All the best celebrity fashion looks and behind-the-scenes snaps from the 78th Emmy Awards after party

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards may be television’s biggest night, but the ceremony is only where half of the fun happens.

After the official awards ceremony, stars left the Peacock Theatre behind and spilled out across Los Angeles for a constellation of after parties with cast mates, collaborators and friends.

Many swapped their formal red carpet looks for bolder, more playful after-party outfits with plenty of sequins and bold cut-outs.

Here are some of the standout behind-the-scenes moments from the 2026 Emmy Awards, as well as some of the craziest looks and moments from the after parties:

Trust three-time Emmy winner Michelle Pfeiffer to share the content fans really want.

The star exposed her table’s secret stash of snacks during the awards show, as Nicole Kidman was busted digging into a pack of chips.

“Oh my god. We’re a mess, we are a mess,” said a stunned Kidman looking at their “messy table”.

Pfeiffer couldn’t stop laughing, much like her Margo’s Got Money Troubles co-stars Elle and Dakota Johnson as they took in the state of their table.

“All we’re missing is the egg salad,” laughed Pfeiffer as she panned to her co-stars.

“We are disgusting, welcome to the pig pen,” the Johnson sisters joked. “No one else has this.”

“It looks like the morning after a slumber party!”

Ok, enough of the snacks. Are we seeing quadruple?

“First annual meeting of the Emmys beard squad,” wrote Jimmy Kimmel as the host snapped a selfie with fellow stars including John Oliver and Jon Stewart.

The Parent Trap star Lisa Ann Walter shares a backstage snap with Jon Stewart, Molly McNearney and Mark Ruffalo (who frankly, looks ready to party).

Well, looks like Martin Short won’t be needing this any more.

Steve Martin posted a ripped up version of what would have been his co-star’s acceptance speech had he won Outstanding Lead Actor for Only Murders in the Building.

“Best ripped up speech award goes to Marty 💛,” commented one fan online. Iconic.

And the most comfy after party look goes to Kristen Bell who plans to be in bed by 9pm, and we love that for her.

We wonder what’s happening at the actual parties?

Most people bring a date to the Emmy’s after party, but David Harbour brought his first-ever Emmy trophy.

The DTF St. Louis star, 51, won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited series and shared a special moment with his err ... award heading to the HBO reception party.

Why so sad, Megan Stalter? Probably because she’ll soon have to change out of her literally Emmys look for the after party shenanigans.

Either that, or the comedian’s lost half her costume – her golden wings? Her golden ball? We’d be bummed too.

Grace Gummer ditched her billowing black gown for a sequin black jumpsuit, and we’re here for it. Much more practical for the dance floor in our opinion.

Is Kaley Cuoco really surprised her fiance took home an award for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series?

The Big Bang Theory actress was in tears after partner Tom Pelphrey thanked his “very pregnant” partner Cuoco, their daughter and their “baby girl in that belly”.

“Daddy loves you,” he said. We’re weeping.

Kaia Gerber towered over her The Shards co-star Igby Rigney in six-inch heels and a striking, wavy white two-piece.

Guess that just happens when your mum is the iconic supermodel Cindy Crawford.

Outstanding Guest Actress Shailene Woodley chucked on a black baggy tee as she headed to the less formal festivities, and same girl, same.

We love that she kept the sparkling dance pants!

Zendaya might’ve walked the red carpet alone but hidden in the Emmy Awards crowd was none other than husband Tom Holland.

Turns out fans were right to assume Holland wouldn’t miss a chance to be by his wife’s side. He was there the entire time but was (rightfully) letting Zendaya have her own moment.

Holland skipped the red carpet and made a sneaky entrance into the theatre to be right by Zendaya’s side.

It was a big night for Rhea Seehorn who won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus.

She beat out fellow nominee Carrie Coon for The Gilded Age, but clearly there was no love lost between the so-called rivals who embraced one another as they smiled for photographers.

Claire Danes, Emilia Clarke and Dakota Fanning quickly made headlines together after their paths crossed inside the venue.

Why have one leading lady when you can have three?

The candid photo of the famous trio quickly went viral across major publications including Vogue.