Ilona Maher Pulled Off 3 Outfit Changes at 2024 Emmy Awards, Admits She's 'Extra'

09/16/2024 01:39 PM

The rugby star's after-party attire consisted of a black spaghetti strap gown with a deep v-neckline

Ilona Maher dazzled in three glam looks at the 2024 Emmy Awards.

The Olympic rugby player, 28, opened up about changing three times at the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15 in a TikTok posted later in the evening. 

"Did I make three outfit changes at the Emmys? Yes I did, because I am extra," Maher said to the camera while showing off her after-party attire which consists of a black spaghetti strap gown with a deep v-neckline. The look also featured cut-outs on the side and was paired with pointed-toed heels and dangling gold earrings. 

"And proud of it," she captioned the fun post. 

To kick start the evening, the athlete hit the red carpet in a strapless midnight blue velvet peplum Oscar de la Renta gown accessorized with statement drop earrings, rings and bracelets. The upcoming Dancing with the Stars competitor then changed into a liquid-effect bodycon dress with a sculptural bodice and magenta train, which she wore when she was brought onstage to present alongside swimmer Caeleb Dressel and viral "pommel horse guy" gymnast Stephen Nederoscik. 

Maher wore her hair in a curled updo with face-framing pieces and rocked her signature bold red lip for all three looks.

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and proud of it

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The Team USA star spoke with PEOPLE in an exclusive interview on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony and revealed who she thinks deserves an Emmy. "Everybody on Love Island should be nominated for an Emmy with the drama and the absolute sizzle they bring to the screen," she joked.

Earlier this month, she was announced as a contestant for the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, which returns on Sept. 17. She will be competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy with pro dancer Alan Bersten. Other contestants include Real Housewives of Atlantastar Phaedra Parks; Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Tori Spelling; convicted con artist Anna Delvey, Nedoroscik, and more.

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Maher has grown a large following on social media since her breakout at the 2024 Paris Olympics and has passed on several inspiring messages of body positivity. She recently opened up about the hate she received when she was younger and how she learned to accept her body after getting a heartfelt letter from a 9-year-old fan.

"I was always a bigger girl in sixth grade," Maher said in a video response. "I remember I was 130 pounds and I never understood why am I always bigger than everybody? I didn't get that, but now I've realized this is my body and my body is meant to be big and powerful and strong. And I think that's the same with you as well."

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