The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards take place on September 14. Ahead of the event, let’s take a look back at what celebrities looked like at their first-ever Emmys vs. their most recent:

1. This is Jean Smart at her first Emmys in 1990:

Jean Smartin elegant evening attire with a long, flowing skirt

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:

Jean Smart holding an award on stage

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2. This is Julia Louis-Dreyfus at her first Emmys in 1992:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2019:

Person in elegant, off-shoulder evening gown on event carpet, surrounded by other attendees in formal attire

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3. This is Ellen DeGeneres at her first Emmys in 1994:

Ellen DeGeneres a black suit and red ribbon at an event

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2012:

Ellen DeGeneres smiling, wearing a dark suit

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4. This is Noah Wyle (alongside Eriq La Salle and his partner) at his first Emmys in 1995:

Noah Wyle, Eriq La Salle and his partner at an event

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And this is him with Sara Wells at his most recent, the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys:

Sara Wells and Noah Wyle on a red carpet

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5. This is Jennifer Aniston at her first Emmys in 1995, alongisde her Friends costar Matthew Perry:

Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry on a red carpet, in formal attire

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:

Jennifer Aniston in a strapless gown with intricate detailing at an awards event

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6. This is Gillian Anderson at her first Emmys in 1996:

Gillian Anderson in a dress with a floral pattern and pearl earrings at a formal

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:

Gillian Anderson in a textured, metallic gown on a red carpet

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7. This is Kathy Bates at her first Emmys in 1999:

Kathy Bates in patterned coat waving on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, last year:

Kathy Bates in a sequined gown on a red carpet

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8. This is Julia Roberts at her first Emmys in 1999:

Julia Roberts in an elegant sleeveless gown at a formal event, surrounded by attendees

And this is her at her most recent, in 2014:

Julia Roberts in a beaded dress with sheer details on a red carpet

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9. This is Angela Bassett at her first Emmys in 2001:

Angela Bassett wearing a floral-patterned gown, holding a small clutch bag on a red carpet

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And this is her at the Creative Arts Emmys in 2024:

Angela Bassett in a glittering gown holding an Emmy award on a red carpet

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10. This is Jimmy Fallon at his first Emmys in 2002:

Jimmy Fallon smiling at an event

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And this is him at his most recent, in 2014:

Jimmy Fallon in a tuxedo, standing against a greenery backdrop

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11. This is Tina Fey at her first Emmys in 2002:

Tina Fey in a sequin dress holding an Emmy trophy at an awards event

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:

Tina Fey in a dress with lace details at an award event

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12. This is Bryan Cranston (with his wife, Robin Dearden) at his first Emmys in 2002:

Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden on a red carpet

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And this is him at his most recent, in 2019:

Bryan Cranston in a tuxedo walking on stage

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13. This is Kristen Bell at her first Emmys, in 2004:

Kristen Bell in a sleeveless dress with floral embellishments on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2019:

Kristen Bell smiling on the red carpet, wearing a sleeveless dress with intricate beaded patterns

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14. This is Tyler James Williams at his first Emmys in 2005:

Young Tyler James Williams in a formal black suit and tie standing on a red carpet

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And this is him at his most recent, in 2024:

Tyler James Williams on red carpet wearing a tailored, sleeveless black vest

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15. This is Keke Palmer at her first Emmys in 2005:

Young Keke Palmer smiling on the red carpet, wearing a white outfit with a sparkly shawl accent

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And this is her at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys:

Keke Palmer smiling and holding an award

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16. This is Sandra Oh at her first Emmys in 2005:

Sandra Oh wearing a strapless knee-length dress with a cinched back and holding a small clutch on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2022:

Sandra Oh in a plunging, shimmering outfit on a red carpet

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17. This is Ellen Pompeo at her first Emmys in 2005:

Ellen Pompeo in a halter-style dress with a beaded neckline on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:

Ellen Pompeo in a shimmering long-sleeve top with a black bow tie and a sleek black skirt at the Emmys

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18. This is Mindy Kaling at her first Emmys in 2006:

Mindy Kaling in a strapless, ruffled gown with a checkered pattern posing on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:

Mindy Kaling in a sleek black gown with shoulder embellishments on a red carpet

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19. This is Sarah Paulson at her first Emmys in 2007:

Sarah Paulson wearing a fitted dress with a deep neckline and a bow detail at the waist on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:

Sarah Paulson in a blue gown holding a white clutch on a red carpet

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20. This is Kerry Washington at her first Emmys in 2007:

Kerry Washington in a floral gown, holding a textured clutch, posing on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2022:

Kerry Washington in an off-the-shoulder gown with floral details

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21. This is Drew Barrymore at her first Emmys in 2009:

Drew Barrymore in a strapless gown smiling on red carpet with crowd in the background

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And this is her at the 2022 Daytime Emmys:

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22. This is Elisabeth Moss at her first Emmys in 2009:

Elisabeth Moss in a floor-length gown with jeweled neckline on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2018:

Elisabeth Moss in a strapless, fitted black gown at the Emmys

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23. This is Nicole Kidman at her first Emmys in 2009:

Nicole Kidman in an asymmetrical dress with lace detail and pearl hoop earrings on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2017:

Nicole Kidman in a red gown holding two Emmy awards

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24. This is Kaley Cuoco at her first Emmys in 2009:

Kaley Cuoco in a sequined gown posing on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2022:

Kaley Cuoco in a pink gown adorned with floral accents on a red carpet

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25. This is Sarah Hyland at her first Emmys in 2010:

Sarah Hyland in a satin gown with draped sleeves at an event

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2017:

Sarah Hyland in a patterned cut-out dress on the red carpet

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26. This is Sofía Vergara at her first Emmys in 2010:

Sofía Vergara in a glamorous gown waving on the red carpet, accessorized with gold jewelry

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:

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27. This is Kate Winslet at her first Emmys in 2011:

Kate Winslet in a red gown holding an Emmy award, smiling at an event

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2021:

Kate Winslet in a black V-neck gown on the red carpet

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28. This is Adam Scott at his first Emmys in 2011:

Adam Scott on a red carpet at a formal event

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And this is him at his most recent, in 2022:

Adam Scott at an event

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29. This is Bill Hader at his first Emmys in 2012:

Bill Hader in a black suit and tie at a formal event

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And this is him at his most recent, in 2024:

PeBill Haderrson in a tailored suit and glasses giving a thumbs-up at an event

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30. This is Viola Davis at her first Emmys in 2014:

Viola Davis on stage in an embellished, sparkling gown

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:

Viola Davis in a one-shoulder black and white gown at a formal event

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31. This is Sophie Turner at her first Emmys in 2015:

Sophie Turner posing in a strapless, velvet gown at a red carpet event

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2019:

Sophie Turner in an elegant dress posing on a red carpet

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32. This is Pedro Pascal at his first Emmys in 2016:

Pedro Pascal in a dark suit with a white shirt and tie on the Emmys red carpet

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And this is him at his most recent, in 2024:

Pedro Pascal smiling on stage

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33. This is Colman Domingo at his first Emmys in 2016:

Colman Domingo in a glittery tuxedo jacket with a bowtie, standing on a red carpet at an event

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And this is him at his most recent, in 2024:

Colman Domingo in formal attire with a brooch at an event

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34. This is Reese Witherspoon at her first Emmys in 2017:

Reese Witherspoon in a sleek suit holding an Emmy award, standing on a red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:

Reese at an event

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35. And finally, this is Zendaya at her first Emmys in 2019:

Zendaya in a strapless, structured gown with long wavy hair on the red carpet

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And this is her at her most recent, in 2022:

Zendaya in a strapless gown holding an award trophy at a ceremony

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Which of these celebs’ looks is your favorite? And who are you hoping to see on the carpet at the upcoming Emmys? Let us know in the comments!

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 14. You can watch via CBS or stream live on Paramount+.

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