Christina Hendricks' 'perfect' Emmy dress

Christina Hendricks fell "in love" with the lilac Zac Posen dress she wore to the Emmy Awards as soon as she saw it.

The actress portrays Joan Holloway in US drama Mad Men, which was named best TV drama for the third year in a row.

Christina is renowned for her voluptuous figure, and showed it off in the dress which boasted a deep V at the front, and was fitted to accentuate her small waist.

The star knew the gown was the perfect choice when she first laid eyes on it, and was thrilled when she tried it on and realised it didn't need much altering.

"I saw it in his collection, and I was in love with it. I've been wanting to wear this dress, this colour, for a long time. It just reminded me of Old Hollywood," she told People magazine.

"All they had to do was tweak the shoulders a little bit to make sure they were the right length, and it was a perfect!"

Christina added she was pleased her choice was praised by industry professionals as she is never sure whether she has gone the right way. She tries not to obsess about what she wears to ceremonies, often deciding on a dress quickly and with minimum fuss.

Stylist Jessica Paster was bowled over by Christina's Posen gown, saying it was the perfect choice for her curves.

"It was made for her, and it's a beautiful colour, and the feathers added a little pizazz to it," she said.

Actress-and-singer Jessica Simpson was also a fan, even taking to Twitter to discuss it.

"Christina Hendricks is my pick for the Emmys' best-dressed lady ... Kyra Sedgwick comes in as runner-up!" she wrote.

Christina's co-star January Jones wore a bright blue Versace gown, which split opinion. The gown included a tight-fitted bodice, while the skirt fanned out and was long at the back and short at the front.

"Donatella's been so generous to me. I saw this in Italian Vogue a few months ago and asked for it," January explained. "It's hard to get a couture dress. I'm a little bit worried about sitting in it all night."

Blue was a theme at the event, with a number of stars, including Glee's Lea Michele, also opting for the colour. She donned a figure-hugging Oscar de la Renta dress with ruffled detailing, and was praised by the creative director of the American edition of Elle magazine Joe Zee.

"We've seen a lot of blue on the red carpet and I think you are by far the best," he said. "You are red carpet rock star tonight. You have my vote for best dressed tonight."

One Tree Hill Nabs Emmy Nominee as Julian's Mom

An Emmy Award nominee is coming to One Tree Hill.

Veteran actress Sharon Lawrence, who earned the aforementioned nomination for guest-starring as Izzie's mother on Grey's Anatomy, has landed a similar role on this CW hit: she'll play Julian's mother, EW reports.




It's safe to assume this character will show up to assist with wedding planning. She'll make her first appearance on October 6 and is slated for an unannounced number of episodes.

Rutina Wesley rocks a bold pattern at the 2010 Emmy Awards

You know what we don’t see enough of on the red carpet? Pattern. Most people go for solids or sparkles, and relatively few choose a truly beautiful print. Hopefully other starlets will be inspired by True Blood star Rutina Wesley’s Douglas Arnette gown.

The dress was hand-painted with a black and white pattern for the actress, and she chose to use the dress’s high slit to her best advantage, proudly showing off her long legs and a pair of totally hot Christian Louboutin platforms under her dress. The pictures of the ensemble don’t look as nice as it seemed on camera, and it’s hard to get an idea of the pattern’s scope, but it’s a direction that I wish more red carpet trotters would explore. When everyone’s choosing solids, there’s no better way to stand out.

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Triumph for gay actors and characters at the Emmy Awards

Jane Lynch won an Outstanding Supporting Actress Emmy award last night for her performance in the US television series Glee.

Lynch, who married her partner Dr Lara Embry in May this year, was presented with the award for her turn as fearsome sports coach, Sue Sylvester, at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

In her acceptance speech Ms Lynch said: "I want to thank my parents on the South Side of Chicago for raising us to the sounds of musical theater and being so unintentionally hilarious. I love being an actor. I love being an ensemble."

She added: "[actors] have no choice or any marketable skills. I have to thank my lord and creator [Glee originator] Ryan Murphy for creating this role of a lifetime and the cast who are so young and fresh-faced, and when I'm not seething with jealousy, I'm so proud of you. And I love you my wife Laura and my little girl, Haden."

Ryan Murphy also received an award for Best Direction of a Comedy. The award for Outstanding Supporting Actor went to Eric Stonestreet for playing a gay dad in ABC hit, Modern Family. To see Lynch's acceptance speech, scroll down.

Temple Grandin Bags Seven Emmy Awards

Los Angeles, Aug 31, The 62md PrimeTime Emmy Awards which was held with much elan at Nokia Theater in Los Angeles witnessed some of the most celebrated television works bestowed with their due recognition. Like previous years, even this time round, HBO dominated the much-coveted television awards registering a number of Emmys in a variety of categories. However, it was the TV movie “Temple Grandin” that was shown on the cable network turned out to be the big winner of the night as it took home as many as seven honors which included three acting awards.

The HBO miniseries “Temple Grandin” which tells the true story of an autistic woman who plays a pivotal role in reforming slaughterhouses, has received nominations in as many as 15 categories which in itself tells its story of success. The 63-year-old woman on whom the miniseries is based was also present in the gala award ceremony last night who cheered boisterously every time “Temple Grandin” was declared a winner in a particular category. Although in her remarkable life, Temple Grandin has many inspirational stories to tell, her big win at the Emmy night was something that she will definitely cherish for the rest of her life.

While reacting to the multiple honors that the TV movie based on her life received, a delighted Temple Grandin told the media later that the recognition that had been bestowed on the film was really hard to believe. The HBO series showcases her life as an autistic child and follows her as she begins her career as a food-animal welfare and equipment designer.

Best And Worst Dressed Emmys 2010

Well it happened. Vampires have taken over the world. Is Twilight and True Blood really influencing fashion trends? This is worse than Reality Stars on DWTS and being invited to the Emmys! Make it stop. Nevertheless, navy and black ruled the red carpet at the 2010 Emmys last night, at least if you made the best dressed list. Who was more frightening than vampires last night? That would be anyone in lavender, gold and white!

My worst dressed winners. It’s not Bucky Guntz.

Claire Danes Armani Prive gold number looked like an SNL impersonation of Paris Hilton. Her hair and makeup was a wreck! She is usually stunning and for that matter so would be an Armani Prive gown. What happened? I’ll tell you. She got the same bad fashion advice as Ana Paquin and Sofia Vergara. Gold is a fall trend for makeup and ready to wear but not for the red carpet! Same goes for animal print. Oh Sofia Vergara, what were you thinking? Stop channeling Charo! Her top half was stuffed so tight it looked like her snake swallowed two cantaloupes. She misses it every awards. I was so disappointed in Kim Kardashian’s white toga. Why would a girl with her assets hide it? If you are going to do white do it like Rose Byrne. Her gown although very gorgeous she rounds out the worst list because of that hair! Uhh, Kramer called…? Lavender and navy is trending in makeup for fall; and with navy being the biggest trend on Emmy night, I have to address possibly the worst red carpet blunder since Cher or Bai Ling. Christina Hendricks who makes my worst dressed list every year got Punked again by her styling team in her lavender Zac Posen. Christina, I am BEGGING you to steal some of your Mad Men wardrobe and fire that glamsquad!

I am beside myself at the gorgeous transformation of Kelly Osbourne! She nailed it! This was a makeover that started on the inside and really showed. I am so proud of her. Kelly has blossomed into a lovely young lady. And speaking of lady, can you say hot? Heidi Klum did it again in this super sexy Marchesa mini. It’s hard to pull of that length at a red carpet generally reserved for gowns. Gotta love her; but no one could touch the belle of the ball, Glee’s Lea Michele in the master of the red carpet Oscar de la Renta. Her Lorraine Schwartz choker, navy flamenco gown, super sexy hair and kitten makeup stole the show. She could be the new Penelope Cruz. Before I reveal my best and worst I have to ask what you think of January Jones? Her hair and makeup looked like she just rolled out of bed, but her structured blue Versace Atlier gown was a risk that I think she pulled off beautifully. Not many women could fit that gown quite like she did.

Okay, I guess it will be no surprise that my biggest nightmare was Christina Hendricks in Zac Posen and the best dressed of the night is Lea Michele. Tell me what you think of all these picks! Cheers glamsquad! xoxo