Popsugar Beauty Nails Celebrity Nails From Award Shows 2019 These Celebrity Nail Looks Are Award-Winning — On and Off the Red Carpet 23 September 2019 by Lauren Harano Image Source: Getty The dazzling dresses and sparkling jewellery that celebrities wear to award shows might be what you notice most about their red carpet looks, but if you take a closer look, you just might notice that their nails add more to their outfit than you might expect. From intricate designs to subtle and simple colours, a celebrity's nail choices not only add more to their outfit choice as a whole, they also forecast the nail trends ahead. Take a look at some of 2019's best nail looks yet, and be sure to schedule your next manicure appointment ASAP! Related: Fall in Love With These Valentine's Day Nail-Art Designs Heidi Gardner at the Emmy Awards Heidi Gardner wore bubblegum pink to match her ethereal outfit and it might be our new favourite nail hue. 1 / 136 Halsey at the Emmy Awards Halsey's nails at the Emmys were practically an accessory all of their own, thanks to artist Bel Fountain-Townsend. They featured a light pink base and what looks like 3D iridescent crystals added on every nail. 2 / 136 Taraji P. Henson at the Emmy Awards Taraji P. Henson kept her mani simple with a metallic mauve hue on each nail and it worked perfectly with the rest of her look. 3 / 136 Angela Bassett at the Emmy Awards Angela Bassett's nails look simple until you look a little closer and see that they have a subtle jelly effect. 4 / 136 Lyric Ross at the Emmy Awards We were so busy looking at Lyric Ross's blunt bob at the Emmy Awards, we almost missed her sophisticated, mismatched black and gold manicure by Tracy Clemens. 5 / 136 Billy Porter at the Emmy Awards Image Source: Getty / Santiago Felipe Billy Porter's nails ruled the evening with a crystal embellished set. It was reported that on the night, Porter was wearing 130,000 crystals. 6 / 136 Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger wore an elegant version of metallic French tips to the Emmys, proving that the French manicure is here to stay this season. 7 / 136 Natasha Lyonne at the Emmy Awards Natasha Lyonne's nails were right on trend at the Emmys with a black and metallic gold half moon design. 8 / 136 Julia Roberts at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Araya Diaz This black and gold paint duo is unlike anything we've seen before and we love it! 9 / 136 Julia Roberts at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon Her nails shine as bright as her rings! 10 / 136 Julia Roberts at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon We love how simple and chic this nail polish colour is. Less is more! 11 / 136 Laura Harrier at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur An all-black nail look is always a good go-to. Especially with this black and white polka dot dress! 12 / 136 Amandla Stenberg at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Taylor Hill Her red dress with the dark grey nail colour looks striking together. 13 / 136 Amandla Stenberg at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Taylor Hill Amandla Stenberg's glimmering nail polish only makes her shine even more. 14 / 136 Amandla Stenberg at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Taylor Hill This close up is stunning! We adore this colour. 15 / 136 Lady Gaga at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff The way that her nails correspond with the ring is dazzling. 16 / 136 Lady Gaga at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Of course Gaga's nails match perfectly with her dress. It looks absolutely effortless! 17 / 136 Constance Wu at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz How is it that Constance Wu can so effortlessly find the same colour nail polish and clutch? 18 / 136 Constance Wu at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz Constance Wu turned heads at the Critics' Choice Awards with this look. 19 / 136 Constance Wu at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz The way her nail colour matches with her dress and clutch is so elegant. 20 / 136 Chrissy Tiegen at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz Her simple nail polish gives way the rest of Chrissy Tiegen's eye-catching look. 21 / 136 Chrissy Tiegen at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz As if her look was perfect enough, Chrissy Tiegen let her nails do the talking in this close-up. 22 / 136 Angela Bassett at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Michael Bezjian This light simple nail look is just too perfect with Angela Bassett's outfit. 23 / 136 Charlize Theron at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz This bright white nail look is more than appropriate for Charlize Theron. 24 / 136 Charlize Theron at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz Charlize Theron's white nails draw attention to her glittering jewellery. 25 / 136 Allison Janney at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz Allison Janney's whole look is so chic and refined. 26 / 136 Allison Janney at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz This neutral-coloured nail polish is simply elegant. 27 / 136 Emmy Rossum at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz Emmy Rossum's subtle nail polish only makes her red velvet dress more dramatic. 28 / 136 Emmy Rossum at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz We love the way her nails look against her gold clutch. 29 / 136 Kristen Bell at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / John Shearer We are so intrigued by this very light, almost orange nail colour. 30 / 136 Kristen Bell at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / John Shearer Kristen Bell's nails look peachy against her dark blue dress. 31 / 136 Amy Adams at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Taylor Hill Amy Adams's light and simple nail colour gives attention to her eye-catching earrings. 32 / 136 Amy Adams at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Taylor Hill This pastel pink nail polish is so tasteful. 33 / 136 Mandy Moore at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann Mandy Moore's whole look is so polished and chic. 34 / 136 Rachel Bloom at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / John Shearer This bright red nail polish only makes Rachel Bloom pop even more than she already does! 35 / 136 Regina King at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann Regina King's beige nail polish looks so striking against her violet dress. 36 / 136 Laura Harrier at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff How beautiful is her black nail polish against her shoes? 37 / 136 Laura Harrier at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Daniele Venturelli Laura Harrier looks like a goddess in this black ensemble with her matching black nails. 38 / 136 Dakota Fanning at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Dakota Fanning looks so elegant with her dazzling colour choices. 39 / 136 Lili Reinhart at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison We adore how simple and chic her nail colour is. 40 / 136 Lili Reinhart at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Lili Reinhart's nails look like a vision against her red dress. 41 / 136 Regina King at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Michael Kovac Not to mention, the tan nail polish look gorgeous with her beautiful rings. 42 / 136 Julia Roberts at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon Her glistening nail polish matches perfectly with her overall outfit. 43 / 136 Julia Roberts at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Araya Diaz Julia Roberts is glowing in her pantsuit, as always, and her nails only make it better. 44 / 136 Laura Harrier at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur We want to get a black gel manicure, too! 45 / 136 Angela Bassett at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Michael Bezjian Her nails are almost as shimmery as her dress! 46 / 136 Rachel Bloom at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / John Shearer Rachel Bloom proves that point that you can never go wrong with red nails. 47 / 136 Mandy Moore at Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann We just adore how simple her nails look with her white dress. 48 / 136 Dakota Fanning at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff We love the neutral blush nail polish colour that she went with. 49 / 136 Sofia Carson at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon The deep colour of her nail polish looks so classy against her intricate dress. 50 / 136 Sofia Carson at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon Sofia Carson knows how to own the show with her beautiful and chic manicure style. 51 / 136 Nicole Kidman at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon Look how her nails shine along with her dress and (ultra trendy) purse! 52 / 136 Nicole Kidman at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon Nicole Kidman's nails perfectly match her stunning dress. 53 / 136 Lupita Nyong'o at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon The simple nail polish colour that Lupita Nyong'o chose with her dress was absolutely perfect. 54 / 136 Lupita Nyong'o at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon This close-up is a great example of how classy her nail polish colour really was. 55 / 136 Lady Gaga at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon Lady Gaga's shimmering ring helps draw the eye to her sophisticated manicure. 56 / 136 Lady Gaga at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon This nail look is effortlessly glamorous. 57 / 136 Janelle Monáe at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon We strive to have our nails look this good one day. 58 / 136 Janelle Monáe at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon Janelle Monáe matched her nails to her outfit so tastefully. 59 / 136 Thandie Newton at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon Thandie Newton is absolutely glowing in her Golden Globes dress. 60 / 136 Thandie Newton at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon Her light pink nail colour looks alluring with her dress. 61 / 136 Danai Gurira at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon Did you notice her perfectly matching nail colour? 62 / 136 Danai Gurira at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Valerie Macon How gorgeous does Danai Gurira look in that colour? 63 / 136 Penelope Cruz at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Mark Ralston We love how simple her nail colour was against her dress. 64 / 136 Penelope Cruz at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Mark Ralston Penelope Cruz's dress stole the show at the Golden Globes. 65 / 136 Gina Rodriguez at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Daniele Venturelli Her subtle pink nail polish gave way to letting her dress (and ring!) shine. 66 / 136 Gina Rodriguez at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Daniele Venturelli Gina Rodriguez's stunning dress turned heads at the Golden Globes. 67 / 136 Jodie Comer at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Daniele Venturelli This bright red polish added a nice color pop. 68 / 136 Jodie Comer at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Daniele Venturelli This dramatic flowing black gown got a touch of color thanks to Jodie Comer's red nails. 69 / 136 Jameela Jamil at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Axelle Griffin How she got her nails to match the exact color of her dress is a mystery. 70 / 136 Jameela Jamil at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Axelle Griffin Jameela Jamil looked so pretty in pink. 71 / 136 D'Arcy Carden at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann Not to mention, she proudly showed her Times Up x 2 sticker along with her chic nails. 72 / 136 D'Arcy Carden at Golden Globes Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann D'Arcy Carden made a statement with her brightly colored dress. 73 / 136 Amy Adams at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Rodin Eckenroth Amy Adams looked so gorgeous with her dazzling jewelry and high bun. 74 / 136 Amy Adams at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Notice how her bracelet sparkles next to her chic nails. 75 / 136 Amy Adams at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Her nail polish was subtle and let her jewelry make a big statement. 76 / 136 Britt Baron at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Gregg DeGuire Like her dress, her nails were also an alluring shade of pink. 77 / 136 Britt Baron at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Gregg DeGuire Pretty in pink! Britt Baron looked absolutely stunning at the SAG Awards. 78 / 136 Constance Wu at SAG Awards She picked the perfect shade of subtle gold to match her shimmering dress. 79 / 136 Constance Wu at SAG Awards Constance Wu was actually glowing on the red carpet. 80 / 136 Elisabeth Moss at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Rodin Eckenroth Her chic nail color looked so perfect with her cream-colored dress. 81 / 136 Elisabeth Moss at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Rodin Eckenroth Elisabeth Moss gave off fair tale vibes in her glamorous dress. 82 / 136 Ellen Wong at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Mike Coppola Her light pink nail polish matched her glossy lips perfectly. 83 / 136 Ellen Wong at SAG Awards Ellen Wong was absolutely dazzling in her gorgeous dress. 84 / 136 Emily Blunt at SAG Awards Look how cute her bubblegum pink nails are! 85 / 136 Emily Blunt at SAG Awards Emily Blunt looked like a dream in her pink, shimmering dress. 86 / 136 Eris Baker at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur And how cute do her nails look? 87 / 136 Eris Baker at SAG Awards We adored the yellow dress that Eris Baker wore on the red carpet. 88 / 136 Faithe Herman at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Dimitrios Kambouris Her nails looked so chic with her French manicure. 89 / 136 Faithe Herman at SAG Awards Faithe Herman stole the show with her adorable blue dress. 90 / 136 Hannah Zeile at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Dimitrios Kambouris They also looked so trendy along with her clutch. 91 / 136 Hannah Zeile at SAG Awards Hannah Zeile matched her light pink nails to her silk gown effortlessly. 92 / 136 Jenna Lyng Adams at SAG Awards We are so into these super glam and super chic nude nails. 93 / 136 Jenna Lyng Adams at SAG Awards Our new favorite color now green, thanks to Jenna Lyng Adams. 94 / 136 Lady Gaga at SAG Awards And she knew how to work her manicure! 95 / 136 Lady Gaga at SAG Awards Lady Gaga, once again, looked like a superstar with her red lips and red nails. 96 / 136 Lyric Ross at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Kevork Djansezian Her bold, black manicure was so elegant. 97 / 136 Lyric Ross at SAG Awards Lyric Ross's dress was unlike any other on the red carpet and we loved it! 98 / 136 Nina Kiri at SAG Awards Image Source: Getty / Dan MacMedan Notice how shimmery her nails are. 99 / 136 Nina Kiri at SAG Awards Nina Kiri's white dress looked beautiful against her dark nails. 100 / 136 Rachel Bloom at SAG Awards Her red manicure popped out against her clutch. 101 / 136 Rachel Bloom at SAG Awards Rachel Bloom wore an exquisite dress with a high slit while flaunting red nails. 102 / 136 Anna Kendrick at Grammy Awards Her nails were multidimensional and had a shimmery pink shade to complete her look. 103 / 136 Anna Kendrick at Grammy Awards Anna Kendrick strutted the red carpet in a pink feathered dress at the Grammys. 104 / 136 Dua Lipa at Grammy Awards And did you see her manicure?! 105 / 136 Dua Lipa at Grammy Awards Dua Lipa was a silver vision in her dress and jewelry. 106 / 136 Dua Lipa at Grammy Awards She was literally shining on the red carpet. 107 / 136 Cardi B at Grammy Awards Notice that her nails had almost 200 Swarovski crystals on them. 108 / 136 Cardi B at Grammy Awards During her Grammys performance, her nails made their wild debut. 109 / 136 Cardi B at Grammy Awards She wore chic pink gloves on the red carpet. 110 / 136 Cardi B at Grammy Awards Cardi B made the most extravagant entrance at the Grammys in her glamorous dress and headpiece. 111 / 136 Andra Day at Grammy Awards Andra Day absolutely stole the show with her wildly beautiful nails. 112 / 136 Andra Day at Grammy Awards She should have won an award for her fabulous nails. 113 / 136 Andra Day at Grammy Awards The red carpet was taken by storm when Andra Day showed up. 114 / 136 Andra Day at Grammy Awards Kiss, kiss: Andra Day's nails were too perfect. 115 / 136 Angela Aguilar at Grammy Awards Her chic nude nails completed her ultra-glam look. 116 / 136 Angela Aguilar at Grammy Awards Angela Aguilar looked absolutely dazzling in her blue dress at the Grammys. 117 / 136 Ashanti at Grammy Awards Her white nails where intricately designed with shining diamonds. 118 / 136 Ashanti at Grammy Awards Ashanti looked so fabulous at the Grammys with her bold brows and slicked back hair. 119 / 136 Dolly Parton at Grammy Awards Her nails matched her outfit so perfectly. 120 / 136 Dolly Parton at Grammy Awards Dolly Parton looked red-hot in her red dress at the Grammys. 121 / 136 Eve at Grammy Awards Her pointed, white nails looked so glam against her black outfit. 122 / 136 Eve at Grammy Awards Eve made a striking appearance on the red carpet at the Grammys. 123 / 136 Natasha Lyonne at Grammy Awards Her sleek black nails completed her whole look. 124 / 136 Natasha Lyonne at Grammy Awards All black everything was Natasha Lyonne's motto at the Grammys. 125 / 136 H.E.R. at Grammy Awards H.E.R. wrote her name out on her nails in the cutest way. 126 / 136 H.E.R. at Grammy Awards Her nails match so effortlessly with her dress. 127 / 136 H.E.R. at Grammy Awards H.E.R. was truly shining on the red carpet at the Grammys. 128 / 136 Hennessy Carolina at Grammy Awards We love these glossy, subtle nails. 129 / 136 Hennessy Carolina at Grammy Awards Hennessy Carolina brightened up the show with her eye-catching outfit. 130 / 136 Jada Pinkett Smith at Grammy Awards Her nails (and gorgeous rings) made her look better than ever. 131 / 136 Jada Pinkett Smith at Grammy Awards Jada Pinkett Smith looked absolutely dreamy in her Grammy Awards dress. 132 / 136 Jameela Jamil at Grammy Awards Her coral nail polish was so playful and fun. 133 / 136 Jameela Jamil at Grammy Awards Jameela Jamil was colourful in coral at the Grammys. 134 / 136 Jennifer Lopez at Grammy Awards Jennifer Lopez served looks in her big hat and tight-fitting dress. 135 / 136 Jennifer Lopez at Grammy Awards Her ombré nails were so trend-setting. 136 / 136 Award SeasonNailsBest Of 2019Nail TrendsCritics' Choice AwardsGolden Globe AwardsCelebrity NailsRed Carpet