Zoom in on All the Best Manis From the Met Gala

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Sure, our mouths drop over the sparkling gowns, on-point beauty, and flawless celebrity hair looks of the red carpet, but nothing gets us quite as excited as some fabulous nail art. From muted nudes to out-there neons, A-listers make us stop and stare at their manicures. Read on for some of our favorites from the Met Gala and other red carpet events.

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Emma kept it simple and chic in an ivory polish that also happens to be a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II.

Nails: Emi Kudo
Key product used: Essie Ballet Slippers ($9)

Katherine Langford

Katherine Langford

Katherine channeled Goldfinger with her gilded fingertips.

Nails: Stephanie Stone
Key products used: Essie Gel Couture in First Fitting ($12, available in June) and a Platinum Topcoat ($12)

SZA, Met Gala

SZA, Met Gala

Sza's ballet shoe nail hue made her look like an actual princess.

Kim Kardashian, Met Gala

Kim Kardashian, Met Gala

Kim went with a long french manicure to match her dramatic Met Gala look.

Nails: Tom Bachik
Key Products Used:: OPI Gelcolor in Passion, Funny Bunny, and Put it in Neutral ($14 each)

Bee Shaffer, Met Gala
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Bee Shaffer, Met Gala

Bee matched her oxblood mani to her crimson gown.

Nicki Minaj, Met Gala

Nicki Minaj, Met Gala

Nicki wore the theme of the night on her nails, and sported a gold Crucifix over a maroon mani.

Viola Davis, Oscar Awards

Viola Davis, Oscar Awards

Viola's bronze polish perfectly played off of her sparkling pink gown and clutch.

Nails: Christina Aviles
Polish shade: Essie shades in Less is Aura ($9) and Speed Setter ($15)

Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar Awards

Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar Awards

Leslie Mann, Oscar Awards

Leslie Mann, Oscar Awards

Tiffany Haddish, Oscar Awards

Tiffany Haddish, Oscar Awards

Eiza González, Oscar Awards

Eiza González, Oscar Awards

Andra Day, Oscar Awards

Andra Day, Oscar Awards

Emily V. Gordon, Oscar Awards

Emily V. Gordon, Oscar Awards

Janet Mock, Oscar Awards

Janet Mock, Oscar Awards

Jennifer Garner, Oscar Awards

Jennifer Garner, Oscar Awards

Jennifer's clear, glossy coat was simple perfection.

Emily Blunt, Oscar Awards

Emily Blunt, Oscar Awards

Emily's tea-colored manicure was understated, chic goals.

Maria Menounos, Oscar Awards

Maria Menounos, Oscar Awards

Maria played a cream-colored manicure off of her all-black ensemble.

Helen Mirren, Oscar Awards

Helen Mirren, Oscar Awards

Helen opted for a neat, bare manicure.

Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello

Monochromatic was the name of the mani game for Camila, who paired her nails with her fiery red dress.

Kristen Bell, SAG Awards

Kristen Bell, SAG Awards

The evening's host wore an icicle colored mani that complimented her fuschia dress.

Kate Nash, SAG Awards

Kate Nash, SAG Awards

The singer matched her silver nail art to her circular clutch.

Margot Robbie, SAG Awards

Margot Robbie, SAG Awards

Margot's clear, polished manicure was topcoat goals.

Giuliana Rancic, Golden Globe Awards
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Giuliana Rancic, Golden Globe Awards

Guiliana's ivory nail polish perfectly contrasted her sequined black dress.

Chris Sullivan, Golden Globe Awards
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Chris Sullivan, Golden Globe Awards

Chris stood in solidarity with the women who wore black to protest sexual harassment in Hollywood.

Helen Mirren, Golden Globe Awards
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Helen Mirren, Golden Globe Awards

Dame Helen Mirren looked every bit the sophisticated woman with her polished berry manicure.

Nastia Liukin, Golden Globe Awards
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Nastia Liukin, Golden Globe Awards

The Olympic Gold medalist rocked a lilac manicure.

Nails: Mar Y Soul
Key product used: Red Carpet Manicure LED Gel Polish in Violetta Darling ($10)

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

Viola's earthy manicure perfectly complimented her shimmering pink eye shadow.

Nails: Julie Kandalec
Key product used: Essie in Seeing Star ($9)