Emmy Awards 2020: From Jennifer Aniston to Zendaya, this is what Hollywood stars wore to the virtual Emmys

From Zendaya’s sparkly bra to Jennifer Aniston’s three outfits, the Emmys proved that Hollywood awards still have fashion appeal, even if they are held virtually. The TV awards looked markedly different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the entire show to be carried out via Zoom, except for host Jimmy Kimmel, who broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. With no red carpet or after parties, Hollywood’s A-listers still showed off head-turning looks, even if they didn’t leave the house, with a dress code that Emmys organisers described as “come as you are but make an effort”. Emmy winner Zendaya, of HBO drama Euphoria, wore one of the outfits of the night, a dazzling sparkly Armani silver bra with a halter-neck and spotty ball skirt, with her hair in a messy updo. She shared her first look for the faux red carpet on Instagram. “And so it begins … Look 1,” the star captioned a video of her twirling in a Christopher John Rogers balloon-skirt gown with Bulgari jewels. Jennifer Aniston had three outfit changes, sharing her pre-Emmys routine from home, sporting a dressing gown and a facial mask. “Emmys prep … in my other mask. Congratulations to the nominees and all of the amazing performances we’ve seen this year,” Aniston wrote. The former Friends star made an in-person appearance at the awards ceremony, wearing a sleek black gown to present the first award of the night with Kimmel, who was well and truly at an appropriate social distance. The pair “sterilised” the winner’s envelope by setting it on fire, before presenting the Best Comedy Actress Emmy to Schitt’s Creek star Catherine O’Hara. Aniston later made a third appearance for the night, from home, this time wearing a pink patterned silk robe and joined by her Friends co-stars Courteney Cox and Lisa Kurdrow, in a mini-Friends reunion. Oprah Winfrey made an appearance during the remotely-held ceremony, wearing a silver sequined blazer and black top to hand out the Governor's Award to writer and director, Tyler Perry. The Schitt’s Creek winning streak continued following O’Hara’s win, as Eugene Levy, Daniel Levy and Annie Murphy all collected awards. Daniel Levy, who co-created, wrote and starred in the show, rocked a kilt-style pleated grey skirt and blazer with mid-calf black socks, while Annie Murphy opted for a sleek all-black look, comprising of a sheer black top and black bralet under a tailored tuxedo. Ozark actor Julia Garner claimed the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama, wearing a 1920s inspired sleeveless silk gown. She paired it with strings of pearls and a jewelled headpiece. Her husband, musician Mark Foster of pop band Foster the People, looked substantially more relaxed, appearing onscreen beside her wearing a silk robe. Comedian John Oliver kept it casual in a hoody, as he accepted the Variety Talk Series Emmy for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The Morning Show actor Mark Duplass went so far as to wear a flannel PJs shirt, with a blazer on top, playing up to the casual Emmys dress code. Regina King joined the event from her home wearing a bright pink two-piece suit with a Breonna Taylor T-shirt under a hot pink blazer. The Watchmen star also shared footage of what she had planned to wear before the event went virtual – a shocking blue jewelled Shiaparelli couture gown. King, who won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie, used her acceptance speech to encourage Americans to vote in the upcoming November election – a common theme of the night’s award speeches. RuPaul Charles took home an award for RuPaul’s Drag Race, with stars of the latest season Jaida Essence Hall, Heidi in Closet and Widow von Du making an appearance to celebrate the gong. Meanwhile, The Good Place actor Jameela Jamil joined the ceremony wearing a sparkled dressing gown, also tuning in from the safety of her home, saying that she and her co-stars planned to celebrate their nominations – win or lose – on Zoom. “No bra? No heels? NO PROBLEM. Wearing PJ’s to the 72nd Emmy Awards (from my house) is my kind of vibes. Excited to see if we win any of the 7 awards we have been nominated for!!!! I still did my make up and wore a sequin dressing gown, because … It’s what Tahani would have wanted. And this is her day, not mine,” Jamil captioned an Instagram post of her outfit. Blackish star and Best Comedy Actress nominee Tracee Ellis Ross glittered in a gold gown by Alexander Vauthier. “How fun to get dressed up! Can’t say I miss the frenetic energy of the red carpet or wearing high heels, but boy do I miss a pretty dress!!” Ellis Ross wrote from her home. She teamed the tiered metallic look with Tiffany & Co diamonds. E! red carpet host Guiliana Rancic was noticeably absent from the entertainment network’s coverage after announcing that she, her husband Bill Rancic, and their eight year old son had all tested positive for coronavirus. The E! News reporter announced that like much of the world, she would be watching the ceremony from the comfort of her couch. Vivica A Fox announced she would be absent from the celebrations after testing positive for the virus. Uzo Aduba, who won the Supporting Actress for a Limited Series or a Movie Emmy for her performance in Mrs. America also honoured the late Breonna Taylor, wearing a T-shirt with her name on it, paired with a gold skirt. Best Actress for a Limited Series or TV Movie nominee Shira Haas joined the Emmys Zoom call from Tel Aviv, where the Unorthodox star wore a Chanel couture gown. She said that due to a time difference she’d be having a late night with the show airing at 3am local time. Hollywood star Dylan McDermot had an unlikely date for the evening, being joined on the couch by his bow-tie clad dog. McDermot, who played Ernie in Ryan Murphy’s acclaimed Netflix series, wore a pinstripe blazer and open necked shirt. Queer Eye star and hairstylist Jonathan Van Ness shared a picture of his at-home outfit to social media, wearing a sea foam satin dress, brown mules and a broad brimmed straw hat. “Emmy Look 2020,” he said holding his adorable pet cat. The Netflix reboot of Queer Eye, now in its fifth season, is nominated for the best Structured Reality Program. A Black Lady Sketch Show creator and comedian Robin Thede stunned in a floor length off-the-shoulder Christian Siriano ball gown. “All dressed up with somewhere to go … finally. Covid tested of course. Serving you full Beauty and the Beast realness … I’m literally in heaven, this gown is such a dream!” Thede wrote.