With this year's Emmy Awards nearly here, we decided to take a look at some of the best beauty moments from the past [1]. Through extensive research, we found that while the Emmys leave us with a long list of drool-worthy hair and makeup looks that we want to try to replicate almost every year, the 2008 Emmy Awards may take the cake for the awards show with the most glamorous beauty moments [2] ever. Not only did stars like Eva Longoria [3], Christina Hendricks, and Vanessa Williams all look stunning, but they also all used hair and makeup tricks and techniques [4] that can easily be added to your own beauty routines. Click through to see all the best beauty looks from the 2008 Emmys red carpet.
Eva Longoria's Smoky Eye
Eva Longoria [5] hit the 2008 Emmys red carpet looking like a certified bombshell with a dark smoky eye. The Desperate Housewives star let her eyes be the focal point and kept the rest of her beauty look simple with neutral makeup and a sleek bob.
Mary-Louise Parker's Magenta Lips
Her role as Nancy Botwin on Weeds earned her a nomination for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series, but there was nothing funny about Mary-Louise Parker's beauty look that night. Her pretty magenta lipstick really popped against her porcelain skin and wavy raven hair.
Sarah Paulson's Wavy Bob
Sarah Paulson added texture and height to her sleek bob by adding beachy waves to it. She completed her beauty look with neutral lips and charcoal rimmed eyes.
Vanessa Williams's Sleek Updo
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series nominee Vanessa Williams wore a sleek, slicked back updo on the red carpet. She paired her architectural hairstyle with a pale pink lip and extra-long lashes.
America Ferrera's Brick-Red Lips
America Ferrera [6] unfortunately didn't win outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her role in Ugly Betty, but she still stole the show with her half-pinned back hairstyle and brick-red lips.
Lauren Conrad's Golden Glow
Lauren Conrad [7] showed off her California-cool style as she hit the red carpet sporting a golden tan, winged eyeliner, and a delicate, loose-braided updo.
Brooke Shields's Romantic Waves
We still can't get over how pretty Brooke Shields [8] looked that night. Her long romantic curls and simple cat eye are both chic and timeless.
Sandra Oh's Gray Eyeshadow
Sandra Oh [9] may have lost out on taking home the Emmy for best supporting actress in a drama series, but she's still a winner in our book thanks to her pretty beauty look. The Grey's Anatomy [10] star's pale gray eye shadow complimented her dark lashes and dusty rose lips perfectly.
January Jones's Ethereal Look
Mad Men [11] actress January Jones [12] looked simply angelic thanks to the white shadow in the inner corners of her eyes and her light pink shade of blush. But the diamond necklaces in her hair really made her 2008 Emmys look one of the most memorable beauty moments ever.
Christina Hendricks's Chic Headband
Her show Mad Men [13] won the Emmy for outstanding drama series that year, but Christina Hendricks should have taken home a second award that night for her hairstyle. The actress rocked a sexy undone updo with a sleek gold headband.