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Emmys 2020: Red carpet fashion from the 'virtual' awards

It’s no secret that this year’s Emmy Awards have gone slightly off-script due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with bustling red carpets and jam-packed theatre halls out of the question due to social distancing restrictions.

The coronavirus-era adjustments to TV’s night of nights include host Jimmy Kimmel cracking jokes to an audience-less studio in LA’s Staples Centre while the A-listers themselves watch on from somewhere we rarely get to see: inside their homes.

Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the "72nd Emmy® Awards" will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC via Getty Images)JIMMY KIMMEL
Host of the 72nd Emmy® Awards, Jimmy Kimmel, appeared sans-audience at the Staples Centre. Photo: Getty Images.

Some stars followed the suggestion to ‘make an effort,’ as per an email to nominees obtained by Variety, with Tracee Ellis Ross even going the extra mile to create a homemade red carpet.

Others have done away with the glitz and glam and instead stayed in their PJs to stream the ceremony from their couches. Actors, hey? They’re just like us!

Below we’ve compiled pics of those stars who’ve gone the whole nine yards as well as those who have kept it comfy and casual for what is no doubt the most unusual Emmys we’ve ever seen — and a sign of award shows to come.

Reese Witherspoon in Louis Vuitton

Reese donned a black Louis Vuitton number featuring bows on the shoulder and a bright pink lip to celebrate this year’s awards from her backyard.

Reese Witherspoon wearing a black Louis Vuitton dress to celebrate the 2020 Emmys in her backyard
Reese Witherspoon donned Louis Vuitton to celebrate the Emmys in her backyard. Photo: Instagram/reesewitherspoon.

“Shortest #Emmys commute yet!” the Legally Blonde star joked on Instagram. “Bringing the festivities to my lawn and excited to celebrate the incredible cast and crews of @themorningshow, @biglittlelies and @littlefireshulu tonight!”

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Tracee Ellis Ross in Alexandre Vauthier

Black-ish star Tracee was gilded like an Emmy award statue in a tiered gold gown by Alexandre Vauthier which she paired with vintage Tiffany & Co. jewels and Jimmy Choo heels.

Tracee Ellis Ross wearing a gold dress on a home made red carpet to celebrate the Emmys 2020 from her home
Tracee Ellis Ross shone on her home made red carpet. Photo: Instagram/traceeellisross.

“How fun to get dressed up! Can’t say I miss the frenetic energy of the red carpet or wearing high heels, but boy do I miss a pretty dress!!” she wrote on Instagram.

Jameela Jamil in pajamas!

Jameela Jamil ditched the traditional red carpet finery for a comfy pair of white PJs by JJwinks but added some va-va-voom with a multi-coloured sequin dressing gown by NYC label Markarian.

Jameela Jamil wearing white pajamas while sitting on her couch  to celebrate the Emmys 2020 from her home
Good Place star Jameela Jamil kept it casual in sleepwear. Photo: Instagram/jameelajamil.

“No bra? No heels? NO PROBLEM,” she quipped on Instagram, adding that she still did her makeup and wore the glitzy gown to honour her Good Place character, Tahini.

Issa Rae in Sergio Hudson

Issa Rae, star of Insecure, was a pop of colour in a coral-hued long-sleeved, cut-out number by Sergio Hudson.

Issa Rae joined the Emmys via video-link from Sofi Stadium
Issa Rae joined the Emmys via video-link from Sofi Stadium. Photo: Getty Images.

Erin Lim in Azzi & Osta

Newly-engaged E! host Erin Lim shone in a khaki green gown by Azzi & Osta.

E! host Erin Lim looked stunning in green. Photo: Instagram/erinlim.
E! host Erin Lim looked stunning in green. Photo: Instagram/erinlim.

Tituss Burgess in Lee Ricki Collection

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Tituss Burgess was fiery in a matching jacket and shorts combo by menswear brand Lee Ricki Collection and Giuseppe Zanotti sneakers.

Tituss Burgess was red hot in a shorts-and-jacket combo. Photo: Instagram/instatituss.
Tituss Burgess was red hot in a shorts-and-jacket combo. Photo: Instagram/instatituss.

Robin Thede in Christian Siriano

Multi-talented write/creator/star of A Black Lady Sketch Show Robin Thede frocked up in a burnt orange gown by Christian Siriano.

Robin Thede rocked an all-out ball gown. Photo: Instagram/robinthede.
Robin Thede rocked an all-out ball gown. Photo: Instagram/robinthede.

Mark Ruffalo and wife Sunshine

Mark Ruffalo accepted his Emmy award for I Know This Much Is True alongside his wife, Sunshine, who wore a black and white polka dot frock.

Mark Ruffalo and his wife, Sunshine watch the 72nd Emmy® Awards from their home
Mark Ruffalo and his wife, Sunshine, watched the Emmys from their home. Photo: Getty Images.

Laverne Cox in Azzi & Osta

Actor and E!’s Emmys correspondent Laverne Cox brought a pop of much-needed colour in a fuchsia one-shouldered look by in Azzi & Osta which she described as “Neo Black Trans Feminist Barbie” on Instagram.

Actor and E! host Laverne Cox was a vision in fuscia. Photo: Instagram/eentertainment.
Actor and E! host Laverne Cox was a vision in fuchsia. Photo: Instagram/eentertainment.

Jennifer Aniston in an LBD

‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ is Jennifer Aniston’s awards show mantra when it comes to her outfit choices and, to be honest, we can’t fault her.

Jen kept it classic in a little black dress for her appearance in the Emmys studio. Photo: ABC.
Jen kept it classic in a little black dress for her appearance in the Emmys studio. Photo: ABC.

When you look so darn good in a simple, slinky LBD why wear anything else? The Friends star also made sure to give her fans a glimpse at her Emmys prep at home before she joined host Jimmy Kimmel in the studio for a hilarious skit.

Jen gave fans a glimpse at her at-home Emmys prep. Photo: Instagram/jenniferaniston.
Jen gave fans a glimpse at her at-home Emmys prep. Photo: Instagram/jenniferaniston.

Zendaya in Christopher John Rogers

Zendaya went avant-garde in a black and purple silk taffeta dress by Christopher John Rogers which she accessorised with a gleaming Bvlgari jewel choker.

Zendaya went for an avant-garde look by Christopher John Rogers . Photo: Instagram/zendaya.
Zendaya went for an avant-garde look by Christopher John Rogers. Photo: Instagram/zendaya.

Catherine O’Hara in Valentino

Schitt’s Creek award-winner Catherine O’Hara was chic in black lace by Valentino for her show’s socially-distanced Emmys viewing party in Toronto, Canada.

Catherine O'Hara wore Valentino. Photo: Instagram/schittscreek.
Catherine O'Hara wore Valentino. Photo: Instagram/schittscreek.

Daniel Levy in Thom Browne

Catherine was joined by her co-star and Schitt’s Creek writer/director, Daniel Levy, who wore a grey skirt suit by Thom Browne and scooped two awards.

Dan Levy wore Thom Browne. Photo: Instagram/schittscreek.
Dan Levy wore Thom Browne. Photo: Instagram/schittscreek.

Shira Haas in Chanel

Unorthodox’s Shira Haas was a vision in a dark floral strapless number by Chanel.

Shira Haas in Chanel. Photo: Instagram/yanivedry1.
Shira Haas in Chanel. Photo: Instagram/yanivedry1.

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