Zoom In on All the Best Manis From the Emmy Awards

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Beaded gowns, rhinestone-encrusted minaudières, baubles and bling — in our eyes, they all pale in comparison to the glittering beauty of a freshly lacquered nail. Due to all the incredible manicures, the red carpets of 2017 award season have us mesmerized. Read on to see some of the most fabulously famous fingers.

Debra Messing, Emmy Awards

Debra Messing, Emmy Awards

Debra's metallic marsala mani matched her burgundy gown and timepiece.

Julianne Hough, Emmy Awards
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Julianne Hough, Emmy Awards

Julianne's dusty pink mani matched the floral embellishments on her dress.

Millie Bobby Brown, Emmy Awards
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Millie Bobby Brown, Emmy Awards

Milly wore a jet black manicure that was glamorously goth.

Olivia Munn, MTV VMAs

Olivia Munn, MTV VMAs

Olivia opted for a (gorgeously) moody mani.

Manicurist: Emi Kudo
Key product used: Essie Berry Naughty ($9)

Hailee Steinfeld, MTV VMAs

Hailee Steinfeld, MTV VMAs

Hailee chose to wear a metallic gray that matched her shimmering Versace gown.

Manicurist: Lisa Peña-Wong
Key product: Essie Closing Night ($12)

Yara Shahidi, MTV VMAs

Yara Shahidi, MTV VMAs

Yara's manicurist used a dotting tool for this spotted look.

Manicurist: Emi Kudo
Key product: Essie Imported Bubbly ($9) and Licorice ($9)

Katy Perry, MTV VMAs

Katy Perry, MTV VMAs

Katy's bubblegum-pink manicure reminded us of her "Teenage Dream" era.

Alessandra Ambrosio, MTV VMAs

Alessandra Ambrosio, MTV VMAs

The metallic silver color on Alessandra's nails made her look like a glamorous bionic woman.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj

Nicki's mani matched her hot pink jumpsuit.

Rita Ora, Teen Choice Awards

Rita Ora, Teen Choice Awards

Rita blew us all away at with this detailed manicure by Hollywood nail artist Britney Tokyo worn at the Teen Choice Awards — just look at Sarah Jessica Parker on her thumb!

Peyton List, Teen Choice Awards

Peyton List, Teen Choice Awards

Peyton redefined nude nails at the Teen Choice Awards with a striped mani created with Essie's Blanc and Topless & Barefoot.

Vanessa Hudgens, Teen Choice Awards

Vanessa Hudgens, Teen Choice Awards

Vanessa showed up to the Teen Choice Awards with extra long, square nails in copper glitter.

Bella Thorne, Teen Choice Awards

Bella Thorne, Teen Choice Awards

At the Teen Choice Awards, Bella went with an all-white manicure featuring a variety of symbols in black.

Vanessa Hudgens, Billboard Music Awards

Vanessa Hudgens, Billboard Music Awards

Vanessa wore long iridescent pink nails at the Billboard Music Awards.

Halsey, Billboard Music Awards
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Halsey, Billboard Music Awards

Halsey rocked ombre nails with gold skull accents at the Billboard Music Awards.

Rita Ora, Billboard Music Awards
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Rita Ora, Billboard Music Awards

At the Billboard Music Awards, the singer chose to sport black, glossy, tips.

Olivia Munn, Billboard Music Awards
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Olivia Munn, Billboard Music Awards

Olivia Munn went with a classic lavender color — Essie Lilacism ($9) — at the Billboard Music Awards.

La La Anthony, Met Gala
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La La Anthony, Met Gala

Celebrity manicurist Maria Salandra used Red Carpet Manicure in Black Stretch Limo ($10) to create a glossy, striking nail for the personality.

Rihanna, Met Gala
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Rihanna, Met Gala

Celebrity manicurist Maria Salandra used Red Carpet Manicure Gel in Insta Famous ($10), a robin's-egg blue, as the foundation for Rihanna's avant-garde foiled manicure.

Madonna, Met Gala
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Madonna, Met Gala

The singer wore a funky camouflage print on her nails, coordinating with her Met Gala outfit.

Auli'i Cravalho, Oscars
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Auli'i Cravalho, Oscars

The Moana star wore a delicate pale pink manicure that coordinated beautifully with her gold purse.

Olivia Culpo, Oscars
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Olivia Culpo, Oscars

Olivia kept her dark nails short to not compete with her beaded clutch.

Janelle Monáe, Oscars
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Janelle Monáe, Oscars

Janelle accented her mauve manicure with gold foil and studs for an edgy yet elegant look.

Rihanna, Grammys
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Rihanna, Grammys

Rihanna wore a long, square french manicure on the Grammys red carpet. Celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees used Orly BB Crème Nail Treatment ($8) for a wash of sheer color.

Beyoncé, Grammys
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Beyoncé, Grammys

Celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan used OPI Nail Lacquer in Glitzerland ($14) on Beyoncé's nails to make them look like molten gold.

Andra Day, Grammys

Andra Day, Grammys

Andra coordinated her nails with her flower-accented hair via long, powder-blue talons with tiny pastel roses.

Tori Kelly, Grammys
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Tori Kelly, Grammys

Tori opted for an edgy neutral nail — metallic black — to go with her bottle-green gown.

Camila Cabello, Grammys
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Camila Cabello, Grammys

Camila wore a delicate pale pink on her supershort nails.

Lady Gaga, Grammys
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Lady Gaga, Grammys

Lady Gaga wore long, graphic nails that said "Metallica" on them in honor of her performance with the band.

Natalie Portman, SAG Awards
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Natalie Portman, SAG Awards

Natalie opted for a sheer pink manicure to complement her ivory gown at the SAG Awards.

Salma Hayek, SAG Awards
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Salma Hayek, SAG Awards

Salma paired her vivid yellow gown and accessories with a soft pink lacquer.

Amy Adams, SAG Awards
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Amy Adams, SAG Awards

Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann created a modern french manicure using Deborah Lippmann Brand New Day ($20), a creamy beige.

Brie Larson, SAG Awards
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Brie Larson, SAG Awards

Brie wore a delicate shimmering peach hue on her nails on the SAG Awards red carpet.

Janelle Monáe, SAG Awards
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Janelle Monáe, SAG Awards

We couldn't look away from Janelle's graphic black and white manicure.

Chrissy Teigen, Golden Globes

Chrissy Teigen, Golden Globes

Celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees made Chrissy's nails look even lengthier with soft nude polish Essie Topless & Barefoot ($9).

Kristen Bell, Golden Globes

Kristen Bell, Golden Globes

Celebrity manicurist Emi Kudo added to Kristen's vampy aesthetic with a few coats of Essie Wicked, a moody burgundy ($9).

Janelle Monáe, Golden Globes

Janelle Monáe, Golden Globes

Janelle opted to coordinate her nails with her black-and-white gown, with each finger boasting a different design.

Maisie Williams, Golden Globes

Maisie Williams, Golden Globes

Sienna Miller, Golden Globes

Sienna Miller, Golden Globes

Sienna opted for a ladylike peach to complement her white gown.

Blake Lively, Golden Globes

Blake Lively, Golden Globes

Blake's pale pink manicure got a bit of fun flair thanks to a sprinkling of glitter near the cuticles.

Drew Barrymore, Golden Globes

Drew Barrymore, Golden Globes

Drew's long, vampy, almond-shaped nails were a chic contrast to her white and silver gown.

Michelle Williams, Golden Globes

Michelle Williams, Golden Globes

Celebrity manicurist Elle used Julep Color That Treats in Janie ($14) to make the star's fingers look especially long.

Reese Witherspoon, Golden Globes

Reese Witherspoon, Golden Globes

Reese's long pastel pink nails added a delicate pop of color.

Kristen Wiig, Golden Globes

Kristen Wiig, Golden Globes

Kristen's short dark nails added an edgy touch to her all-white look.

Kaley Cuoco, Critics' Choice Awards
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Kaley Cuoco, Critics' Choice Awards

Kaley's pale pink manicure perfectly matched her gown.

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

The Black-ish actress wore a soft, sheer pink manicure . . . but we confess we were a bit distracted by all of her fabulous rings!

Kerry Washington, Critics' Choice Awards
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Kerry Washington, Critics' Choice Awards

Kerry rocked a glimmering black manicure that made her fingertips look like evening skies.