Emmys 2025: Why Megan Stalter Wore Jeans on Red Carpet

Hacks actress Megan Stalter donned a plain white T-shirt and blue jeans on the red carpet of the 2025 Emmy Awards and explained what motivated her to wear the dressed-down look.

By Bentley Maddox Sep 15, 2025 8:39 PM
| Updated Sep 15, 2025 11:04 PM
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Megan Stalter didn’t want to do too much on the red carpet.

While stars like Jenna Ortega and BLACKPINK’s Lisa turned heads on the 2025 Emmy Awards red carpet in their one-of-a-kind dresses, the Hacks actress opted for a plain white T-shirt and casual pair of blue jeans—all for a specific reason.

“I don't want to get recognized tonight, so I'm trying to do a more low key look,” Megan joked to USA Today at the Sept. 14 award ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. “It's really overwhelming because I'm a huge megastar now, so it's really hard when people come up to me.”

The Too Much star, who also sported a pair of sunglasses, a black purse and dark flats, added, “So, I thought maybe the glasses and a more casual look would be, like, yeah.”

As for if the look was tailor-made for her by a famous designer? 

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“It's Hanes and Levi's,” Megan explained. “Those are designers.”

Though the comedian’s look at the Emmys—where her Hacks costars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder took home the trophies for Lead Actress and Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, respectively—was still noteworthy, it was much more tame than outfits she’s worn on previous red carpets. (Click here to see who all took home gold at the 2025 Emmys.) 

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In fact, just one week prior, Megan—known for her quirky comedy like her viral “Hi, gay” parody videos—dressed up as a coffee cup to attend the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, where she introduced singer Sombr’s musical performance.

In July, she won the red carpet of the Las Culturistas Culture Awards by sporting a Diet Coke look, which featured a strapless bodice piece constructed completely from Diet Coke boxes. Megan also donned a black pinstriped miniskirt and blonde curly wig while she cracked open a cold can of the soda.

Read on to see all the stars who showed up and showed out at the 2025 Emmy Awards. 

Selena Gomez

In custom Louis Vuitton. 

Michelle Williams

In vintage Chanel. 

Julianne Nicholson

In Prabal Gurung. 

Noah Wyle

In custom FIGS. 

Hunter Schafer

In McQueen and Christian Louboutin. 

Christopher Meloni

In John Varvatos. 

Uzo Aduba

In Safiyaa, Yeprem ring and A.Jaffe jewelry. 

Keri Russell

In Armani Privé and Sabyasachi jewelry. 

Jessica Williams

In Rodarte. 

Anna Sawai

In Armani Privé.

Ashley Walters

James Marsden

In Ralph Lauren Purple Label and IWC Portofino watch. 

Jude Law

In Brioni. 

Ruth Negga

In Prada

Parker Posey

In custom Valentino and Sabyasachi jewelry. 

Kristen Bell

In Armani Privé and Bucherer jewelry. 

Jake Gyllenhaal

In Prada. 

Cristin Milioti

In custom Danielle Frankel. 

Angela Bassett

In Yara Shoemaker, Lagos jewelry, Alexandre Birman shoes, and Judith Leiber bag. 

Leslie Bibb

In Armani Privé. 

Lauren Graham

In Akris. 

Scarlett Johansson

In Prada. 

Colman Domingo

In Valentino and Boucheron jewelry. 

Adam Scott

In Thom Browne.

Rashida Jones

In Jessica McCormack. 

Hiroyuki Sanada

Brian Tyree Henry

In a customized vintage Maison Bontemps tux, Elizabeth Gage jewelry and Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece. 

Jesse Williams

In Giorgia Armani, Christian Louboutin shoes, Blancpain timepiece and David Yurman jewelry.

Gina Torres

In Zhivago, Jimmy Choo shoes and Cartier jewelry.

Garcelle Beauvais

In Valdrin Sahiti. 

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