Even over the last decade, red carpet beauty has evolved drastically. In 2009, we saw everything from sleek ponytails [1] to teased updos, boho braids, and buns [2] . . . and more buns [3]. Celebrities like Tina Fey [4] and Gabrielle Union [5] channelled Old Hollywood glam with a modern twist (literally), while other stars like Jennifer Love Hewitt [6] opted for relaxed hairstyles and more natural makeup.
With the Emmys around the corner [7] once again, we're taking a look back at the best beauty looks on the red carpet 10 years ago. Ahead, we've rounded up our favourite hair and makeup [8] at the 2009 Emmys.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively [9] wore her hair slicked back in a high ponytail with a loose braid.
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis [10] wore her hair in a low ponytail to draw attention to her eye makeup: a burgundy smoky eye to match her gown.
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union [11] paired her side-swept curls with a bold red lip for a retro look.
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore [12] looked effortlessly chic with her hair loosely teased and pulled back into a sleek knot bun, paired with a matte pink lip.
Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester [13] looked angelic in a white gown paired with a loose, curly updo. She completed the look with a smoky eye and red lip that matched her clutch bag.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian [14]'s slicked-back hairstyle drew attention to her frosty white eye makeup and long spider lashes.
Sandra Oh
Sandra Oh [15] opted for a more natural look: a soft smoky eye and a shimmery lip paired with bouncy curls.
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jennifer Love Hewitt [16] parted her long, loose curls in the middle and framed her face with two twists on either side.
Chloë Sevigny
Chloë Sevigny [17] loosely pulled her hair back into a low ponytail and paired the relaxed hairstyle with a bold red lip.
Chandra Wilson
Chandra Wilson paired her shiny diamonds and lip gloss with tight curls and side-swept bangs.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum [18] parted her hair at the middle and pulled it back into a sleek double bun.
Patricia Arquette
Patricia Arquette paired a bright red lip with a sleek bob haircut and side bangs.
Debra Messing
Debra Messing [19] slicked her hair to the side in a bun but let a red curl hang loose over one of her rosy cheeks.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling twisted her hair back into a half-up, half-down hairstyle that called attention to her defined eyes.
Tina Fey
Tina Fey [20] channelled Old Hollywood glam with a loose updo paired with a modern smoky eye.
Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere [21] paired her romantic, curly updo with a pink lip to match her gown.