Quinta Brunson and Rebecca Romijn stole the spotlight at the star-studded 84th Annual Peabody Awards on Sunday.
The Abbott Elementary actress, 34, and the X-Men alum, 51, looked incredible in their stunning gowns as they graced the red carpet at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.
In a strapless red dress, Quinta commanded attention, leaving her décolletage bare and accentuating her look with dangling diamond earrings for a touch of sparkle.
Rebecca showcased a leggy display in her stunning white dress with a high slit, accessorized with a gold metallic clutch.
The Hollywood beauties led a cavalcade of stars at the glitzy event, including Rose Byrne, Shailene Woodley, Patrick Stewart, Matt Bomer, Mel Brooks and more.
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914561-13512227-Quinta_Brunson_stole_the_spotlight_at_the_star_studded_84th_Annu-a-188_1717994585248.jpg)
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 3 Rebecca Romijn stole the spotlight at the star-studded 84th Annual Peabody Awards on Sunday.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914595-13512227-Rebecca_Romijn_stole_the_spotlight_at_the_star_studded_84th_Annu-a-189_1717994585249.jpg)
Quinta Brunson and Rebecca Romijn stole the spotlight at the star-studded 84th Annual Peabody Awards on Sunday
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 5 The Abbott Elementary actress, 34, looked incredible in her stunning gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914579-13512227-The_Abbott_Elementary_actress_34_looked_incredible_in_her_stunni-a-190_1717994585250.jpg)
The Abbott Elementary actress, 34, looked incredible in her stunning gown
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 7 The model/actress gave a leggy display in her cream gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914601-13512227-The_model_actress_gave_a_leggy_display_in_her_cream_gown-a-191_1717994585251.jpg)
The model/actress gave a leggy display in her cream gown
The event marked Peabody’s first in-person ceremony since 2019 and the first time ever in its 84-year history that the Awards took place in Los Angeles.
‘For the first time in the history of Peabody, we’re thrilled to recognize the most compelling stories of the year at a joyful and inspiring ceremony in Los Angeles,’ Jeffrey Jones, executive director of Peabody, said in a statement.
‘By including more talent and honoring the winners in a city that deeply admires the power of stories, we are confident that we will add some tangible excitement to our ceremony.’
The Peabody is highly esteemed for its integrity and renowned for its standards of excellence, making it a unique honor in television, podcast/radio, and immersive and interactive media.
Each year, the Peabody Awards are selected by a diverse Board of Jurors through a unanimous vote, recognizing excellence in entertainment, documentary, news, podcast/radio, arts, children’s and youth, and public service programming.
The winners highlight stories that address pressing social issues and showcase vibrant, emerging voices.
Founded in 1940 at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Peabody Awards continue to be based in Athens, Georgia.
Quinta took home the Trailblazer Award for ‘demonstrating the ways that television can make a difference in real lives while entertaining millions’.
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 9 The actress was ravishing in red as she accepted the Trailblazer Award](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914511-13512227-The_actress_was_ravishing_in_red_as_she_accepted_the_Trailblazer-a-192_1717994585253.jpg)
The actress was ravishing in red as she accepted the Trailblazer Award
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 11 In a strapless red dress, Quinta commanded attention](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914523-13512227-In_a_strapless_red_dress_Quinta_commanded_attention-a-193_1717994585273.jpg)
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 13 She left her décolletage bare and accentuating her look with dangling diamond earrings for a touch of sparkle](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914577-13512227-She_left_her_d_colletage_bare_and_accentuating_her_look_with_dan-a-194_1717994585391.jpg)
In a strapless red dress, Quinta commanded attention, leaving her décolletage bare and accentuating her look with dangling diamond earrings for a touch of sparkle.
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 15 Quinta took home the Trailblazer Award for 'demonstrating the ways that television can make a difference in real lives while entertaining millions'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914505-13512227-Quinta_took_home_the_Trailblazer_Award_for_demonstrating_the_way-a-195_1717994585394.jpg)
Quinta took home the Trailblazer Award for ‘demonstrating the ways that television can make a difference in real lives while entertaining millions’
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 17 Following her success with the sitcom Abbott Elementary, Brunson has leveraged her newfound influence to make a real-world impact](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914503-13512227-Following_her_success_with_the_sitcom_Abbott_Elementary_Brunson_-a-231_1717994586368.jpg)
Following her success with the sitcom Abbott Elementary, Brunson has leveraged her newfound influence to make a real-world impact
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 19 Rebecca showcased a leggy display in her stunning white dress with a high thigh slit, accessorized with a gold metallic clutch](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914581-13512227-Rebecca_showcased_a_leggy_display_in_her_stunning_white_dress_wi-a-196_1717994585397.jpg)
Rebecca showcased a leggy display in her stunning white dress with a high thigh slit, accessorized with a gold metallic clutch
Following her success with the sitcom Abbott Elementary, Brunson has leveraged her newfound influence to make a real-world impact.
She partnered with Box Tops for Education on a campaign to honor teachers and donated $20,000 to her former middle school.
Hosting Saturday Night Live, a major achievement for any performer, she dedicated her monologue to advocating for higher teacher salaries.
Earlier this year, Quinta teased ‘major changes’ in the new season of Abbot Elementary.
The award-winning star told Good Morning America, ‘Season three is so exciting to me,’ but revealed that due to the recent WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the season was ‘shortened’ to only 14 episodes.
‘I really wanted to make sure every single one was packed with a punch, because we only have so much time with our audience.’
‘But it naturally forced the writers and the cast, who want to put on incredible performances for each episode,’ Quinta added.
‘I think there are some major changes this season that were always gonna be there for the third season, but because we had this shortened episode count, it was even more important for me to give audiences something exciting to come back to.’
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 21 Shailene Woodley looked fantastic in her black dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914545-13512227-Shailene_Woodley_looked_fantastic_in_her_black_dress-a-197_1717994585403.jpg)
Shailene Woodley looked fantastic in her black dress
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 23 Rose Byrne was a goddess in green](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914553-13512227-Rose_Byrne_was_a_goddess_in_green-a-198_1717994585516.jpg)
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 25 Her animal print dress was the talk of the town](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914543-13512227-Her_animal_print_dress_was_the_talk_of_the_town-a-199_1717994585520.jpg)
Rose Byrne was a goddess in green as her animal print dress was the talk of the town
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 27 Melanie Zanetti poses in the press room during the 84th Annual Peabody Awards](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914587-13512227-Melanie_Zanetti_poses_in_the_press_room_during_the_84th_Annual_P-a-200_1717994585530.jpg)
Melanie Zanetti poses in the press room during the 84th Annual Peabody Awards
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 29 Cody Heller was a delight in stripes](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914585-13512227-Cody_Heller_was_a_delight_in_stripes-a-201_1717994585534.jpg)
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 31 Yaya DaCosta proved her model status](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914567-13512227-Yaya_DaCosta_proved_her_model_status-a-202_1717994585539.jpg)
Cody Heller was a delight in stripes as Yaya DaCosta proved her model status
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 33 Michaela Jaé Rodriguez rocked a risque ensemble](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914583-13512227-Michaela_Ja_Rodriguez_rocked_a_risque_ensemble-a-203_1717994585541.jpg)
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez rocked a risque ensemble
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 35 Kathleen Kenny was a vision in lilac](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914617-13512227-Kathleen_Kenny_was_a_vision_in_lilac-a-204_1717994585651.jpg)
Kathleen Kenny was a vision in lilac
‘But not too exciting,’ she explained. ‘You’ll still see your familiar favorite teachers in Philadelphia and on TV. But I think there will be some fun surprises!’
While also on GMA, Quinta talked about her recent Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
She notably made history by ‘being the first black woman to win in over 40 years for best actress in a comedy series.’
‘I didn’t know that until after the fact. I was just emotional at winning, of course,’ she revealed, adding that after she went backstage, ‘That information was given to me and that made me emotional all over again.’
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 37 Jeri Ryan kept it chic in her black pantsuit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914531-13512227-Jeri_Ryan_kept_it_chic_in_her_black_pantsuit-a-205_1717994585656.jpg)
Jeri Ryan kept it chic in her black pantsuit
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 39 Alice Birch rocked a monochromatic theme](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914597-13512227-Alice_Birch_rocked_a_monochromatic_theme-a-206_1717994585667.jpg)
Alice Birch rocked a monochromatic theme
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 41 ridget Everett exuded charm in her gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914525-13512227-ridget_Everett_exuded_charm_in_her_gown-a-208_1717994585674.jpg)
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 43 Lilly Singh shown in a satin suit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914563-13512227-Lilly_Singh_shown_in_a_satin_suit-a-207_1717994585673.jpg)
Bridget Everett exuded charm in her gown as Lilly Singh shown in a satin suit
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 45 Amanda Seales was a vision in her multicolor ensemble](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914513-13512227-Amanda_Seales_was_a_vision_in_her_multicolor_ensemble-a-209_1717994585680.jpg)
Amanda Seales was a vision in her multicolor ensemble
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 47 Kali Reis lit up the red carpet in her bright jacket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914565-13512227-Kali_Reis_lit_up_the_red_carpet_in_her_bright_jacket-a-210_1717994585783.jpg)
Kali Reis lit up the red carpet in her bright jacket
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 49 Michelle Paradise got the all-black memo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914613-13512227-Michelle_Paradise_got_the_all_black_memo-a-211_1717994585787.jpg)
Michelle Paradise got the all-black memo
The series also stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl – who previously won an Emmy for her role in the show.
After Quinta’s Emmy win, she recalled that Sheryl Lee Ralph told her that, ‘She always knew that this would be case. That she was just proud of me, which is important to me as a writer and creator…’
She later expressed, ‘It’s also wonderful that the cast and people like Sheryl recognize the show overall. And I really felt like that night felt like a win for the entire cast and crew.’
Quinta recently caught a show on Broadway called Merrily We Roll Along – which stars her close friend and Harry Potter alum, Daniel Radcliffe.
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 51 Taika Waititi exuded a casual charm as he hit the red carpet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85915905-13512227-Taika_Waititi_exuded_a_casual_charm_as_he_hit_the_red_carpet-a-213_1717994585809.jpg)
Taika Waititi exuded a casual charm as he hit the red carpet
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 53 Matt Bomer looked handsome on the red carpet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914573-13512227-Matt_Bomer_looked_handsome_on_the_red_carpet-a-212_1717994585807.jpg)
Matt Bomer looked handsome on the red carpet
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 55 Kumail Nanjiani was all smiles as he rocked a brown suit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914599-13512227-Kumail_Nanjiani_was_all_smiles_as_he_rocked_a_brown_suit-a-214_1717994585821.jpg)
Kumail Nanjiani was all smiles as he rocked a brown suit
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 57 Wilson Cruz donned a colorful striped tie](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914611-13512227-Wilson_Cruz_donned_a_colorful_striped_tie-a-215_1717994585822.jpg)
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 59 Doug Jones looked dapper](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914615-13512227-Doug_Jones_looked_dapper-a-217_1717994585922.jpg)
Wilson Cruz donned a colorful striped tie as Doug Jones looked dapper
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 61 Scott Bakula cut a classic figure in his suit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914569-13512227-Scott_Bakula_cut_a_classic_figure_in_his_suit-a-216_1717994585921.jpg)
Scott Bakula cut a classic figure in his suit
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 63 Billy Crystal made a rare appearance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914551-13512227-Billy_Crystal_made_a_rare_appearance-a-218_1717994585941.jpg)
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 65 Patrick Stewart looked handsome in his dark suit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914529-13512227-Patrick_Stewart_looked_handsome_in_his_dark_suit-a-219_1717994585949.jpg)
Billy Crystal made a rare appearance as Patrick Stewart looked handsome in his dark suit
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 67 Darren Criss cut a dapper figure on the red carpet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914591-13512227-Darren_Criss_cut_a_dapper_figure_on_the_red_carpet-a-220_1717994585956.jpg)
Darren Criss cut a dapper figure on the red carpet
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 69 Cerina Criss and Darren Criss made an adorable pair on the red carpet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914589-13512227-Cerina_Criss_and_Darren_Criss_made_an_adorable_pair_on_the_red_c-a-221_1717994585958.jpg)
Cerina Criss and Darren Criss made an adorable pair on the red carpet
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 71 Anson Mount flashed his megawatt smile](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914575-13512227-Anson_Mount_flashed_his_megawatt_smile-a-222_1717994586057.jpg)
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 73 LeVar Burton looked quite distinguished](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914593-13512227-LeVar_Burton_looked_quite_distinguished-a-223_1717994586058.jpg)
Anson Mount flashed his megawatt smile as LeVar Burton looked quite distinguished
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 75 Ariel Viera and Kahlil Greene showed off their unique fashion sense](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914509-13512227-Ariel_Viera_and_Kahlil_Greene_showed_off_their_unique_fashion_se-a-224_1717994586072.jpg)
Ariel Viera and Kahlil Greene showed off their unique fashion sense
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 77 Jenny Lumet, Rebecca Romijn, and Alex Kurtzman pose together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914559-13512227-Jenny_Lumet_Rebecca_Romijn_and_Alex_Kurtzman_pose_together-a-225_1717994586078.jpg)
Jenny Lumet, Rebecca Romijn, and Alex Kurtzman pose together
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 79 Sterlin Harjo, Bobby Wilson, Tazbah Chavez, Garrett Basch and Taika Waititi pose together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85915907-13512227-Sterlin_Harjo_Bobby_Wilson_Tazbah_Chavez_Garrett_Basch_and_Taika-a-226_1717994586094.jpg)
Sterlin Harjo, Bobby Wilson, Tazbah Chavez, Garrett Basch and Taika Waititi pose together
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 81 ) Bridget Everett, Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen and Carolyn Strauss posed together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914603-13512227-_Bridget_Everett_Hannah_Bos_Paul_Thureen_and_Carolyn_Strauss_pos-a-227_1717994586095.jpg)
) Bridget Everett, Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen and Carolyn Strauss posed together
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 83 Mel Brooks posed for a potrait](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914537-13512227-Mel_Brooks_posed_for_a_potrait-a-232_1717994586369.jpg)
Mel Brooks posed for a potrait
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 85 Carolyn Strauss, Bridget Everett, Paul Thureen and Hannah Bos pose for a portrait during the 2024 Peabody Awards at Beverly Wilshire](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914521-13512227-Carolyn_Strauss_Bridget_Everett_Paul_Thureen_and_Hannah_Bos_pose-a-228_1717994586251.jpg)
Carolyn Strauss, Bridget Everett, Paul Thureen and Hannah Bos pose for a portrait during the 2024 Peabody Awards at Beverly Wilshire
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 87 Kumail showed off his movie star-looks for a photo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85914605-13512227-Kumail_showed_off_his_movie_star_looks_for_a_photo-a-229_1717994586251.jpg)
Kumail showed off his movie star-looks for a photo
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 89 Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi looked chummy as they posed](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85915923-13512227-Sterlin_Harjo_and_Taika_Waititi_looked_chummy_as_they_posed-a-230_1717994586252.jpg)
Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi looked chummy as they posed
![Quinta Brunson Shines in Red Gown at 2024 Peabody Awards 91 Lane Factor, Sterlin Harjo, Taika Waititi and Paulina Alexis pose for a portrait](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/05/85915921-13512227-Lane_Factor_Sterlin_Harjo_Taika_Waititi_and_Paulina_Alexis_pose_-a-187_1717994585200.jpg)
Lane Factor, Sterlin Harjo, Taika Waititi and Paulina Alexis pose for a portrait
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the writer revealed her desire to have Daniel on Abbott Elementary to portray the son of Mr. Johnson – played by William Stanford Davis.
‘I love Daniel Radcliffe. He’s a very good, sweet guy, and a friend of mine. For some reason in the [writer’s] room we were like, “What if Daniel Radcliffe was Mr. Johnson’s son?”‘
‘And there’s no rhyme or reason. It’s so dumb. And not like Daniel Radcliffe as somebody, like, Daniel Radcliffe [himself] is Mr. Johnson’s son,’ she explained.
Brunson and Radcliffe are no strangers to working together, and starred alongside each other in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) as well as the show called Miracle Workers.