Middle Age Hollywood

MERYL STREEP
The best actress nominee (for Julie and Julia) steps up the glam factor in her belted, printed gown, Fred Leighton emerald earrings and diamond ring and chic updo.


KATE HUDSON
The nominee, along with the rest of the cast of Nine, is white hot in her plunging back gown with over $1.75 million worth of Cartier diamond jewelry.


PENELOPE CRUZ
Hudson's Spanish costar is simply stunning in her embellished black L'Wren Scott sheath, Chopard jewels, Casadei heels and retro waves.


CHRISTINA APPLEGATE
Admitting her gown is "really comfortable" on the red carpet, the nominee for the now-defunct Samantha Who? dazzles in a pale blue Roberto Cavalli gown with Swarovski crystal back details, Stuart Weitzman clutch and Lorraine Schwartz diamond and platinum jewelry.



LEA MICHELE
The red carpet newcomer – and winner for best comedy ensemble for Glee – looks like an old pro in her plunging, emerald green Malandrino gown and loose waves.



SANDRA BULLOCK
The best actress nominee is sleek and sophisticated in her blue-trimmed, black Alexander McQueen gown and Sergio Rossi heels.


DREW BARRYMORE
Nominated for Grey Gardens, Barrymore goes for old glam in her tiered navy Monique Lhuillier gown, Neil Lane jewels, pale lips and bouffant updo.


MARION COTILLARD
Eschewing the typical gown, the nominee for Nine goes for a short white embellished Elie Saab Haute Couture dress with Chopard jewels, a Judith Leiber clutch and Elie Saab heels.



CAREY MULLIGAN
The nominee for best actress (for An Education) stands out from the carpet in her jewel-detailed, scarlet Lanvin gown and Fred Leighton diamonds.



DIANE KRUGER
The fashion favorite goes for a bold choice in her marigold, off-the-shoulder gown with Sergio Rossi heels, gold minaudière and ruby jewelry.




CHRISTINA HENDRICKS
Who says redheads shouldn't wear red? The Mad Men sexpot plays up her famous curves in a one-shoulder crimson gown with matching heels, a René Caovilla clutch and Irit Design jewelry.



KYRA SEDGWICK
The Closer star plays up her ageless figure in an ivory Vera Wang fishtail gown and Fred Leighton diamonds.


JULIANNA MARGULIES
The winner for best actress in a television drama (for The Good Wife) sets off her pale skin with a midnight blue velvet Narciso Rodriguez gown, Cartier ring and Fred Leighton earrings.


MARIAH CAREY
The Precious star picks up on the evening's biggest trends in her one-shoulder red gown and retro curls.


TINA FEY
The winner, once again, for 30 Rock keeps it simply chic in a purple satin Ferragamo sheath, sparkling Christian Louboutin pumps and Neil Lane jewels.




MICHELLE MONAGHAN
The presenter dazzles in a custom, one-sleeve, beaded Calvin Klein gown and dangling diamond earrings.



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