Emily in Paris Shines at PaleyFest LA 2026 with Star-Studded Celebration

The Emily In Paris Cast at the 2026 Paley Festival. Photo Credit Court McAllister

The Paley Center for Media continued its annual festival with a glamorous evening dedicated to Emily in Paris during Paley Fest LA 2026 at the Dolby Theatre. The event brought together fans and the show’s cast and creators for a night filled with fashion, romance, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

The evening featured red carpet arrivals, an exclusive screening, and a lively panel discussion moderated by PEOPLE’s Janine Rubenstein. Panelists included creator Darren Starr, executive producer and director Andrew Fleming, and stars Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, and Lucien Laviscount.

During the conversation, the creative team reflected on the show’s enduring appeal and character development. Starr emphasized the importance of evolution, noting that keeping characters growing and changing is key to maintaining audience interest. Collins echoed this sentiment, sharing her excitement about exploring a more flawed and “messier” version of Emily, calling it a freeing creative experience. Bravo added a personal perspective, reflecting on how much the cast has changed since the series began six years ago.

The panel concluded with anticipation for the future, as Starr teased that Season 6 promises to be the best yet. The event underscored Paley Fest’s role as a premier platform for connecting audiences with the creative forces behind television’s biggest hits, while supporting the Paley Center’s ongoing mission to preserve and celebrate media history.