Emmys Best Dressed Stars of 2009!

See which small-screen celebs Drew! Kim! dazzled and dared on TV's biggest night. Plus: Details of all the jewels, purses and beauty
By Melissa Liebling-goldberg
Updated September 18, 2009 03:00 PM

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DREW BARRYMORE

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Up for her role in Grey Gardens, the actress is the picture of Hollywood glamour in her blush strapless Monique Lhuillier

gown with tulle details, a Raven Kauffman clutch, Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie pearls and Casadei pumps.

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HEIDI KLUM

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The nominee for Project Runway may be almost nine months pregnant, but she is glowing in her Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and figure-hugging Marchesa gown, joking to

E! that "the bigger you get at the end, it's better to go smaller."

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BLAKE LIVELY

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Spotted: A Gossip Girl star looking sizzling in her red-hot

Versace gown, Christian Louboutin pumps, Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and a long braid.

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KIM KARDASHIAN

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The reality star may have left her Best Bikinis from PEOPLE's Best Dressed behind, but she is still sexy in her body-conscious,

white Ina Soltani gown with one-sleeve, Swarovski clutch and oversized hoop

earrings.

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CHRISTINA APPLEGATE

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The nominee for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Samantha Who? lives up to her billing as PEOPLE's Most Beautiful in her

navy satin Basil Soda haute couture gown and rings by Lorraine Schwartz and Coomi.

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LEIGHTON MEESTER

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The Gossip Girl star adds drama to her Bottega Veneta white gown – check out those

knotted straps! – with her Cathy Waterman jewelry and matching crimson pout and

Bottega Veneta clutch.

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HAYDEN PANETTIERE

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The Heroes star matches her scarlet lips to her one-shoulder,

draped J. Mendel gown (and the red carpet!), adding contrast with Bally heels, Fred Leighton jewels and a gold Judith Leiber clutch.

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KATE WALSH

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The Private Practice star worked a high-low mix, pairing her

stunning pale blue, hand-pleated J. Mendel gown, Christian Louboutin jeweled

heels and Stephen Russell jewelry with an Aldo clutch and hair by Suave.

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JANUARY JONES

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Decades beyond Betty Draper's conservative wardrobe, the Mad Men star is thoroughly modern in her geometric, pale pink Atelier Versace gown, Neil Lane diamonds, Jimmy Choo heels and swept-back locks.

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DEBRA MESSING

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The Starter Wife star gives the red carpet a run for its money in

her ruby jersey, Swarovski-encrusted Michael Kors gown with Lorraine

Schwartz jewelry.

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TINA FEY

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The double nominee for 30 Rock finds her glam side in a

low-backed Gucci gown with a long train, matching shoes, VBH clutch and Fred Leighton

diamonds.

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MARY-LOUISE PARKER

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Forget the gowns! The best actress nominee for Weeds shows off

her gorgeous gams in a purple, bow-topped Zac Posen dress, Itay Malkin jewelry and sparkling

slingback heels.

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CHRISTINA HENDRICKS

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The Mad Men knockout flaunts her curves in a custom lace L'Wren

Scott gown with a dramatic train and Fred Leighton diamonds.

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MARISKA HARGITAY

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The Law and Order: Special Victim's Unit star shines in her

Carolina Herrera silver gown, paired with Fred Leighton jewels and Christian

Louboutin shoes.

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CHLOE SEVIGNY

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The Big Love actress may be known for her quirky fashion choices,

but she's perfectly chic in her one-shoulder, dotted Isaac Mizrahi gown with a bold brooch

on the hip and a Lana Marks clutch.

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SANDRA OH

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Leaving her Grey's Anatomy scrubs in the O/R, the TV doc gets

pulses racing in a gold lace, slim Marchesa sheath gown with a rope belt, Jimmy Choo

heels, David Yurman ring, Marchesa crocodile clutch and Tacori earrings.

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ROSE BYRNE

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The Damages star balances her princess-worthy, beaded tulle Valentino gown

with simply sleek hair and natural makeup. She accessorizes the look with Brian Atwood heels, Judith Ripka jewelry and a Judith Leiber clutch.

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JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS

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The nominee for The New Adventures of Old Christine is ageless in

her bold blue Vera Wang gown, coordinated Jimmy Choo heels, Neil Lane jewels and Judith Leiber

box clutch.

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JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER

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The Entourage actress sets off her bronzed skin with a glimmering gold

Donna Karan gown and a Daniel Swarovski clutch.

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JENNA FISCHER

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Her onscreen character may be pregnant, but the Office star

showcases her own slim figure in a black Reem Acra mermaid gown, Sutra

diamond earrings and an Amrapali citrine and diamond cuff.

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