Pretty in pattern! Emma Stone and Michelle Williams wow in sparkling gowns for the eight annual Governors Awards in Hollywood

By Sarah Sotoodeh For Dailymail.com

Published: 00:38 EST, 13 November 2016 | Updated: 11:13 EST, 13 November 2016

They're known for choosing bold red carpet looks.

And Emma Stone and Michelle Williams did not disappoint on Saturday as they arrived dressed to the nines for the eighth annual Governors Awards in Hollywood.

The actresses wowed in shimmering statement dresses with bold lipstick for the awards ceremony.

Stunning star: Emma Stone looked incredible in a paisley printed frock for the eighth annual Governors Awards in Hollywood on Saturday

The event, which took place at the Hollywood and Highland Center, was organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.  

Emma, 28, chose a fitted paisley patterned frock that featured black, white and silver hues.

The star's mermaid-style number featured spaghetti straps, a flouncy hemline and silver beading.

The Crazy, Stupid, Love actress paired the elaborately designed dress with red lipstick, wavy tresses and embellished heels with a ribbon accent.

Michelle looked incredible in a black cut-out frock with a sparkly patterned overlay that cascaded elegantly to the floor.

Sparkling: Michelle Williams, 36, looked incredible in a black cut-out frock with a sparkly patterned overlay that cascaded elegantly to the floor

The 36-year-old star's gown had cut-out detailing beneath the sheer layer, revealing her flat midriff and a hint of her toned legs.

Michelle styled her platinum pixie locks swept to one side while rocking mauve lipstick and kohl-lined lids.

Lily Collins looked like a classic movie star in her silky gold dress, which featured an asymmetrical neckline.

Good times: The 36-year-old star's gown had cut-out detailing beneath the sheer layer, revealing her flat midriff and a hint of her toned legs; seen with director Kenneth Lonergan, actors Casey Affleck and Lucas Hedges

Absolutely breathtaking: Lily Collins looked like a classic movie star in her silky gold dress, which featured an asymmetrical neckline

The Love, Rosie actress, 27, showed off her sculpted back in the fluttering bold hued frock.

The beautiful star wore her brunette tresses half-up, half-down with waves, adding brown shadow on her lids and red lipstick on her full pout. 

Kate Beckinsale stepped out in a white embellished frock; the 43-year-old chose an off-the-shoulder dress that had a cinched waist and flared skirt.

Lupita Nyong'o wore a flower patterned dress with sheer elements and a voluminous skirt.

Fancy: Kate Beckinsale stepped out in a white embellished frock for the awards ceremony

Strike a pose: The 43-year-old actress chose an off-the-shoulder dress that had a cinched waist and flared skirt

The 33-year-old Academy Award winner paired the light hued frock with criss-cross strapped heels and diamond jewelry.

Amy Adams, 42, glowed in a gold and white polka dot gown featuring ruched detailing and a belted waist. 

Felicity Jones donned a black gown with gold and pink floral beading by the neckline. 

Floral lady: Lupita Nyong'o wore a flower patterned dress with sheer elements and a voluminous skirt

Elegant: The 33-year-old Academy Award winner paired the light hued frock with criss-cross strapped heels and diamond jewelry; pictured with Mira Nair and David Oyelowo

Reunited: Lupita posed with David on the carpet- her co-star in the film Queen Of Katwe

Bold: Amy Adams, 42, glowed in a gold and white polka dot gown featuring ruched detailing and a belted waist

Glow: Felicity Jones donned a black gown with gold and pink floral beading by the neckline

Marion Cotillard covered her baby bump in a black lacy dress; the piece had sheer sleeves and neckline.

The actress, 41, paired the long-sleeved look with dark heels, pulled back hair and rosy makeup.

Hailee Steinfeld stunned in a white lace gown; the 19-year-old's floor-length gown was slightly sheer with textured lace. 

Nicole Kidman wore a charcoal and black gown that showed a hint of her cleavage; the Lion actress added strappy black heels.

Looking incredible: Marion Cotillard covered her baby bump in a black lacy dress; the piece had sheer sleeves and neckline

Goddess: Hailee Steinfeld stunned in a white lace gown; the 19-year-old's floor-length gown was slightly sheer with textured lace

Blonde beauty: Nicole Kidman wore a charcoal and black gown that showed a hint of her cleavage; the Lion actress added strappy black heels

Nicole wore several diamond rings and large earrings for added sparkle.

The 49-year-old styled her light hued tresses in waves with a center part. 

Gorgeous: Nicole wore several diamond rings and large earrings for added sparkle

Ageless: The 49-year-old styled her light hued tresses in waves with a center part; pictured with her Lion co-star Sunny Pawar

Catching up: Nicole posed with Laura Dern and her daughter Jaya Harper

What a great time: Nicole posed for pictures with Laura before heading inside the venue

Nice to meet you too! Nicole greeted actor and musician Common on the red carpet

Ryan Reynolds arrived on the red carpet in an emerald blazer with black trousers, a white button-up and a bow-tie.

The handsome star was joined at the awards show by the equally dapper Miles Teller and Andrew Garfield.

Naomie Harris, 40, showed off her decolletage in a blue and white strapless gown while toting a structured clutch.

Helen Mirren wore a classic black dress with dazzling diamond jewelry; the 71-year-old donned earrings, a necklace, bracelets, rings and an encrusted belt.

Handsome: Ryan Reynolds arrived on the red carpet in an emerald blazer with black trousers, a white button-up and a bow-tie

Good looking men: The equally dapper Miles Teller (l) and Andrew Garfield (r) donned a black suit with a white collared shirt and a bow-tie

Having a laugh together: Andrew was seen grinning ear to ear as he greeted Lucas on the red carpet before heading inside

Bold: Naomie Harris, 40, showed off her decolletage in a blue and white strapless gown while toting a structured clutch

Shining star: Helen Mirren wore a classic black dress with dazzling diamond jewelry; the 71-year-old donned earrings, a necklace, bracelets, rings and an encrusted belt

Janelle Monae looked pretty in a black and white strapless dress; the look had a cinched waist with a voluminous top and skirt.

Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw, 33, wowed in a silver dress, which had beading across the torso and over her mid-section.

Mark Wahlberg and Casey Affleck dressed up in black and white suits, adding a tie and matching dress shoes.

Laura Dern happily posed with her date - her 11-year-old daughter Jaya Harper; the lovely mother-daughter duo coordinated in dark hued ensembles. 

Good choice: Janelle Monae looked pretty in a black and white strapless dress; the look had a cinched waist with a voluminous top and skirt

What a beauty: Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw, 33, wowed in a silver dress, which had beading across the torso and over her mid-section

Dapper: Mark Wahlberg and Casey Affleck dressed up in black and white suits, adding a tie and matching dress shoes

Happiness: Laura Dern happily posed with her date - her 11-year-old daughter Jaya Harper; the lovely mother-daughter duo coordinated in dark hued ensembles

Chris Pine and Ben Foster, both sporting scruffy faces, looked almost identical in their black and white suits with a bow tie.

Octavia Spencer looked great in a blush-toned ruched dress, opting for loose tresses to finish off her look.

Leslie Mann and her producer husband Judd Apatow posed together on the red carpet.

The actress, 44, wore a strapless dress with branches and birds emblazoned all over.

Pharrell Williams paired jeans with a dark hued jacket while his wife Helen Lasichanh wore a black dress.

Armie Hammer looked handsome in his suit as he posed with his pregnant wife Elizabeth Chambers. 

Pals: Chris Pine and Ben Foster, both sporting scruffy faces, looked almost identical in their black and white suits with a bow tie

She's got a glow: Octavia Spencer looked great in a blush-toned ruched dress, opting for loose tresses to finish off her look

Power couple: Leslie Mann and her producer husband Judd Apatow posed together

Smile: The actress, 44, wore a strapless dress with branches and birds emblazoned all over

In love: Pharrell Williams paired jeans with a dark hued jacket while his wife Helen Lasichanh wore a black dress

Happiness: Armie Hammer looked handsome in his suit as he posed with his pregnant wife Elizabeth Chambers

Warren Beatty, 79, wore a suit and bow tie while his wife Annette Bening, 58, showed off her incredible figure in a sheer lacy dress.

Jeff Bridges and wife Susan Geston Bridges coordinated in dark hued looks; Susan added a pop of color with a maroon clutch.

Common, Brett Ratner and Hugh Grant arrived wearing black blazers with matching trousers and bow ties.

Sylvester Stallone posed on the carpet with his wife Jennifer Flavin, who donned a textured blush frock.

Staying close: Warren Beatty, 79, wore a suit and bow tie while his wife Annette Bening, 58, showed off her incredible figure in a sheer lacy dress

Giddy: Jeff Bridges and wife Susan Geston Bridges coordinated in dark hued looks; Susan added a pop of color with a maroon clutch

Similar idea: Common, Brett Ratner and Hugh Grant arrived wearing black blazers with matching trousers and bow ties

Date night: Sylvester Stallone posed on the carpet with his wife Jennifer Flavin, who donned a textured blush frock

Jackie Chan and fashion designer Tom Ford arrived to the awards ceremony in dark hued ensembles.

Director Ava DuVernay wore a shimmering silver and black frock with bold red lipstick. 

Cheryl Boone Isaacs and Tori Amos decided to go for dark colored dresses. 

Ready for fun: Jackie Chan and fashion designer Tom Ford arrived to the awards ceremony in dark hued ensembles

Shine: Director Ava DuVernay wore a shimmering silver and black frock with bold red lipstick

Time to enjoy the show: Cheryl Boone Isaacs and Tori Amos decided to go for dark dresses

Arnold Schwarzenegger donned a black blazer and trousers with a white button up and blue tie.

While on the carpet, he was seen greeting fellow actor Richard Gere.

Actress Ruth Negga sported a dress featuring a snake design while the CEO of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Dawn Hudson wore an all red look.

Grinning: Arnold Schwarzenegger donned a black blazer and trousers with a white button up and blue tie

Shaking hands before heading in: While on the carpet, he was seen greeting fellow actor Richard Gere

Bright: Actress Ruth Negga sported a dress featuring a snake design while the CEO of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Dawn Hudson wore an all red look

Jonah Hill looked like a classic movie star in his bow tie, blazer and trousers; he rocked shoes that his initials emblazoned on them.

Vince Vaughn and Lin-Manuel Miranda also attended the Governors Awards.

Meagan Good wore a black dress with a sheer panel that showed off her cleavage while posing with her husband DeVon Franklin.

David Oyelowo wore a white blazer and trousers while Mahershala Ali chose black. 

Cool guy: Jonah Hill looked like a classic movie star in his bow tie, blazer and trousers; he rocked shoes that his initials emblazoned on them

Classic: Vince Vaughn and Lin-Manuel Miranda also attended the Governors Awards

Loving couple: Meagan Good wore a black dress with a sheer panel that showed off her cleavage while posing with her husband DeVon Franklin

Focused: David Oyelowo wore a white blazer and trousers while Mahershala Ali chose black

Smiling wide: Laura Dern and her father Bruce Dern presented an award during the ceremony

Hi there! Jeff Bridges was seen waving to the crowd as he made his way to the microphone

Gliding: Nicole Kidman headed to the microphone to present an award

Shimmering: Nicole spoke to the crowd as she sparkled in her ensemble

In the moment: Helen Mirren spoke on stage inside the Ray Dolby Ballroom

Happy day: Honoree Lynn Stalmaster accepted his award onstage

Delighted: Heather Headley greeted the crowd on stage while sporting a shimmering white frock and dangling earrings

Not expecting it: Richard Gere appeared surprised as he appeared on stage

Still good looking: Tom Hanks hit the microphone to speak during the ceremony

Reunion: Chris Tuck presented Jackie Chan with his award onstage; the twosome starred in the Rush Hour franchise together

Grinning ear to ear: Jackie Chan poses with his award and fellow actor Sylvester Stallone

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