Sure, we all love the red carpet. But let’s be honest: what we really want is the candid, makeup-free and backstage happy snaps taken by the celebs themselves. marie claire has scoured the best Instagrams of the 2016 Emmys… the good, the bad, and the disturbing. You’re welcome.
Kristen Bell, “Getting ready for the #emmys…Look closely…I have serious doubts this is actually a lip conditioning sticker my makeup artist @simonesiegl applied over my mouth…I’m pretty sure she just wanted me to zip it.” @kristenanniebell via Instagram
Emily Ratajkowski rocking Zac Posen and winged eyeliner, pre-Emmys. @emrata via Instagram
“Sash and me getting ready…” Liev Schreiber melting hearts on Insta with his son. @lievschreiber
Mr Robot’s Stephanie Corneliussen is prepped by @krissaiahair, via Instagram
This just in: Homeland’s Rupert Friend takes a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich to the Emmys. Only makes women love him more. Photo by wife Aimee Mullins @aimeemullinsnyc, via Instagram
Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland crushing on her @essiepolish nails and jewellery by @lorraineschwartz. @therealsarahhyland via Instagram
In case you needed any, proof that Sofia Vergara eats before the Emmys. @sofiavergara, via Instagram
… And drinks juice, during the Emmys. Pictured here with Modern Family co-stars, Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. @sofiavergara, via Instagram
Game of Thrones’ Maisie Williams goes green. Pic by @kmannmakeup via Instagram
Silicon Valley’s Thomas Middleditch primps. @tombini via Instagram
Emmys host Jimmy Kimmel gets some last minute tweaks from “my best joke writer”. Bless. @jimmykimmel via Instagram
“Caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and said, confidently, ‘This looks GREAT guys! Let’s go!’ Then was informed we’re only half way done. Oh well.” Kristen Bell keeps it real. @kristenanniebell via Instagram
Regina King wins her second Emmy award, for American Crime. Pic by @theshaderoom via Instagram
Sarah Paulson in Prada, moments before winning an Emmy for her portrayal of Marcia Clark in The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. Pic by @karlawelchstylist via Instagram
