Daytime Emmys 2017: See the Most Stunning Red Carpet Fashions From the Nominee Reception!

By Chris Eades Updated: April 27, 2017

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The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are on Sunday, April 30, but the entire weekend is full of parties and events. And the award season kicked off in grand style at the 2017 Daytime Emmy Awards Nominee Reception held at the Hollywood Museum in California on April 26!

The stars of GENERAL HOSPITAL and DAYS OF OUR LIVES as well as some familiar faces from ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE came out for the party, including Emmy nominees and those who came to celebrate their co-stars’ achievements. And they all looked amazing, of course!

ABC 2017 Daytime Emmy Nominee Reception - JPI

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GH’s Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis) was wearing the most amazing skirt, DAYS’ Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa) had a very handsome accessory, and we can’t get over GH alum Natalia Livingston’s (ex-Emily) chic new haircut!

Check out the gallery below to see your favorite stars on the red carpet and let us know who you think was the best dressed!

For more on your favorite stars, keep reading the ABC edition of Soaps In Depth magazine!

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Laura Wright

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Lead Actress nominee Laura Wright (Carly, GH) spiced up her basic black dress by donning a sexy leather jacket with blue trim!
Carolyn Hennesy

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GH's Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) brought a breath of fresh air to the red carpet in this floral confection.
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Supporting Actor nominee Chad Duell (Michael, GH) looked dapper in his blue suit as he hit the red carpet with girlfriend Courtney Hope (Sally, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL).
Donnell Turner

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GH hunk Donnell Turner (Curtis) would look great no matter what he wears, but this suit is perfection!
Lexi Ainsworth

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The subtle pattern in the red maxi-skirt GH star Lexi Ainsworth (Kristina) pairs perfectly with the black halter top.
Brittany Underwood

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The silver pattern in this top OLTL alum Brittany Underwood (Langston) is wearing looks fab! (And so do her earrings!)
Natalia Livingston

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Yes, GH alum Natalia Livingston (ex-Emily) looks fab in this black pantsuit, but we can't get stop looking at her stylish new 'do!
Brytni Sarpy

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Brytni Sarpy (Valerie, GH) strikes a pose in this sexy gray dress.
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Gina Tognoni is nominated for Lead Actress for her role as Phyllis on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS now, but ABC fans remember her fondly as OLTL's Kelly. Either way, this striped blouse and leather skirt are killer!
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Jen Lilley filled in as GH's Maxie, but more recently played Theresa on DAYS opposite Eric Martsolf (Brady). And both of them look fantastic!
Nancy Lee Grahn

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We are absolutely in love with the twisting hem on this skirt worn by Lead Actress nominee Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis, GH)!
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Before joining Y&R as Chelsea, Melissa Claire Egan was AMC's Annie, and she looks pretty as a picture in this floral mini-dress on the red carpet!
Tamara Braun

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GH fans remember Tamara Braun as Carly, and she was most recently on DAYS as Ava. The actress looks fab in this lacy black blouse and tuxedo jacket!
Lilly Melgar

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Lily met a tragic fate on GH, but portrayer Lilly Melgar is still a stunner, especially in this bold blue dress with amazing gold accessories!
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Vincent Irizarry and Billy Flynn are up for Emmys this year as DAYS' Deimos and Chad, but ABC Daytime fans recall Irizarry's amazing performances as David on AMC!
Terri Ivens

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AMC alum Terri Ivens (Simone) shows a little skin in this fun and flirty fringed top — and we need to know where she got that clutch!