The Crown, Then the Jewels

Winners of the 74th Emmys — crowned with television's highest award at the September 12 telecast — stepped from the stage of L.A.'s Microsoft Theater, their statuettes reflecting their flush of excitement. Minutes later, many were stepping into the cool, jewel-toned studio of photographer Robert Ascroft. Hidden from the backstage hubbub, Robert's salon — with walls of fuchsia and blue, and comfy contemporary seating in lemon, pink and sage — offered stars a place to relax and revel in their now-and-forever distinction: Emmy winner.

Among the first-time victors to grace Robert's space: Lizzo, buoyant from her win. In a billowing red tulle gown — her Golden Girl tight within her grasp — the singer-songwriter-actress-host-producer gleamed like a crimson gem in the Emmy jewel box. In the above selection of Robert's Emmy-night portraits, bask in her glow and those of many other winners, nominees and guests.

For the names of the cast and creative team of Ted Lasso pictured above, click here.

To view more images from the emmy portrait studio, pick up a copy of emmy magazine here.

This article originally appeared in emmy magazine issue #11, 2022, under the title, "The Crown, Then the Jewels."