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2019 Emmy Awards: See what celebrities wore on the red carpet

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ByJacqueline Laurean Yates
September 22, 2019, 11:24 PM

Celebrities showed up in high style for the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.

On this year's red carpet, there was everything from showstopping couture looks to jaw-dropping "wow" moments that made us stop and do a double-take.

"Orange Is The New Black" star Laverne Cox was breathtaking in a multi-tiered ruffled look by Monsoori while "The Good Place" actress Jameela Jamil was radiant in a beautiful mint green gown.

Kerry Washington also really surprised everyone in pants instead of a gown.

In case you missed it, scroll ahead to see some of the most standout style moments of the night.

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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Cox turned heads in a big gorgeous gown featuring lots of tulle. She paired the look with a LGBTQ rainbow-colored clutch that also included the hashtag #TRANSISBEAUTIFUL.

Billy Porter

Billy Porter attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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The "Pose" star wore one of the most standout looks of the night in a crystallized Michael Kors suit topped with a massive hat.

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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Jones stunned in a pink floor-sweeping look with thigh-high split.

Zendaya

Zendaya attends the 71st Emmy Awards on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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Zendaya gave off mesmerizing Poison Ivy vibes with her sultry red hair and emerald gown.

Jameela Jamil

Jameela Jamil is seen at the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Jamil was breathtaking in a vibrant green gown.

Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke is seen at the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Clarke showed off sleek brunette hair along with a sexy blue Maison Valentino dress that gave total J.Lo vibes.

Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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Turner wore a custom soft pink look by Louis Vuitton that was absolutely elegant.

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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Henson gave us a total "wow" moment in her pleated pink and red gown by Vera Wang.

Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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Osbourne posed with a caped black dress and pretty purple hair.

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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Duvernay's looked angelic in her A-line gown and gorgeously styles locs.

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Dascha Polanco

Dascha Polanco arrives for the 71st Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on September 22, 2019.
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Polanco made us all stop and stare with her puffy pink sleeves and high ponytail.

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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The "Scandal" star switched things up for the red carpet in black sequin pants.

Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell arrives for the 71st Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on September 22, 2019.
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It was hard to miss Bell in her multi-colored shimmering dress by Dior.

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