
Nicola Coughlan dazzled on the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet.
After making waves with her bold and original fashion choices during the Bridgerton season 3 press tour over the summer, the actress, 37, brought that same level of glam to TV’s biggest night on Sunday, Sept. 15.
The star stood out in a futuristic, structured silver off-the-shoulder gown that had a structured corset construction with bubble-shape peplum over a long skirt. She accessorized her look with a red Artists4Ceasefire pin.
Coughlan’s glam was more understated, with a simple center-part half-updo and rosy eyeshadow and blush. Delicate De Beers jewelry finished off the look.
While Bridgerton season 3 won’t be eligible for any Emmy nominations until the 2025 ceremony, Coughlan is set to present an award at this evening’s ceremony.
At Bridgerton‘s London premiere in April, Coughlan looked striking in a 22-karat golden corset that paid homage to her character Penelope Featherington’s season 3 love story with Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). The item featured an anatomical heart design as a tribute to her character’s romantic journey. It was just one of many unforgettable press tour looks played a key role in keeping Bridgerton fans talking about the fashionable star all summer long.
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“There’s one scene where I’m very naked on camera, and that was my idea, my choice. It just felt like the biggest ‘f— you’ to all the conversation surrounding my body; it was amazingly empowering,” she said. “I felt beautiful in the moment, and I thought: ‘When I’m 80, I want to look back on this and remember how f—ing hot I looked!’ “
She added that she felt “great” about the season’s nude scenes “because not only did I consent to it but I drove it.”
See PEOPLE’s full coverage of the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as they’re broadcasting live on ABC from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.