Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
In 1983, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences rounded up the best in the industry, such as "Dynasty's" Joan Collins, to honor that year's outstanding TV performances. But while the names and faces have changed for Emmy voters over the past 31 years, one thing remains the same: The red carpet is the "must-see TV" of the ceremony.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
In 1985, James Brolin attended the Emmys with his "Hotel" co-star Connie Sellecca.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
A young Joey Lawrence attended the 1986 Emmys with his younger brother, Matthew.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Family Ties" star Tina Yothers wore a scene-stealing -- and era-appropriate -- dress to the 1986 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
In 1987, "Designing Women" actress Delta Burke chose a black dress for the Emmys, but it was anything but basic.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Murder, She Wrote" star Angela Lansbury killed in a sleek black gown at the 1987 awards show.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Siblings Jason and Justine Bateman were nearly matching at the 1987 Emmy Awards.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Raquel Welch's little black dress stole the spotlight at the 1987 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Wonder Years" actress Danica McKellar stole hearts at the 1990 Emmys in a sweet layered dress.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Dana Delany, who was starring in "China Beach" at the time, was an eye-catching outstanding lead actress nominee at the 1990 Emmys. (She later won for the same role in 1992.)
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Glenn Close went for a classic little black dress with a twist for the 1991 Emmy Awards. She was nominated for the TV special "Sarah, Plain and Tall."
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
The stars of "Beverly Hills, 90210" -- (from left) Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty and Luke Perry -- could've been mistaken as posing for a prom photo at the 1991 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Home Alone" star Macaulay Culkin put on his kid-sized best for the 1991 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Married, With Children" actress Christina Applegate wore a mature (but stylish for the time) skirt suit to the 1991 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Northern Exposure" actress Janine Turner had impeccable style at the 1992 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Cindy Crawford crossed over from high fashion to Hollywood with her appearance at the 1992 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Fresh Prince" Will Smith looked regal at the 1993 Emmys alongside his wife at the time, Sheree.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" co-stars Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain stuck close on the red carpet at the 1993 Emmy Awards. The series recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of its pilot episode.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Ellen DeGeneres wore her signature sneakers-with-a-suit to the 1994 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Cicely Tyson cut a striking figure in white at the 1994 Emmy Awards, when she won for outstanding supporting actress in a TV miniseries or special with "Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All."
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Actress Michelle Pfeiffer glowed next to TV powerhouse husband David E. Kelley at the 1995 Emmy Awards.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Seinfeld" star Jerry Seinfeld (seen here with then-girlfriend Shoshanna Lonstein) broke out the velvet for his appearance at the 1996 Emmys. He was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series that year.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
George Clooney, who was starring in "ER" at the time, attended the 1996 Emmys with French girlfriend, Celine Balitran. He was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for the second time.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
At the 1996 Emmys, Quentin Tarantino and Mira Sorvino made a memorable pair on the red carpet. Sorvino was nominated for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the TV movie "Norma Jean and Marilyn."
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Seinfeld" actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus wore an elegant gown to the 1997 Emmy Awards, a year following her win for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Back when they were still together, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore made a sophisticated couple on the red carpet, as they did here at the 1997 Emmys. Moore's "If These Walls Could Talk" was nominated for an Emmy.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Sarah Michelle Gellar channeled some of her character's California cool on the red carpet of the 1998 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars Katie Holmes and James Van Der Beek walked the red carpet of the 1998 Emmys together.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Actress Garcelle Beauvais wore red on the carpet at the 1998 Emmys, but she certainly didn't blend in with this stunner.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Friends" actress Lisa Kudrow left her character's quirky wardrobe at the set for 1998's Emmy Awards.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Halle Berry showed off her curves in a belly-baring dress at the 1999 Emmy Awards.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were one of the golden couples walking the red carpet at the 2000 Emmy Awards.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Sarah Jessica Parker's dress at the 2000 Emmys could've doubled as one of her "Sex and the City" character's fashion-forward picks.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Oprah Winfrey looked regal in this canary yellow gown in 2002.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Courteney Cox went with a breezy, casual look at the 2003 Emmy Awards.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Katherine Heigl looked stunning in the white gown she wore in 2007.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Mad Men" actress January Jones did an updated take on old Hollywood glamour at the 2009 Emmy Awards.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
In 2009, actress Kate Walsh was one of the year's best-dressed stars with a beautifully pleated gown.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Mad Men" actress Christina Hendricks may have chosen a pale color for the 2010 Emmys, but the way she looked in her dress was impossible to miss.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Claire Danes might've been thinking ahead at the 2010 Emmys. The star's golden, sparkling gown matched well with the outstanding lead actress in a miniseries or a movie Emmy she won that night with "Temple Grandin."
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Heidi Klum always dares to be different. Where most opt for a longer dress, Klum rocked a fun mini to the 2010 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Rashida Jones donned a strapless blush number 2011.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Melissa McCarthy is multitalented, in case you haven't noticed. The actress designed the dress she wore to the 2011 Emmy Awards with the help of couture dressmaker Daniella Pearl.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Gwyneth Paltrow showed just a hint of skin with her two-piece look at the 2011 Emmy Awards.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"The Vampire Diaries" Nina Dobrev is another actress who stunned in red at the 2011 Emmy Awards.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Lena Dunham's "Girls" character may be a mess, but the actress herself cleans up well, as she proved at the 2012 Emmy Awards.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Amy Poehler went with a saucy low-cut gown at the 2012 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Zooey Deschanel looked ethereal at the 2012 Emmys in a pale blue gown.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Mindy Kaling looked luxurious in rich forest green at the 2012 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Tina Fey wasn't kidding around at the 2012 Emmys. The "30 Rock" actress donned a head-turning aubergine gown.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Kerry Washington glowed in an etheral, floral-themed gown at the 2013 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Aaron Paul may have been one of the big nominees at the 2013 Emmys, but he ceded his position in the spotlight to his other half, Lauren Parsekian.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Kaley Cuoco and her now-husband Ryan Sweeting were a sight for sore eyes at the 2013 Emmy Awards.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Veep" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus arrived in style at the 2014 Emmys.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
"Orange Is the New Black" star Laverne Cox looked radiant on the red carpet in 2014.
Emmy Awards: Red carpet fashion through the years
Bryan Cranston looked dapper in 2014, the last year of eligibility for "Breaking Bad."
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