The Emmys were just another day in paradise for Shailene Woodley.
After all, the 34-year-old headed into the Sept. 14 ceremony already a winner, having won for her guest role in Paradise at the Creative Arts Emmys days earlier.
But while her performance as Annie was universally adored, Woodley’s red carpet look left the internet a little more divided. The outfit in question arrived straight from Balenciaga’s F/W 26 haute couture collection and featured gold sequined pants, a plunging, periwinkle-colored tank top and maroon leather gloves that crept up past her elbows.
Though Woodley rocked the bold ensemble throughout the Emmys ceremony, when it came time to head to Disney’s after-party at Vibiana in Los Angeles, the Fault in Our Stars alum swapped her tank top for a t-shirt repping the 1986 film Home of the Brave.
While Paradise headed into this year’s Emmys with seven nominations—including a spot on the Outstanding Drama list alongside The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Pitt, Pluribus, Slow Horses and Your Friends & Neighbors—Woodley proved to be the series’ only win this year.
In season two of the show—which also stars Sterling K. Brown and Julianne Nicholson—Woodley brought to life the character of Annie, whose story viewers follow from the moment the show’s natural disaster strikes through her fateful meeting with Thomas Doherty’s Link.
But whereas Annie is defined by an unchanging level-headedness in the face of ultimate stress, Woodley says she and her character have different approaches to life.
“Annie and I are actually very different, which was fun to play somebody that was very different than who I am,” she told People in April. “I think the one point of relation is we’re both quite resilient, but the way that we practice that resiliency is different. I’m an emotional roller coaster sometimes and Annie is quite linear, I think, in her approach and practical.”
But in addition to being attracted to Annie’s persona, there was something about Paradise as a whole that made the series an easy yes.
“I am drawn in, generally, by things that feel honest and authentic,” Woodley explained. “Even if it’s in a heightened reality or within the confines of an absurd character. As long as there’s honesty in it.”
As for the jaw-dropping season two finale—no spoilers here, we promise—Woodley is as in the dark as the fans.
“This sounds crazy, but I’m excited to see what happens in Paradise season 3 because I have no idea,” she admitted. “And I don’t want to know, so I’m on the edge of my seat like being a fan of the show.”
For more from the 2026 Emmys after-parties, read on.
The Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette star celebrated the night with Disney.
The Shrinking star and his wife celebrated his Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, which he was awarded for his Parkinson's disease advocacy work.
The Your Friends and Neighbors star and his wife enjoyed a night out ahead of welcoming their first baby.
Hiller was all smiles after both his series Pluribus and Widow's Bay were honored.
The Pitt star had hearts racing in her all-white look.
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James & William Stanford Davis
The Abbott Elementary stars' looks each earned an easy A.
The Half Man star stepped out to celebrate the evening at HBO's after-party.
Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Rhea Seehorn & Christopher Chung
The Slow Horses stars stopped for a photo with the Pluribus Emmy winner.
The Paradise winner celebrated the evening with her Disney family.
The Widow's Bay stars had much to celebrate, both having earned awards for their work in the Apple TV series.
The former late-night host and his wife couldn't contain their excitement over his win.
The Shrinking star stunned in a strapless red dress.
The Rooster star looked dapper as ever as he celebrate the evening with HBO.
The couple kept the party going after Jason brought home the win with DTF St. Louis.
The Pitt star enjoyed the festivities after his win at the Creative Arts Emmys.
We couldn't help but wonder if it's even possible for these two stars to look better.
The young Knight of the Seven Kingdoms star posed with the DTF St. Louis star's Emmy.
The Pitt stars prescription for a perfect evening? Their show winning a slew of awards.
The Pitt star made sure the night was one to remember.
The House of the Dragon star looked every bit the queen they are.