After a year of watching all of our favorite TV stars transform into amazing characters on shows like Game of Thrones, Black-ish, Modern Family, and more, we are now fortunate enough to see them morph into glamorous goddesses on the Emmys red carpet. From sleek, sculpted updos to sultry smoky eyes, read on to see some of the best looks from 2016.
Priyanka's velvety red lip was a sophisticated pairing to her wrapped, low ponytail.
Hair: Castillo
Makeup: Yumi Mori
Key products: MOP Orange Peel Molding Cream ($22), Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in Rouge Charnel ($37)
Kristen glowed on the red carpet due to copious illuminator and flawless golden highlights (and she smelled great, too).
Hair: Lorenzo Martin
Makeup: Simone Almekias-Siegl
Key products: Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo ($5), Neutrogena Healthy Skin Brightening Eye Perfector ($11)
In a rare move for her, Kerry opted to wear her hair gorgeously curly on the red carpet.
Hair: Takisha Sturdivant-Drew
Makeup: Carola Gonzalez
Key products: Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo ($5), Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner in Cosmic Black ($10)
Emily's dramatic teal eye makeup was simply breathtaking.
Makeup: Hung Vanngo
Key product: LORAC Front of the Line PRO Eye Pencil in Aqua ($20)
The Superstore actress wore loose beach waves and a glossy pink lip that drew attention to her flushed cheeks.
Hair: Lona Vigi
Key product: Nexxus New York Salon Care Exxpand+ Volumizing Whip ($12)
Taraji's wavy, wet-look hair made her style especially sexy.
Hair: Kim Kimble
Makeup: Ashunta Sheriff
Key product: GHD Curve Creative Curl Wand ($199), Perfect Blend by Ashunta Sheriff in Tan ($40)
From her glossy, mermaid-like hair to the gold highlighter on her décolleté, Laverne looked completely ravishing.
Hair: Kiyah Wright
Makeup: Deja Davenport
Key product: AJ Crimson Artist Palette ($150)
Viola's magenta ombré lip coordinated with her vibrant, iridescent pink gown.
Hair: Jamika Wilson
Makeup: Autumn Moultrie
Emilia's lilac shadow and light touch of mascara added an ethereal quality to her already dreamy look.
Hair: Adir Abergel
Key products: GHD Platinum Styler ($249), Leonor Greyl Gel À L'Hibiscus ($35)
Sofia opted for a Fall-forward black cherry lip to contrast against her creamy ecru gown.
Makeup: Kayleen McAdams
Key product: CoverGirl Outlast All Day Lipcolor Custom Reds in Unique Burgundy (available January 2017)
Kathryn's smoky eyes were a perfect counterpart to her dramatic velvet and lace gown.
Sophie's unexpected braid is worth obsessing over! From the front, it appears her hair is down, but a turn of her head reveals a loose plait wrapped with black leather.
The Black-ish star opted for a monochromatic makeup look, wearing mauve eye shadow, lipstick, and blush.
Makeup: Jamie Greenberg
Key product: Burt's Bees Lipstick in Suede Splash ($9)
Kirsten's polished waves looked silky and glamorous on the red carpet.
Hair: Renato Campora
Makeup: Pati Dubroff
Key product: Kenra Platinum Thickening Mousse ($22), Laura Mercier Sheer Lip Colour in Tender Lips ($25)
Sarah's creamy rose lip was an elegant foil to her edgy sideswept bangs.
Hair: Bridget Brager
Makeup: Adam Breuchaud
Key products: Nexxus New York Salon Care Diametress Leave In Creme ($22), Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer in #15 ($62)
Ariel's taut chignon swept her hair away from her face, showing off dewy, glowing skin.
Hair: Aviva Perea
Key product: Matrix Style Link Blowout Skinny Queen Blowout Cream ($20)
Julianne's slicked-back strands showed off her sun-kissed cheekbones.
Makeup: Spencer Barnes
Key product: LORAC Color Source Buildable Blush in Prism ($22)
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actress wore a subtle swipe of periwinkle shadow on her lower lash line that matched her gown.
Bold brows and a low, looped bun were key aspects of the Modern Family star's beauty look.
Makeup: Allan Avendano
Key products: L'Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Definer in Brunette ($9)
This low updo is definitely worth re-creating.
Hair: Ryan Richman
Key product: L'Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Lustrous Oil Serum ($6)
Maisie wore bold green shadow that peeked out from behind her long, piecey bangs.
Hair: Ryan Richman
Makeup: Kindra Mann
Key products: Dove Style+Care Flexible Hold Hairspray ($4), Burt’s Bees Lip Crayon in Carolina Coast ($9)
Claire's gown wasn't all that shimmered — her body, cheekbones, and hair sparkled on the red carpet.
Hair: Peter Butler
Makeup: Matin
Key products: Leonor Greyl Voluforme ($36), ChapStick Total Hydration 100 Percent Natural Lip Balm ($4)
Julia's pale lip and deeper liner gave her look a '90s feel.
Hair: Matthew Monzon
Key product: StriVectin Hair Ultimate Restore Densifying Foaming Treatment ($44)
Constance's ultrablunt bangs framed her face, drawing attention to her vibrant fuchsia pucker.
Hair: Ashley Streicher
Key product: Goldwell Stylesign Spun Shine Cream ($18)
Maroon and copper shadows made the Orphan Black actress's eyes pop.
Hair: Creighton Bowman
Makeup: Mai Quynh
Key products: KMS California Hairplay Messing Crème ($21), Makeup Academy Professional Nude Eye Shadow Palette ($14)
Keri's bronde hair color picked up the golden glints in her green eyes.
Hair: Brian Magallones
Makeup: Tina Turnbow
Key products: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil ($6), Chanel Crayon Sourcils Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil in Brun Naturel ($29)
Emmy's huge eyes were accentuated with smudgy coffee eyeliner on her upper and lower lash lines.
Hair: Giannandrea
Makeup: Jo Baker
Key products: Macadamia Professional Foaming Volumizer ($20), Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Precision Glide Eyeliner in Java ($22)
Michelle's berry pout was a crisp color choice against her white gown.
Hair: Mara Roszak
Key product: L'Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Boost It Air-Blown Texture Mist ($4)
The Suits actress's berry lip made her look like a 1940s pinup.
Hair: Anh Co Tran
Makeup: Lauren Andersen
Key products: Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Leave-In Treatment ($7), Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick in Ravishing Rose ($9)
Wavy strands and a coral lip added summery sex appeal to her Emmys look.
Hair: Jenny Cho
Makeup: Molly R. Stern
Key products: Suave Professionals Luxe Style Infusion Volumizing Soufflé Mousse ($5), YSL Couture Vinyl Cream in #406 ($36)
It's hard to choose our favorite part of Alia's look; her ringlets, fabulous freckles, and exposed tattoos all are major contenders.
Amanda's bold brows and cherry lip were classic beauty pairings to her unusual gown.
Makeup: Tamah Krinsky
Key product: Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick in Red Supreme ($9)
The Game of Thrones actress wore a pretty swipe of frosty pale blue shadow on her lower lash line.
Makeup: Sabrina Bedrani
Key product: Dior 5-Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette #276 Carré Bleu ($62)
The singer paired her sculpted waves with an equally shimmery bronze smoky eye.
Hair: Nikki Providence
Makeup: Sarah Uslan
Key products: TRESemmé Thermal Creations Volume Boosting Mousse ($5), Mally Beauty Evercolor Shadow Stick Extra in Burnished Bronze ($25)
Lightly textured hair and a soft pink lip added subtle flair to Gwendoline's natural beauty.
Hair: John D.
Makeup: Stoj
Key products: TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray ($5), Lancome Color Design Lipstick in Seal the Deal ($23)
Padma's sequined gown was almost as luminous as her skin, which looked even brighter thanks to that magenta lip.