Heidi Klum is radiant in a red one-shoulder Michael Kors gown with a high slit, accompanied by self-designed, diamond-bedecked drop earrings - August 27, 2006

Revealing a softer side, Sarah Chalke glides down the red carpet in an ivory lace Luisa Beccaria dress - August 27, 2006

Exposing all of the right angles, Cheryl Hines takes this Chakra gown with Swarovski-studded chiffon illusion back, to stardom at the 2006 Emmys, where purple was among the top color choices.

With no signs of desperation, Felicity Huffman strikes a pose in her berry-red Kevan Hall gown - September 18, 2005

Marcia Cross wears an emerald green Elie Saab gown that accentuates her figure and compliments her soft, fiery tendrils - September 18, 2005

Orange induces creativity for onlookers and provides a glow to Mariska Hargitay in her coral Carolina Herrera gown, a popular hue worn at the 2005 Emmys.

Using what she's still got, Sharon Stone slips on a silk charmeuse Elsie Katz Couture gown to capture her sexy curvature - September 19, 2004

Drea de Matteo embraced the vintage comeback, wearing a beautiful black chiffon 1930's gown - September 19, 2004

From the West Wing to the red carpet, Allison Janney has a reason to be giddy in green - her Monique Lhuillier strapless gown demands attention at the 2004 emmys.

Debra Messing steals the show in her copper couture gown by Elie Saab, coupled with a Jimmy Choo bag - September 21, 2003

Elisha Cuthbert wears vintage Emanuel Ungaro, combining this playful plum with a whimsically uneven hem at the 2003 Emmys.

Kim Cattrall educates us on sexy allure with her curve-hugging Herve Leger dress - September 22, 2002

Simply charming in vintage Christian Dior, Jennifer Aniston holds her new "friend" tightly at the 2002 Emmys. She auctioned this gown to benefit the "Clothes Off Your Back" organization.

This Thierry Mugler gown, with a playful mix of royal purple and aqua, provided more than a sexy photo op for Patricia Heaton. She auctioned this beauty to benefit the Cure Autism Now Foundation.