55 Absolutely Breathtaking Emmys Gowns That Deserve Their Own Award

Thandie Newton looked elegant in a Spring 2019 Brandon Maxwell dress and Harry Winston jewels.

Tiffany Haddish's flowy Prabal Gurung dress was the rainbow of the red carpet.

Wearing a Dior Haute Couture dress with Tiffany & Co. jewels.

Wearing a Calvin Klein by Appointment dress, Calvin Klein shoes, a Calvin Klein bag, and jewels by Harry Winston and Shiffon Co.

Wearing Calvin Klein by Appointment.

Priyanka Chopra twirled her way down the 2016 red carpet in Jason Wu's dramatic design.

Emilia Clarke had eyes stuck on her like a Game of Thrones episode in Atelier Versace.

Taraji P. Henson showed the tougher side of Emmys dressing in her chained Alexander Wang style.

Wearing white or Marc Jacobs's silver dress, Scandal's Kerry Washington commands the room.

Kiernan Shipka put her youthful spin on the ceremony in Dior's separates.

Lizzy Caplan dazzled in Donna Karan's high-contrast black and white gown at the 2014 Emmy Awards.

Taking a page from Paltrow's book, Rose Byrne wore Calvin Klein's midriff-baring design at the 2013 Emmys.

Michelle Dockery cemented her role as a breakout fashion star when she wore Prada in 2013.

The funny lady looked seriously stylish at the 2013 ceremony.

Sofia Vergara's Zuhair Murad gown hugged her curves (maybe a little too well!) at the 2012 show.

Proof you don't need to show skin to light up a room? Julianne Moore's Dior Haute Couture gown at the 2012 Emmys.

Allison Williams and Oscar de la Renta made a striking pair at the 2012 Emmys.

Jessica Pare looked like a modern Grecian goddess at the 2012 Emmys in Jason Wu.

Zooey Deschanel had her princess moment in Reem Acra's pastel gown in 2012.

In 2011, it was nearly impossible to keep your eyes on anything but Nina Dobrev's Donna Karan design.

Kate Winslet defined the term "red hot" in her Elie Saab number at the 2011 show.

Gwyneth Paltrow didn't need a gown to wow when she wore Pucci's two-piece to the 2011 show.

Claire Danes's beaded Oscar de la Renta column was a red carpet winner at the 2011 awards.

Few could keep up with Kim Kardashian's style in Marchesa at the 2010 awards.

True Blood's Anna Paquin brought the onscreen drama to the 2010 Emmys in a black and gold Alexander McQueen gown.

Always a fashion girl, Chloë Sevigny looked fresh in her black and white design at the 2009 awards.

Drew Barrymore had a movie star moment at the television awards in Monique Lhuillier's peach ballgown.

Same year, same designer, very different look. Mila Kunis also wore Monique Lhuillier, but chose the label's brooding cocktail dress for the 2009 show.

The star proved that red on red is a perfect pair in Versace at the 2009 ceremony.

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Mad Men's January Jones flashed forward from the '60s in a futuristic Versace design.

Leighton Meester gave brides everywhere envy in 2009 with her white Bottega Veneta gown.

Olivia Wilde made a sweet statement in Reem Acra's gown at the 2008 show.

At the 2005 awards, The OC's Misha Barton looked heavenly in a sparkling design.

Halle Berry blue us away (couldn't resist) in her 2005 Emmys dress.

Jennifer Aniston brought her brand of boho style to the red carpet in Chanel's flowy column.

Jennifer Garner showed off her Alias-era figure in a cutout white column.

Sarah Jessica Parker was once again pretty in pink in 2003, this time opting for a Chanel confection.

Debra Messing turned to her go-to designer Michael Kors for the 2002 show.

Keri Russell sparkled like a true star in her glistening gown.

When you play Carrie Bradshaw, your red carpet game better be flawless — and Sarah Jessica Parker's certainly was in Oscar de la Renta in 2000.

There would be many style milestones to come for Michelle Williams, but it all began at the 1999 Emmys with this minimalist design.

No dress, no problem for Calista Flockhart, who wore an of-the-moment shirt and skirt combo in 1999.

Lara Flynn Boyle's 1998 Emmys dress might not be her most memorable award show look, but it certainly was her most stunning.

In 1998, Angelina Jolie gave the statuette a run for its money in her slinky gold gown.

We were mad about Helen Hunt's floral number at the 1998 Emmy Awards.

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The Dawson's Creek star channeled Joey Potter in her sweet white design at the 1998 show.

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Simply stunning! Demi Moore did minimalism in a deep blue design.

Tori Spelling shimmered at the 1995 show in a head-to-toe sparkler.

At the 1995 Emmys, Teri Hatcher's silver was even better than gold.

The Seinfeld star made us wonder how low she could go in a black gown at the 1995 ceremony.

Always a style icon, Jane Fonda arrived to the 1992 Emmys in a sparkling halter gown.

Hello, '90s! Cindy Crawford brought her fresh-off-the-runway style to the 1992 show.

Cybill Shepherd took the plunge on the 1983 red carpet.

In 1970, the Brady Bunch actress captured the era in her white lace design.

The only thing sweeter than Mary Tyler Moore's iconic smile at the 1970 Emmys was her pretty asymmetric design.