
Selena Gomez
The actor, singer, and Rare Beauty mogul looked absolutely beautiful at the Emmys, thanks to a glossy nude lip and a hazy cat-eye that was equal parts soft and glam. Artist Hung Vanngo used SK-II to prep the star’s skin ahead of makeup application.
Maya Rudolph
“For tonight’s look, I wanted Maya to have a glowing complexion, flushed cheek, and a playful, bright lip,” says makeup artist Molly Stern, who worked with Chanel products. “I kept her eyes simple yet defined. Maya brings so much joy to everyone with her humor and talent—therefore, I wanted her beauty look to exude the heat of a good hearty laugh.” The star's bouncy bob was styled by John D using JVN Hair essentials.
Carrie Coon
We loved The Gilded Age star Carrie Coon's icy platinum blonde bob and subtle smoky eye look. Celebrity artist Rebecca Restrepo prepped skin for the awards with G.M. Collins skincare ahead of makeup application.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Actor Da'Vine Joy Randolph's striking red carpet makeup is worth bookmarking and crafted by Lancôme global artist Sheika Daley. “Da'Vine Joy brought red carpet drama to the Emmys with a look that perfectly balanced elegance and edge," Daley says in a statement. "Her shimmering eyelids were framed by voluminous, multidimensional lashes that elevated her look with a bold yet graceful finish. Paired with a luminous complexion and glossy lips, Da'Vine's beauty moment was all about embracing powerful femininity with unapologetic glam.” Joy's wet-look hairstyle was created by Tai Simon for Mydentity.
Jenna Rosenstein is the Beauty Director at Harper's BAZAAR across both print and digital. While attending NYU, she held internships at Women’s Wear Daily, Bloomingdale’s, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Allure, the latter of which she parlayed into her first job as the Beauty Assistant. She left Allure three years later as the Senior Beauty Editor. She spent a few months at Refinery29 overseeing branded content in the same title, before finally landing back at BAZAAR to manage all beauty content. When she's not testing every lipstick known to mankind, getting zapped by new lasers, or interviewing experts and celebrities, you can find Rosenstein at home in New Jersey with her son, husband, and black cat named Maddie.
Tiffany Dodson Davis is the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar. Don't ask her to choose a favorite fragrance—it's like picking a favorite child. As one of the brand's resident shopping experts, she specializes in trend forecasting, testing the latest beauty and wellness launches, and curating bookmark-worthy commerce guides. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in SELF Magazine, Bustle, and Teen Vogue. She's also been tapped as a commerce and beauty expert for The Business of Fashion, NPR’s Life Kit podcast, and more.
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