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Emmys 2011: The Impromptu Best Actress Category Beauty Pageant

Sep 18, 2011 @ 9:30 pm

Rob Lowe and Sofia Vergara held a hilarious impromptu beauty pageant when they presented the nominees in the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category at the 2011 Emmy Awards tonight. But the presenters didn’t announce what they wore—so we will! From left to right:

Tina Fey in a black gown by Tadashi Shoji; Martha Plimpton in sparkling burgundy Zac Posen; Melissa McCarthy in a custom-designed dress; Amy Poehler in shimmery blue Peter Som; Edie Falco in a one-shoulder Randi Rahm design; and Laura Linney in a chic Celine LBD.

McCarthy ultimately took home the win. “Holy smokes,” she said as she took her statue. “Wow, it’s my first and best pageant ever.” After the show, Martha Plimpton admitted it was ultimately her and Poehler’s idea. “The whole point is that we should be up there celebrating each other,” Plimpton told InStyle.com. “If there’s no spontaneity and no fun, then what’s the point?” See what everyone wore on the 2011 Emmys red carpet in the gallery! Plus, watch McCarthy’s acceptance speech and pageant smile in the clip below. More

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Last Night’s Parties: Greene, Stone, Pinto, and More!

Apr 26, 2011 @ 4:50 pm

Ashley Greene, Emma Stone, and Freida Pinto partied in Beverly Hills at a bash hosted by Louis Vuitton, and the trio decked themselves out in the luxury brand’s latest collection. Greene wore leather leggings, Stone chose a floaty embellished frock, and Pinto tried a black romper sweetened with a Peter Pan collar. Back in New York, Eva Mendes attended an after party for her new film, Last Night, where we caught up with the actress to talk about her latest role. See more from last night’s hottest parties in the gallery!

MORE: All Party Photos!

— Caitlin Petreycik

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And the Emmy Goes To…

Aug 30, 2010 @ 10:21 am

Claire Danes, for her title role in the HBO film Temple Grandin! At last night’s Emmys, a slew of old favorites—and a few new ones—took home the coveted statuettes. Winning Outstanding Drama Series was three-peater Mad Men, while newbie Modern Family took home the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series. Jane Lynch helped Glee‘s Emmy count rise to three, nabbing the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress thanks to her role as the scheming cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, while Kyra Sedgwick won her first Emmy (after five consecutive nods) for her portrayal of Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson in The Closer. Edie Falco picked up another statue for her arsenal, but this time it was a comedy award for her role as the harsh, but lovable Nurse Jackie. To see the full list of winners, visit Emmys.com.