Daytime Stars at the 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards — See The Hottest Red Carpet Looks

By Chris Eades Updated: September 18, 2018

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Soap fans look forward to the Daytime Emmy Awards every year, not just to see who will take home the trophies, but to see what their favorite stars are wearing on the red carpet. Well, the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held on Sept. 17 and there were plenty of daytime alums in attendance at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles!

Longtime soap fans will recognize actors from ALL MY CHILDREN, GENERAL HOSPITAL, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, GUIDING LIGHT, and even SEARCH FOR TOMORROW who have since gone on to have amazing careers in film, stage, and of course, primetime television.

Chrishell Hartley Justin Hartley 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards

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Check out the gallery below to see some of the daytime stars who shone on the Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet!

For more on your favorite stars, keep reading Soaps In Depth magazine!

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Ricky Martin 2018 Emmys

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Ricky Martin (ex-Miguel, GH) was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for playing Antonio D’Amico on THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE: AMERICAN CRIME STORY. While he didn’t bring home the trophy, he still celebrated the series’ win for Outstanding Limited Series.
Allison Janney 2018 Emmys

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Alison Janney got her big break in show business playing Ginger, the Spaulding maid on GL, and has gone on to massive success in film and television. This year, she was once again nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for playing Bonnie Plunkett in MOM, but lost out to THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL’s Rachel Brosnahan.
Justin Hartley 2018 Emmys

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With his critically-acclaimed hit NBC series THIS IS US up for Outstanding Drama Series, Justin Hartley (ex-Adam, Y&R) was on hand to support it as well as nominated co-stars Milo Ventimiglia and Sterling K. Brown.
Crishell Stause 2018 Emmys

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Soap hopper Chrishell Hartley (Amanda, AMC; Jordan DAYS OF OUR LIVES; ex-Bethany, Y&R) attended the ceremony on the arm of hubby Justin Hartley and looked absolutely stunning in this crimson Dolce & Gabbana gown!
Judith Light 2018 Emmys

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Daytime alum Judith Light already has two Daytime Emmys for playing Karen Wolek on OLTL, and was nominated for a primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her brilliant performance as Marilyn Miglin on THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE: AMERICAN CRIME STORY.
Finn Wittrock 2018 Emmys

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Finn Wittrock (Damon, AMC) was once again nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his work with Ryan Murphy, this time for playing Jeffrey Trail in THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE: AMERICAN CRIME STORY. He attended the ceremony with his wife, actress Sarah Roberts.
Jane Krakowski 2018 Emmys

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Jane Krakowski got her big break playing Theresa Rebecca “T.R.” Kendall on the NBC sudser SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, and earned Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 1986 and 1987 for her work. Although not nominated for a primetime Emmy this year, the actress attended with her adorable son, Bennett.