Christina Hendricks looks sensational in prom-style black gown as she leads star arrivals at Variety pre-Emmy party

By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline

Published: 06:04 EST, 19 September 2015 | Updated: 12:34 EST, 19 September 2015

She was clearly in the mood to celebrate as she anticipates the result of her Emmy nomination.

And Christina Hendricks looked ready to party as she arrived at the Variety and Women In Film Annual Emmy Nominee Celebration in West Hollywood on Friday night.

The 40-year-old Mad Men actress, who is up for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at Sunday night's ceremony, looked demure in a stunning, 1950s style black dress.

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Stunning star: Christina Hendricks looked ready to party as she arrived at the Variety and Women In Film Annual Emmy Nominee Celebration in West Hollywood on Friday night

Christina led the arrivals at the star-studded party as she showed off her incredible curves in the flattering dress, which boasted 3/4 length sleeves and a calf-skimming hem. 

The stunner, who is nominated for her portrayal as Joan Holloway in Mad Men, wore her trademark red locks in loose waves over her shoulders in a centre parting. 

Christina was representing the 1960s period drama, which is nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, at the event where she wore dramatic make-up with a bright pink lip and heavily outlined eye.

Vixen: The 40-year-old Mad Men actress, who is up for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at Sunday night's ceremony, looked demure in a stunning, 1950s style black dress

The acclaimed actress was busy on Friday night as she also appeared at The Television Industry Advocacy Awards Gala.

Christina opted not to change her ensemble for the quick turn around as she headed to the event, also in West Hollywood. 

The glamorous gala was held to benefit The Creative Coalition, a nonprofit organisation formed by members of the American entertainment industry.

Two parties-one night: The stunning star was busy on Friday night as she also appeared at The Television Industry Advocacy Awards Gala

Same outfit: Christina opted not to change her ensemble for the quick turn around as she headed to the event, also in West Hollywood

Another nominee to attend the Variety and Women soiree was Maggie Gyllenhaal, who oozed sophisticated glamour in a one-shouldered red gown which matched her crimson lipstick.

The statuesque beauty is up for Best Actress in a TV Movie/Limited Series for her turn as businesswoman Nessa Stein in the political thriller The Honourable Woman. 

Joining her was actress Neicy Nash who looked gorgeous in a black gown with an embroidered overlay as she celebrated her awards nod for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as DiDi Ortley in Getting On.

Lady in red: Another nominee to attend the evening was Maggie Gyllenhaal, who oozed sophisticated glamour while Actress Neicy Nash looked gorgeous in a black gown

All white on the night: Ariel Winter, who recently underwent a breast reduction operation, wore a floaty, white gown while putting on an eye-popping display of cleavage

Two attendees who flashed the flesh in extremely busty gowns were The Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham and Modern Family star Ariel Winter.

Ariel, who recently underwent a breast reduction operation, wore a floaty, white gown while putting on an eye-popping display of cleavage. 

Smouldering Kat wore a unique, iridescent green two-piece ensemble, which featured a one-shouldered crop top and a mid-length skirt, while she flaunted her assets to the maximum. 

Cutting the mustard: Top Chef presenter Padma Lakshmi looked as graceful as ever in a mustard yellow, satin jumpsuit which nipped in at the waist and showed off her long legs

Angelic: Christina's Mad Men co-star, 15-year-old Kiernan Shipka looked adorable in an angelic white shift dress, as she no doubt celebrated Mad Men's nomination

Acting duo: Successful couple Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy, who are nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy, partied up a storm at the event

Successful couple Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy, who are nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy, partied up a storm at the event. 

The Desperate Housewives star wore her formerly blonde locks in loose waves, with their new chocolate hue, as she looked sensational in a nude leather dress. 

Christina was also living it up at the bash with 2 Broke Girls star Beth Behrs, who looked gorgeous in a strapless lace mini dress. 

Stunners: Christina was also living it up at the bash with 2 Broke Girls star Beth Behrs, who looked gorgeous in a strapless lace mini dress

Top Chef presenter Padma Lakshmi looked as graceful as ever in a yellow, satin jumpsuit which nipped in at the waist and showed off her long legs. 

Christina's Mad Men co-star, 15-year-old Kiernan Shipka looked adorable in an angelic white shift dress, as she no doubt celebrated Mad Men's nomination. 

Little Miss Sunshine star Abigail Breslin looked slinky in a skin-tight purple mini-dress, which featured a revealing cut out in between her bust. 

All grown up: Little Miss Sunshine star Abigail Breslin looked slinky in a skin-tight purple mini-dress, which featured a revealing cut out in between her bust

Funnywoman Jane Krakowski wore a unique black gown, which featured mono-chrome panels protruding from the hips of the otherwise plain, high-necked dress. 

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Netflix show Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, which is also up for two other accolades. 

She was spotted palling up to Modern Family stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julie Bowen at the event.

Nominee: Funnywoman Jane Krakowski wore a unique black gown, which featured mono-chrome panels protruding from the hips of the otherwise plain, high-necked dress

Firm friends: Jane was spotted palling up to Modern Family stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julie Bowen at the event

Fashionable friends: Julie Bowen looked stunning in a black and red sheer gown with her hair styled into loose blonde waves

Julie looked stunning in a black and red sheer gown with her hair styled into loose blonde waves.  

Nick and Vanessa Lachey looked stunning in his and her ensembles comprising of a dark suit and sleek black strapless gown. 

Statuesque Game Of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie looked sensational in a sleek black gown while Paula Abdul flaunted her frame in a tight leather dress.

Loved-up: Nick and Vanessa Lachey looked stunning in his and her ensembles comprising of a dark suit and sleek black strapless gown

Chic: Statuesque Game Of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie looked sensational in a sleek black gown

Stunners: Paula Abdul flaunted her frame in a tight leather dress while veteran actress Jane Seymour showed off her age-defying figure in a clingy green gown

Orange Is The New Black star Taryn Manning looked fashion-forward in a 1970s style mini dress, featuring a turquoise body with patterned overlays. 

Stunning Maria Menounos was slightly more dressed down than other stars in a burgundy crop top and full-bodied, brocade skirt. 

Veteran actress Jane Seymour showed off her age-defying figure in a clingy green gown. 

The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on Sunday  

Legs eleven! Stunning Maria Menounos was slightly more dressed down than other stars in a burgundy crop top and full-bodied, brocade skirt

On-trend: Orange Is The New Black star Taryn Manning looked fashion-forward in a 1970s style mini dress, featuring a turquoise body with patterned overlays

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