Television’s biggest night has been and gone, with some stars dazzling fans with high-fashion hits, while others are stirring up debate with riskier choices.
From Jake Gyllenhaal to Sydney Sweeney, some of Hollywood’s biggest names walked the red carpet at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. And while most of them turned heads for the right reasons, others opted for slightly more risqué looks.
For instance, fans had mixed reactions to Wednesday star Jenna Ortega’s bejeweled top that left little to the imagination.
Meanwhile, previous Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge’s all-black look made it difficult to tell where the gown ended and she began.
Here are some of the most questionable looks from the 2025 Emmy Awards:
Michelle Williams
Williams wore a one-shoulder, flowy, cream-colored vintage Chanel gown, which appeared shabby-looking and seemed to wear her more than she wore the garment (AFP via Getty)
Sarah Paulson
Paulson attempted to play with textures as she wore a brown dress adorned with feathers that made her appear more bird-like rather than elegant (Getty)
Kristen Bell
Bell sported a similar look to that of her ‘Nobody Wants This’ co-star, Justine Lupe, featuring a gown with cheap-looking sequins. But adding insult to injury was the criss-cross black top with cut-outs that did not match the rest of the gown (Getty)
Kaitlyn Dever
‘The Last of Us’ star’s disjointed look featured a black crop top and skirt, accompanied by a floral cropped jacket embellished with sequins (Getty)
Uzo Aduba
Aduba, nominated for her role on ‘The Residence,’ did not nail the asymmetrical look. The square neckline could have worked better with a more tapered skirt instead of a puffy one (Getty)
Jenna Ortega
Ortega, known for her role in Netflix’s ‘Wednesday,’ wore Givenchy to the ceremony. She received mixed reviews for the mismatched, bejeweled top that left little to the imagination (Getty)
Adam Scott
Scott, nominated for his role in ‘Severance,’ attempted to channel an old-money aesthetic with a navy jacket over charcoal-colored trousers. But he opted for suspenders to hoist up the trousers that made the whole look feel disjointed (Getty)
Aimee Lou Wood
Wood, nominated for her role in ‘The White Lotus,’ wore an Alexander McQueen gown that, while well-tailored, left people wishing the entire dress was the same pop of red color featured at the top (Getty)
Jenny Slate
Slate, ‘Dying for Sex’ actor, left viewers confused in her Rosie Assoulin gown that had a giant red flower in the middle of her torso and an asymmetrical sheer bottom that trailed awkwardly to the side (AFP via Getty)
Kathy Bates
Bates, nominated for her role in ‘Matlock,’ stunned in an up-do and red lipstick, but many questioned the ‘muddy’ color of her dress as well as the fit (AFP via Getty)
Britt Lower
Lower, nominated for her role in ‘Severance,’ left people questioning whether or not her burnt orange Calvin Klein gown had a distinct pattern or was simply left unironed (Getty)
Jennifer Coolidge
Coolidge is no stranger to a black dress while walking red carpets, but this one missed the mark. Her strapless gown had a puffy top that lacked shape and originality. Paired with long black gloves and a black handbag, it was difficult to tell where the dress ended and Coolidge began (Getty)
Chase Sui Wonders
Wonders, actor from ‘The Studio,’ appeared on the Emmys red carpet in an understated black off-the-shoulder Thom Browne gown, which left much to be desired (Getty)The back of the gown was tied up with multi-colored laces, which looked more like a shoelace than a corset (Getty)
Shannon Murphy
Murphy, an Australian film director, seemed to be going for some kind of animal theme as her pale pink gown with capped sleeves randomly had two multi-colored butterflies down her chest, with a matching boa that was distracting (Getty)
Krys Marshall
The ‘Paradise’ actor stunned in her strapless cream dress — until fans noticed the horn-looking design adorning her waist that distracted from the rest of the gown (AFP via Getty)
Justine Lupe
Lupe, an actor on ‘Nobody Wants This,’ showed up to television’s biggest night wearing a knitted halter-top gown with large sequins that contributed to the outfit’s overall cheap-looking appearance (Getty)
Ildo Damiano
Daminano, an Italian journalist, left red carpet viewers unable to figure out where to look. His neon pink double-breasted suit, adorned with feathers, and bright gold shoes, resulted in a too-busy look (Getty)
Zuri Hall
Hall, a co-host for ‘Access Hollywood’ on NBC, walked the red carpet in a strapless maroon gown accessorized with silver jewelry. However, while many women dressed up in satin dresses for the event, fans thought Hall’s dress had a latex-like appearance (AFP via Getty)
Bronwyn Newport
Although Newport is known for her bold fashion choices showcased on ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,’ her sheen gown, adorned with sequins, didn’t appear to be well-tailored, resulting in a cheap-looking fit (Getty)
Mona Kosar Abdi
Abdi, a ‘World News Now’ anchor, attempted to experiment with textures in her black strapless gown that appeared to have stripes of plastic material (Getty)
