The stars in (virtual) attendance at the 2020 Emmy Awards [1] did not let a pandemic stand in the way of pulling out some epic beauty looks. Even though many were celebrating the awards show from their living rooms and the red carpet was set up in their backyards versus a glitzy venue, they really went for it with their hair, makeup, and nails.
Celebrities who showed up in real life to present — like Jennifer Anniston and Yara Shahidi [2] — were dressed to the nines while practicing social distancing; meanwhile, nominees celebrating [3] remotely made the virtual event into their own little party, like Reese Witherspoon [4] and Kerry Washington [5]. Then, you had people like Zendaya [6] and Regina King debuted not one, but two different beauty looks throughout the evening.
From H.E.R.'s bedazzled hair to Laverne Cox's statement manicure, we rounded up all of the best beauty moments from the Emmy Awards, ahead.
Jennifer Aniston at the 2020 Emmy Awards
While presenting alongside Jimmy Kimmel, Jennifer Aniston [7] wore her hair in tousled beachy waves and had a fresh, clean manicure by celebrity manicurist Kim Truong [8] for Essie.
Issa Rae at the 2020 Emmy Awards
Issa Rae called in for the Emmys from the Sofi Stadium in LA. Her glam team consisted of celebrity hairstylist Felicia Leatherwood [9], manicurist Eri Ishizu [10], and makeup artist Joanna Simkin [11].
Laverne Cox at the 2020 Emmy Awards
Celebrity manicurist Eri Ishizu [12] created this statement manicure for Laverne Cox at the Emmys to match her black and silver outfit.
H.E.R. at the 2020 Emmy Awards
Celebrity hairstylist Nina Monique [13] created this bedazzled sleek braided ponytail for H.E.R.'s beauty look.
Tracee Ellis Ross at the 2020 Emmy Awards
Tracee Ellis Ross's bold berry lip was done by celebrity makeup artist Tracey Levy [14], but she did her own hair using Pattern Beauty.
Reese Witherspoon at the 2020 Emmy Awards
Reese Witherspoon [15] had her entire glam squad in attendance [16] at her house to create this Emmys look. Her makeup was done by Kelsey Deenihan [17] using Pat McGrath Labs and her hair by Lona Vigi [18] using GHD Tools.
Kerry Washington at the 2020 Emmy Awards
Kerry Washington [19] had two different Emmy outfits but she kept her hair and makeup looking the same for each. Her dramatic wing and pink lip was by celebrity makeup artist Carola Gonzalez [20] and her hair by celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble [21].
Zendaya at the 2020 Emmy Awards
Zendaya [22] had two distinct looks at the Emmy Awards and changed her hair and makeup accordingly. For her category outstanding actress in a drama series, celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims [23] created a messy top bun which she paired with think black eyeliner.
Zendaya at the 2020 Emmy Awards
To present, Zendaya [24] wore a sleek low bun, also by celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims [25], with smokey eyeshadow.
Yara Shahidi at the 2020 Emmy Awards
Celebrity makeup artist Emily Cheng [26] did Yara Shahidi's soft makeup [27], while Fesa Nu [28] created her sleek braids and face-framing baby hairs.
Julia Garner at the 2020 Emmy Awards
Julia Garner went for a 1920s flapper vibe while celebrating from her home. Her makeup was by celebrity makeup artist Stoj [29] and her hair by Blake Erik [30].
Yvonne Orji at the 2020 Emmy Awards
Celebrity stylist Mary Daniels [31] helped Yvonne Orji make a political statement [32] with her. Her deep red lip and full face beat was by makeup artist Drini Marie [33].
