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Couples make the 2021 Emmys a glamorous date night

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The 73rd Primetime Emmys
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ByGood Morning America
September 20, 2021, 1:49 AM

For several Hollywood couples, the 2021 Emmys marked an opportunity to step out for a glamorous date.

Nominee Michael Douglas and his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, stunned on the red carpet, as did Matthew Rhys, recognized for his role in "Perry Mason," and his wife, Keri Russell.

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"The Handmaid's Tale" actress Samira Wiley, nominated for best supporting actress in a drama series, appeared to coordinate her look with her wife, Lauren Morelli, and Wiley's former "Orange Is the New Black" co-star, Uzo Aduba (this year nominated for best lead actress in a drama for "In Treatment") made her red carpet debut with her new husband, filmmaker Robert Sweeting.

For all these stars' looks and others, see below.

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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"The Kominsky Method" star was nominated for best lead actor in a comedy series.

Cedric the Entertainer and Lorna Wells

Lorna Wells and Cedric the Entertainer attend the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The Emmys host escorted his wife of more than two decades to the awards show.

Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson

Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson attend the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The "Hamilton" star was nominated for best lead actor in limited series or movie.

Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell

Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys attend the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Rhys, who stars in "Perry Mason," is nominated for best lead actor in a drama series.

Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli

Lauren Morelli, left, and Samira Wiley arrive at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Wiley of "The Handmaid's Tale" was nominated for best supporting actress in a drama series.

Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell

Patrick Stewart and his wife Sunny Ozell attend the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards On Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Stewart, a four-time Emmy nominee, attended the ceremony with his singer/songwriter wife.

Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett

Robbie Arnett and Elizabeth Olsen attend the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Olsen, nominated for best lead actress in a limited series or movie for "WandaVision," attended the show with her husband, whom she reportedly wed last year.

Uzo Aduba and Robert Sweeting

Robert Sweeting and Uzo Aduba attend the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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"In Treatment" star Aduba was nominated for best lead actress in a drama series.

Rosie Perez and Eric Haze

Rosie Perez and Eric Haze attend the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Perez earned a nomination for best supporting actress in a comedy series for her role in "The Flight Attendant."

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