Noah Wyle Honors Healthcare Workers with Black Tie Scrubs at 77th Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2025 - Noah Wyle stepped onto the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet donning a custom “Black Tie Scrubs” tuxedo designed by healthcare apparel brand FIGS, paying tribute to frontline medical professionals on television’s biggest night.

Nut Graf By merging purpose-driven fashion with Hollywood glamour, Wyle used his Emmy nomination spotlight to spotlight the dedication of healthcare workers nationwide, reinforcing the connection between entertainment and essential service.

Tribute Meets Tradition

  • The custom tuxedo, created in collaboration with FIGS, marks the first time a scrubwear company has designed formalwear for the Emmys.
  • Wyle’s choice symbolizes solidarity with medical staff and reflects his role as executive producer and lead actor in HBO Max’s hit drama The Pitt, which chronicles an intense 15-hour shift in a Pittsburgh emergency room.

Emmy Recognition and Impact

Noah Wyle received his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 26 years for The Pitt, as well as a nomination for Best Drama Series in his role as executive producer.

  • His red carpet appearance underscores the show’s authentic portrayal of healthcare challenges and the real-world relevance of its storylines.
  • The partnership with FIGS builds on Wyle’s long-standing advocacy for medical workers and his commitment to projects that humanize the healthcare profession.

Behind the Design

FIGS CEO highlighted the collaboration as “television’s biggest stage meeting healthcare’s biggest heroes,” noting that the Black Tie Scrubs merge functionality with red carpet style. This initiative follows Wyle’s June visit to FIGS headquarters, where he discussed the importance of uplifting medical communities through innovative apparel.

Looking Ahead

With The Pitt renewed for a second season, Wyle’s Emmy night statement reinforces the show’s mission to illuminate systemic healthcare issues through compelling drama and compassionate storytelling.