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Here’s why the Emmys 2019 red carpet is actually purple

LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊIndya Moore arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Indya Moore arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊKathryn Newton arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Kathryn Newton arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊSterling K. Brown arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Sterling K. Brown arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊDascha Polanco arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Dascha Polanco greets the fans in the bleachers at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊSeth Meyers arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Seth Meyers arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊTaraji P. Henson arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Taraji P. Henson photographs her fans at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊBill Hader arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Bill Hader arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊLaverne Cox arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Laverne Cox arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊJulissa Bermudez arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Julissa Bermudez arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊMj Rodriguez arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Mj Rodriguez arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊViola Davis arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Viola Davis arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊEris Baker from ÒThis is Us,Ó arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Eris Baker, from “This Is Us,” arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊKathryn Newton arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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Kathryn Newton arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊJulia Louis-Dreyfus from "Veep," arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus from “Veep” arrives with her family at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊKate McKinnon arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Saturday Night Live” cas tmember Kate McKinnon arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊJoey King arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)Œ
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Joey King arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊKristen Bell from ÒThe Good Place,Ó arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Kristen Bell from “The Good Place” arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊJulia Louis-Dreyfus from "Veep," arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Veep” actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊBilly Porter from "Pose," arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Billy Porter from “Pose” arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊAmatus Ali and Mahershala Ali from "True Detective," arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Amatus Ali and “True Detective” nominee Mahershala Ali arrive at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Sandra Oh from "Killing Eve," arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Sandra Oh from “Killing Eve” arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊAmy Sedaris arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Amy Sedaris arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊMaisie Williams from "Game of Thrones," arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Maisie Williams from “Game of Thrones” arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊHalsey arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Musician Halsey arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊRachel Brosnahan from "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Rachel Brosnahan from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” arrive at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊSian Clifford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Fleabag” actress Sian Clifford and writer-director Phoebe Waller-Bridge arrive at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊRachel McCord arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Rachel McCord arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊJessica Yu from "Fosse/Verdon," and Esme Salzman arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Jessica Yu from “Fosse/Verdon” and Esme Salzman arrive at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊGwendoline Christie arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Game of Thrones” nominee Gwendoline Christie arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊJodie Comer arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Killing Eve” actress Jodie Comer arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019: Zendaya arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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“Euphoria” actress Zendaya arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊTaraji P. Henson arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Empire” actress Taraji P. Henson arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊViola Davis from "How to Get Away with Murder," and Regina King arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Viola Davis, left, from “How to Get Away With Murder,” and Regina King arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:Ê(R-L)- Jared Harris and Allegra Riggio arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Chernobyl” actor Jared Harris and Allegra Riggio make their way through the crowd at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊMandy Moore from "This is Us," arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Mandy Moore from “This Is Us” arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊNicole Byer arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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“Nailed It!” host Nicole Byer arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater.  (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊTwiggy Pucci Garon arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Twiggy Pucci Garcon arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:Ê Steven Canals arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Pose” writer Steven Canals arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊManny Jacinto and Jameela Jamil arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“The Good Place” duo Manny Jacinto and Jameela Jamil arrive.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater.
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Married actors Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown of “This Is Us” arrive at the Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times )
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊSherry Marsh arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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“Vikings” and “Pose” producer Sherry Marsh arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:Ê Christina Evangeline, Kenan Thompson and Robin Weigert arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Christina Evangeline, left, Kenan Thompson and Robin Weigert make their way down the purple carpet for the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊKristin Cavallari arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Kristin Cavallari arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊGiancarlo Esposito from "Better Call Saul," arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Giancarlo Esposito from “Better Call Saul” arrives with his guests at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊStacy Osei-Kuffour arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“PEN15" actress Stacy Osei-Kuffour arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊBob Odenkirk from "Better Call Saul," arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Bob Odenkirk from “Better Call Saul” arrives at the Emmys.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019: Melanie Liburd arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“This Is Us” actress Melanie Liburd poses on the red carpet at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊAndy Sale, Suzanne DeJong and Paul Chen from Ernst and Young, arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Andy Sale, left, Suzanne DeJong and Paul Chen from Ernst and Young arrive with the winning envelopes at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊAnna Chlumsky arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Anna Chlumsky arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊOur Lady J, from ÒPose,Ó arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Our Lady J from “Pose”   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊPresenter Sarah Sutherland from ÒVeep,Ó arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Veep” actor Sarah Sutherland   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times )
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊMackenzie Hancsicsak arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“This Is Us” actress Mackenzie Hancsicsak arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊPhoebe Waller-Bridge arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Fleabag” creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊDominique Jackson arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Dominique Jackson arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊIndya Moore arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Indya Moore graces the purple carpet at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:Ê Mj Rodriguez arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Pose” actress Mj Rodriguez arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019: Laverne Cox arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Orange is the New Black” actress Laverne Cox poses on the purple carpet at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊAlex Moffat, Mikey Day, Kyle Mooney, and Beck Bennett arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Saturday Night Live” actors Alex Moffat, left, Mikey Day, Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett arrive at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊJenny McCarthy arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“The Masked Singer” judge Jenny McCarthy   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊThe Masked Singers arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“The Masked Singer” contestants add some color to the purple carpet at the Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊEliza Scanlen arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Sharp Objects” actress Eliza Scanlen arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊFaithe Herman from ÒThis is Us,Ó arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Faithe Herman of “This is Us”   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊFaithe Herman and Eris Baker from ÒThis is Us,Ó arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“This Is Us” cast members Faithe Herman, left, and Eris Baker   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:Ê Dascha Polanco arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Dascha Polanco of “Orange Is the New Black”  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊNed Brown and Erica Kay arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Ned Brown and Erica Kay arrive at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊPatrick Fabian and Rhea Seehorn arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Better Call Saul” actors Patrick Fabian and Rhea Seehorn   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊKelly Osbourne arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Kelly Osbourne   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:Ê Rickey Minor and Rachel Montez arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Musician Rickey Minor and Rachel Montez Minor   (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊKathryn Newton from ÒBig Little Lies,Ó arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Kathryn Newton of “Big Little Lies” and “The Society” shows off her dress on the purple carpet.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊAngela Bassett arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Angela Bassett arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊRenee Bargh arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Entertainment reporter Renee Bargh   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊSharon Osbourne arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Sharon Osbourne   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊVera Farmiga arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“When They See Us” actress Vera Farmiga arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., ÊÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊLauren Ash arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Superstore” actress Lauren Ash arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊBrittany Snow arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and “Pitch Perfect” actress Brittany Snow arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊTan France arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊTan France arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)  (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊHannah Zeile arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“This Is Us” actress Hannah Zeile arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊLyric Ross arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“This is Us” actress Lyric Ross arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊBetty Gilpin arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“GLOW” actress and nominee Betty Gilpin arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊJames Van Der Beek arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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James Van Der Beek and his jacket arrive at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊPadma Lakshmi arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Padma Lakshmi arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA., September 22, 2019:ÊEmmanuelle Vaugier arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Lost Girl” and “MacGyver” actres Emmanuelle Vaugier arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊMaya Erskinefrom "PEN15," arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Maya Erskine from “PEN15" arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊMichael Angarano arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Michael Angarano arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊJharrel Jerome from "When They See Us," arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Jharrel Jerome from “When They See Us” arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊPeter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA.,ÊSeptember 22, 2019:ÊBen Stiller arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft TheaterÊin Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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Presenter Ben Stiller arriving at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.  (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
By Tracy BrownStaff Writer 
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The red carpet got a makeover for the 71st Emmy Awards.

On Sunday, some of the biggest names in television arrived at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater in their most elegant looks for the 2019 Emmys. But the carpet itself generated its own buzz for ditching the more traditional shades of red in favor of something more majestic: purple.

According to “Good Day LA” anchor Rita Garcia, the Television Academy chose the color to specifically evoke royalty.

“What do you think of when you think of that color?” Garcia shared in a behind-the-scenes segment Friday. “It’s royalty. They’re honoring this year’s Hollywood and television royalty.”

Paired with the glimmering gold backdrop, the deep purple carpet does really make the arrivals a more regal flair.

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Tracy Brown

Tracy Brown is a reporter for the Los Angeles Times covering television, film and other pop culture.

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