Pictures of All the Celebrities and Dresses on the 2011 Emmy Awards Red Carpet

by Lauren Turner 0

It was a glamorous night on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards in LA today. Outstanding supporting actress nominee Christina Hendricks glowed in a studded Johanna Johnson alongside her husband Geoffrey Arend and Julia Stiles looked lovely in Georges Hobeika Couture. Heidi Klum represented Project Runway in a custom Christian Siriano gown with her sexy man Seal on her arm while Jane Krakowski got glam in a lamé J. Mendel. Julianna Margulies, who picked up the award for outstanding actress in a drama for her role in The Good Wife, went strapless in a white Armani Prive.

Lots of ladies made a statement in bold red dresses including Kerry Washington and Sarah Hyland. Kate Winslet, who won her first Emmy for her work in Mildred Pierce, chose an Elie Saab gown in the hue. Nina Dobrev wowed in a bright Donna Karan dress with a gorgeous train while Glee's Lea Michele went with a backless Marchesa. Sofia Veraga maintained her sexy status with a Vera Wang look in a coral colour.

Presenter Katie Holmes made a late entrance to the show in a blue Calvin Klein while an Elie Saab-clad Emily Blunt hit the red carpet by John Krasinski's side. Parks and Recreation's Amy Poehler, who was nominated for outstanding actress in a comedy series, chose a tight Peter Som for her turn in front of the cameras. Charlie's Angels' Minka Kelly wore a lacy long-sleeve Dior gown in navy, and Claire Danes rocked a sparkling strapless Oscar de la Renta.

Gwyneth Paltrow, who won her first Emmy for her guest spot on Glee before tonight's show, showed skin in a cut-out lace Pucci and Kristen Wiig picked a Zac Posen gown. Modern Family's Julie Bowen was decked out in a dramatic Oscar de la Renta to accept her award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy while Melissa McCarthy also picked up an honour in a deep purple custom creation. Kelly Osbourne matched her subtle purple hair with a J. Mendel gown for her turn on the carpet before taking care of her reporting duties in front of the cameras.