Edebiri is nominated for outstanding actress in a comedy series for her role on 'The Bear'
Ayo Edebiri served up bold glamor at the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards -- and proved yet again that she's a star on and off screen with her fashionable return to the starry awards show on Sept. 15.
The Bear actress, 28, wore a colorful Bottega Veneta strapless design (from the pre-spring '25 collection) that was covered in custom red, black, marigold and black starfish sequins. The dress also featured a sexy slit that nearly hit her her waistline.
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Speaking to Laverne Cox on E!'s pre-show, Edebiri said of her mosaic-like design: "It was perfect as soon as I saw the sketches. Danielle Goldberg, my stylist, said it was really reminiscent to her of Gaetano Pesce, this amazing Italian artist who just passed away. And for me, I'm also getting Nollywood vibes."
Edebiri completed the bold look with shiny black sandal heels that matched her pedicure and statement gold earrings. Her hair was styled in romantic waves and parted in the middle.
While chatting with Cox, the comedian also talked about her evolving style, which has broken the Internet on more than one occasion. "I started off doing stand-up comedy. My uniform was big pant, big shirt. That was sort of my life. It definitely was a costume still, but yeah things have certainly changed, so its nice getting to play in this space."
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Edebiri is nominated for outstanding actress in a comedy series for her role as Sydney Adamu on FX's The Bear. The role won her the award for outstanding supporting actress at the 75th Primetime Emmys in January -- her first Emmy win.
At the event, Edebiri topped best dressed list thanks to her custom black leather fit-and-flare Louis Vuitton dress, a last-minute change she said was a "mistake turned into a miracle" on the carpet. As for her accessories, she rocked a Brilliant Earth Diamond Tennis Necklace, Certified Lab Grown Diamond Stud Earrings 9CT and an Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring.
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The series swept 2024 nominations, setting a new record for nominations in a single year in the comedy category with a 23 nods (the record was previously held by 30 Rock with 22 nominations in 2009).
Edebiri's rise to fame has also allowed her to flourish as a style star. In May 2024, the Bottoms actress made her Met Gala debut in a backless floral Loewe gown designed by Jonathan Anderson. The floor-length dress -- which cascaded from white to full-color flower details in an ombré style -- perfectly fit the "Garden of Time" dress code.
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.