Red Is the Word on Everybody's Lips at the 2025 Emmys
LOS ANGELES, CA - The 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony was a night to remember, with stars opting for bold, red lips that stole the spotlight. Amidst a sea of neutral ensembles, a vibrant crimson hue made its way onto the carpet, courtesy of some daring makeup choices.
Gwendoline Christie, nominated for her guest role in Apple TV's "Severance," was one of the evening's most striking attendees. The actress paired a sparkling powder pink Tom Ford two-piece suit with a sleek updo and minimal makeup - aside from a deep red lipstick that made a bold statement. "I'm no stranger to a crimson pout, but I wanted to push the envelope this year," Christie said in an interview.
Kathy Bates, 77, also turned heads on the red carpet with her full-glamour look. As the oldest woman nominated for an Emmy this year, Bates proved that age is just a number when it comes to glamour and sophistication. "I wanted to make a statement, and what better way than with a bold lip color?" she quipped.
The trend of bold lips was not limited to these two actresses. Meg Stalter, star of HBO's "Hacks," and Jen Tullock, also from "Severance," joined the ranks of red-lipped attendees. The question on everyone's mind: what inspired this sudden surge in crimson lip color?
Industry insiders point to the ongoing trend of experimentation with bold makeup looks as a key factor. "The Emmys are always a platform for stars to express themselves through fashion and beauty," said celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe. "This year, it seems like red lips were the way to go."
Red lips have long been a staple in Hollywood's beauty lexicon, but this year's ceremony marked a particularly bold statement. As one observer noted, "It's not just about making a fashion statement; it's also about taking risks and pushing boundaries." With the Emmys' reputation for being a night of glamour and excess, it's no wonder that red lips became the word on everybody's lips.
As the 2025 Emmy Awards come to a close, one thing is clear: bold lip colors are here to stay. And with next year's ceremony just around the corner, we can't wait to see what other fashion and beauty trends will emerge.
*Reporting by Variety.*
