Ilona Maher’s appearance on the 2024 Emmys red carpet was as medal-worthy as her performance on the rugby field.
The 28-year-old, who led Team USA to bronze in the women’s rugby sevens in Paris, stunned as she stepped onto the red carpet at the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
The two-time Olympian exuded Old Hollywood glamour in a strapless midnight blue velvet peplum dress by Oscar de la Renta and statement drop earrings.
The rugby star, who will dazzle in the ballroom on the final season of Dancing With The Stars, completed her explosive look with her signature red lip and a curly updo.
Maher continued to dazzle as she stepped out on stage in her second jaw-dropping look of the night.
Ilona Maher walked the red carpet at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards
The rugby star completed the explosive look with her signature red lip and curly updo.
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model changed into a strapless, form-fitting black dress with a daring leg slit and a striking sculptural purple bodice.
The athlete dazzled with her outfit change as she and her fellow athletes took the stage for the category announcement.
Maher was joined by gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, who will compete against her on DWTS, swimmer Caeleb Dressel and Paralympian Ezra Frech, who won gold in the high jump and 100 meters in Paris.
Maher is no stranger to high-end looks after making her SI Swimsuit debut as the cover model for the magazine’s September digital issue.
She showed off her figure in several swimsuits while showing off her Olympic medal on the beach for SI.
In Paris, he made headlines for talking about turning the Olympic Village into a “Love Island” due to the high percentage of single athletes.
Maher made for a stunning second appearance as she took the stage with Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, swimmer Caeleb Dressel and Paralympian Ezra Frech.
“I can’t wait to get into the Olympic village. It’s going to be a crazy summer,” Maher said in a TikTok video from July, parodying the introductions of Love Island contestants on the U.K. reality show.
“Honestly, I’m probably the fittest bird there.”
After an off-camera friend reminded Maher of her ultimate goal at the Olympics, she reluctantly agreed not to turn the Olympic Village into a “Love Island” village.
“I guess, if you want to put it that way, I’ll try to get into a relationship as soon as possible,” Maher joked. “It’s very early days, but I’m here to find love.”
