The Emmys red carpet was chock full of television's A-list starlets.

But always a standout at any event was actress Gillian Anderson, 49, who looked beautiful in a burgundy gown.

The X Files actress smiled her trademark wry grin as she posed for snaps, twirling around to show off the the frock with its delicate lacing along the back.

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Burgundy beauty: Gillian Anderson, 49, stuns in a russet velvet gown with delicate lacing along the back as she walks the Emmys red carpet

It's all in the details: The floor-length red velvet gown flanked the blonde star's svelte frame as as it fell in crushed layers to almost bleed in with the red carpet

The floor-length red velvet gown flanked the blonde star's svelte frame as as it fell in crushed layers to almost bleed in with the red carpet.

The back of the frock was laced and sheer, with a black intricate detailing, teasing the star's complexion underneath.

She kept herself on the more understed side when it came to jewelry, opting for just a silver bangle on her wrist and a pair of drop earrings.

She held on to a sparkling silver clutch bag and whore her honeyed locks on top of her head.

She's a pro: The X Files actress smiled her trademark wry grin as she posed for snaps

Give us a twirl: The back of the frock was laced and sheer, with a black intricate detailing, teasing the star's complexion underneath

She showcased an intricate plait at the back of her head as well.

Gillian kept her make-up delicate, with a light bronzer, a sweep of mascara and a clay-coloured tone on her lips.

The actress wasn't up for any awards, but as a stalwart TV star was of course in attendance.

Gillian has a slew of recent TV projects under her belt, all gritty in their own right.

Star of the small screen: Gillian has a slew of recent TV projects under her belt, all gritty in their own right. She has recently starred in three seasons of The Fall, as well as the TV adaptation of Hannibal

She has recently starred in three seasons of The Fall, as well as the TV adaptation of Hannibal.

She was, of course, in the reboot of The X Files and will appear in further episodes of this next year.

This year she has been in American Gods and last Christmas starred in the BBC adaptation of War & Peace.

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