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What the 2024 Nominees Wore to Their First Primetime Emmy Awards Red Carpet: Rachel Brosnahan in Sangbong, Keri Russell in Armani and More

Elizabeth Grace Coyne

12 January 2024 at 11:10 am·3-min read

The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, premiering on Monday from Los Angeles, will feature a number of celebrities who have previously attended the show and walked the red carpet in custom looks, designer pieces and opulent fashion.

From Keri Russell in Armani to Lizzy Caplan in Donna Karan, the star-studded award show has a history of memorable fashion moments. While fans wait for their favorite stars to show off their elevated sense of style at this year’s event, they can take a brief look through the show’s archives for fashion inspiration.

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Ahead, WWD is taking a look back at what some of the 2024 nominees wore to one of their first Primetime Emmy red carpets.

Keri Russell, 1999

Keri Russell, Los Angeles, Primetime Emmy Awards, Red Carpet, blue dress — Keri Russell

Keri Russell is nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role in “The Diplomat.” Her first Primetime Emmys appearance was at the show in 1999 at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, where the actress shone in an icy blue strapless Armani dress.

Aubrey Plaza, 2009

Aubrey Plaza, Los Angeles, Primetime Emmy Awards, Red Carpet, black dress — Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in “The White Lotus.” Her first Emmys appearance was at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 20, where the actress glowed in a black strapless mini-dress and matching black pumps.

Lizzy Caplan, 2014

Lizzy Caplan, Los Angeles, Primetime Emmy Awards, Red Carpet, black dress — Lizzy Caplan

Lizzy Caplan is nominated for Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie for her role in “Fleishman Is in Trouble.” Her first appearance was at the 2014 Primetime Emmy Awards the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, where the actress wore a halter gown with side cutouts and a white train by Donna Karan.

Rachel Brosnahan, 2015

Rachel Brosnahan, Los Angeles, Primetime Emmy Awards, Red Carpet, black dress — Rachel Brosnahan.

Rachel Brosnahan is nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Her first Emmys appearance was at the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 20, where the actress shined in a long black and gold Sangbong gown.

Jennifer Coolidge, 2021

Jennifer Coolidge, Los Angeles, Primetime Emmy Awards, Red Carpet, black dress — Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role “The White Lotus.” Her first Emmys appearance was in 2021 at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sept. 19, where the actress beamed in a custom black gown by Christian Siriano.

Ayo Edebiri, 2022

Ayo Edebiri, Los Angeles, Primetime Emmy Awards, Red Carpet, pink dress — Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “The Bear.” Her first appearance was at the 2022 red carpet held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, where the actress wore a pale pink mini dress with floral appliqués by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture.

See more nominees at their first Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet here.

What the 2024 Nominees Wore to Their First Primetime Emmy Awards

Christina Applegate, Los Angeles, Primetime Emmy Awards, Red Carpet, black dress

Keri Russell, Los Angeles, Primetime Emmy Awards, Red Carpet, blue dress

Kathryn Hahn, Los Angeles, Primetime Emmy Awards, Red Carpet, black dress

Launch Gallery: What the 2024 Nominees Wore to Their First Primetime Emmy Awards

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