Drew Barrymore Wins at the Daytime Emmys in Custom Valentino PP Pink Cape Gown
By Isabella Turner
Back in mid-2026, Drew Barrymore had every reason to glow—both on and off the screen. Her feel-good daytime talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, had just been renewed for a third season by CBS Media Ventures, solidifying her place as one of television’s most beloved hosts.
The milestone came with even more to celebrate. At the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, Drew’s show earned two honors—recognition not only for its charm but for its artistry, winning in Outstanding Costume Design/Styling and Outstanding Special Effects Costumes, Makeup, and Hairstyling.
Since its September 2026 debut, The Drew Barrymore Show had quietly become a syndication success story. By early 2026, reported it as “syndication’s fastest-growing strip,” up 4% year-over-year, with an 11% increase in total viewers compared to the previous year’s first quarter.
Together, the momentum and accolades marked a defining chapter in Barrymore’s post-Hollywood-blockbuster career—proof that her signature warmth and optimism translate as powerfully behind a talk-show desk as they once did on the silver screen.
Drew Barrymore commands the red carpet in a custom Valentino PP Pink cape gown at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena on June 24, 2026 (Credit: Xavier Collin / Image Press / ABACA / INSTARimages)
Drew Barrymore Wins Big at the Daytime Emmys — and Shines as a Presenter
Although she lost to Kelly Clarkson for the Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host and Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show, Drew won the Outstanding Costume Design/Styling and Outstanding Special Effects Costumes, Makeup and Hairstyling for her show.
Aside from taking to the stage to collect her trophies, the Grey Gardens star also served as one of the presenters of the evening, handing the award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series to ABC’s soap opera General Hospital.
The talk-show host shows off her turquoise Iradj Moini statement necklace and matching earrings that pop against her vivid pink ensemble (Credit: Xavier Collin / Image Press / ABACA / INSTARimages)
A Valentino Moment: Drew Barrymore Stuns in Pierpaolo Piccioli’s PP Pink Masterpiece
Ensuring all eyes were on her, the American actress wore a custom gown designed for Drew by Pierpaolo Piccioli.
Done in the unique , the striking gown features a floor-sweeping cape detail, a boxy silhouette, and a high neck. A pair of pink platform heels completed her head-to-toe pink ensemble.
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- 📏 — She paired a Valentino couture gown with sky-high platform heels to elongate her frame.
- 👗 — Her Valentino gown was grounded by black Santoni platform heels, merging couture grace with subtle height.
- ✨ — A wider look at the platform-shoe resurgence, featuring Valentino among other designers driving the trend.
Drew Barrymore twirls to reveal the gown’s dramatic cape train and a peek at her matching pink platform heels, completing the monochrome Valentino look (Credit: Xavier Collin / Image Press / ABACA / INSTARimages)
Drew Barrymore Accents Her Valentino Gown with Iradj Moini Jewelry
The Charlie’s Angels star complemented the hot pink of her regal gown with turquoise jewelry from New York-based designer Iradj Moini, selected by her longtime stylist, Lee Harris. She wore a gold and turquoise statement necklace, a pair of matching earrings, a chunky bracelet, and a watch.
Beauty-wise, Drew wore her brown tresses down with a middle parting and glammed up with minimal makeup, including glittery pink eyeshadow, pink blush, and matching pink lip gloss.
Up close, Barrymore’s glossy makeup and intricate gemstone jewelry highlight the playful contrast between pink and turquoise (Credit: Xavier Collin / Image Press / ABACA / INSTARimages)
To appreciate how Drew’s red-carpet confidence has evolved over the years, it’s worth revisiting some of her most memorable fashion and footwear moments — from whimsical boots to statement platforms that reflect her playful, free-spirited style.
Drew Barrymore’s Style Evolution in Shoes and Couture
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- 📏 — detailing her pairing of a Marni mini dress with towering Gucci “Angel” platform heels.
- 👗 — illustrates Drew styling Giuseppe Zanotti platform wedges with rock-chic edge.
- ✨ — notes Drew wearing Marc Jacobs peep-toe sandals at a fragrance launch event.
- 🎤 — highlights her pastel Jenny Packham dress and pink satin platform boots.
