What celebrities wore to the virtual Emmys
- The 72nd Emmy Awards were held virtually on Sunday for the first time in history.
- Jimmy Kimmel hosted from the Staples Center arena in Los Angeles, California.
- Though television's biggest actors weren't able to attend the event in person, some stars including Tracee Ellis Ross and Reese Witherspoon wore stunning gowns at home.
- Others, such as Rachel Brosnahan, opted for pajamas.
Television's biggest stars were honored at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday.
Jimmy Kimmel hosted the event from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, while winners and nominees tuned in virtually from their homes around the globe.
As a result, stars including Jameela Jamil and Rachel Brosnahan took advantage of the casual setting and wore pajamas for the big night. Others, like Tracee Ellis Ross and Reese Witherspoon, took the opportunity to wear their red-carpet gowns while at home.
In July, executive producers for the show sent a letter to attendees that included a note about the show's dress code: "Our informal theme for the night is 'come as you are, but make an effort!'"
Here's a look at what stars wore to this year's show.
Zendaya dazzled in a two-toned dress and sparkly accessories.
Her Christopher John Rogers gown had short black sleeves, a rectangular neckline, and a purple, bubble-shaped skirt.
Styled by Law Roach, Zendaya completed the look with a multicolored necklace from BVLGARI and black Christian Louboutin pumps with heart embellishments.
Jameela Jamil went for a casual yet glamorous look that included pajamas.
The actress posted an Instagram photo of herself wearing white JJWinks pajamas with no bra underneath. Her white top retails for $75, and her matching pants cost $65.
She also ditched her shoes and added a long-sleeved Markarian dressing gown with yellow, blue, white, and pink sparkles on top. Jamil said the dressing gown was inspired by her "The Good Place" character, writing: "It's what Tahani would have wanted. And this is her day, not mine."
Tracee Ellis Ross dazzled in a gold gown with a plunging neckline and very high slit in the front.
Ross posed in a gold-tiered halter gown from Alexandre Vauthier, which she paired with vintage Tiffany & Co. jewelry and Jimmy Choo shoes.
According to a press release shared with Insider, Ross' look is going to be donated to the RAD charity auction, where 100% of the sales will go toward supporting former first lady Michelle Obama's "When We All Vote."
H.E.R., the only musician to perform at this year's show, wore a Vera Wang ensemble.
The designer shared a photo of H.E.R. wearing the pink-and-orange cheongsam with yellow-tinted sunglasses and hoop earrings on Instagram. The musician also thanked Wang for creating the look on her page.
"So thrilled to be dressing the one and only H.E.R. tonight for the 72nd Emmys Awards!" Wang wrote on Instagram. "Sending love and light! XXV."
William Jackson Harper matched with his girlfriend Ali Ahn and their dog Chico for the 2020 Emmys.
"The Good Place" star and his crew wore denim jeans and black T-shirts that said "good trouble," a reference to late Georgia congressman and civil-rights icon John Lewis.
Mark Duplass, who stars in "The Morning Show," mixed a tuxedo jacket with pajamas.
"Tonight's look brought to u by old a-- tux jacket from CYRUS awards season and Target's limited Clark Griswold Christmas Jammies collection," the actor wrote on Instagram.
"Insecure" star Yvonne Orji looked stunning in a red Azzi & Osta gown.
Makeup artist Drini Marie shared a video of the actress wearing her Emmys look on her Instagram story. Orji's single-sleeve dress was covered in red sparkles and had a thigh-high slit.
Jennifer Aniston changed out of her cozy pajama look into a black gown to present an award live from the Staples Center.
Aniston prepped for the awards show in a $665 robe and pajama pants from Pour Les Femmes. She then changed into a black gown that she paired with a jeweled necklace and matching bracelet.
Rachel Brosnahan went for an elevated casual look in what she called "fashion pajamas" to watch the Emmys from the comfort of home.
The star of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" wore fuchsia and black pajamas that were designed with red poppy flowers. She even had her dog, Winston, wear a matching bow tie.
Reese Witherspoon celebrated the nominations for her shows "The Morning Show," "Big Little Lies," and "Little Fires Everywhere"
Witherspoon celebrated from the comfort of her lawn in a black Louis Vuitton gown and jewelry from the same designer.
Paul Mescal from "Normal People" looked dapper in a Louis Vuitton suit.
The 24-year-old actor shared a black-and-white photo of the suit he was wearing to stay at home for the awards show.
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- Jennifer Aniston prepped for the Emmys in a $665 loungewear set and face mask before changing into a classic black gown
- William Jackson Harper wore matching 'good trouble' T-shirts with his girlfriend and dog for the 2020 Emmys, paying tribute to John Lewis
- Jameela Jamil went braless in pajamas with a sequin dressing gown for her Emmys look
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