Linda Cardellini Wore Yellow Monique Lhuillier Gown at 2026 Creative Arts Emmys

Linda Cardellini had herself a genuinely emotional night, and she dressed it in the happiest color possible. The actress, known for "Freaks and Geeks," "Mad Men" and Netflix's "Dead to Me," won her first-ever Emmy on Sunday, taking home Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role as Carol Love-Smernitch in HBO's "DTF St. Louis" at Night 2 of the 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

For the win, Cardellini wore a strapless gown from Monique Lhuillier's Spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection, done in a rich, sunny marigold silk. The design keeps things simple up top with a smooth, structured strapless bodice, then adds movement lower down with soft draping gathered at the hip that spills into a slim, floor-length skirt with a thigh-high front slit. It's a warm, celebratory color that stood out immediately against the more muted black and jewel-tone gowns filling the red carpet that night.

She wore her brunette hair down in soft, voluminous waves with curtain bangs framing her face, and finished the look with delicate gold jewelry and strappy heels in a matching tone, keeping the styling minimal so the color of the dress could really pop under the Peacock Theater lights.

Cardellini's win came alongside her onscreen husband and real-life castmate David Harbour, who took the corresponding Supporting Actor award for the same show, making it a full sweep for "DTF St. Louis" in those categories. Backstage, she was seen kissing her real-life husband, Steve Rodriguez, after the win. Accepting the award, an emotional Cardellini told the crowd, "I'm overcome, I'm sorry it's a little embarrassing, but this has just been an unbelievable journey," adding that it was "a real dream come true." It marked her first win after three Emmy nominations dating back to 2013.