The Charlie's Angels Stars Were The Real Stunning Standouts At The 2026 Emmys
More than five decades after "Charlie's Angels" first hit our screens, its leading ladies are still enthralling us with their gorgeous looks. Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd took the stage at the 2026 Emmys to present the award for best drama series, giving us plenty to admire along the way.
Smith, at 80 years old, looked absolutely stunning in a mint-green dress with sheer sleeves and feathery accents. She wore her honey-blond hair in soft waves, with trendy curtain bangs that made her look even more youthful. Beside her stood 77-year-old Jackson in a white pantsuit and a chic lob with a side part, proving we were right on the money about lobs being one of the best bob hairstyles for older women. Ladd, 75, was, of course, just as beautiful in a midnight-blue dress that sparkled almost as brightly as her smile. Her shoulder-length blond hair fell in waves that framed her face beautifully.
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The Angels also took the opportunity to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary and honor their late co-star Farrah Fawcett, who passed away in 2009. "Farrah was the shiniest angel of all, and she was loved by millions of people all over the world, and she still is today, and they'll never forget her," Jackson said. She's not wrong — beyond how much we all loved the Jill Monroe character, throwback pictures of Farrah Fawcett in her peak '70s glamour are evidence that she was also a fashion icon through and through. Her impact on fashion is definitely missed, but thankfully, her former co-stars are still giving us plenty of reasons to swoon over their gorgeous looks today.
The Charlie's Angels' 2026 Emmys reunion look is just as iconic as their 2006 appearance
It's not the first time the Angels have taken the Emmys stage by storm. Twenty years ago, in 2006, Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, and Jaclyn Smith made a notable appearance at the Emmys. The trio took the occasion to honor "Charlie's Angels" producer Aaron Spelling, and they did so in matching bombshell looks. Fawcett's black dress had a mermaid silhouette and a dramatic black-and-pink train paired with her iconic blowout. Jackson's LBD was a bit simpler, with a small frilly design on the chest, and Smith wore a brown wrap dress with a well-placed leg slit.
With two decades between the two appearances, we can't help but compare Y2K glamour with fashion today. The Angels' 2006 Emmy style felt girly, fun, and free, like a lot of mid-2000s looks often did. However, their current 2026 looks seem more chic, refined, and regal. On one hand, it could be because current fashion trends are more interested in leaning classy and polished. But it could also just be that the Angels are more mature now, and this refinement is simply reflected in their fashion choices.
Regardless, with Y2K trends making a major comeback in 2026 and people still looking to learn how to recreate Farrah Fawcett's iconic '70s blowout, it's clear that the Angels' looks from both eras will always be heavenly.