--- description: Everything was coming up roses at the 2018 Emmys, where Tracee Ellis Ross, Thandie Newton, and more made a case for the hot pink trend. title: Stars Made Compelling Case for Pink at the 2018 Emmys image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3a841e1665a94209/69893a8d457a52b88dd5f695/tracee-ellis-ross-hot-pink-trend-emmys-2018.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Newsfeed](/tag/time-section-newsfeed/) ## Newsfeed Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Stars Make a Compelling Case For Hot Pink As This Fall's Best Color Trend at the 2018 Emmys  by [Cady Lang](/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Sep 18, 2018 5:40 PM CUT  Getty  by [Cady Lang](/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Sep 18, 2018 5:40 PM CUT Everything was coming up roses on the [70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet](http://time.com/5389248/emmys-red-carpet-fashion-2018/ "undefined"), where [Tracee Ellis Ross](http://time.com/5052044/tracee-ellis-ross-on-sexual-assault-kimmel/ "undefined"), Thandie Newton, and Yara Shahidi made a compelling case for [bright pink as this season’s hottest color](http://time.com/5390602/street-style-trends-photos-nyfw-2018/ "undefined") for this awards season. During television’s biggest night, it seemed like you couldn’t turn around without seeing a flash of the rosy shade — and because the Emmys are one of the earliest of the major awards shows, there’s a very good chance that we’ll be seeing more takes on bold pink in the future. With that in mind, here’s a look at the best vibrant pink ensembles of the night. Tracee Ellis Ross shut down the red carpet when she showed up in a hot pink Valentino haute couture gown, undeniably the best (and most voluminous) look of the night.  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage,) Steve Granitz—WireImage, Thandie Newton took home the Best Supporting Actress Emmy in a bubblegum pink column gown with a dramatic shoulder sash that came fresh off the Brandon Maxwell runway during last week’s NYFW show.  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Thandie Newton attends the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Axelle/Bauer-Griffin—FilmMagic Yara Shahidi’s disco-inspired Gucci halter dress was sweetly embellished with crystal accents and a dramatic rose.  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Yara Shahidi attends the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage,) Steve Granitz—WireImage, Allison Janney upped the ante when she not only selected a bold fuschia Prabal Gurung gown that was not only sequined but also boasted a dramatic long sleeve and thigh-skimming high slit.  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Allison Janney attends the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) Kevin Mazur—Getty Images Michelle Wolf also sprung for the sequin trend, sporting a strapless sequined Thierry Mugler gown in bubblegum pink for a look that was part Vargas girl, but 100% sparkling.  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Michelle Wolf attends the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage,) Steve Granitz—WireImage, It wasn’t just nominees that brought the heat at the 2018 Emmys, however; Sandra Oh’s mom, Jeon Young-nam, wore a vibrant pink hanbok to cheer on her daughter at the show.  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: 70th ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS -- Pictured: (l-r) Jeon Young-nam and Sandra Oh arrives to the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018\. NUP\_184221 (Photo by Christopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) Christopher Polk/NBC—NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images While Laura Dern’s son, Ellery Harper, hopped on the trend by pairing his sleek black suit with a louche pink turtleneck.  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Laura Dern (L) and Ellery Walker Harper attend the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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