January Jones: Was Her Emmys Dress That Bad?

Actress gets reamed on the JumboTron at the Nokia Theatre over her Versace frock. Is it fair in the name of fashion?

By Lia Haberman Aug 30, 2010 5:15 PMTags
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Betty Draper is taking a bashing.

Critics (including us) had a lot to say about January Jones' structured Versace frock on the red carpet last night.

But at least one star is coming to her defense: "They showed her on the freaking JumboTron and then they were talking smack about her," Kathy Griffin told E! News at the HBO afterparty.

For anyone not lucky enough to get into Nokia Theatre at last night's Emmys, here's what went down:

Access Hollywood's Billy Bush was roasting the Mad Men star on a preshow broadcast that was played into the theater—where the actress and other celebs were seated, waiting for the awards ceremony to begin!

It was "very uncomfortable and bizarre," said Griffin—who's no stranger to awkward moments—adding, "Everyone is wrong. I love the way January Jones looks tonight."

"They were doing all the misses while we were in the theater," added True Blood star Sam Trammell. "It was so uncool."

The stars have spoken but what do you think? It was an unusual choice but did January and her blue gown deserve to be blasted on the big screen?

 

Poll

January Jones Emmys Poll

Did the actress deserve to be publicly scolded for wearing the bold blue gown?
Yes, she took a red-carpet risk and it didn't pay off
23.3%
No, celebrities have feelings just like the rest of us
76.7%