The Emmys officially kick off television’s awards season, and we’re keeping tabs on the best-dressed stars hitting the red carpet tonight. Stars across genres will be out in full force: acting heavyweights, breakout newcomers, comedic talents, and auteurs alike will be in attendance at the 77th annual event, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
It’s the 2025 Emmys red carpet, where television’s biggest stars get to flex their sartorial chops and make their stylists earn their fees for something fancier than a late night talk show appearance! Here are all of tonight’s nominees.
In the film world, actors are constantly embodying different characters and hitting up festivals and premieres. There are plenty of opportunities for method dressing or showing off their personalities. But in television, more often than not, an actor spends day after day, episode after episode, dressed like a “real person.” Think of the aprons on The Bear, the cardigans on Abbott Elementary, or the scrubs on The Pitt. TV acting is a uniform job as much as it is a costume job, which is why it’s so exciting when events like the 2025 Emmys allow the casts of our favorite shows to get all dolled up. Here’s what everyone wore last year for comparison—remember Karen Pittman’s gloves?
From the Roman statue that is Carrie Coon to the hottest couple in town, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester, this red carpet is full of our faves. So let’s take a look at what the stars are wearing with our picks for the best dressed at the 2025 Emmys.
Channing Tatum realised a dream walking the red carpet with his daughter Everly.
Channing Tatum got to share the red carpet with his daughter Everly at the premiere of his latest movie
The 45-year-old actor was accompanied by his 12-year-old daughter at the premiere of his new anime movie Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle earlier this week and reflected on the “unreal” experience of sharing the moment with his child.
Channing – who has Everly with his ex-wife Jenna Dewan – posted on Instagram: “Walking the #DemonSlayer: Infinity Castle carpet with Evie by my side was honestly a dream come true. She’s been my anime inspiration from the start, and sharing this moment with her made my first time voicing Keizo extra special.
“Having a project we both love in theatres now just feels unreal – heart is full and fanboy levels are off the charts!”
The Magic Mike star explained how he earned “cool dad points” by lending his voice to the movie adaptation of the Japanese manga series of the same name.
Tatum told People: “Stories are important. They’re very, very, very important, and this one, specifically for me and my daughter, is very important.”
He previously explained how he has embraced life as a single parent following his separation from Jenna in 2018.
Channing said back in 2021: “When I became a single father, I had a lot of fear about connecting to Everly in every way that a little girl might want. I didn’t wear nail polish or know how to braid hair.
“But I jumped with both feet into this magical world and I was rewarded with a kind of love that I don’t think I would have ever been able to have otherwise.”
Tatum is one of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars but admits there are times where he feels as though he is “the radio contest winner” because of the fame he has attained.
The Roofman actor – who worked as a stripper and model before becoming a successful movie star – told Variety: “Anytime I see myself on the screen, it doesn’t feel like a real movie. I see everybody giving these incredible performances, and I don’t believe myself.”
Channing added: “I always felt like the radio contest winner.
“I got called in at the right time, and I got the tickets backstage, and no one told me to leave. And once you let all that go, then you can really start.”
Blink twice and you might miss Channing Tatum‘s rare appearance with his little lookalike.
The Step Up star turned the red carpet of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle into an adorable family bonding moment by stepping out for the Sept. 9 event alongside his and ex Jenna Dewan‘s 12-year-old daughter Everly Tatum.
For the Los Angeles screening, Channing—who voices character Keizo in the anime film, also starring Natsuki Hanae, Kana Hanazawa and Saori Hayami—rocked a navy blue suit with a white T-shirt while he posed next to Everly, who donned a stunning strapless blue gown that featured ruffle detailing.
And although the pair were cute as ever while enjoying their special father-daughter moment, they didn’t arrive at the movie screening totally alone. In fact, Everly also brought a friend along for the premiere, who posed with her and Channing, 44, before the trio headed inside.
In addition to letting his daughter bring a pal, the Blink Twice actor also earned cool points with his role.
And before you ask, no, Taylor Swift is not attending the VMAs this year. Despite earning one nomination for Artist Of The Year, Swift has opted to forego this year’s awards ceremony. With her next studio album, ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’, dropping next month, 2026 is sure to be a bigger year for her.
The 2025 MTV VMAs red carpet is here! Tonight, the annual awards ceremony—one of music’s biggest nights, aside from the Grammys—will hand out accolades to some of the buzziest musicians of the year, across competitive categories such as Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. The night will also feature a number of can’t-miss performances from artists such as Mariah Carey (who is receiving the prestigious Vanguard Award this evening), Doja Cat, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and many more.
Before the ceremony kicks off, however, the red carpet affair will deliver plenty of memorable celebrity outfits to take in. After all, the VMAs has a history of encouraging bold and avant-garde looks. Remember the infamous Lady Gaga meat dress, or Lil’ Kim’s purple pasty back in 1999? Since its genesis in 1984, the VMAs always a place where fashion gives birth to pop culture moments—especially on-stage, where pop icons like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera have all performed wearing matching wedding looks. What will tonight hold, meanwhile? Who can you expect on the 2025 VMAs red carpet? We are about to find out—but one thing you can count on is to expect the unexpected.
Below, catch all of your favorite stars here as they hit the red carpet for the 2025 MTV VMAs, and stay tuned for more fashion coverage throughout the night.
The “eternal sunshine” singer and A-list stylist worked with Italian luxury brand Fendi to create a glamorous piece inspired by one of the hottest trends of the year, beloved for its sophistication and great chromatic versatility: polka dots.
The strapless silhouette featured a baby pink band of ruffles at the waist, a modern take on the romantic peplum style that’s making a comeback in 2025—whether millennials like it or not. Grande’s shoes—a pair of black satin heels with an open toe—were also given a well-deserved moment in the spotlight.
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Ariana Grande’s VMAs 2025 look carried the polka dot motif over to her hair accessory, which decorated her iconic ponytail. The hairstyle allowed her romantic makeup (light foundation with shimmering shadows and pink lips) to shine through. And that’s why she’s the best.
To see all the looks from the 2025 VMAs red carpet, and for more of Glamour’s live show coverage, click here.
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If I had to describe VMAs fashion in one word, I’d go with rebellious. The MTV Video Music Awards reliably deliver a red carpet worth talking about for months. The 2025 VMAs are no exception, with nominees like Sabrina Carpenter, Ice Spice, and Tate McRae proving that fashion risks are half the fun of music’s buzziest night. If last year’s unforgettable moments—Tyla’s shredded neon dress or Sabrina Carpenter’s crystal-encrusted column gown—set the tone, this year’s looks are rewriting the rules of what it means to go all out.
The VMAs have long been the home of iconic red carpet history, with stars pushing boundaries in ways we rarely see at traditional award shows. Think Pamela Anderson’s furry pink hat in 1999 or Taylor Swift’s hot pants and leather gloves in 2024—these are moments etched in pop culture forever. Ahead, we’re breaking down the standout fashion statements from the 2025 VMAs.
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WHO: Doja Cat
STYLED BY: Brett Alan Nelson
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WHO: Sabrina Carpenter
WEAR: Valentino dress
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WHO: Tate McRae
WEAR: Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress; Stuart Weitzman shoes
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WHO: FKA Twigs
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WHO: Ariana Grande
WEAR: Fendi dress; Jimmy Choo shoes
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WHO: Gabby Windey
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WHO: Katseye
WEAR: Dolce & Gabbana looks
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WHO: Ashlee Simpson
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WHO: Ricky Martin
WEAR: Rahaminov Diamonds necklaces