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6 Best-Dressed 50+ Women at the 75th Emmy Awards

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amy Poehler, Sharon Horgan and others turned heads at the show honoring the tops in television

Alison Maxwell,

Nancy Kerr,

AARP

Published January 15, 2024

(Left to right) Sharon Horgan, Juliette Lewis, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amy Poehler and Garcelle Beauvais at the 75th Emmy Awards.

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Glamour was the name of the game for the 50-plus stars at the 75th annual Emmy Awards. AARP’s Alison Maxwell and Nancy Kerr highlight the most memorable looks of the night.

Sharon Horgan on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards

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Sharon Horgan, 53

Sharon Horgan, a nominee for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for Bad Sisters, told People that her real-life sisters who are “an instant party everywhere we go” would do anything for each other just like her on-screen sisters (“if we had to!”). The actress cut a stunning figure in a low-cut, beaded black and feathered Georges Chakra Couture dress with a train.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards

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Sheryl Lee Ralph, 67

It’s all in the family for Ralph, who is styled by her daughter Ivy Coco Maurice. The look? A white gown by Christian Siriano with a tuxedo-inspired top, fitted bodice and trumpet skirt. “Just looking so amazing,” Siriano posted on Instagram. On the red carpet, Ralph reflected on her Abbott Elementary success: “It took me 40 years to become an overnight sensation, and it feels better than you imagine,” Ralph said. In an interview with AARP, Ralph spoke glowingly about her daughter: “She majored in economics at Syracuse, and I thought she was going to go to Wall Street — she certainly had that skill. But she had always loved fashion. My mother was a fashion designer, and Coco was very influenced by her.”

Tracee Ellis Ross on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards

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Tracee Ellis Ross, 51

Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross was a vision in white. The fashion-forward actress wore a simple, structured white Sportmax dress courtesy of image architect Karla Welch.

Juliette Lewis on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards

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Juliette Lewis, 50

The supporting actress nominee for Welcome to Chippendales rocked red Moschino. When asked about her red carpet vibe, Lewis explained: “I felt comfortable. I don’t like a corset, so we’re not corseted, we’re just snug.”

Garcelle Beauvais on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards

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Garcelle Beauvais, 57

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star brought the drama in a black one-shoulder Badgley Mischka gown adorned with feathers.

Amy Poehler on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards

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Amy Poehler, 52

The comedienne’s burgundy, sequin gown hit all the right notes, and her trendy bob haircut added extra sass. Poehler’s currently joining pal Tina Fey, 53, on their “Restless Leg” comedy tour. In a recent interview, Fey jokingly called Poehler her work “wife.” “We really just have such an ease and shorthand working with each other,” Fey told TODAY’s Willie Geist.

Alison Maxwell is an executive editor of features at AARP. Prior to joining the organization, she spent 20 years at USA Today, most recently as managing editor of the Life section.

Nancy Kerr is a senior writer and editor of features content for AARP. Previously, she was the editor of special projects for USA Today; a senior editor for the USA Weekend magazine; an assistant managing editor of digital content at The Washington Post and the director of women’s programming at America Online.