Friday Night Lights' Connie Britton sheds her character's wifely image in green satin with a sexy peekaboo neck.

Nerd fantasy Kristen Bell looks elegant in a simple black dress with a one-shouldered strap detail.

Dexter casualty (and No Ordinary Family's super-mom) Julie Benz wears a drapey plum gown that we wish was more form-fitting.

Aspiring folk singer Minnie Driver rocks something edgier in this one-sleeved leather minidress — it's a good length for her.

JoAnna Garcia (Better With You) wears a two-tone dress that cuts the tiny actress unflatteringly at the hips.

Glee's Jessalyn Gilsig pairs a fresh white mini with dangerously sexy black heels.

Selena Gomez looks sweet in a scarlet gown with matching gold straps and belt.

Carla Gugino's too-tight pink frock isn't doing her gorgeous curves any favors.

Nicky Hilton's revealing, shredded silver mini, modern hair and minimal accessories work for her.

On the other hand, Paris Hilton looks overdressed in a matronly gown made with acres of airy, muted fabric.

Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm) wears a pixel-printed dress that's cute but shapeless.

After the main event, Modern Family's Sarah Hyland changed into this knockout feathered mini.

Kim Kardashian pairs statement earrings with a classic black gown of tiered ruffles for a classy, grown-up look.

Is new American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez like a little kid playing dress-up? First, she wore that sparkly cape and then this feathered poncho — both are weird combinations of sexy and juvenile.

The Good Wife's Julianna Margulies looks like she's wearing a black bra and a pink towel, not a dress.

The lace underlay of Alyssa Milano's geometric black mini throws off this already small dress' proportions. It looks like her slip is showing.

V's Morena Baccarin looks cute with her short haircut and well-tailored turquoise wrapped gown.

Nia Vardalos looks svelte in a romantic ruffled gown.

Hayden Panettiere wears the heck out of a form-fitting gray gown with a plunging neckline.

Paz de la Huerta's interesting, tapestry-like gown seems like it was borrowed from the Boardwalk Empire wardrobe trailer — we just wish it fit better.

After the big show, Best Actress winner Natalie Portman (Black Swan) changed into a very comfortable-looking mini that camouflages her baby bump.

Emma Roberts' flowing mini might have needed a tighter fit; it looks like lingerie.

True Blood's Rutina Wesley knows how to pick a color: this tangerine is striking on her.

Katey Sagal wore a red gathered satin gown with a sexy, plunging neckline and the best accessory of all: her Golden Globe for Best Actress for Sons of Anarchy.

Chuck's Yvonne Strahovski is gorgeous, but her navy gown is a little boring.

Kate Walsh's bronze-colored minidress is a great match for her hair and skin tone.