These Beauty Looks From the Emmys 10 Years Ago Will Make You Miss the 2000s Even More
Even over the last decade, red carpet beauty has evolved drastically. In 2009, we saw everything from sleek ponytails to teased updos, boho braids, and buns . . . and more buns. Celebrities like Tina Fey and Gabrielle Union channeled Old Hollywood glam with a modern twist (literally), while other stars like Jennifer Love Hewitt opted for relaxed hairstyles and more natural makeup.
With the Emmys around the corner once again, we're taking a look back at the best beauty looks on the red carpet 10 years ago. Ahead, we've rounded up our favorite hair and makeup at the 2009 Emmys.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively wore her hair slicked back in a high ponytail with a loose braid.
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis wore her hair in a low ponytail to draw attention to her eye makeup: a burgundy smoky eye to match her gown.
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union paired her side-swept curls with a bold red lip for a retro look.
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore looked effortlessly chic with her hair loosely teased and pulled back into a sleek knot bun, paired with a matte pink lip.
Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester looked angelic in a white gown paired with a loose, curly updo. She completed the look with a smoky eye and red lip that matched her clutch bag.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian's slicked-back hairstyle drew attention to her frosty white eye makeup and long spider lashes.
Sandra Oh
Sandra Oh opted for a more natural look: a soft smoky eye and a shimmery lip paired with bouncy curls.
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jennifer Love Hewitt parted her long, loose curls in the middle and framed her face with two twists on either side.
Chloë Sevigny
Chloë Sevigny loosely pulled her hair back into a low ponytail and paired the relaxed hairstyle with a bold red lip.
Chandra Wilson
Chandra Wilson paired her shiny diamonds and lip gloss with tight curls and side-swept bangs.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum parted her hair at the middle and pulled it back into a sleek double bun.
Patricia Arquette
Patricia Arquette paired a bright red lip with a sleek bob haircut and side bangs.
Debra Messing
Debra Messing slicked her hair to the side in a bun but let a red curl hang loose over one of her rosy cheeks.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling twisted her hair back into a half-up, half-down hairstyle that called attention to her defined eyes.
Tina Fey
Tina Fey channeled Old Hollywood glam with a loose updo paired with a modern smoky eye.
Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere paired her romantic, curly updo with a pink lip to match her gown.