Nicole Kidman walked the Emmys 2026 red carpet in a white off-the-shoulder Chanel dress, and it was worth the wait. The wool crepe gown featured floral embellishments around the neckline, exaggerated hips and a thigh-high slit, paired with black Chanel pumps, diamond drop earrings and a loose updo. Elegant, unfussy and built to be noticed.
The look mattered beyond the fashion, though. Kidman attended as an executive producer nominee for Apple TV’s“Margo’s Got Money Troubles,”sharing the nomination with a cast that includes Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman. It was her first Emmys appearance in nine years. Her last trip ended in a win in 2017 for“Big Little Lies.”
The timing is interesting too. Kidman has spent recent months promoting“Practical Magic 2”in black lace and witchy silhouettes, so trading all that darkness for a bright white Chanel moment felt like a deliberate shift. Red carpet styling is its own kind of storytelling, and this one read like a fresh chapter.
What’s your favorite Nicole Kidman look over the years? Let us know in the comments.
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