Hollywood’s biggest television stars converged on the Chateau Marmont pool area this weekend for the annual Emmy Nominees Night. Co-hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA, the exclusive celebration brought together nominees, creators, and pop culture icons just days before the main ceremony.
Inside the Star-Studded Celebration
Presented by Snapchat and Waymo, the evening featured signature themed cocktails like the "Waymotini" and "Bunge Bungalow 1" as guests walked the red carpet. Stars from major critical hits—including Hacks, Abbott Elementary, Shrinking, and Widow’s Bay—mingled across the candle-lit patio.
Richard Gadd, nominated for his follow-up project Half Man, opened up about returning to the intense awards circuit.
"It feels great and it feels surreal," Gadd shared. "It feels like only yesterday I was here, but it also feels like a different life."
All Eyes on 'The Pitt'
The clear focal point of the evening was the cast and crew of The Pitt, which arrives at the upcoming Emmy Awards holding a massive leading 25 nominations.
Cast members rolled deep to the venue, with actor Ernest Harden Jr. proudly showing off his freshly minted guest actor statuette from the previous weekend’s Creative Arts ceremonies.
"It’s like I’m on cloud 55, not just nine," Harden Jr. said of his win. "It was unexpected to a point, but it was a culmination of years of hard work."
Despite the heavy celebrations, the party had to stay somewhat grounded. Star Katherine LaNasa revealed that the cast is scheduled to be right back on set bright and early on Tuesday morning to continue filming their third season.
Advice for Future Nominees
As first-time and veteran nominees alike soaked in the atmosphere, Widow’s Bay and Pluribus star Jeff Hiller offered some practical, veteran-tested advice for navigating Emmy Sunday.
"Bring a snack, there’s not a lot of food there, surprisingly," Hiller advised. "It’s a long day."
With momentum peaking and the red-carpet festivities wrapped up, Hollywood's top talent now turns its focus to Monday night's final showdown.
