These some random photos from the Hollywood Film Awards last night in Beverly Hills. I don’t know much about the Hollywood Film Awards, but I guess they’re like a precursor to awards season and honor films that are likely to be recognized, including some which haven’t even come out yet. Judd Apatow was honored for This is 40, which comes out at Christmas. He joked “No one has seen my movie. This is just based on an assumption that it’s good.” You can learn more about the honorees and the event here. We’re going to focus on the fashion and we’re going to just have this single post about it as there weren’t a lot of big (female) names there.

First off we have the lovely Amy Adams in a simple Oscar de la Renta navy cap sleeve gown with a sheer panel at the neckline. (Amy received the Hollywood Supporting Actress award for The Master.) This dress is perfection. Some of you may find it plain, and it is, but look at how well she wears it. You don’t have to be flashy to look elegant and gorgeous. I love her wavy hair and her makeup is perfection. Amy knows how to bring it to the red carpet, and she does so consistently and well. She’s wearing some crazy nude-colored platform heels, but you can’t really see them beneath this long gown. Also, Amy’s husband, actor Darren Le Gallo, was there with her. In some photos he looks uncomfortable but in others he’s smiling.

In contrast, Amanda Seyfried went for the obvious bombshell look in a a scarlet Prabal Gurung with corset white piping along the bodice. It’s a hot dress and Amanda wears it well, but there’s something cliche about the whole look – the red lips, open mouth, 40s hair, etc. I like that she went with gold pumps, that’s a bold choice.

Here’s Marion Cotillard in black and blue velvet Christian Dior. (Marion received the Hollywood Actress Award for Rust and Bone.) The dress is kind of understated and retro, I really like it. With some better styling it would have worked, but I’m getting stuck on the weird horn-like buns in her hair. It could be worse I guess, but that hair is really ruining the look for me. She also could use some jewelry like a necklace or earrings. Like Amy Adams, Marion opted for some metallic shoes. She’s wearing Dior silver pumps. They’re hot and I like them with this dress.

Kerry Washington worked a Monique Lhuilier strapless black and white splatter print dress. I love this gown and find it flattering yet striking. I usually dislike shoes with bows on them, but she makes those work.

Finally, here’s Helen Hunt looking like a dream in a little silver sheath dress paired with silver strappy heels. I would have liked to have seen different shoes with this dress, but overall this is pretty. I’ve been hearing a lot about Helen’s new film with John Hawkes, The Sessions, in which she plays a sex surrogate to a man who suffers from polio. It’s out in limited release now and is bound to get some nominations.

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