Coming a long way from the lanky, curly-haired girl from that "Cosby" show (not to be confused by "The Cosby Show"), 21-year-old "The Great Debaters" star Jurnee Smollett glowed in this gold dress and some equally feverish accessories (Chopard earrings and Mary Norton handbag) befitting a gal gracefully stepping into adulthood and Hollywood stardom.

The Denzel-directed, Oprah-backed Christmas release presents a whole roster of (well-dressed) talent, some new and some and Oscar-winning vets you may recognize, who appeared at its NY premiere Wednesday.

But we know Smollett had some acting chops worth following when we saw her in 1997s dramatic "Eve's Bayou." We're glad to see she hasn't fallen off somewhere into young Hollywood's dark abyss.

(And, Denzel Whitaker? - above - What luck.)

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Another "The Office" star-ah Angela Kinsey (who plays Angela....Martin on the show) showed up at Monday night's premiere of "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" in all her big(ger)-bellied glory.

The sexy momma-to-be chose this silk striped slip dress from A Pea in the Pod.

"Notes from the Underbelly" star Rachael Harris either really likes the dress or is doing some research for an upcoming episode. (That writers strike has got people pulling from where they can!)

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The Pam vs. Karen: Who's Hotter? debate has been a polarizing issue among "The Office" fans since the office crush-stealing Karen came into the picture a year ago.

But whatever your preference (Team Pam!), know that Jenna Fischer (who plays Pam on the TV series) knows how to let her hair down - on screen and off. Our favorite (TV) receptionist walked the red carpet last night at the LA premiere of her new flick "Walk Hard."

Guess writer strike woes (that have suspended "The Office" stars and many others) aren't plaguing this actress for the time being, as she makes big moves on the big screen, playing Golden Globe-nominated (yes, just today!) John C. Reilly's love interest.

Awwww, I know John, we love her, too.

Her satin belt-accented floral appliqué dress by Escada was a far cry from the button downs and cardigans of Pam's world.

What she does have in common with her Scranton, PA-based TV character is that...we just can't stop rooting for her!

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J-Lo look-a-like (I mean, right??) Salli Richardson, "I Am Legend" smaller star to Will Smith's luminous sun, bore the cold in the name of fashion sporting thisTadashi Shoji gown at last night's New York premiere of the chilling end-of-the-world flick.

She was yucking it up with Will and actor/singer Tyrese (jea-lous!).

And, of course, the whole fam was there to support.

Oh, and Smith BFF Tom Cruise came, too...

Soon after:

Tom to Will: You are legend....but I totally could've had that part. Whatever.

Oh, sh**, we've been spotted!

Quick, look away!

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Not a big fan of Fergie's style turns sometimes, but she got into the season's spirit with this red satin cocktail dress by Dina Bar-El for her "A Home for the Holidays" performance in L.A. Sunday night.

Thank gawd she left her "lady lumps" covered, toning it down on the "Fergalicious"ness, and kept the ensemble tasteful.

Yes, well done Fergs.

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Mary-Louise Parker accompanied former "Weeds" co-star and (former; current?) boyfriend Jeffrey Dean Morgan (known to "Grey's Anatomy" fans as loveable Denny!) to the Hollywood premiere of his new flick, "P.S. I Love You" (known to WAYW as tear-jerker film of the season).

She complimented this no-sudden-moves mini Tadashi Shoji shift dress with subtle sparkle courtesy of Chopard.

Nice.

These two double-named actors look so good together, WAYW hopes there are plenty of love notes* in their future.

*Just watch the film and, bring some tissue.

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Tyra Banks at the CNN Heroes: All-Star Tribute Tuesday night. Red carpet look by:

Pamella Roland

Pose by:

Holiday Barbie

Brittany Snow at Tuesday night's People Magazine Grammy Kick-Off Party. Red carpet look by:

Jay Godfrey

Pose by:

Wonder Woman

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With success, these two talented ladies have been experiencing a style upgrade. They're resume is stacked with combined experience including acting, singing, acting and singing, and pushing a line of make-up named after them (hey, Queen!). Add: Looking better and better with time and you have a total package worth hatin' on applauding.

One of the stars of this season's "This Christmas" Regina King looked beautiful in bronze as she rocked this sequin dress by Jenny Packham to Friday's 2007 Movies Rock event, topping off shimmer with a bit more shimmer with a leather Daniel Swarovski clutch.

And what a style evolution this Queen has gone through. Simplicity wins here in the accessories department with this Mikimoto pearl necklace (shinin' with diamonds) and earrings to match at Saturday's Hollywood Reporter-hosted Women In Entertainment Breakfast.

Oh, look!: Guess who else was loving Mikimoto? Actress/singer Emmy Rossum not only showed off her vocal skills at the Hollywood Reporter event, but also her rebllious side, sporting the Mikimoto pearl necklace as a bracelet

...ok, rebellious may be an overstatement. But you get my drift.

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