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Emmys 2021: Billy Porter, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Josh O’Connor lead arrivals as stars gather to celebrate the best of TV
Billy Porter came to slay at the 2021 Emmy Awards (Picture: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The Emmys 2021 have officially kicked off as the biggest names in the world of television pulled out all the stops for the welcome return of the live award ceremonies.
After a year and a half of zoom award ceremonies and canceled events due to the ongoing pandemic, celebrities were able to gather together in Los Angeles with a Covid-19 safe red carpet.
As household names came together to celebrate the best of TV, host Cedric The Entertainer led the pack with a vibrant teal suit, while actress Rita Wilson opted for a shimmering black trouser suit.
Hollywood royalty Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones oozed glamour as they joined the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
The Crown star Josh O’Connor looked suave in a Loewe Tuxedo, while Nailed It! host Nicole Byers was a vision in her ruffled purple gown by Christian Siriano.
Pose star Billy Porter once again wowed in a custom creation, as the likes of Ken Jeong and SNL’s Bowen Yang cut stylish figures.
Billy striking a fierce pose at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards (Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones oozed glamour as they posed together (Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Shantay, you stay (Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Rita Wilson was all smiles on the Covid-19 safe red carpet in Los Angeles (Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images)
As the red carpet took place in LA, British stars also came together in London with the likes of Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson making chic appearances.
The Crown actor Josh O’Connor put on a typically suave display (Picture: Fury/Getty Images)
His cast member Olivia Colman attended an event held in London at the same time (Picture: Reuters/Peter Nicholls)
Gillian Anderson was as chic as ever at the Netflix celebration of the 73rd Emmy Awards in London (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Netflix)
Last year’s ceremony was aired from an empty Staples Centre in Los Angeles, with host Jimmy Kimmel welcoming viewers to the ‘pandemmys.’
Some stars did appear with Kimmel – such as Jennifer Aniston – to announce the nominees for a category, however the Friends star opted not to attend this year.
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Others appeared live from video feed, with the winners giving their speeches from the comfort of their own homes.
Though only a few programs and stars can walk away with the win, all can agree the past year has been extraordinary for TV, with shows including Bridgerton, WandaVision and Mare of Easttown winning over audiences across the globe.
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