Photos: Take a look at two decades of Emmy Awards fashions
Bright hues, basic black, big updos, beaded dresses and more marked the Emmy Awards in 1998. As we prepare for the 70th annual awards on Sept. 17, let's take a look back at the fashions, starting with the 50th annual show.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 1998
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Here, "Seinfeld" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, in a bubble-gum pink Bob Mackie dress, arrived for the Emmys show at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in September 1998.
Lisa Kudrow, 1998
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"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow kept it simple in a black halter dress and a slicked-back bob as she accepted her Emmy for best supporting actress in a comedy series in 1998.
Halle Berry, 1998
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Halle Berry's little wire specs made her nearly unrecognizable on the red carpet in 1998.
Angelina Jolie, 1998
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Angelina Jolie went for a striking nude palette in 1998.
Calista Flockhart, 1999
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"Ally McBeal" star Calista Flockhart wore a white cotton shirt tied at the waist and a simple yellow skirt at the 1999 show.
Kristen Johnston, 1999
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Kristen Johnston, who picked up a supporting actress Emmy for "3rd Rock From the Sun," shone in a shimmery blush-colored slip dress in 1999.
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, 2000
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Golden couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, who starred on "Friends," sported beachy California waves in 1999.
Debra Messing and Eric McCormack, 2000
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"Will and Grace" stars Debra Messing and Eric McCormack clowned around at the 2000 Emmys. Their show won for outstanding comedy that year.
Patricia Heaton, 2000
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Patricia Heaton accepted a best comedy actress Emmy for "Everybody Loves Raymond" in 2000.
Heather Locklear, 2000
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Heather Locklear went goddessy at the 2000 awards.
Lucy Liu, 2000
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Lucy Liu of "Ally McBeal" wore a fetching shade of green in 2000.
Ellen DeGeneres, 2001
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Ellen DeGeneres hosted the 53rd Emmy Awards on Nov. 4, 2001. The subdued show was delayed after the terror attacks of Sept. 11 and then again because of the war in Afghanistan.
Jessica Alba and Jennifer Garner, 2001
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Jessica Alba of "Dark Angel" and Jennifer Garner of "Alias" presented an award in 2001. Many of the attendees wore black in keeping with the somber mood of the show that year.
Debra Messing, 2001
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Debra Messing went for a 1960s Carnaby Street vibe at the 2001 show.
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt, 2002
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Here they are again! They were adorable, weren't they? Jennifer Aniston was sporting messy waves in 2002 and Brad Pitt was looking a bit scruffy, but still hunky.
Jennifer Garner, 2002
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Jennifer Garner was a vision in her strapless gown and diamond choker in 2002.
Oprah Winfrey, 2002
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Queen of daytime Oprah Winfrey was awarded the first Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmys in 2002.
Sarah Wynter, 2003
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Actress Sarah Wynter of "24" wore a flowing white gown in 2003.
Dakota Fanning, 2003
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The adorable Dakota Fanning on the red carpet in 2003.
Jane Kaczmarek, 2003
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Jane Kaczmarek of "Malcolm in the Middle" got in on the chandelier earring trend in 2003.
Kim Catrell, 2003
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Kim Cattrall channeled her uninhibited "Sex and the City" character in 2003.
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, 2004
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Brad and Jen arrived in 2004 looking fabulous.
Mischa Barton, 2004
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Mischa Barton of "The OC" gave a nod to the flapper girls of the 1920s in 2004.
Paula Abdul, 2004
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Paula Abdul, an "American Idol" judge, crowned herself prom queen in 2004.
Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, 2004
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Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth hit the red carpet in 2004.
Sarah Jessica Parker, 2004
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"Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker accepted her Emmy for best actress in a comedy series in 2004.
Donald Trump, 2005
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"Apprentice" top dog Donald Trump arrived in 2005.
S. Epatha Merkerson, 2005
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S. Epatha Merkerson of "Law and Order" took home an Emmy in 2005.
"Desperate Housewives" cast, 2005
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From left: Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria and Nicollette Sheridan of "Desperate Housewives" presented an award in 2005.
Katherine Heigl, 2006
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Katherine Heigl of "Grey's Anatomy" went for old Hollywood glam in 2006.
Tyra Banks, 2006
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"America's Next Top Model" host Tyra Banks gave us some sexy smizing in 2006.
Gillian Anderson, 2006
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Gillian Anderson of "The X-Files" appeared to have stolen some choir robes in 2006.
Heidi Klum, 2006
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"Project Runway" queen Heidi Klum was a vision in red in 2006.
Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2007
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Jennifer Love Hewitt of "Ghost Whisperer" arrived in 2007.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, 2007
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In 2007, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi were regal in blue.
Hayden Panettiere, 2007
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Hayden Panettiere of "Heroes" seemed to be lost in voluminous folds in 2007.
Vanessa Williams, 2007
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On the red carpet in 2007, "Ugly Betty" star Vanessa Williams looked like a gorgeous sea goddess.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 2008
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A post-"Seinfeld" Julia Louis-Dreyfus, starring in "The New Adventures of Old Christine," was peachy keen in 2008.
Mariska Hargitay, 2008
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In 2008, Mariska Hargitay, who starred in "Law and Order," went for bold yellow.
Kate Walsh, 2009
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"Private Practice" star Kate Walsh posed in 2009.
Julia Ormond, 2010
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Julia Ormond was pretty in pink in 2010.
Padma Lakshmi, 2010
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In 2010, "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi celebrated the show's win for best reality series.
Mad Men cast, 2010
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Some of the cast members of "Mad Men" cheered the show's win for best drama series in 2010.
Kim Kardashian, 2010
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Reality show star Kim Kardashian arrived in a white goddess gown in 2010.
Sophia Vergara, 2010
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"Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara, on the red carpet in 2010, was a buttery lemon stunner.
Nina Dobrev, 2011
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"Vampire Diaries" star Nina Dobrev, on the red carpet in 2011, made it very clear why two vampires would pine for her.
Lea Michele, 2011
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Lea Michele worked her "Glee" magic on the red carpet in 2011.
Kate Winslet, 2011
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Kate Winslet, who kept up the red trend for 2011, checked her appearance after her Emmy win for "Mildred Pierce."
Julianne Moore, 2012
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Julianne Moore glowed backstage with her Emmy for "Game Change" in 2012.
Julie Bowen, 2012
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Julie Bowen, who also went with a chartreuse dress, won an Emmy for "Modern Family" in 2012.
Claire Danes, 2012
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Claire Danes, another fan of yellow, held her Emmy in 2012. She won for "Homeland."
Mindy Kaling, 2013
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Mindy Kaling of "The Office" arrived in 2013.
Zosia Mamet, 2013
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"Girls" star Zosia Mamet, in 2013, wore a dress that evoked a watercolor painting.
Lena Dunham, 2013
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Not to be outdone by her co-star, Lena Dunham also went wacky and bold in 2013.
Laura Prepon, 2014
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Laura Prepon of "Orange is the New Black" arrived in 2014 in an origami-like creation.
Laverne Cox, 2014
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Fellow "Orange" star Laverne Cox owned the red carpet in 2014.
Lena Headey, 2014
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On the 2014 red carpet, Lena Headey of "Game of Thrones" was just as regal as Queen Cersei.
Lizzy Caplan, 2014
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Lizzy Caplan, who starred in "Masters of Sex," skillfully mastered the red carpet in 2014.
Michelle Dockery, 2014
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Michelle Dockery of "Downton Abbey" went for colorful, sculptural folds in 2014.
Heidi Klum, 2015
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In 2015, model and producer Heidi Klum donned a sheer dress.
Taraji P. Henson, 2015
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"Empire" star Taraji P. Henson was anything but basic in black in 2015.
Kiernan Shipka, 2015
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Kiernan Shipka of "Mad Men" took a chance on pants in 2015.
Regina King, 2015
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Regina King of "American Crime" wore a beautifully beaded gown as she collected her Emmy in 2015.
Angela Bassett, 2016
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In 2016, Angela Bassett of "American Horror Story" looked chic and sunny.
Tatiana Maslany, 2016
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Tatiana Maslany, who starred in "Orphan Black," wore a cherry red number that fit her like a glove in 2016.
Priyanka Chopra, 2016
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Priyanka Chopra of "Quantico" gave her gown a whirl on the red carpet in 2016.
Emily Ratajkowski, 2016
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Model Emily Ratajkowski, on the red carpet in 2016, struck a pose in her dramatic gown.
Anna Chlumsky, 2016
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"Veep" star Anna Chlumsky wore a head-scratching baggy, short blush-colored dress with a train in 2016.
Maisie Williams, 2016
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Maisie Williams of "Game of Thrones" sold some flower power in 2016.
Tracee Ellis Ross, 2016
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"Blackish" star Tracee Ellis Ross wore striking earrings with her beautiful one-shouldered dress in 2016.
Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani, 2017
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Writer Emily V. Gordon and her husband, the comedian, actor and writer Kumail Nanjiani, arrived in 2017 with blue ribbons to show their support for the ACLU.
Tessa Thompson, 2017
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Tessa Thompson of "Westworld" shimmered in a multi-colored gown on the Emmys red carpet in 2017.
Jane Fonda, 2017
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Jane Fonda showed up on the red carpet last year sporting a long ponytail and a hot pink dress.
Yvonne Strahovski, 2017
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Yvonne Strahovski shed her scary, austere look from "The Handmaid's Tale" in a big way with her plunging neckline at last year's Emmys.
Zoe Kravitz, 2017
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In 2017, Zoe Kravitz of "Big Little Lies" brought color and texture to the red carpet.
Claire Foy, 2017
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Claire Foy, who played Queen Elizabeth in "The Crown," went with a black pants ensemble last year.
Thandie Newton, 2017
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"Westworld" star Thandie Newton was perfection in her fantasy gown in 2017.
Ann Dowd, Elisabeth Moss, and Alexis Bledel, 2017
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From left: Ann Dowd, Elisabeth Moss and Alexis Bledel celebrated their Emmy acting wins for "The Handmaid's Tale" last year.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 2017
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It seems only fitting to start and finish with "Veep" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who has won nine acting Emmys and has been a standout on the red carpet for more than 20 years.
