Ms. Rachel, real name Rachel Accurso, appeared nearly unrecognizable at the 4th annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards Monday night.

Rachel Griffin Accurso attends the 2026 Children's & Family Emmy Awards, holding a paper and wearing a black and pink dress with text on it.
Ms. Rachel stunned in a plunging black-and-pink gown at the 4th annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards on Monday night

Ms. Rachel from "Songs for Littles" smiling while seated, wearing a pink shirt, denim overalls, and a pink headband.
The YouTube star looked drastically different not dressed in her usual overalls and ponytailCredit: Getty
The 43-year-old internet personality, known for her popular YouTube series Songs for Littles, swapped her signature overalls and ponytail for a formal look at the glitzy event.

She posed for photos in a low-cut black-and-pink dress with a special design along its flowy bottom.

The gown was embroidered with messages from children in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo that reflected their hopes and dreams.

The children’s educator has been vocal about her support for “Free Palestine, Free Sudan, Free Congo, Free Iran.”

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Rachel proudly showed off the touching sentiment on the dress, which she accessorized with long, black gloves and diamond earrings.

She completed the look with her brunette hair styled straight and a full face of makeup.

“I was so honored to carry the pictures and stories of 11 precious kids from Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo with me to the Children’s Emmys,” Rachel later shared in an Instagram post.

“Their powerful words were embroidered into my dress and I told everyone about them and how we need to help in every way possible.

“To the kids – we see you, we care about you, we love you, we stand with you.”

Rachel was nominated for Outstanding Preschool, Children’s or Family Viewing Series and Outstanding Writing for a Preschool or Children’s Series.

Though she didn’t win, the children’s educator said she was “happy for everyone” and praised the show for inspiring others to “care about the kids.”

Rachel’s husband, Aron Accurso, joined her for the ceremony, nearly one year after welcoming their second child.

In April 2025, Rachel shared a sweet photo of her newborn baby girl, who was born via surrogate, on Instagram.

She revealed in her caption that she was unable to carry her daughter, named Savannah, “for medical reasons.”

The YouTube star’s devoted followers were happy to see the family doing well after she sparked concern for taking an extended absence from her channel.

Rachel posts educational content for kids and families using books and toys and has amassed 19 million subscribers.

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She eventually returned to posting regular content after a nearly two-month-long break.

Rachel later broke her silence about her absence, saying it was due to “family issues.”

Ms. Rachel smiling while sitting on the Today Show.
Rachel was nominated for Outstanding Preschool, Children’s or Family Viewing Series and Outstanding Writing for a Preschool or Children’s SeriesCredit: Getty

Ms. Rachel from "Songs for Littles" performing for children and their parents.
Rachel has amassed 19 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, in which she posts educational content for children and families