These Are the Best Manicures From the AMAs Red Carpet

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Many celebrities take award shows as an opportunity to flaunt gorgeous jewels, but the real bling is on their nails! From gem-encrusted nail art to classic nude manicures, we're rounding up the most fabulous fingers on this year's red carpets. Read on to see them in all their glory.

Julianne Hough, American Music Awards
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Julianne Hough, American Music Awards

Julianne's frosty silver tips looked stunning against her lilac outfit.

Chrissy Teigen, American Music Awards
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Chrissy Teigen, American Music Awards

Chrissy wore lengthy burgundy nails with her revealing black gown.

Janelle Monáe, American Music Awards
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Janelle Monáe, American Music Awards

Janelle's long silver nails were each accented with a black crystal.

Kat Graham, American Music Awards
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Kat Graham, American Music Awards

The star's coral, almond-shaped nails were a beautiful accent to her green clutch.

Kerry Washington, Emmy Awards
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Kerry Washington, Emmy Awards

Kerry rocked a sophisticated black and gold half-moon manicure.

Ariel Winter, Emmy Awards
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Ariel Winter, Emmy Awards

Ariel's long, almond-shaped nails were outfitted in a rich burgundy hue.

Rihanna, MTV Video Music Awards
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Rihanna, MTV Video Music Awards

Celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees used Red Carpet Manicure Red Carpet Ready 1-Step LED Gel Polish in Hopeless Romantic ($13) to create this mauve look on Rihanna's long stiletto nails.

Kim Kardashian, MTV Video Music Awards
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Kim Kardashian, MTV Video Music Awards

Manicurist Kimmie Kyees complemented Kim's sheer black dress with Essie Gel Couture in Sheer Fantasy ($12).

Nicki Minaj, MTV Video Music Awards
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Nicki Minaj, MTV Video Music Awards

Nicki wore black lacquer that faded into a glitter ombré.

Rita Ora, MTV Video Music Awards
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Rita Ora, MTV Video Music Awards

Rita's vampy ombré manicure faded from blood red into black, which coordinated well with her gothic ensemble.

Meghan Trainor, Billboard Music Awards
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Meghan Trainor, Billboard Music Awards

Meghan opted for a deep sapphire lacquer to go with her sequined gown.

Zendaya, Billboard Music Awards
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Zendaya, Billboard Music Awards

Zendaya wore her nails in a sheer pink and long almond shape.

Chrissy Teigen, Oscars
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Chrissy Teigen, Oscars

Manicurist Kimmie Kyees used two thin coats of Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish in Glamspiration ($10) to create Chrissy's long stiletto nails.

Olivia Munn, Oscars
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Olivia Munn, Oscars

Manicurist Emi Kudo used Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Organdi ($28), an unusual shade of pink-beige, for a fresh take on the nude manicure.

Jennifer Garner, Oscars
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Jennifer Garner, Oscars

Manicurist Tracey Sutter slicked on Essie Polish in Bordeaux ($9) for a chic, iconic look.

Olivia Wilde, Oscars
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Olivia Wilde, Oscars

Olivia wore a sheer pink shade on her short nails at the Academy Awards.

Andra Day, Oscars
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Andra Day, Oscars

Andra wore long, almond-shaped nails on the Oscars red carpet, but we were mesmerized by her stacks of rings.

Daisy Ridley, Oscars
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Daisy Ridley, Oscars

Deborah Lippmann applied her lacquer in Naked ($18), a light beige, to keep the focus on Daisy's bead-encrusted gown.

Sofia Vergara, Oscars
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Sofia Vergara, Oscars

Sofia wore an elegant beige lacquer with her navy gown.

Demi Lovato, Grammys
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Demi Lovato, Grammys

Celebrity manicurist Brittni Rae used Red Carpet Manicure Black Stretch Limo Gel Polish ($11) to add glossy obsidian to Demi's nails.

Chrissy Teigen, Grammys
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Chrissy Teigen, Grammys

Manicurist Kimmie Kyees dressed Chrissy's long, elegant nails in Essie Topless and Barefoot, a creamy beige.

Ariana Grande, Grammys
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Ariana Grande, Grammys

Ariana sported a sweet shade of pastel pink on her fingertips.

Kacey Musgraves, Grammys
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Kacey Musgraves, Grammys

Kacey wore an ultradeep purple manicure on her short nails to coordinate with her colorful gown.

Carrie Underwood, Grammys
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Carrie Underwood, Grammys

Carrie let her gigantic diamond be the focal point by choosing to accent her fingers with a subtle, pearly nude polish.

Selena Gomez, Grammys
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Selena Gomez, Grammys

Selena's long, almond-shaped talons were sexy and elegant.

Taylor Swift, Grammys
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Taylor Swift, Grammys

A glittery gold shade was Taylor's polish of choice for the Grammys red carpet.

Bonnie McKee, Grammys
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Bonnie McKee, Grammys

Bonnie's long, pastel-pink nails were each accented with a gold stud.

Elle King, Grammys
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Elle King, Grammys

In addition to multiple finger tats and stacks of rings, Elle rocked a deep v-shaped manicure. Manicurist Emi Kudo used Red Carpet Manicure Power of the Gem Gel Polish in Diamond ($12) to add sparkle.

Sarah Hyland, SAG Awards
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Sarah Hyland, SAG Awards

Sarah wore long, almond-shaped nails with a soft neutral polish.

Tracee Ellis Ross, Critics' Choice Awards
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Tracee Ellis Ross, Critics' Choice Awards

Tracee's tan polish was the perfect neutral shade for her skin tone.

Bryce Dallas Howard, Critics' Choice Awards
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Bryce Dallas Howard, Critics' Choice Awards

Bryce painted her digits in an inky navy lacquer.

Helen Mirren, Critics' Choice Awards
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Helen Mirren, Critics' Choice Awards

Helen Mirren's sheer nude mani sat pretty against her snow-white clutch.

Melissa McCarthy, Critics' Choice Awards
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Melissa McCarthy, Critics' Choice Awards

Melissa McCarthy donned moody purple polish.

Niecy Nash, Critics' Choice Awards
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Niecy Nash, Critics' Choice Awards

Niecy Nash went for the bold with mauve coffin tips accented with rose-gold glitter.

Hayden Panettiere, Critics' Choice Awards
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Hayden Panettiere, Critics' Choice Awards

Hayden sported sheer peach polish on her almond-shaped nails.

Constance Wu, Critics' Choice Awards
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Constance Wu, Critics' Choice Awards

Constance's satin onyx mani stood out against her pastel-pink clutch.

Shanice Williams, Critics' Choice Awards
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Shanice Williams, Critics' Choice Awards

Shanice kept it monochromatic in a matte black mani to match her ensemble.

Carrie Keagan, Critics' Choice Awards
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Carrie Keagan, Critics' Choice Awards

Carrie Keagan opted for simple nude digits to complement her sultry red gown.

Raychel Diane Weiner, Critics' Choice Awards
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Raychel Diane Weiner, Critics' Choice Awards

Raychel's metallic gold tips glistened on her ocean-hued clutch.

Laverne Cox, Golden Globes
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Laverne Cox, Golden Globes

Manicurist Melissa DeLaCruz layered Caption polishes in This Old Thing and Create Change ($12 each) to create an iridescent emerald manicure.

Zendaya, Golden Globe Awards
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Zendaya, Golden Globe Awards

Zendaya opted for a sheer baby-pink manicure that contrasted with her bold burgundy gown.

Cate Blanchett, Golden Globe Awards
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Cate Blanchett, Golden Globe Awards

Cate matched her beige-pink manicure to her clutch. Manicurist Tracylee used Dior Vernis in #108 Muguet ($27) to create the pretty look.

Jenna Dewan Tatum, Golden Globe Awards
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Jenna Dewan Tatum, Golden Globe Awards

Jenna's elegant almond-shaped nails made her fingers look long and dainty.

Lady Gaga, Golden Globe Awards
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Lady Gaga, Golden Globe Awards

Lady Gaga sported a nude stiletto nail.

Jennifer Lawrence, Golden Globe Awards
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Jennifer Lawrence, Golden Globe Awards

Jennifer kept her nails simple with a short, nude manicure.

Jaimie Alexander, Golden Globe Awards
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Jaimie Alexander, Golden Globe Awards

Jaimie's onyx manicure coordinated with the stripes on her plunging emerald gown.

Jennifer Lopez, Golden Globe Awards
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Jennifer Lopez, Golden Globe Awards

Jennifer's ultra long stiletto nails were slicked with a burgundy shade that popped against her mustard gown.

Taylor Schilling, Golden Globe Awards
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Taylor Schilling, Golden Globe Awards

Taylor's rounded fingernails were slicked with a cabernet lacquer.

Viola Davis, Golden Globe Awards
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Viola Davis, Golden Globe Awards

Viola matched her maroon manicure to her glossy lipstick.

Rachel McAdams, Golden Globe Awards
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Rachel McAdams, Golden Globe Awards

Rachel's glossy nails featured a pinky-nude shade. Manicurist Jolene Brodeur chose Essie BBF Best Boyfriend ($9) to complement the star's floral gown.

Priyanka Chopra, People's Choice Awards
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Priyanka Chopra, People's Choice Awards

Manicurist Sabella Snyder used Caption Polish in Rough, Tough & in the Buff ($12) to give Priyanka a pretty pink manicure.

Lea Michele, People's Choice Awards
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Lea Michele, People's Choice Awards

Manicurist (and friend of Lea!) Jenna Hipp used Jenna Hipp Nail Polish in This Is My Jam (part of a $25 set) to create Lea's sultry manicure.

Kate Hudson, People's Choice Awards
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Kate Hudson, People's Choice Awards

Kate opted for an obsidian manicure to contrast with her white gown.

Meghan Trainor, People's Choice Awards
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Meghan Trainor, People's Choice Awards

Meghan went for a classic look and sported a pale, almond-shaped nail.

Julianne Hough, People's Choice Awards
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Julianne Hough, People's Choice Awards

A classic tomato-red lacquer was the perfect foil to Julianne's diamond rings.