Kerry Washington is delightful in floral frock at elegant BAFTA Tea Party + more red carpet photos

Blooming beautiful! Allison Williams and

Kerry Washington are delightful in floral frocks at elegant BAFTA Tea Party

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 04:23, 22 September 2013 | UPDATED: 06:20, 22 September 2013

They both surely have overflowing social agendas this Emmys weekend.

And Kerry Washington and Allison Williams were in full bloom on Saturday night as both actresses stole the show at the BAFTA LA TV Tea Party held at the SLS Hotel in delightful floral frocks.

The stunning pair of women were joined on the red carpet by a whole host of fellow screen gems, including Ashley Madekwe and Michelle Dockery, who all showed up to celebrate the British event.

It's still summer! Kerry Washington (L) and Alison Williams stole the show with their flowery dresses at the BAFTA LA TV Tea Party held at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday

Flawless! The stunning 24-year-old Girls star was a delight in the floral number, wearing it with confidence

Girls star Allison could not wipe the smile off her face as she showed off her colourful spotted frock, decorated with summery flower arrangements.

Kerry, who is nominated for an Emmy Award for her performance in Scandal, also opted for the floral appeal with her chic tailored strapless dress.

Revenge actress Ashley Madekwe went in the opposite direction but with equal success, looking flawless in a black form fitting LBD.

Alluring: Revenge actress Ashley Madekwe was striking in a black mini dress as she arrived at the event

Dressed to the nines: Downtown Abbey's Michelle Dockery (L) and Modern Family's Sarah Hyland were equally stunning

Comedy gold: Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson slipped into a handsome suit for the Tea Party

Demure: Actress Alfre Woodard (L) joined the Joan Collins on the red carpet, both in striking tailored frocks

Say cheese! Actors Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton cuddled up on the red carpet for a happy snap

Michelle Dockery - who is also up for a Best Actress award - selected an array of summery colours for her red carpet appearance whilst Modern Family's Sarah Hyland stepped out in monochrome.

Sarah's co-star Jesse Tyler Ferguson looked utterly handsome in an eclectic suit and tie ensemble, whilst Kevin Spacey kept it simple in a gentlemanly grey suit.

Representing the bright colours of summer were Lisa Rinna and Anastasia Griffith in alluring shades of pink and peach respectively, showing off their slim physiques.

Legs for days: Lisa Rinna (L) and Anastasia Griffith showed off their slim physiques in form-fitting ensembles

Show them! TV personality J. Alexander made a real impression on the carpet with individual style

Chic: Teen Wolf star Crystal Reed (L) and TV personality Cat Deeley were stunning in blacks and greys

Suave: Richard Armitage of The Hobbit fame teamed a blue blazer with casual trousers at the red carpet event

Veterans: Dean Norris (L) and Kevin Spacey grinned as they walked the red carpet they know so well

Also present at the well-attended event were True Blood's Stephen Moyer, Teen Wolf's Crystal Reed and Downtown Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, who is nominated in the Best Actor category at Sunday's Emmy's.

Despite looking stunning, Kerry - who secretly married NFL star Nnamdi earlier this summer - has recently revealed that red carpet events are not really her thing.

'It just doesn't really fit my personality,' the star told People magazine, adding: 'I'm not exposed in my life and I tend not to be overexposed on the red carpet.'

Meanwhile, Allison has plenty to celebrate as her hit series Girls - helmed by Lena Dunham - is up for a gaggle of awards at tomorrow's ceremony, which will air on CBS.

Getting nervous? Downtown Abbey star Hugh Bonneville is nominated for Best Actor in Sunday's Emmy Awards

Beaming: Anna Chlumsky (L) and Kiernan Shipka struck cute poses for the shutterbugs

Looking glamorous: Irish actress Victoria Smurfit wore a chic blue strapless dress to the Tea Party

Dainty: Dancer Allison Holker (L) and actress Sufe Bradshaw were demure in flowing frocks 

Individual: Esteemed British actress Jacqueline Bisset was chic in a khaki suit

Looking fine: Jon Voight (L) and Jason Isaacs looked handsome in suits at the British event

Looking glamorous: Victoria Summer wore a chic blue strapless dress to the Tea Party

Making their mark: True Blood star Stephen Moyer (L) and Game Of Thrones actor Kit Harington kept things casual

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Downton Abbey beauties Michelle Dockery and Joanne Froggatt at BAFTA LA TV Tea

So British! Downton Abbey beauties Michelle Dockery and Joanne Froggatt wear high-neck gowns as LA stars flash the flesh

By CASSIE CARPENTER

PUBLISHED: 06:01, 23 September 2012 | UPDATED: 06:02, 23 September 2012

They're both nominated for Emmy Awards for their roles on Downton Abbey.

And British starlets Michelle Dockery and Joanne Froggatt both rocked conservative high-neck gowns to the ninth annual BAFTA LA TV Tea at the London Hotel in Los Angeles.

And though the two English roses will have to wait to find out if they win statues at the Primetime Emmy Awards airing Sunday, they were definitely fashion winners.

English roses: Downton Abbey starlets Michelle Dockery and Joanne Froggatt both donned conservative high-neck gowns to the 9th annual BAFTA LA TV Tea at the London Hotel in Los Angeles

Understated elegance: Joanne wore an embroidered red boat-neck dress, and Michelle wore a dainty vintage-looking belted floral dress with lace overlay and bow collar

Michelle, 30, plays Lady Mary Crawley on the successful ITV costume drama and she told TV Line the honor was 'an incredible feeling'.

The brunette beauty wore a dainty vintage-looking belted floral dress with lace overlay and bow collar, but matched her coral lips with her flirty pumps.

Joanne plays the head housemaid Anna and she called the supporting actress nod 'the biggest and best shock of my life.'

Flesh flasher: Canadian star Kathleen Robertson flaunted her chest in a dress that appeared one size too small

Sheer cheek: Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Kathleen Robertson looked confidant in chiffon

It was Michelle who broke the news to her 32-year-old costar with a congratulations text message.

'So I called Michelle and I said, "Did we get a lot of nominations?" And she said, "Yeah, you’re nominated!" And I said "Oh my goodness!"' Joanne told the Huffington Post.

'I just could not believe it. I screamed and jumped up and down and cried a bit. I went back on set with Brendan [Coyle], and we were both Emmy nominees - it was great!'

The pretty blonde also posed on the red carpet with her much taller fiancé James Cannon who, instead of show business, runs his own I.T. company.

Record breakers: Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes proudly posed with his Emmy-nominated cast members Brendan Coyle, Michelle, Joanne, and Hugh Bonneville

Hit! Downton Abbey has a record-breaking 16 Emmy nominations - the most ever for an international TV series

The annual BAFTA event celebrates excellence in television by honoring the nominees from the UK, Commonwealth, and America.

The afternoon function includes traditionally British tea and scones, cocktails, and a silent auction to raise funds for BAFTA Los Angeles Community Outreach and Education programs.

And it's an even more exciting year thanks to Downton Abbey's record-breaking 16 nominations - the most ever for an international TV series.

The show's creator, Julian Fellowes, made an appearance at the event and proudly posed with his distinguished cast members, including Brendan Coyle and Hugh Bonneville.

Brendan, 48, said he 'genuinely did not expect' to be acknowledged for his supporting role as the valet John Bates.

Rocking the leather: Doctor Who beauty Karen Gillan brought a spice of Scottish charm

The thespian wore an eccentric printed shirt under his black suit and posed with his wife of 14 years Lulu Evans.

Hugh, 48, told TV Line he was especially touched at how the American public has embraced the show.

'I can hardly believe that I've been nominated alongside five legends of contemporary television drama - Steve, Bryan, Michael, Damian and Jon. I'm truly honored,' said Bonneville.

Two LA-based actresses who could learn a thing or two from Michelle and Joanne about restraint were Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Kathleen Robertson who both flashed a substantial amount of flesh at the event.

Daring: Michelle Fairley looked radiant in red as the token scarlet woman

Individual styles: Louise Roe opted for a floral suit, while Ashley Madekwe chose lace

Golden girl: Star Trek actress Sufe Bradshaw took inspiration from the BAFTA trophies

The 39-year-old Boss star widened eyes with her cleavage-boosting lavender cut-out frock, which had open sides and back.

Meanwhile the 51-year-old funnywoman vamped it up in all black and flashed her bra under a sheer dotted top, pencil skirt, and pumps.

Julia was in the middle of a dream when her publicist called her to tell her about her nod for Veep.

'I'm still kind of pissed about that. I don't like to be awaken,' the Seinfeld star told TV Line.

'I just learned that [I'm now tied with Lucille Ball's record of 13 nominations] this morning; I had no idea beforehand and I'm stunned by it. I'm really actually made speechless by it and don't even know what to say.'

Sarah Paulson, nominated for her role as Nicolle Wallace in Game Change, showed up to the event in a mint-green cap-sleeve top tucked into a matching pleated skirt and saucy peep-toe heels.

And Anna Gunn, who's up for supporting actress in Breaking Bad, tried to keep from waking her two children when she got the call.

Emmy nominees: Sarah Paulson, nominated for Game Change, was a vision in mint green while Breaking Bad star Anna Gunn looked dowdy in her black sleeveless top

'I escaped to the living room, where I started making a lot of noise,' the 44-year-old actress told Huffington Post.

'And then of course both kids woke up anyway! But then we all did a happy dance...I mean, to hear your name in the same breath as Maggie Smith? Just mind-blowing.'

German-born English star Dominic Monaghan, 35, was the victim of a bad buzzcut but brought out his blue eyes with a denim-looking suit and blue dress shirt.

BBC pop culture correspondent Asha Leo, 29, looked stunning and quite tan in her pink halter ruffle dress with rhinestone piping and matching silver strappy heels.

Dracula Reborn star Victoria Summer, 30, made sure to match her beige belt and shoes with her ladylike square-neck black-and-white polka dot dress.

 

TV's leading ladies: Modern Family starlet Ariel Winter, 90210 starlet Jessica Lowndes, and Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke flaunt their frocks at the BAFTA function

Fierce: BBC host Asha Leo, looked stunning in her pink halter ruffle dress with rhinestone piping while Dracula Reborn star Victoria Summer looked ladylike in her square-neck black-and-white polka dot dress

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, 24, wore a cotton candy-coloured full-skirted dress with delightfully contrasting silver pumps.

90210 starlet Jessica Lowndes, 23, flaunted her tan pins in a light-blue sleeveless dress with sheer collar.

Emmy-winning Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul, 33, looked dapper in his light grey suit and darker grey tie.

Modern Family starlet Ariel Winter bore a lot of flesh for her 14 years in a lacy green strapless mini-dress.

Tea drinkers: Lord of the Rings star Dominic Monaghan was the victim of a bad buzzcut and Emmy winner Aaron Paul looked dapper in his light grey suit and darker tie

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