Celebrity Beauty
From classic French tips to edgy chrome finishes.
On Jan. 15, some of the most beloved stars on television showed up and turned out in celebration of the 75th annual Emmy Awards, where shows like Succession, House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, The Bear, Beef, Wednesday, and more were nominated.
Prestigious awards aside, the hair and makeup moments were just as glamorous as the ’fits this year — though manicure fans will likely agree that the nail art is always the icing on the cake.
This year, nostalgic French tip nails reigned on the silver carpet in Los Angeles, with stars like Jennifer Coolidge, Christina Ricci, and others putting their own unique spins on the timeless look. Aside from a few on-trend chrome manicures — which looked both edgy and fresh (see: Natasha Lyonne’s tips below) — A-listers like Selena Gomez opted for glitter on their nails that matched the color of their dresses, while others sported solid hues for a more subtle “quiet luxury” aesthetic.
From classic cherry red polish colors to silver chrome nails that slayed, keep scrolling to see the best nail looks from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
1
Jennifer Coolidge’s Gold Frenchies
For a full-blown glamour look that matched her beehive hair, Coolidge opted for a gilded French manicure with metallic gold tips. Manicurist Temeka Jackson used OPI polish shades for the set — specifically, GelColor in Bare My Soul and GelColor in Worth A Pretty Penne.
2
Selena Gomez’s Metallic Ruby Mani
On the Emmys red carpet, Gomez rocked a sultry burgundy lip that beautifully paired with her sequined gown. To match, manicurist Tom Bachik painted her nails in a gemstone-inspired, ruby red shade with PLA Gel Polishes in the shades You Can’t Tell Anyone and Black Gel Liner.
3
Taraji P. Henson’s Silver Stiletto Tips
Henson’s tips popped against her burgundy-colored gown. The star made a bold statement with chrome silver stiletto-shaped nails in a shiny, mirror-like finish.
4
Jenna Ortega’s Glazed Donut Set
Ortega rocked classic glazed donut nails by manicurist Thuy Nguyen, which paired perfectly with her shimmery eyeshadow and caged dress.
5
Suki Waterhouse’s Cherry Red Nails
Waterhouse adorned her short nails in a cherry red nail color that matched the shade of her gown for a cool-girl monochromatic vibe.
6
Christina Ricci’s Vanilla French Nails
Yellowjackets star Ricci tapped manicurist Zola Ganzorigt for her set, a softer spin on the French manicure trend that featured a vanilla-inspired beige hue in lieu of a stark white polish.
7
Natasha Lyonne’s Gunmetal Chrome
Matching the metallic vibe of her Schiaparelli dress, Lyonne’s lengthy nails were painted in a dark gunmetal gray with a chromatic finish.
8
Ali Wong’s Micro French Nails
Another French mani moment? Wong’s on-trend micro tips, which served major elegance. Manicurist Thuy Nguyen used a bright white polish for the classic nail design with the Aprés Nail Gel Couleur in Cloud Nine.
9
Ariana DeBose’s Angled French Tips
Giving the timeless white-tipped French manicure an edgy twist, DeBose’s Emmys look featured cool angles that lent her nails an abstract vibe.
10
Christina Applegate’s Red Croc Print
Manicurist Vanessa Sanchez McCullough painted abstract black dots atop a red polish to create a croc print set for Applegate, using both Aprés Nail Gel Couleur shades in Smoker’s Lounge and Birnam Wood.
