Christian Siriano on dressing pregnant Kaley Cuoco for the Emmys

The designer reveals how he created a sexy, bump-framing gown for the expecting actress at the 2026 awards show.

Sep 15, 2026

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Christian Siriano on dressing pregnant Kaley Cuoco for the Emmys

The designer reveals how he created a sexy, bump-framing gown for the expecting actress at the 2026 awards show.

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The designer reveals how he created a sexy, bump-framing gown for the expecting actress at the 2026 awards show. Pregnancy doesn't mean sacrificing style, strategic cutouts and silhouettes can celebrate a baby bump while still feeling glamorous. Originally reported by Page Six.

Cuoco wanted sexy maternity style

Kaley Cuoco in a pink dress at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Christian Siriano designed a custom pink babydoll gown with bump-framing cutouts for pregnant Kaley Cuoco at the Emmys. Comfort was key for the actress expecting her second child.

“She still wanted to be sexy”

Lisa Ann Walter went vampy

Lisa Ann Walter in a black gown at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.

The Abbott Elementary actress wore a dramatic look with ruched tulle sleeves. Siriano called it the opposite of Cuoco's pastel gown and the most challenging to craft.

“She was going for vampy”

A tight turnaround for Emmys looks

Christian Siriano in his fashion design studio with a model, another designer, and a seamstress.

Siriano raced to finish red carpet outfits for multiple stars, including Michael Urie and Brittany Broski. His New York Fashion Week show was scheduled unusually close to the awards ceremony.

From runway to jewelry designer

Siriano arrived in NYC at 6 a.m. for a brunch celebrating his Rare Carat jewelry collaboration, just hours after post-Emmys parties ended in LA.

Lab diamonds meet costume jewelry

The collection features fresh takes on classics like studs with pink stones and sapphire-accented engagement rings. Siriano loves mixing real diamonds with costume pieces.

Red carpet diamonds for years

Red carpet diamonds for years

The designer plans to style clients with his Rare Carat pieces for the long haul. Everything's designed to mix and match with existing accessories.

At a glance

Pregnancy doesn't mean sacrificing style, strategic cutouts and silhouettes can celebrate a baby bump while still feeling glamorous.

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