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Emmys 2021: See the most memorable red carpet looks of the night

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Emmy’s to look very different from last year
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ByJacqueline Laurean Yates
September 20, 2021, 12:13 AM

Celebrities showed up in high style for the 2021 Emmy Awards.

On this year's red carpet, there was everything from showstopping couture looks to jaw-dropping "wow" moments that made us stop and do a double-take.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, whose husband, Michael Douglas, was nominated for "The Kominsky Method," wowed in a ravishing rouge gown while nominee Billy Porter made us stop in stare in an extravagant black ensemble.

From the looks of it, red carpet fashion is back and better than ever. Ahead, check out some of the most memorable looks of the night.

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Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The "Black-ish" star was gorgeous in a green Christian Dior dress styled by Jason Bolden.

Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy arrives on the red carpet for the 73rd Annual Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The "Queen's Gambit" star posed in an extraordinary canary yellow Christian Dior Haute Couture.

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones wowed in a magnificent maroon strapless gown by Cristina Ottaviano.

Billy Porter

Billy Porter attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The "Pose" star stunned in an all-black Ashi ensemble featuring detailed winged, ruffled sleeve details. Styled by Ty Hunter, he paired the looks with dazzling jewels from Lorraine Schwartz.

Michaela Coel

Michaela Coel attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Styled by Zerina Akers, The Emmy-nominated "I May Destroy You" creator and actress lit up the red carpet in a custom Christopher John Rogers neon-toned look.

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The actor and executive producer of "The Boys" turned heads in an amazing orange tuxedo jacket and brown trousers.

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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The "Black-ish" star shined in a sparkling red ensemble from Valentino's Fall/Winter 2021 Couture collection.

Dan Levy

Actor Dan Levy arrives at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 19, 2021.
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The "Schitt's Creek" star commanded attention in a vibrant monochromatic blue-suited look from Valentino's Fall/Winter 2021 Couture collection.

Aidy Bryant

Aidy Bryant attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Bryant wore a stylish floral printed green dress custom-designed by Simone Rocha styled by Rebecca Grice.

Lorna Wells and Cedric the Entertainer

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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Cedric the Entertainer amongst several others went for a bright turquoise-toned suit.

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Styled by Brad Goreski, Cuoco stunned in a custom Vera Wang gown featuring beautiful ruching.

Samira Wiley

Samira Wiley attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Wiley rocked a great Genny suit along with a satin black tie and curly updo.

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The Emmy-nominated actress brought the drama in a custom Louis Vuitton white gown that included a vibrant blue and green feathered train.

Elizabeth Olsen

Elizabeth Olsen arrives at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 19, 2021.
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Olsen wore a mesmerizing cream-toned gown designed by her sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley.

Jason Sudeikis

Jason Sudeikis attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Sudekis was dapper in a bright velvet suit by Tom Ford.

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The actress wore an alluring black Greta Constantine gown that featured a pop of pink detailing throughout.

Issa Rae

Issa Rae attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The "Insecure" star sizzled in an alluring Aliétte dress styled by Jason Rembert.

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Celebrity stylist Law Roach dressed Washington in a custom Etro gown featuring a stylish corset. She perfectly paired the look with beautiful red lipstick and nails.

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Moore was marvelous in a striking candy apple red gown straight from Carolina Herrera's Spring/Summer 2022 ready-to-wear collection.

MJ Rodriguez

Michaela Jae Rodriguez attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The "Pose" star rocked a vintage Atelier Versace look accented with a high slit.

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Paulson pulled the cameras in by wearing a ravishing red Carolina Herrera look styled by Karla Welch.

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