Emmy Awards 2019: The red carpet looks in pictures

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The brightest stars in television gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday night for the 71st annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

But before the ceremony had even kicked off, there had already been enough glitz, glamour and glitter on the red carpet to power an episode of Strictly Come Dancing.

Here's a round-up of some of the most eye-catching suits and dresses.

(Disclaimer: The red carpet wasn't actually red this year, it was purple.)

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Killing Eve star Jodie Comer won the award for leading drama actress
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She had faced competition in the category from her own co-star Sandra Oh
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Leading drama actor nominee Sterling K Brown brought the red to the red carpet
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Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk was also nominated for leading drama actor
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge's comedy series Fleabag won four awards in total
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Glow's Betty Gilpin was nominated for best supporting comedy actress
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Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox waved to fans
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RuPaul's Drag Race won the award for outstanding reality competition series
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This Is Us star Mandy Moore was nominated for leading drama actress
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Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie was nominated for best supporting drama actress
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She faced competition from her co-stars Lena Headey, Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner (but Julia Garner ended up winning for Ozark)
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Brit actor Alfie Allen, was among the nominees for supporting drama actor for Game of Thrones
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The Good Place star Jameela Jamil was among the other British stars who walked the red carpet
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The Emmy Awards took place Sunday night at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.