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:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:
2. This is Julia Louis-Dreyfus at her first Emmys in 1992:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2019:
3. This is Ellen DeGeneres at her first Emmys in 1994:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2012:
4. This is Noah Wyle (alongside Eriq La Salle and his partner) at his first Emmys in 1995:
And this is him with Sara Wells at his most recent, the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys:
5. This is Jennifer Aniston at her first Emmys in 1995, alongisde her Friends costar Matthew Perry:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:
6. This is Gillian Anderson at her first Emmys in 1996:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:
7. This is Kathy Bates at her first Emmys in 1999:
And this is her at her most recent, last year:
8. This is Julia Roberts at her first Emmys in 1999:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2014:
9. This is Angela Bassett at her first Emmys in 2001:
And this is her at the Creative Arts Emmys in 2024:
10. This is Jimmy Fallon at his first Emmys in 2002:
And this is him at his most recent, in 2014:
11. This is Tina Fey at her first Emmys in 2002:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:
12. This is Bryan Cranston (with his wife, Robin Dearden) at his first Emmys in 2002:
And this is him at his most recent, in 2019:
13. This is Kristen Bell at her first Emmys, in 2004:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2019:
14. This is Tyler James Williams at his first Emmys in 2005:
And this is him at his most recent, in 2024:
15. This is Keke Palmer at her first Emmys in 2005:
And this is her at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys:
16. This is Sandra Oh at her first Emmys in 2005:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2022:
17. This is Ellen Pompeo at her first Emmys in 2005:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:
18. This is Mindy Kaling at her first Emmys in 2006:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:
19. This is Sarah Paulson at her first Emmys in 2007:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:
20. This is Kerry Washington at her first Emmys in 2007:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2022:
21. This is Drew Barrymore at her first Emmys in 2009:
And this is her at the 2022 Daytime Emmys:
22. This is Elisabeth Moss at her first Emmys in 2009:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2018:
23. This is Nicole Kidman at her first Emmys in 2009:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2017:
24. This is Kaley Cuoco at her first Emmys in 2009:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2022:
25. This is Sarah Hyland at her first Emmys in 2010:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2017:
26. This is Sofía Vergara at her first Emmys in 2010:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:
27. This is Kate Winslet at her first Emmys in 2011:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2021:
28. This is Adam Scott at his first Emmys in 2011:
And this is him at his most recent, in 2022:
29. This is Bill Hader at his first Emmys in 2012:
And this is him at his most recent, in 2024:
30. This is Viola Davis at her first Emmys in 2014:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:
31. This is Sophie Turner at her first Emmys in 2015:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2019:
32. This is Pedro Pascal at his first Emmys in 2016:
And this is him at his most recent, in 2024:
33. This is Colman Domingo at his first Emmys in 2016:
And this is him at his most recent, in 2024:
34. This is Reese Witherspoon at her first Emmys in 2017:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2024:
35. And finally, this is Zendaya at her first Emmys in 2019:
And this is her at her most recent, in 2022:
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+.