After a year of watching all of our favorite TV stars transform into amazing characters on shows like Game of Thrones, Black-ish [1], Modern Family, and more, we are now fortunate enough to see them morph into glamorous goddesses on the Emmys red carpet [2]. From sleek, sculpted updos to sultry smoky eyes, read on to see some of the best looks from 2016.
Priyanka Chopra
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 [3] ($22), Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in Rouge Charnel [4] ($37)
Kristen Bell
Kristen glowed on the red carpet due to copious illuminator and flawless golden highlights (and she smelled great, too [5]).
Hair: Lorenzo Martin
Makeup: Simone Almekias-Siegl
Key products: Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo [6] ($5), Neutrogena Healthy Skin Brightening Eye Perfector [6] ($11)
Kerry Washington
In a rare move for her, Kerry opted to wear her hair gorgeously curly [7] on the red carpet.
Hair: Takisha Sturdivant-Drew
Makeup: Carola Gonzalez
Key products: Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo [8] ($5), Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner in Cosmic Black [9] ($10)
Emily Ratajkowski
Emily's dramatic teal eye makeup [10] was simply breathtaking.
Makeup: Hung Vanngo
Key product: LORAC Front of the Line PRO Eye Pencil in Aqua [11] ($20)
Joanne Froggatt
Joanne's smoky eye positively smoldered against her fair skin.
America Ferrera
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] ($12)
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji's wavy, wet-look hair made her style especially sexy.
Hair: Kim Kimble
Makeup: Ashunta Sheriff
Key product: GHD Curve Creative Curl Wand [13] ($199), Perfect Blend by Ashunta Sheriff in Tan [14] ($40)
Ellie Kemper
How stunning is Ellie's polished, asymmetrical bob?
Laverne Cox
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 [15] ($150)
Constance Wu
The Fresh Off the Boat star's high ponytail added retro flair to her look.
Shiri Appleby
Shiri opted for a classic style: sleek strands with a center part.
Viola Davis
Viola's magenta ombré lip coordinated with her vibrant, iridescent pink gown.
Hair: Jamika Wilson
Makeup: Autumn Moultrie
Emilia Clarke
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 [16] ($249), Leonor Greyl Gel À L'Hibiscus [17] ($35)
Sofia Vergara
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 Hahn
Kathryn's smoky eyes were a perfect counterpart to her dramatic velvet and lace gown.
Sophie Turner
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.
Tracee Ellis Ross
The Black-ish [18] 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 [19] ($9)
Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten's polished waves looked silky and glamorous on the red carpet.
Hair: Renato Campora
Makeup: Pati Dubroff
Key product: Kenra Platinum Thickening Mousse [20] ($22), Laura Mercier Sheer Lip Colour in Tender Lips [21] ($25)
Sarah Paulson
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] ($22), Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer in #15 [23] ($62)
Ariel Winter
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 [24] ($20)
Julianne Hough
Julianne's slicked-back strands showed off her sun-kissed cheekbones.
Makeup: Spencer Barnes
Key product: LORAC Color Source Buildable Blush in Prism [25] ($22)
Jane Krakowski
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actress wore a subtle swipe of periwinkle shadow on her lower lash line that matched her gown.
Sarah Hyland
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 [26] ($9)
Sarah Hyland
This low updo is definitely worth re-creating.
Hair: Ryan Richman
Key product: L'Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Lustrous Oil Serum [27] ($6)
Regina King
Cat-eye liner highlighted Regina's gorgeous feline-like eyes.
Maisie Williams
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 [28] ($4), Burt’s Bees Lip Crayon in Carolina Coast [29] ($9)
Claire Danes
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 [30] ($36), ChapStick Total Hydration 100 Percent Natural Lip Balm [31] ($4)
Maura Tierney
Maura's sophisticated chignon mimicked the floral details on her gown.
Amy Poehler
Amy's auburn hair looked especially gorgeous in sideswept waves.
Trace Lysette
Trace's sideswept waves and sculpted lip gave off Old Hollywood vibes.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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 [32] ($44)
Constance Zimmer
Constance's ultrablunt bangs framed her face, drawing attention to her vibrant fuchsia pucker.
Hair: Ashley Streicher
Key product: Goldwell Stylesign Spun Shine Cream [33] ($18)
Emily Robinson
The Transparent star clipped back her hair with a simple and chic gold barrette.
Tatiana Maslany
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 [34] ($21), Makeup Academy Professional Nude Eye Shadow Palette [35] ($14)
Tina Fey
Tina's luscious, tousled strands gave us serious hair envy.
Keri Russell
Keri's bronde hair color [36] picked up the golden glints in her green eyes.
Hair: Brian Magallones
Makeup: Tina Turnbow
Key products: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil [37] ($6), Chanel Crayon Sourcils Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil in Brun Naturel [38] ($29)
Emmy Rossum
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 [39] ($20), Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Precision Glide Eyeliner in Java [40] ($22)
Michelle Dockery
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 [41] ($4)
Neve Campbell
Neve's shimmering pink lip was a lovely natural touch to her look.
Abigail Spencer
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 [42] ($7), Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick in Ravishing Rose [43] ($9)
Mandy Moore
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 [44] ($5), YSL Couture Vinyl Cream in #406 [45] ($36)
Alia Shawkat
It's hard to choose our favorite part of Alia's look; her ringlets, fabulous freckles, and exposed tattoos all are major contenders.
Amanda Peet
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 [46] ($9)
Hannah Murray
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 [47] ($62)
Tori Kelly
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 [48] ($5), Mally Beauty Evercolor Shadow Stick Extra in Burnished Bronze [49] ($25)
Gwendoline Christie
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 [50] ($5), Lancome Color Design Lipstick in Seal the Deal [51] ($23)
Padma Lakshmi
Padma's sequined gown was almost as luminous as her skin, which looked even brighter thanks to that magenta lip.