Abby Elliott drew a wave of surprised reactions after unveiling a strikingly different appearance on the 2026 Emmys red carpet.
The Bear star, who played Natalie Berzatto in the FX hit, appeared noticeably slimmer as she arrived at Monday evening’s ceremony in a pale pink silk gown.
Elliott, 39, highlighted her toned arms in the strapless dress, which paired a corset-style bodice with a softly draped wrap skirt.
She also appeared to have swapped her familiar blonde shade for darker-toned hair.
Still, it was the apparent change in her physique that sparked the most discussion as she walked the Emmys red carpet, with some users on X speculating that the actress had used Ozempic.
‘She looks much different than she did on the show,’ one X user wrote.
Another commented, ‘Holy Ozempic – what happened to her face????’
‘No really because like who is that,’ another person questioned.
Fans said The Bear actress Abby Elliott appeared unrecognizable on the 2026 Emmys red carpet
Elliott’s appearance looked noticeably different between 2024, left, and 2026, right
Her hair also appeared to be a darker color than her usual blonde
One X user admitted, ‘I didn’t even recognize her at first.’
Others, however, thought that the actress looked great.
‘Abby looking fabulous definitely deserves an award,’ one person wrote.
Another seconded, ‘Abby Elliott has arrived and is absolutely glowing on the #Emmys red carpet!’
The Bear is nominated for outstanding comedy series, competing alongside shows such as Abbott Elementary and Hacks.
The star-studded ceremony, taking place at the Peacock Theatre and hosted by Mariska Hargitay, honors excellence in the television industry.
HBO Max’s The Pitt and Hacks are expected to sweep the evening’s biggest awards after seeing record-breaking nominations earlier in the year.
Also among tonight’s A-list guests are Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, Noah Wyle, and Selena Gomez.
Elliott, who played Natalie Berzatto on the FX series, appeared slimmer than usual as she donned a light pink silk gown on Monday evening
However, many fans couldn’t help but notice her changing appearance as she walked the red carpet, with some X users even accusing the star of taking Ozempic
Elliott is seen here during season two of The Bear
The star-studded ceremony, taking place at the Peacock Theatre and hosted by Mariska Hargitay, honors excellence in the television industry
Sally Field took home the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, while Matthew Rhys won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, his second award of the night.
Rhea Seehorn earned one of the most impressive wins of television’s biggest night.
The 54-year-old actress triumphed in the Lead Actress in a Drama category at the Emmy Awards 2026 as she was recognized for her work in Pluribus.
She beat out an impressive field including 30-year-old Zendaya for the third and final season of Euphoria, Carrie Coon for The Gilded Age, Chase Infiniti for The Testaments, and Keri Russell for The Diplomat.
But there seemed to be a real camaraderie between the nominees as she recognized her fellow competitors.
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