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Emmy Awards Best Dresses Of All Time: See Pics Of Olivia Wilde, Angelina Jolie & More

By:
Kathryn Owen
September 12, 2022 9:12PM EDT

Take a look back at 15 of the most iconic Emmys dresses to ever grace the award show red carpet.

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Emmy Awards Best Dresses Of All Time

Emmy Awards Best Dresses Of All Time
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Over the years, the Emmys red carpet has been the place for the stars to show off the hottest looks of the awards season. The Emmys kick off the months-long Hollywood awards season each year, so celebs certainly mean business when it comes to setting those fashion expectations high. And our favorite A-listers never disappoint! From sheer dresses to cutouts, the stars love to turn up the heat on the Emmys red carpet. Celebs like Olivia Wild, Taraji P. Henson, Angelina Jolie, and more have sizzled in sheer looks. 

Here, Jennifer Aniston stuns in a strapless white gown at the 56th Emmys in September 2014. The ‘Friends’ star wore her hair in loose, beachy waves and was all smiles on the red carpet. Continue scrolling for more pics of the all-time Emmys best dressed.

September 18, 2021, 7:11PM
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Zendaya

Zendaya
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Zendaya looked so elegant & classy in this strapless black Valentino gown with a low-cut neckline & a bustier bodice with a bow belt around her tiny waist styled with a diamond Bulgari necklace at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Sept. 12. 

September 12, 2022, 9:09PM
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Alexandra Daddario

Alexandra Daddario
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Alexandra Daddario looked stunning in this sheer white beaded Dior gown with a one-shoulder neckline at the 2022 Emmy Awards in LA on Sept. 12.

September 12, 2022, 9:09PM
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Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson
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Taraji P. Henson dazzled in a shining silver, plunging gown at the 2021 Emmy Awards. She was presenting the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

September 20, 2021, 1:36PM
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Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy
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Anya Taylor-Joy looked beautiful in a cream-colored gown with a yellow train at the 73rd Primetime Emmys. She was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role in ‘The Queen’s Gambit.’

September 20, 2021, 1:35PM

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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington
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Kerry Washington wore a simple gray gown to the 2021 Emmys. She looked beautiful, while she presented the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. 

September 20, 2021, 1:36PM
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Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco
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Kaley Cuoco rocked a neon-yellow gown on the red carpet for the 73rd Emmy Awards. She presented the Outstanding Variety Talk Series award and was nominated herself for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. 

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Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker
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Sarah Jessica Parker stuns at the 55th Emmys in 2003. She wore a gorgeous strapless, pink gown.

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Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie
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Angelina Jolie is all smiles at the 50th Annual Emmy Awards on September 13, 1998. She rocked a nude dress with a daring slit. 

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Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde
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Olivia Wilde opted for an ethereal, sheer gown at the 61st Annual Emmy Awards in 2009. She pulled her hair back into an up-do as she posed on the carpet.

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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington
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Kerry Washington steps out in a black Brandon Maxwell gown at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards. The pregnant actress was practically glowing when she walked the carpet in 2016.

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Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson
David Fisher/Shutterstock

Scarlett Johansson attends the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2018. She wore a Balmain dress with a plunging neckline with a high slit.

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Eva Longoria Parker

Eva Longoria Parker
Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock

Eva Longoria Parker wears a black strapless dress at the 62nd Emmy Awards in 2010. Her dress featured a fitted bodice and a fishtail-style skirt.

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January Jones

January Jones
Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock

January Jones wows at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 2014. The actress opted for a dramatic, strapless red dress with a full skirt.

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Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel
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Jessica Biel at the 70th Emmy Awards in 2018. She wore a strapless Ralph and Russo dress with ruffle detailing.

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Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev
Scott Kirkland/Invision/AP/Shutt

Nina Dobrev arrives at the Emmy Awards in September 2011. The actress matched the red carpet in a bright red fishtail gown.

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Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra
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Priyanka Chopra stepped out at the 69th Emmy Awards in September 2017. Her Balmain dress featured a black and white bodice with a feathered skirt.

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Regina King

Regina King
Rob Latour/Shutterstock

Regina King attends the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 2019. She wore a custon, aqua Jason Wu gown with a high slit.

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Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner
Rob Latour/Shutterstock

Sophie Turner rocks a pink Louis Vuitton gown on the red carpet at the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 2019. What a pretty sight!

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Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson
Rob Latour/Shutterstock

Taraji P. Henson is all smiles at the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 2019. She was glowing in a custom, pink and red Vera Wang gown.

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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross
Matt Baron/Shutterstock

Tracee Ellis Ross looked pretty in pink at the 70th Emmy Awards in 2018. She totally stunned in the Valentino gown with a full skirt.

September 18, 2021, 7:12PM
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