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Sunday, 22 September 2013

January Jones stuns in a blue, black and white cocktail dress at Mad Men party

She's a Betty! January Jones stuns in a blue, black and white cocktail dress at Mad Men party

PUBLISHED: 10:24, 21 September 2013 | UPDATED: 16:10, 21 September 2013

January Jones certainly lived up to her Mad Men character's name as she attended a party to celebrate the AMC show.

The actress wore a black and white, zig-zag cocktail dress which definitely could make a few onlookers eyes go funny if they stared at it too long.

With accents of blue thrown into the design, January had left her character's sixties style behind.

Zig-zag style: January Jones wears a black, white and blue dress to the Vanity Fair and Maybelline toast to Mad Men party

But the aforementioned shade also brought out the colour of her eyes, enhance with some blue eyeliner and glowing cheeks.

The actress also swept her short blonde bob into a side parting which gave her style add volume and va va voom.

She left her two-year old son Xander at home to enjoy the evening with her castmates ahead of the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday (22nd).

Night off: She left her two-year old son Xander at home to enjoy the evening with her castmates ahead of the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday

Biker girl: Jones threw on a black leather jacket after the bash as she headed home

January Jones leaving the Chateau Marmont

No. 5: The actress showed off her numerical tattoo which stood out in red on her left ankle

But at the night of the night as she made her way back to her car, January threw on an edgy biker jacket to keep her warm in the cooler autumn air.

And as she walked down towards the waiting SUV, the actress's ankle tattoo was clearly visible on the back of her leg.

The red inking was of the number five, which she first revealed back in 2012 at the Art of Elysium 5th Annual Gala event.

Jessica Paré attends Vanity Fair and Maybelline toast to Mad Men

Abigail Spencer attends Vanity Fair and Maybelline toast to Mad Men

Glamour: Jessica Paré and Abigail Spencer stun in vintage-inspired frocks for the pre-Emmy party

Loving couple: Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt attend Vanity Fair and Maybelline toast to Mad Men

John Hamm was in attendance with his wife, the actress and director Jessica Westfeldt, however he wasn't as clean and shaven as his Mad Men alter-ego.

The actor, who plays Don Draper on the hit show, had a full beard, speckled with grey, which gave him a rugged, yet distinguished edge.

Inspired by the show they star in, Jessica Paré and Abigail Spencer wore vintage-looking strapless gowns in black tulle and floral crepe.

Nice evening: Rich Sommer and Elisabeth Moss hung out at the bash held at the Chateau Marmont

Dark matters: Mad Men star Harry Hamlin and actress Lisa Rinna wear black to the party

Janie Bryant attends Vanity Fair and Maybelline toast to Mad Men

Teyonah Parris and Janie Bryant attends Vanity Fair and Maybelline toast to Mad Men

Showstopping outfits: Janie Bryant and Teyonah Parris set the sartorial bar high on Friday night

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times reported that the finale will be broken up into two parts. The first half of the season, titled, The Beginning, will air in spring 2014. The second, The End Of An Era, will air in spring 2015.

'This approach has worked well for many programs across multiple networks, and, most recently for us with 'Breaking Bad,' which attracted nearly double the number of viewers to it's second-half premiere than had watched any previous episode,' said AMC President Charlie Collier.

Don't stay up too late! Mason Vale Cotton hung out with the tall folks at the Chateau Marmont

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Mad Men series six premiere with newcomer Teyonah Parris

Welcome to our Mad (Men) world! Newcomer Teyonah Parris stands out from castmates in stunning fitted dress at series premiere

By JADE WATKINS

PUBLISHED: 05:07, 21 March 2013 | UPDATED: 18:11, 21 March 2013

It must be daunting joining the already established cast of a well-respected and critically-acclaimed TV show.

But if Teyonah Parris was nervous about joining her Mad Men castmates at the series six premiere of the programme in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, she certainly didn't show it.

The actress sported a stunning fitted dress and wore her black hair piled high on top of her head to create a dramatic effect as she joined January Jones, Christina Hendricks and Jon Hamm among others at the event.

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Standing out: Teyonah Parris made an impression in a stunning fitted dress with dramatic updo and strappy black heels for the season six premiere of Mad Men in Los Angeles on Wednesday night

Castmates: Teyonah stood out as she joined castmates (left to right) Christina Hendricks, Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Jessica Paré and January Jones at the star-studded screening

Teyonah plays Hamm's Don Draper's new secretary Dawn Chambers in the show, and said in a previous interview with New York magazine that she tried not to feel under pressure to play one of the first black characters in the show.

The star, who has previously appeared in shows including The Good Wife, said: 'I know that this show hasn’t had an African-American in the office and I know that comes with a lot of responsibility as to how I portray this woman, but I can’t think about that. I can only go in and do what I think this woman would do.

'I try not to think, "Oh, I have to represent every single black person in the world that was there in the sixties." All-star cast: Teyonah is thought to have a much bigger role as Don Draper's secretary Dawn Chambers for the sixth season of the show

All-star cast: Teyonah is thought to have a much bigger role as Don Draper's secretary Dawn Chambers for the sixth season of the show

Screen star: Teyonah as Don's secretary Dawn Chambers in the show

Sheer daring: January Jones vyed for attention in an unusual blue and cream dress, which featured a half-sheer skirt

Sheer daring: January Jones vyed for attention in an unusual blue and cream Jonathan Saunders dress, which featured a half-sheer skirt

Nice save: The drop waist skirt of January's attire was completely see-through, but featured extra layers of fabric at the back to conceal her modesty

'I have to tell this one woman’s story and what that was for her. I’m kind of on the fence because as a black actress, there aren’t a lot of roles out there for us, and so you see a great show and it’s like,

'Oh wow, I would love to be on that show. Oh, but there are no black people on it. So that part is frustrating and I understand that, but at the same time I don’t expect to be a part of everyone’s story if it’s not true to the story that they’re trying to tell.'

But while Teyonah certainly courted attention in her dramatic outfit, she had some competition from her equally stunning castmates.

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What would Peggy think? Meanwhile, Elizabeth Moss would have surely shocked her Mad Men alter ego Peggy Olson with her daringly low-cut dress which displayed plenty of cleavage

Complementary: The peplum-style LBD fit snuggly around the brunette star's curves and she accessorised with some cute black and cream peep toe heels featuring bow design and a clear perspex clutch

Complementary: The peplum-style LBD fit snuggly around the brunette star's curves and she accessorised with some cute black and gold peep toe heels featuring bow design and a clear perspex clutch

Fever pitch: The excitement surrounding season six of the show has recently hit fever pitch ahead of it's big TV debut next month

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January, who plays icy Betty Draper in the show, displayed her long slender legs in a cream and blue spliced dress with sheer hemline.

The drop waist skirt of the attire was completely see-through, but featured extra layers of fabric at the back to conceal her modesty.

While the whimsical item complemented January's pale skin tone, the design of the dress looked almost more appropriate for the ballroom or an ice-skating ring.

Contained: Not opting to bare her cleavage this time was Christina Hendricks

Vintage style: The buxom star somewhat remained covered-up in a vintage velour Forties-style dress that skimmed over her famous curves

Date night: The 37-year-old was accompanied by her husband Geoffrey Arend

Sexier than ever: Christina smoulders in a clinging blue dress in a promo pic from the sixth season of the show

The 35-year-old teamed the ensemble with a pair of silver strappy stilettos and decided to let the dress do all the talking by opting to wear no other accessories.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth Moss would have surely shocked her Mad Men alter ego Peggy Olson with her daringly low-cut dress which displayed plenty of cleavage.

The peplum-style LBD fit snuggly around the brunette star's curves and she accessorised with some cute black and gold peep toe heels featuring bow design and a clear perspex clutch.

Blooming beautiful: Going for a more demure style was Jessica Pare, who opted for a standout blue and pink floral mid-length satin dress

What a team: The leggy actress, who plays Don Draper's wife Megan, posed with her on-screen husband and star of the show, Jon Hamm

Big debut: The show’s two-hour-long premiere on AMC will air in the U.S. on April 7

Not opting to bare her cleavage this time was Christina Hendricks.

The buxom star somewhat remained covered-up in a vintage velour Forties-style dress that skimmed over her famous curves.

The fiery redhead, who portrays whip-smart secretary Joan Harris, vamped up the ensemble with a pair of velvet scarlet heels and several long necklaces around her neck.

Going for a more demure style was Jessica Pare, who opted for a standout blue and pink floral mid-length satin dress.

Don would be proud: Handsome Jon would have certainly made Don proud by wearing a dapper three-piece checked suit with matching tie and crisp white shirt as he arrived with his longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldt

The long-sleeved attire looked sensational on the 30-year-old's slim figure and she highlighted her already tiny middle even more by cinching it in at the waist with a belt.

The Canadian star also wore monochrome two-toned shoes and slicked her hair back to reveal some pretty drop earrings.

The leggy actress, who plays Don Draper's wife Megan, posed with her on-screen husband and star of the show, Jon Hamm.

Handsome Jon would have certainly made Don proud by wearing a dapper three-piece checked suit with matching tie and crisp white shirt.

LBD: While his wife-to-be did not attend the event, Alison Brie, who plays his onscreen wife Trudy, graced the red carpet in an edgy little black dress featuring sheer detailing and uneven hemline

Something to smile about: Newly engaged actor Vincent Kartheiser, who recently announced that he is set to wed Gilmore Girls actress Alexis Bendel, couldn't help but beam after his happy news

The actor, 42, arrived with his longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldt, who complemented her boyfriend's attire in navy corseted strapless satin dress.

Meanwhile, a slew of other stars from the show attended, including newly engaged actor Vincent Kartheiser, who recently announced that he is set to wed Gilmore Girls actress Alexis Bendel.

The 33-year-old, who plays Pete Campbell in the hit AMC series, stood out by pairing his own charcoal suit with a bright salmon tie and couldn't help but beam following the announcement of his happy news.

While his wife-to-be did not attend the event, Alison Brie, who plays his onscreen wife Trudy, graced the red-carpet in an edgy little black dress featuring sheer detailing and uneven hemline.

Family man: John Slattery arrived with his wife Talia Balsam and their son Harry

Teyonah Parris also stood out on the red-carpet in a tight-fitting column dress featuring a black and gold patterned design.

The South Carolina native also wore her locks bundled a top of her head in an eccentric style to display some large bejewelled earrings.

The excitement surrounding season six of the show has recently hit fever pitch ahead of it's big TV debut next month.

Ladies in black: Annabelle Wallis and Julia Ormond both wore black for the occasion

Here come the boys: Ben Feldman, Aaron Stanton and Jay Ferguson all looked dapper in their attire

Here come the boys: Ben Feldman, Aaron Stanton and Jay Ferguson all looked dapper in their attire

Hamm and Pare recently whet the appetites of fans when they gave some hints as to what viewers can expect from the new season.

Jessica admitted there will be 'more great costumes and more big hair' but hinted that there are likely to be twists and turns in the plot as she added: 'It's not coming in the way you expect.'

Jon, meanwhile, suggested Don's double life is set to be explored, saying: 'There are two parts of life: The part that is public and the part that is private.'

The gang's all here: Matthew Weiner arrived with his wife Linda Brettler and three of their four sons

Child's play: Charlie Hofheimer and Kiernan Shipka did not look overawed despite being in the company of adults

Show creator Matthew Weiner also promised 'a lot of insight into Don, a new dynamic, and also people striving to grow up.'

He noted that the new series will start in the Spring of 1967, a time of upheaval, enthusing: 'There's not a year left between now and then which is not filled with upheaval.'

The show’s two-hour-long premiere on AMC will air in the U.S. on April 7.

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Monday, 28 January 2013

Hollywood's leading ladies on the SAG Awards red carpet

The black and white of it! Claire Danes, Anne Hathaway Julianne Moore and Sofia Vergara lead the way as Hollywood's leading ladies go mad for monochrome on SAG Awards red carpet

By AMELIA PROUD

PUBLISHED: 23:58, 27 January 2013 | UPDATED: 10:11, 28 January 2013

With the alcohol fuelled fun of the Golden Globes behind them and the stiff old Oscars just a month away, the stars turned to the SAG Awards on Sunday night for another round of backslapping and merriment.

And while this poor cousin of the really glamorous events can't lay claim to be the sexiest ceremony around, the 19th annual awards held at LA's Shrine auditorium managed to at least plenty of red carpet inspiration.

Holding back the major frocks for the Oscars, the overriding trend was a wall of monochrome as seen on leading ladies Anne Hathaway, Julianne Moore and Claire Danes.

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The black and white of it! Claire Danes, Julianne Moore and Sofia Vergara lead the way as Hollywood's leading ladies go mad for monochrome on SAG Awards red carpet

Shades of light and dark: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Claire Danes all wore variations on the monochrome theme to attend the SAG awards at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. on Sunday night

Shades of light and dark: Tina Fey in Oscar de la Renta, Anne Hathaway in Giambattista Valli, Julianne Moore in Chanel and Claire Danes in Givenchy all wore variations on the monochrome theme to attend the SAG awards at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. on Sunday night

And it was a wise one to follow as the black and white gowns grabbed attention against the red carpet, while Jessica Chastain - who dressed in a similar red - almost disappeared.

Anne Hathaway and Nicole Kidman opted for dark and dramatic gowns; with the latter embracing the trend for midnight black.

Hathaway, who accepted the award for Best Supporting Actress, looked incredible in a prom style Giambattista Valli gown which used layers of diaphanous black material over a shorter skirt.

Pre-Raphaelite: Sofia Vergara sizzles in this stunning classic Donna Karan gown as she led the ladies in white

Pre-Raphaelite: Sofia Vergara sizzles in this stunning classic Donna Karan gown as she led the ladies in white

Embracing the trend: Julianna Margulies and January Jones wore the monochrome look in all its glory

Embracing the trend: Julianna Margulies in Chado Ralph Rucci and January Jones in Prabal Gurung wore the monochrome look in all its glory

Whiter shade of pale: Naomi Watts, Kerry Washington, Sofia Vergara and Jayma Mays all opted for light dresses

Whiter shade of pale: Naomi Watts in Marchesa, Kerry Washington in Rodarte, Jennifer Westfeldt and Jayma Mays in Georges Hobeika all opted for light dresses

The big occasion: Hunt works the red carpet in her silver gown

Midnight black: Nicole Kidman spiced her black look up with a layering of blue thanks to the handiwork of Vivienne Westwood, and Carmen Electra opted for midnight blue look in a strapless fishtail gown

Nicole's embellished beauty was the handiwork of Vivienne Westwood, and added a punk edge to an otherwise polished look and used the now popular blue layering over black as its winning note.

The Australian looked like she was having a great time, larking around with director Tom Hooper on the red carpet and showing off her long slim legs in the split gown.

Meanwhile Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery flashed more flesh than her elegant on-screen alter ego with a gown which showed off a substantial amount of 'side boob'.

Back to black: Naya Rivera, Amy Poehler, Michelle Dockery and Clea DuVall all rocked obsidian gowns

Back to black: Naya Rivera in Donna Karan, Amy Poehler in Zuhair Murad, Elisabeth Moss in Dolce & Gabbana and Clea DuVall in Gomez-Gracia all rocked obsidian dresses

Flashing the flesh: Michelle Dockery showed off a distinct side boob in her Vintage Chado Ralph Rucci dress

Flashing the flesh: Michelle Dockery showed off a distinct side boob in her Vintage Chado Ralph Rucci dres

Black magic: Julie Bowen gave texture to her noir number, while old school glamour pusses Jessica Lange, Jane Lynch and Sigourney Weaver showed why black's a flattering look for all ages

Black magic: Julie Bowen gave texture to her noir Johanna Johnson number, while old school glamour pusses Jessica Lange in J. Mendel, Jane Lynch in David Meister Signature and Sigourney Weaver showed why black's a flattering look for all ages; American Horror Story star Lange echoed Kidman's midnight blue choice

Winter brights: Lea Michele, Mayim Bialik, Kaley Cuoco and Freido Pinto all broke ranks with their Gothic sisters

Winter brights: Lea Michele in Valentino, Mayim Bialik, Kaley Cuoco in Ramona Kaveeza and Freida Pinto in Roland Mouret all broke ranks with their Gothic sisters

Julianne Moore, who won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Movie Series for her portrayal of politician Sarah Palin in Game Change combined white, black and navy in her Chanel appliqué dress.

Looking stunning as always, the 52-year-old was one of the winners on the California carpet.

Combining the trend just as skilfully were January Jones, Julianna Margulies and Claire Danes, who won her award for Best Actress in a drama.

Blue for you: Jordin Sparks, Jennifer Lawrence, Amanda Seyfried and Marion Cotillard all decided that blue is the colour

Blue for you: Jordin Sparks in Nicole Miller Atelier, Amanda Seyfried in Zac Posen and Marion Cotillard in Dior and Jennifer Lawrence in Dior all decided that blue is the colour

Blue for you: Jordin Sparks, Jennifer Lawrence, Amanda Seyfried and Marion Cotillard all decided that blue is the colour

Rich tapestry: Naomi Watts was sumptuous in this delicate silver lace number

A fairytale come true: Katrina Bowden looked sensational in this duck egg blue embellished gown

Rich tapestry: Naomi Watts in Marchesa was sumptuous in this delicate silver lace number, which tied in with Katrina Bowden's pretty Badgley Mischka number

A fairytale come true: Katrina Bowden looked sensational in this duck egg blue embellished gown but Jennifer Garner gave a real lesson in how to really work this trend

Precious metal: Helen Hunt in Romona Keveza and Jennifer Garner in Oscar de la Renta gave a real lesson in how to really work this embellishment trend

Funny ladies Tina Fey and Amy Poehler both stuck to classic black, Fey was outstanding in Oscar de la Renta.

And special mentions have to go out to Naomi Watts and Amanda Seyfried, who wore variations on the light and dark them by choosing lightest silver grey and a dark, dark blue.

Jessica Chastain looked stunning in a strapless scarlet Alexander McQueen dress which clashed with her long red hair.

However, she ended up leaving the ceremony empty handed after losing to Jennifer Lawrence for Outstanding Lead Actress.

Blending in: Jessica Chastain, Alexander McQueen, lost out to Jennifer Lawrence and missed a beat in this chameleon-esque red dress

Ladies in red: Presenter Maria Menounos and Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria were no shrinking violets in bright, bright red

Black and blue: Kelly and Giuliana Rancic wore two of the season's hottest colours

Black and blue: Fashion Police hosts Kelly Osbourne in Jenny Packham and Giuliana Rancic in Max Azria Atelier wore two of the season's hottest colours

Daring: Peter Facinelli's girlfriend Jaimie Alexander wore a very revealing Marc Bouwer frock

Lawrence looked stunning on the carpet despite getting over a recent bout of pneumonia, sporting a Dior Haute Couture dress with Chopard jewellery.

Fashion Police star Kelly Osbourne pushed boundaries with her studded black Jenny Packham dress which she teamed with a striking purple hairstyle and chunky jewellery.

It was fitting on a night that honoured the biggest fantasy hit of our TV times, Game of Thrones for its stunt work, that Ariel Winter also joined in the natural inspired fantasy theme.

Glee ladies: Amber Riley cut a striking sight in a purple and black flounced dress, while her co-star Jenna Uskovitz wore black

Her other half: Alexander's boyfriend, Peter Facinelli, scrubbed up well as he toasted the event with Vitalie Taittinger, artistic director of Taittinger champagne

Catching up: Silver Linings Playbook co-stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence shared a laugh on the red carpet

Generations of purple ladies: Nominee Sally Field looked pretty in her detailed mauve number, while Modern Family star Sarah Hyland also opted for the hue

Generations of purple ladies: Nominee Sally Field looked pretty in her detailed mauve J Mendel number, while Modern Family star Sarah Hyland also opted for the hue

She wore a stunning beige gown which branched out into taffeta in the skirt and featured foliage on the corset, Jayma Mays and champagne heiress, Vitalie Tattinger, also showed off pale gowns that looked fit for a regal ball.

Continuing the theme, that old hero of fantasy and magical awards, Dick Van Dyke was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The 87-year-old 'Night at the Museum' star - who has been working in Hollywood since the 60s - admitted he can't wait to accept the award at the star-studded 19th annual event in Los Angeles because it means a lot to be celebrated as an actor rather than an entertainer.

Dazzling: Julia Stiles sported a stunning grey gown as she joined Jane Krakowski in peach and Sarah Hyland and Sally Field who both opted for purple

Blonde ambition: Julia Stiles sported a stunning grey gown as she joined Jane Krakowski in peach and Gretchen Mol in forest green

Blonde ambition: Julia Stiles sported a stunning Amen Couture grey gown as she joined Jane Krakowski in KaufmanFranco peach and Gretchen Mol in a simple forest green Calvin Klein frock

Pretty in pink: Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev looked vibrant in a fuchsia gown with narrow sheer slits

Pretty in pink: Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev looked vibrant in a fuchsia Elie Saab gown with narrow sheer slits

On a lighter note: Modern Family star Ariel Winter looked age appropriate in Alex Perry

Mad Men: Jessica Pare, left, and Elisabeth Moss both opted for very different looks on the carpet while Ben Affleck and Hugh Jackman had a chat as they arrived

Two's company: Mad Men stars Jessica Pare, left, and Elisabeth Moss both opted for very different looks on the carpet while Anne Hathaway held husband Adam Shulman close

Speaking to People.com before the event, the Diagnosis Murder star said: 'This was a surprise. People think of me as a song and dance entertainer. To be accepted by my peers as an actor is really a thrill.'

The actor also revealed that he will be celebrating his seven-year anniversary with his 41-year-old wife Arlene, who he first met at the 2006 SAG Awards, where she was working as a make-up artist.

He said: 'There was something about her beautiful eyes.'

The couple married in a 'spur of the moment' ceremony in Malibu, California, on February 29 last year.

Flirty in floral: Rose Byrne was pretty as a petal in Valentino

Flirty in floral: Rose Byrne was pretty as a petal in a ruffled Valentino gown

Coupling up: Viola David arrived with husband Julius Tennon; Leah Michele and Glee star boyfriend Corey Monteith smiled for the cameras, while Jon Hamm arrived with actress girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt

Coupling up: Viola David arrived with husband Julius Tennon; Leah Michele and Glee star boyfriend Corey Monteith smiled for the cameras, while Jon Hamm arrived with actress girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt

Different view: Dames, Washington and Dockery all showed off their svelte figures in their elegant dresses

Different view: Danes, Washington and Dockery all showed off their svelte figures in their elegant dresses

Couple love: Nominee Damian Lewis looked dapper in suit and bow tie, while wife Helen McCrory sported pale green, and Mad Men stars
Vincent Kartheiser and real life girlfriend Alexis Bledel made a striking sight with Alexis sporting emerald green

Mary Poppins star Dick - who presented Mary Tyler Moore with the Lifetime Achievement award last year - was first married in 1948 to Margie Willett in a ceremony broadcast live on radio show 'Bride and Groom'. They have four grown up children together, but divorced in 1984 after a long separation.

The actor also had a relationship with actress Michelle Triola from 1976 until her death from lung cancer in 2009.

Van Dyke and his new wife shared a chat and a photograph with Damian Lewis and his wife Helen McCrory on the carpet as they made their way into the ceremony.

Small screen stunners: Jessica Pare and Teyonnah Parris from Mad Men plumped for green and pink gowns, while Glee stars Naya Rivera and Jenna Ushkowitz opted for black floor length dresses

Small screen stunners: Jessica Pare and Teyonnah Parris from Mad Men plumped for green and pink gowns, while Homeland star Morena Baccarin and pregnant actress Busy Phillipps showed off her blossoming baby bump

Small screen stunners: Jessica Pare and Teyonnah Parris from Mad Men plumped for green and pink gowns, while Homeland star Morena Baccarin and Glee's Jenna Ushkowitz opted for black floor length dresses

Bringing it home: Homeland stars Timothee Chalamet, David Harewood, Jackson Pace, Mandy Patinkin, Morgan Saylor and Rupert Friend looked happy and relaxed as they arrived at the ceremony

Joking around: Nicole larked around with director Tom Hooper, while Freida joined boyfriend Dev Patel on the carpet

Catching up on the carpet: Frieda chatted to Jessica before going into the ceremony

Rubbing shoulders: Helen McCrory, Damian Lewis, Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver had a chat and a photograph on the carpet

The James Bond adventure Skyfall and the fantasy series Game of Thrones picked up prizes for best stunt work from the Screen Actors Guild.

The stunt honours were announced Sunday on the red carpet before the official SAG Awards ceremony, as stars were gathering for their guild's big night.

JoBeth Williams and Scott Bakula announced the winners, noting the value of stunt players, who often are overlooked for their contributions to film and television.