Emmys 2014: How The Nominees Are Getting Ready 

The Primetime Emmy Awards are just hours away and many of TV’s biggest stars are getting ready for their red carpet moment and the possibility of winning a trophy.

Here’s what some of the nominees are doing in the hours leading up to the big show:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, nominated for “Veep,” got creative in her kitchen sink as she got glammed up.

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Mayim Bialik, nominated for “The Big Bang Theory,” woke up feeling some pre-show jitters.

Matthew McConaughey, nominated for “True Detective,” spent the morning relaxing at the beach with his dogs.

Lena Dunham, nominated for “Girls,” spent Sunday night getting cozy with Minday Kaling at a pre-Emmys party.

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Ricky Gervais, nominated for “Derek,” hit the town on Sunday night and met up with fellow nominee Bryan Cranston.
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And host Seth Meyers, got a little help at Emmy rehearsals from an old friend.

Look who dropped by #Emmys rehearsal today! #LNSMtakesLA pic.twitter.com/sHwqHK99XT

— Late Night (@LateNightSeth) August 25, 2014

Access Hollywood’s very own Billy Bush will be hosting The 66th Primetime Emmy Red Carpet Special alongside Access’ Shaun Robinson and Style Reporter Louise Roe live Monday, August 25 at 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT followed by The 66th Emmy Awards airing at 8PM ET/5PM PT on NBC.

— Jesse Spero