The 78th Emmy Awards are underway, and women over 50 are delivering some of the night’s strongest beauty moments. We’ve already spotted statement manicures, polished waves, sculpted updos and vivid lipstick, with plenty more still to come. With first-time Emmys host Mariska Hargitay leading the way, these are the hair and makeup looks we’re watching tonight.
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Mariska Hargitay
For her first time hosting the Emmys, Hargitay wore loose, polished waves created by hairstylist Adir Abergel using Virtue, Denman and Laifen hair tools, including the new Swift 4 Hair Dryer and AutoCurl Curling Iron. Makeup artist Kate Synnott used IT Cosmetics for her soft smoky eye, luminous complexion and warm rosy-nude lip.
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Sally Field
Field’s nomination for Remarkably Bright Creatures comes 50 years after Sybil, the landmark television movie that earned her the first of three Emmys. She returned to the carpet with her silver hair in soft, tousled layers, rosy cheeks, a pink-red lip and dark frames, all set against a navy sequined gown.
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Katherine LaNasa
Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for The Pitt, LaNasa debuted “Lemon Meringue,” a warmer, more golden take on her signature blonde created by colorist Kari Hill using Schwarzkopf Professional. Swept into a sleek high bun, the shade was paired with brushed-up brows, long lashes and a bright red lip.
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Lisa Ann Walter
The Abbott Elementary star brought plenty of drama in a black Christian Siriano gown. Hairstylist Dustin Von Osborne swept her signature red hair into a towering, sculpted updo. She completed the look with black liner, glowing skin and a neutral lip.
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Elaine Hendrix
Hendrix gave us a much softer look than her famously polished Parent Trap character, Meredith Blake. Attending with longtime friend and former costar Lisa Ann Walter, she wore her blonde hair in a loose half-up style with face-framing pieces and paired it with long lashes, rosy cheeks and a glossy pink lip.
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Miriam Shor
A 2026 Emmy nominee for her guest role on Pluribus, Shor arrived with straight, center-parted hair tucked behind her ears and bright red lipstick. The flash of red against her yellow gown was simple, sharp and impossible to miss.
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Cynthia Nixon
One of the night’s most striking looks belonged to Nixon, whose sculptural burgundy Issey Miyake gown was a standout on the carpet. Representing Outstanding Drama Series nominee The Gilded Age, she wore a swept-back updo with softly defined makeup, brushed brows and a neutral rose lip.
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Lisa Rinna
In a departure from the signature shag we know her for, Rinna wore her hair sleek with a deep side part, styled by celebrity hairstylist Brian Fisher using K18 Hair. Smoky, elongated eyes and her trademark nude lip kept the look unmistakably hers.
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Rhea Seehorn
Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus, Seehorn arrived in a red Louis Vuitton gown and Swarovski jewels. Her softly waved blonde bob, fresh complexion and muted pink lip felt relaxed and polished.
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Lisa Kudrow
A double Emmy nominee for The Comeback, Kudrow kept things classic in black, with a smooth shoulder-length blowout, softly defined eyes, rosy cheeks and a pink lip. Her warmer hair color, dubbed “Golden Beige Blonde,” was created with Schwarzkopf Professional by longtime colorist Kari Hill, who has worked with her since her Friends days.
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Niecy Nash-Betts
Presenter Niecy Nash-Betts arrived in a sweeping red mermaid gown. Waves styled in a deep side part, shimmering blue eye makeup, full lashes and a glossy neutral lip brought plenty of glamour to the carpet.
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Jean Smart
Fresh off her 75th birthday, the Hacks star and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nominee wore a soft updo with a rosy makeup look to match. Blush concentrated on the apples of her cheeks and a muted neutral smoky eye delivered understated diva glamour.
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