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Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet 

You'll be wowed by all the beauty and hair combinations that hit the red carpet! 
By Julee Wilson ·
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It’s no surprise that the 2017 Emmys red carpet was filled with epic beauty moments. From Uzo Aduba’s glorious Afro to Tracee Ellis Ross’ chic cornrows — and Viola Davis’ wine-hued lips to Anika Noni Rose’s barely-there beat, we’ll definitely be trying to recreate these looks ASAP!

Check out the most must-see looks in this gallery and let us know which ones are you favorite! 

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Ajiona Alexus

The Empire actress sported luscious waves on the red carpet. 

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet
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Anika Noni Rose

The Power actress’ red hot mohawk made for a major hair moment. 

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet
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Issa Rae

The Insecure writer and actress looked elegant in a braided updo. 

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Ryan Michelle Bathe

Sterling K. Brown’s leading lady shined in a regal updo and bronze-y makeup. 

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Uzo Aduba

How epic is the Orange Is The New Black actress’ voluminous afro?!

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet
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06
Laverne Cox

Smokey eye goals achieved! 

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Tessa Thompson

The Westworld star sported a sleek and sexy bob on the star-studded red carpet.  

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Viola Davis

The Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award winner looked beautiful in brugundy lipstick and a pompadour-esque hairdo. 

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw

The Black Mirror star pinned back her curls into an understated updo. 

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet
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Yara Shahidi

The Blackish/Grownish actress looked like a real life Disney princess in a curly half up, half down hairstyle. 

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet
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Zoe Kravitz

Kravitz celebrates her day on Dec 1.

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet

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Regina King

We love how the actress’ beautiful brown eyes pop against her smokey eye makeup. 

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet
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Tracee Ellis Ross

The Emmy nominee stood out in straight back cornrows. 

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet
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Jenifer Lewis

The Blackish star radiated on the red carpet in her signature afro. 

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Samira Wiley

The Handsmaid Tale actress’ sleek bob with shaved sides gave us life! 

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Rashida Jones

The Angie Tribeca star kept it simple in a bob and bangs. 

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Ashley Nicole Black

The Full Frontal with Samantha Bee correspondent was an instant standout in firetruck red curls. 

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet
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Thandie Newton

The Westworld actress slicked back her curls into a bun and kept her makeup simple. 

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Gabrielle Union

The Being Mary Jane star looked better than ever in a larger than life ponytail. 

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Tanika Ray

The TV host’s face was framed by beautiful honey blonde curls. 

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet
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Susan Kelechi Watson

The This Is Us star’s lit from within glow is hard to ignore. 

Here's A Closer Look At All The Major Beauty Moments On The Emmys Red Carpet
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