Nicola Coughlan proved that even this (award) season’s diamond gets nervous around the ton.
After all, the Bridgerton actress gave insight into what it was like attending the 2024 Emmys Sept. 15 alongside some of TV’s biggest celebs. (See all of the winners here.)
“I was terrified,” Nicola exclusively told Justin Sylvester, Ariana Madix and NeNe Leakes during E!’s After-Party. “I arrived, I looked to my left and Jennifer Aniston was there. I thought it was fine, but it was Jennifer Aniston. It was crazy!”
The Derry Girls alum, who attended in a dazzling silver ensemble from Prabal Gurung, also noted how strange but exciting it is to be recognized by notable stars while attending the award show for the first time at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
“I don’t know what to do about it,” she admitted. “I’m like, ‘No, stop! It’s too much!’ It’s crazy. It’s amazing. I love it!”
But it didn’t end there for the 37-year-old, who also presented the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie alongside Nava Mau. (Fargo star Lamorne Morris took home the trophy.)
“I would like to say it is an honor to be here to present the first award dedicated to emotional support animals in a limited series,” she joked to the audience. “From Lassie to Old Yeller, emotional support animals have a rich history in television.”
Nava quickly jumped in, explaining that the category was for the best human supporting role.
And of course, Nicola playfully saved face, concluding, “Unrelated, if anyone in the audience needs 500 dog treats, come find me at the after party.”
And there was only love during the biggest night in television, especially for one of Nicola’s favorite celebs, Jennifer. In fact, the Morning Show star couldn’t help but gush about her decadeslong friendship with costar Reese Witherspoon on the red carpet.
"We've grown up together," the Friends alum reflected in an exclusive interview with E! News' Laverne Cox. "We were kids together and now we're grown ups together. And being able to produce the show with her, I couldn't ask for a better partner. And we have a beautiful team that we collaborate with and it's just a wonderful group of people."
Now, keep reading to see all the moments at the 2024 Emmys you may have missed.
Martin Short and Meryl Streep
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez
These two were clearly loving each other like a love song, baby.
Stephen Nedoroscik, Ilona Maher, Caeleb Dressel and Ezra Frech,
The Olympians came in HOT to help present the award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.
Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy and Dan Levy
It was a Schitt's Creek reunion for the books, and clearly Annie Murphy was excited to be there.
Antony Starr, Kathy Bates and Giancarlo Esposito
Antony Starr, Kathy Bates and Giancarlo Esposito were giving villain as they handed out the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett
Time to bow down to just a few of the Queens of Comedy.
Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Justin Mikita
The Modern Family alums were serving thorougly modern selfie looks.
Lamorne Morris
The Fargo actor picked up an award and proved he definitely knows where babies come from.
Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern
The Big Little Lies costars were clearly intrigued by something off in the distance.
Anna Sawai
The Shogun star broke down in tears as she went up to accept her award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Janelle James and Chris Perfetti
The Abbott Elementary costars were looking abb-solutely fabulous.
Tess McCracken and Stephen Nedoroscik
Tess knows she's got the pommel horse king by her side.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
The Only Murders in the Building star gracefully waited for her moment in the spotlight.
Catherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara was thrilled to present Hacks with the trophy for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Liza Colón-Zayas
The Bear star admitted she didn't prepare a speech while accepting her Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress, "How could I have thought it would be possible to be in the presence of Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett and Janelle and Sheryl Lee Ralph?"
Allison Janney and Martin Sheen
Some of The West Wing cast reunited at the Emmys, 25 years after the series aired in 1999.
The West Wing cast
The cast of The West Wing, including Allison, Martin, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney and Richard Schiff presented the award for Outstanding Drama Series to Shogun.
Lisa Ann Walter
The Abbott Elementary actress taught everyone how to dazzle on the Emmys red carpet.
Jean Smart and Katilin Olson
The Hacks stars caught up on the Emmys red carpet.
Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey
The Fellow Travelers costars reunited on the Emmys 2024 red carpet.
Taika Waititi and Rita Ora
The Reservation Dogs producer assisted Rita with her gown on the Emmys red carpet.
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll sang during the In Memoriam segment which honored the late Shannen Doherty, Bob Newhart, Richard Lewis and more.
Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning
The Ripley costars were both rocking that Emmys nominee glow.
Eugene Levy and Dan Levy
The father son hosting duo put each other on blast in more ways than one.
Jennifer Aniston
The Morning Show actress was thrilled to wave to her adoring fans.
Alan Cumming & The Crew of The Traitors
The Traitors folks were feel not traitorous at all after winning the Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program.
The Bear Cast
Jeremy Allen White, Liza Colón-Zayas and Ebon Moss-Bachrach from The Bear know that the cast that wins Emmys together stays together.
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey
Get someone who looks at you the way Robert Downey Jr. looks at his wife of 17 years.
Martin Short
There was only excitement in Martin Short's building at the 2024 Emmys.
Dan Levy and Eugene Levy
The 2024 Emmys ceremony was a family affair.