25 of the best Emmy Awards dresses of all time

Suki Waterhouse attended the 2024 Emmy Awards in a show-stopping, red-hot Valentino gown, featuring dramatic side cutouts and a bow-adorned drop waist that perfectly framed her baby bump.

At the 2021 Emmys, Anya Taylor-Joy mastered color blocking in this Old Hollywood-inspired Dior look, featuring a white halter column gown and canary yellow cape sleeves.

The same year, Michaela Coel glowed in an eye-catching neon yellow Christopher John Rogers look, featuring a pencil skirt paired with a strapless top that was equipped with a bow-back train. The actress made history that night as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie for "I May Destroy You."

For the 71st Emmy Awards in 2019, Zendaya made a statement in an emerald Vera Wang gown featuring a sheer corset bodice and thigh-high slit.

To present at the 2019 Emmys, Kendall Jenner wowed in a Richard Quinn black-and-pink latex and floral print mermaid gown.

No one does color quite like Tracee Ellis Ross. At the 2018 Emmys, the "Black-ish" alum shut down the red carpet in a pink Valentino Haute Couture gown with a billowing skirt and voluminous off-the-shoulder bodice.

That same year, Jessica Biel attended the 2018 Emmys in an angelic white strapless Ralph & Russo couture gown, featuring an intricate scallop design throughout the bodice and skirt.

In 2017, a 13-year-old Millie Bobby Brown attended her first Emmy Awards for her breakout role as Eleven in "Stranger Things." For the momentous occasion, Brown went classic in a strapless tulle tea-length gown from Calvin Klein by Appointment.

Tea-length gowns were the 2017 Emmys trend, according to Brown and Nicole Kidman, who wore a red Calvin Klein by Appointment creation to pick up her two Emmy wins for "Big Little Lies."

In 2016, a pregnant Kerry Washington rocked the Emmys red carpet in a Brandon Maxwell little black dress with sleek side cutouts.

Lady Gaga channeled vintage glamour at the 2015 Emmy Awards in a one-shoulder Brandon Maxwell little black dress. She topped off the look with Marilyn Monroe-inspired side part hair.

Gwen Stefani brought sparkle to the 2014 Emmys carpet in a glittering two-piece Versace chainmail set, featuring a column skirt and a short-sleeve top with a plunge neckline.

In 2012, Zooey Deschanel attended the Emmy Awards in a romantic baby blue Reem Acra gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline and a voluminous tulle skirt.

At the 2011 Emmys, Kate Winslet took home the Lead Actress award for "Mildred Pierce" in a simple but elegant red Elie Saab gown.

The same year, Sofia Vergara also opted for a red statement look. The "Modern Family" alum attended the awards show in a one-shoulder chiffon Vera Wang design.

In 2010, Clare Danes stunned on the Emmys red carpet in a strapless nude, embellished Armani Privé gown. That night, the actress won her first Emmy for her role in "Temple Grandin."

At the 2010 ceremony, Kim Kardashian went for Greek goddess vibes in a white draped Marchesa gown with an embellished halter collar.

To present at the 2009 Emmys, Blake Lively turned heads in a plunging red Versace gown featuring a center slit and sequined shoulders.

In 2008, Christina Hendricks attended the Emmys in a slinky emerald green gown by Tadashi Shoji, equipped with deep-V neckline and a middle slit.

Just like her famed "Sex and the City" character, Sarah Jessica Parker stays true to her love of Chanel. In 2003, the actress attended the Emmys in a blush pink design featuring layers of ruched tulle, and an embellished white lace hem.

At the 54th Emmy Awards in 2002, Oprah Winfreyreceived the the inaugural Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. For the occasion, the star wore an ivory ball gown by Bradley Bayou with draped quarter-length sleeves and a corseted waist.

For the 2006 Emmys, Julia Louis-Dreyfus opted for a classic black-and-white color combo, donning a Narciso Rodriguez slip-style dress with an empire waist formed by the design's black embellished straps.

In 2000, Halle Berry wowed on the Emmys red carpet in a black sheer tulle Valentino ball gown styled with a simple matching choker. That night, actress took home the Lead Actress award for "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge."