Jessica Gunning was the epitome of elegance as she picked up an award for her role in Baby Reindeer at the Emmys last night, making a hilarious joke about singing as she stunned in a black velvet dress.
It was all about glitz and glamour the Emmy Awards this year, with celebrities dusting off their best finery to walk the red carpet and, hopefully, take to the stage to accept their awards. Jennifer Aniston wore the most sophisticated sheer gown for the occasion while Gillian Anderson made a good case for incorporating metallics into our wardrobes as she stepped out in a gorgeous foil dress.
Opting for a more subtle but no less stunning look, Jessica Gunning attended the event in a luxe velvet floor-length gown. Hoping to pick up her first ever Emmy for 'Outstanding Supporting Actress' for her role in Netflix's Baby Reindeer, the actress opted for a form-fitting dress with a flattering v-neckline, draped short sleeves, and a column-style skirt.
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The dress was the perfect choice, with the striking black fabric invoking images of old Hollywood glamour. We love the unexpected but simply beautiful blue flower embellishments at the neckline of the dress, with the colourful additions beautifully framing Jessica's bust while adding a subtle pop of colour to the monochrome style.
Not only did the actress stun the audience in her luxe look as she went up to accept her award, she had them in stitches too.
Beginning her acceptance speech with the hilariously humble quip, "Oh my goodness me, blinking heckers,” she went on to thank her agents, family and friends for their support in her acting journey. She then gave her 'biggest thanks' to Baby Reindeer's creator Richard Gadd, who has a new show coming to the BBC though its release date is yet to be announced.
“I’ve tried so many times to put into words what working on Baby Reindeer meant to me and I fail every time," she told the audience before joking, "So, I’m going to sing… no, imagine!”
As the play-off music began to ring out the speakers to see her off the stage, she turned to Gadd and finished her speech, saying, “I’ll keep it simple and just say thank you for trusting me to be your Martha. I’ll never ever forget her or you.”
Baby Reindeer had a lot to celebrate after the 2024 Emmys, with the show walking away with four prestigious wins. As well as Jessica winning 'Outstanding Supporting Actress' for her role in the show, Richard Gadd walked away with an Emmy for 'Outstanding Lead Actor' as well as for 'Outstanding Writing' and 'Outstanding Limited Series.'
The show was only matched by The Bear, who also walked away with four wins under their belt.
