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People Crown One Celebrity the 'Best Dressed' at the 2025 Emmy Awards – Photos
Celebrities came dressed in glittering gowns, sequins, and velvet, but one young starlet stole the entire spotlight at the 2025 Emmy Awards.
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Mariska Hargitay, Reba McEntire, and Catherine Zeta-Jones turned heads in their own right at the star-studded event. However, it was this star who sent jaws dropping and social media into overdrive with a look so daring, so unusual, that the internet immediately crowned her the night's best dressed.
Fresh off a whirlwind, style-heavy press tour for "Wednesday" Season 2, the actress made a dazzling entrance that stopped cameras in their tracks.
Fans rushed online in a frenzy to anoint her as the undisputed queen of the red carpet, even as whispers circled about whether her outfit was more spectacle than comfort.
Jenna Ortega embraced the unexpected, striding out in a jaw-dropping creation from Sarah Burton's debut Givenchy collection.
Her ensemble was nothing short of a show-stopper. She donned a crystal-and-pearl chandelier-inspired top that glittered under the lights, clinging to her frame in the most precarious of ways. She paired it with a low-rise black maxi skirt, slashed high with a daring thigh slit that revealed strappy black Louboutin heels.
Every detail screamed risk, yet the final effect was hauntingly beautiful. Staying true to her trademark gothic aesthetic, Ortega finished the look with moody hair and dramatic makeup that amplified the dark glamor.
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The bold fashion gamble instantly ignited a tidal wave of online commentary, where admirers and critics alike battled over her place as the evening's reigning style queen.
One admirer seemed confident in their early prediction, writing, "It's looking like Jenna Ortega will be best dressed, but the night is still young." As the evening unfolded, another fan declared, "Jenna Ortega is the best dressed tonight."
Someone looking back after the show insisted, "Jenna Ortega was the best dressed at the Emmy's [sic]. No one beat her look." Another user couldn't contain their excitement, gushing, "Truly the CROWNING JEWEL of the event."
Still, not everyone was completely swept away. One person pointed out, "She looks gorgeous, but that looks SO uncomfortable." Another netizen chimed in, "She looks barely dressed." Adding humor into the mix, a commenter joked, "Hey! She's wearing my grandmother's chandelier😳"
And finally, one critic drew a comparison, saying, "Kinda just looks like a knockoff of Isabella Rossellini's costume from Death Becomes Her."
Indeed, Ortega's daring, minimalist top bore striking echoes of Isabella Rossellini's iconic look in the film. Rossellini, unforgettable in her role, had once commanded the screen in a jeweled, necklace-like bodice that plunged into a sheer, vintage-inspired silhouette. She paired the look with a sumptuous red velvet sarong.
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Jenna Ortega's homage was impossible to ignore. Take a look at how she embodied the style and put her own spin on the iconic attire, as well as how other stars dressed up for the night.
Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega's facial appearance is captured at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California. She has on a dark maroon lipstick, and her black hair appears ruffled and parted in the middle.
Still at the Emmys held at the Peacock Theater, Jenna Ortega's back is to the camera as she highlights how the unique top accentuates her sculpted frame, hanging delicately like a beautiful chandelier.
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A closer shot showcases the top on Jenna Ortega that has stunned fans. It’s a shimmering bra-like design made of strands of pearls and gemstones in shades of gray, silver, and yellow, all glowing under the light.
On September 14, 2025, at the same event, Jenna Ortega is captured from the front, posing with her hands on her skirt. Her top steals the spotlight, revealing how she is draped in jewels and little else.
Jenna Ortega's long, impeccable legs are on display as she strikes a model-like pose on the red carpet with a daring thigh-high slit. Paired with her striking top, fans couldn't help but marvel at her beauty.
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A full front shot shows the entirety of Jenna Ortega's magnificent attire. It highlights her minimal accessories — simple pearl studs, a matching ring, and a bracelet — all adding to her beauty.
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart looked gorgeous holding hands at the Emmys. Flockhart wore a full-sleeved ball gown with a black-and-white striped skirt detail, while Ford kept it classic in a tuxedo.
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Mariska Hargitay
Mariska Hargitay attends the Emmys in a showstopping red velvet strapless gown with a pleated bodice. She completes the look with diamond drop earrings and voluminous curls.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones stuns at the Emmys in a black strapless gown with a corseted lace bodice and beaded floor-length skirt. She pairs the look with diamond chandelier earrings and an oval bypass ring.
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Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney looked radiant at the Emmys in a strapless red satin gown with gathered detailing, a cinched bodice, and a pleated floor-length skirt. She completed the look with long matching red sashes on her forearms.
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn
Reba McEntire, clad in a sequined black blazer over a long black silk gown, posed hand in hand with Rex Linn at the Emmys. Linn complemented her look in a black suit with a white-embroidered tie and white lapel.
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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez, in a long red dress, walked arm-in-arm with Benny Blanco at the Emmys. Blanco, dressed in an all-black look, was all smiles with his fiancée by his side. The couple looked happy and in love.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams attends the Emmys in a pale pink Chanel dress adorned with ruffles and pearls. She completes the look with a drop necklace, ring, earrings, and her short blonde hair framing her face.
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Jean Smart
Jean Smart looks regal at the Emmys in a body-skimming forest green gown with puff sleeves and a high neck. Beaded accents at the neck and wrists add built-in drama to the look.
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson hits the red carpet at the Emmys in mirrored sequin bell bottoms, a white halter top with a long train, and a matching cowboy hat. She completes the look with silver jewelry, sparkly nails, and glittering shoes.
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Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates wore a refined dark floor-length gown with an open neckline to the Emmys. She styled the look with a voluminous updo, a bold red lip, and white gold diamond jewelry, including a double tennis bracelet with pear-cut stones.
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