Every Beauty Moment From the 1998 Emmy Awards That Has Stood the Test of Time

The Emmys are just a few weeks away, and we can't wait to see what stunning beauty looks our favorite celebrities will rock on the red carpet. With so many '90s trends making a comeback, we wouldn't be surprised if this year's stars take a little inspiration from the looks we saw at 50th Annual Emmy Awards back in 1998.

Stars like Katie Holmes, Angelina Jolie, and Halle Berry all sported hair and makeup looks that were not only innovative and trendsetting at the time, but are still super relevant and stylish by today's standards. While we'll have to wait a little longer to see what beauty trends will reign supreme at this year's ceremony, take a trip down memory lane to see the best beauty moments from 20 years ago.

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Angelina Jolie's Neutal Lip Liner

Angelina Jolie lost out on two awards that night, but she certainly stole the show with her sleek beauty look. The A-list actress wore a cream-colored eye shadow and lined her luscious lips with brown liner. She completed her look with a simple chignon.

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Katie Holmes's Peachy Makeup

Katie Holmes looked sweet and feminine as she walked the red carpet with soft, peachy makeup and a romantic, curly updo.

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Sigourney Weaver's Flipped-Out Bob

Emmy nominee Sigourney Weaver wore her hair like many women did in the '90s: parted down the middle with flipped-out ends.

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Brandy's Sleek Braids

Brandy let her flawless makeup take center stage by tying her pretty braids back into a half-up, half-down hairstyle.

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Ellen Barkin's Magenta Lips

While Ellen Barkin won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie for her role in Before Women Had Wings, we think she also deserved an award for that bold magenta lipstick.

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Halle Berry's Slicked Back Hairdo

Trendsetter Halle Berry hit the red carpet with her hair slicked back into a sleek low bun. She complimented the chic hairstyle with a bold lip and tiny sunglasses, which are very much back in style!

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Helen Hunt's Beachy Look

Helen Hunt glowed as she scooped up the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her role in Mad About You. The actress kept her makeup simple with sun-kissed skin and rosy cheeks, and swept her beachy waves back into a loose updo.

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Whitney Houston's Curls

Whitney Houston stopped by the red carpet with then-husband Bobby Brown rocking her natural curly hair. Her wavy 'do looked both sophisticated and sexy.

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Kristen Johnston's Voluminous Updo

Kristen Johnston may have lost out on the outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series award, but she certainly won most voluminous hair thanks to her sculpted architectural hairstyle.

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Lara Flynn Boyle's Icy Silver Eyeshadow

Lara Flynn Boyle hit the 1998 Emmys red carpet looking polished with an icy silver eye shadow that perfectly matched her silk gown. She completed her look with a pastel lip color and a slicked back bun.

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