On Jan. 15, some of the most beloved stars on television showed up and turned out in celebration of the 75th annual Emmy Awards, where shows like Succession, House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, The Bear, Beef, Wednesday, and more were nominated.
Prestigious awards aside, the hair and makeup moments were just as glamorous as the ’fits this year — though manicure aficionados will likely agree that the nail art is always the icing on the cake.
This year, nostalgic French tip nails no doubt reigned on the silver carpet in Los Angeles, with stars like Jennifer Coolidge, Christina Ricci, and more putting their own unique spins on the timeless look. Aside from a few on-trend chrome manicures — which looked both edgy and fresh (see Natasha Lyonne’s tips below) — A-listers like Selena Gomez opted for some glitter on their nails that matched the color of their dresses, while others sported solid hues for a more subtle “quiet luxury” aesthetic.
From classic cherry red polish colors to silver chrome nails that slayed, keep scrolling to see the best nail looks from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
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Jennifer Coolidge’s Gold Frenchies
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Selena Gomez’s Metallic Ruby Mani
On the Emmys red carpet, Gomez rocked a sultry burgundy lip that beautifully matched her sequined gown. To match, manicurist Tom Bachik painted her nails in a gemstone-inspired, ruby red shade with PLA Gel Polishes in the shades You Can’t Tell Anyone and Black Gel Liner.
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Taraji P. Henson’s Silver Stiletto Tips
Henson’s tips popped against her burgundy-colored gown. The star made a bold statement with chrome silver stiletto-shaped nails in a shining, mirror-like finish.
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Jenna Ortega’s Glazed Donut Set
Ortega rocked some classic glazed donut nails by manicurist Thuy Nguyen, which went along with her ethereal vibes of the evening and paired perfectly with her shimmery eyeshadow and caged dress.
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Suki Waterhouse’s Cherry Red Nails
Waterhouse adorned her short nails in a cherry red nail polish color that matched the exact shade of her red gown for a cool-girl monochromatic vibe.
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Christina Ricci’s Vanilla French Nails
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Natasha Lyonne’s Gunmetal Chrome
Matching the metallic vibe of her Schiaparelli dress, Lyonne’s lengthy nails were painted in a dark gunmetal gray with a chromatic finish.
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Ali Wong’s Micro French Nails
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Ariana DeBose’s Angled French Tips
Adding an edgy twist to the timeless white-tipped French manicure, DeBose’s Emmys nails featured cool angles that gave her nails an abstract vibe.
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Christina Applegate’s Red Croc Print
