Blue belles! Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and Nicole Kidman lead the glamour parade at Emmy Awards
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The stunning actress stole the show as she took to the red carpet in easily the most dazzling dress of the night at the 64th annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
While her comedic turn didn't garner a separate award, Sofia certainly dazzled as she celebrated alongside her award-winning co-stars Eric Stonestreet and Julie Bowen.
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Centre of attention: Sofia Vergara rocked a Zuhair Murad dress - easily the most glamorous of the 2012 Emmys
Show off: Sofia asked Ryan Seacrest's seal of approval on her dress by shimmying for him
The Colombian beauty, who has just celebrated her 40th birthday, showed off her supermodel statistics in the glitzy Zuhair Murad gown with a mermaid tail finish and reverse-halter neckline.
Flirting with Ryan Seacrest, who was hosting the arrivals for E!, she said: 'Do you think I made the right choice?' - before wriggling in front of him while putting on a show for the cameras.
The New Year's Eve actress, currently engaged to Nick Loeb, also looked like a diva as she arrived with a huge entourage of 20 people - but all of whom were her family rather than hired security.
Model behaviour: Heidi Klum wore a sea foam Alexandre Vauthier frock, with daring thigh slash
Still got it! Heidi has the magic edge - even after four children and just shy of her 40th birthday
Heidi Klum and Nicole Kidman also took inspiration with the colour, rocking very different interpretations but looking equally as ravishing and A-list material.
Project Runway beauty Heidi, 39, opted for an incredibly low-cut Alexandre Vauthier frock, complete with a thigh-high split, saying she was drawn to the creation because of the 'sea foam' colour.
For her hair, stylist Oribe Canales said: 'The inspiration for the style is a combination of the Seventies and Nineties. Decedent but sweet, soft but severe.'
Effortless: Nicole Kidman wore an Antonio Berardi gown as she attended with Keith Urban
Best supportive wife: Nicole said she will be visiting the American Idol set when she finishes filming her latest project - now that husband Keith Urban has landed a role on the judging panel with Mariah, Nicki and Randy
Meanwhile Nicole, who attended with husband Keith Urban, wore a beautiful white Antonio Berardi dress with a large sequin reversed wing design, together with Fred Leighton jewels.
Speaking of her busy schedule, the Australian actress told Seacrest: 'I'm in France this Christmas playing Grace Kelly [in the film Grace Of Monaco].
'I'm going to get in trouble from the director [Olivier Dahan] for going back sunburned because she was pale.'
British invasion: Downton Abbey actress Michelle Dockery was on the prowl in a satin Louis Vuitton gown
Feeling blue: Maria Menounos rocked a Oliver Tolentino dress, alongside Good Morning America's Lara Spencer and actress Jane Levy (in Pamella Roland) who put their individual styles on the same colour
Blue belles: The Good Wife actress Archie Panjabi wore a Randi Rahm satin gown, while Breaking Bad's Betsy Brandt chose a varying hue from David Meister's collection
Older than her years: Hayden Panettiere looked mature for 23 in a Marchesa gown
Fashion police: Kelly Osbourne wasn't too keen on Hayden's gown, saying she would have liked to have seen something younger on the actress
Theatrical: Julianne Hough wore a Georges Hobieka Couture strapless gown
'When I get back I'll be on set of American Idol next year [visiting Keith in his new role as judge].'
Other stars to join the blue belle brigade included Maria Menounos, Hayden Panettiere, The Good Wife actress Archie Panjabi, Good Morning America's Lara Spencer and Suburgatory star Jane Levy.
Extra host Maria wore an eco-couture gown by Oliver Tolentino, which was hand-woven from the fibre of pineapple leaves and encrusted with over 15,000 crystals.
Who said pregnancy was frumpy? Claire Danes looked magnificent in a yellow Jeanne Lanvin creation
Feminine: Sarah Hyland co-designed a Marchesa gown, while Julianna Margulies wore a floral Giambattista Valli creation, and Allison Williams chose to colour block with her Oscar de la Renta dress
Asymmetric: Cat Deeley looked radiant in Tadashi Shoji, while Jena Malone chose a burgundy J Mendel dress
New mother: Giuliana Rancic was on hosting duties E! in a black Romona Keveza number - with the presenter having just welcomed son Edward Duke via gestational surrogacy
Julianne Hough opted for a theatrical Georges Hobieka Couture strapless gown, reminiscent of the sea foam shade Heidi had chosen, while Archie wore a Randi Rahm gown and Jimmy Choo shoes.
Breaking Bad's Betsy Brandt also joined the club, choosing a darker hue from David Meister's collection, while she was joined by co-stars Bryan Cranston and RJ Mitte.
Downton Abbey actress Michelle Dockery marked the British invasion at the California event, held at the Nokia Theater, on the prowl in a satin cobalt Louis Vuitton gown with a sheer bodice.
How will she sit down? January Jones looked sensational in a black Zac Posen dress
Curvaceous: Christina Hendricks typically nearly bust out of her Christian Siriano gown, while fellow Mad Men star Jessica Pare executed old school glamour with red lips and diamond earrings in her Jason Wu dress
His real leading lady: Jon Hamm puts a protective arm around Jennifer Westfeldt
Pregnant Claire Danes showed that expecting a child doesn't have to be detrimental to style, wowing in a strapless canary yellow Lanvin creation.
She credited the outfit with being 'bump friendly' before speaking about her show Homeland.
The mother-to-be said: 'I've been really lucky to have a gentle pregnancy, so not too much interference on set as the show is rigorous.
Individual styles: Tina Fey in Vivienne Westwood, Leslie Mann in Naeem Khan, and Homeland actress Morena Baccarin in Basil Soda, put their own spin on floor-length gowns
Positive role models: Modern Family's Julie Bowen (in Monique Lhuillier) and Park And Recreation's Amy Poehler (in Stella McCartney) have talent as well as beauty
'It's intense by it's nature but I love that about it and I couldn't be happier with the material and working with this group of people.'
30 Rock favourite Tina Fey kept the strapless theme going in a Vivienne Westwood gown, while Cat Deeley tried her hand at an asymmetric style by looking radiant in a red Tadashi Shoji number.
New Girl star Zooey Deschanel ditched her quirky style for something a little more suited to red carpet conventions, wearing a custom Reem Acra prom dress.
Blondes have more fun: Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi arrive hand-in-hand... with similar pixie cuts
Veterans: Glenn Close and Julianne Moore, who chose Dior Couture, are well versed on the red carpet
Looking serious! Zooey Deschanel wore a custom Reem Acra prom dress
However, she had a near-miss after her dress got hooked on Lucy Liu's gown.
The former Charlie's Angel wore a Versace dress made of metal, as she explained: 'I've got a pair of pliers in my bag just in case!
'It's pretty heavy but because of the way it's distributed while it's on the body it's comfortable.'
New mother Giuliana Rancic, on hosting duties for E!, executed her LBD with perfection in a black Romona Keveza frock - taking the night off from motherhood, having just welcomed son Edward Duke via gestational surrogacy.
Other stars who flocked to the event included Jena Malone in a burgundy J Mendel dress, Leslie Mann in Naeem Khanand, and Homeland actress Morena Baccarin in Basil Soda.
Co-stars: Bryan Cranston and RJ Mitte have an endearing father and son relationship in Breaking Bad
Cool as cucumbers: Kevin Costner shows off wife Christine Baumgartner, while Alec Baldwin placed an arm around Hilaria Thomas
Here come the boys: Mario Lopez, Jim Parsons and Matthew Perry all looked dapper suited and booted
Royal wave: Ricky Gervais flashed a smile, while still in his shades, with wife Jane Fallon
Once Upon A Time actress Ginnifer Goodwin, 34, showed how to add a feminine touch to her tomboy pixie cut in a striking Monique Lhuillier gown.
While Kelly Osbourne executed her quirky style with ease as she matched her Zac Posen lilac dress to her hair, adorning herself with Judith Leiber clutch, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and Martin Katz jewels.
And the Fashion Police star showed support for the He's Just Not That Into You actress, tweeting: 'I love Ginnefer (sic) Goodwin Monique Lhuillier dress I'm #obsessed #Emmys #ERedcarpet.'
Love her or hate her: Kelly Osbourne matched her dress with her Zac Posen lilac hair
Wow! Padma Lakshmi struck gold in her mermaid tail Monique Lhuillier gown
Gothic: Lena Headey from Game of Thrones chose a bewitching Giorgio Armani dress and Penny Preville jewels
Padma Lakshmi also took inspiration from Monique Lhuillier, wearing an eye-catching tangerine.
The Top Chef star, 42, risked going a little over the top in the prom dress mermaid tail finish.
However, the bright colour block complemented her complexion, and along with minimum bling and simply styled long locks hanging free, allowed the otherwise garish dress to do the talking.
The Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik opted for long sleeves, but couldn't quite disguise the bandage on her right hand, following a car accident last month that caused severe lacerations.
Futuristic: Lucy Lii wore a Versace dress made out of metal, saying: 'It's pretty heavy but because of the way it's distributed while it's on the body it's comfortable'
Scarlet women: Kat Dennings in J. Mendel, Shaun Robinson and Mayim Bialik in Pamella Roland, opted for reds
Bringing the other half: Jesse Tyler Ferguson and partner Justin Mikita, alongside Steve Buscemi and wife Jill
Former child star: Anna Chlumsky, who found fame alongside Macaulay Culkin in My Girl, wore Christian Siriano
While they opted for very different styles, Kat Dennings and Emily Van Camp both chose J. Mendel.
January Jones looked effortless in a Zac Posen dress, and Cartier clutch and jewels, said she was pleased to return to the event after missing last year's ceremony.
Speaking to Ryan Seacrest, the Mad Men opened up about family life, saying: 'This time last year I had just given birth [to son Xander] was eating some sort of delivered junk food.
Newlyweds-to-be: Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul looked elated to be posing with fiancée Lauren Parsekian
The art to being noticed: Carrie Ann Inaba looked classy in a rich purple Tadashi Shoji dress, while Ashley Judd overdid the pink in her Carolina Herrera custom raspberry silk gown
Mingling: Lauren and Aaron stopped to have a chat with Ginnifer before going into the Nokia Theatre
'This year we celebrated his first birthday with a car-themed barbecue. All he wants is cars.'
Fellow Mad Men star Jessica Pare was hot on January's tail in a custom Jason Wu dress, Christian Louboutin clutch, and Bulgari jewels - with shoes also from the Wu collection.
And curvaceous Christina Hendricks typically nearly bust out of her Christian Siriano gown.
Lena Headey from Game of Thrones chose a bewitching Giorgio Armani dress and Penny Preville jewels, while fellow monochrome lovelies Kathy Griffin (in Oscar De La Renta), Kristen Wiig (in an ethereal Balenciaga number), and Edie Falco (in Stella McCartney), all opted for blacks and whites.
Panettiere dressed a little older than her years in a Marchesa gown, while Modern Family's Sarah Hyland also opted for the label, saying she had co-designed with Georgina Chapman.
The 23-year-old, soon to take centre stage in new ABC series Nashville, accessorised her ensemble with Harry Winston jewels, a Judith Leiber bag and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
Taking his mum as his date! Rico Rodriguez looked delighted as he posed with his leading lady Diane
Monochrome lovelies: Kathy Griffin in Oscar De La Renta, Kristen Wiig in an ethereal Balenciaga number, and Edie Falco in Stella McCartney, all opted for blacks and whites
Excitable: Melissa McCarthy covered up in black, while Gretchen Mol rocked vintage Valentino Haute Couture
Backless: Amanda Peet teased without a bra as she struck the traditional over shoulder pose in Calvin Klein
American Horror Story actress Connie Britton dazzled in an Andrew Gn gown and Sutra jewels, while Ariel Winter -rocked a custom Katharine Kidd dress.
While several of the ladies were keen to strut their stuff without their men interfering, the boys relished in showing off their eye candy.
Newlywed James Van Der Beek, who tied the knot last month, looked delighted to pose with wife Kimberly Brooks, while Jesse Tyler Ferguson brought partner Justin Mikita, Steve Buscemi took wife Jill, Kevin Costner was with Christine Baumgartner, and Alec Baldwin attended with Hilaria Thomas.
Pucker up: Games of Thrones' Peter Dinklage kisses his theatre director wife Erica Schmidt
Ladies in black: Lena Dunham in Prada, Julia Ormond in Lorena Sarbu and Alexandra Breckenridge proved dark tones don't have to mean dull
Glitzy: Connie Britton dazzled in an Andrew Gn gown, while Ariel Winter rocked a custom Katharine Kidd dress
EMMY AWARDS 2012... AND THE WINNERS ARE
Drama Series: Homeland, Showtime.
Actress, Drama Series: Claire Danes, Homeland, Showtime.
Actor, Drama Series: Damian Lewis, Homeland, Showtime.
Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad, AMC.
Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey, PBS.
Writing, Drama Series: Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff, Homeland, Showtime.
Directing, Drama Series: Tim Van Patten, Boardwalk Empire, HBO.
Comedy Series: Modern Family, ABC.
Actor, Comedy Series: Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men, CBS.
Actress, Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep, HBO.
Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Julie Bowen, Modern Family, ABC.
Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family, ABC.
Writing, Comedy Series: Louis C.K, Louie, FX Networks.
Directing, Comedy Series: Steven Levitan, Modern Family, ABC.
Miniseries or Movie: Game Change, HBO.
Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Julianne Moore, Game Change, HBO.
Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Kevin Costner, Hatfields & McCoys, History.
Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange, American Horror Story, FX Networks.
Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Tom Berenger, Hatfields & McCoys, History.
Directing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Jay Roach, Game Change, HBO.
Writing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Danny Strong, Game Change, HBO.
Reality-Competition Program: The Amazing Race, CBS.
Host, Reality-Competition Program: Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars, ABC.
Variety, Music or Comedy Series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Comedy Central.
Writing for a Variety Special: Louis C.K., Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theatre, FX Networks.
Directing, Variety, Music or Comedy Special: Glenn Weiss, 65th Annual Tony Awards, CBS.
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