Photos: Julia Louis-Dreyfus red carpet looks

Julia Louis-Dreyfus wore a black Max Mara gown with Irene Neuwirth earrings. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Aug. 17, 2014 9 AM PT

When it comes to red carpet style, Emmy nominee Julia Louis-Dreyfus has gotten better with age. Here’s a look back at her red carpet gowns and two memorable characters.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus in a Monique Lhuillier gown. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Louis-Dreyfus chose a red halter dress by Narciso Rodriguez and jewels from Fred Leighton. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus in a gown by Monique Lhuillier. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Louis-Dreyfus walked the red carpet in a Vera Wang gown. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Louis-Dreyfus’ black gown was by Narciso Rodriguez, with jewelry by Irene Neuwirth. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Louis-Dreyfus wore a Vera Wang gown. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Louis-Dreyfus in a pink Bob Mackie gown. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)