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The Sony Ericsson Empire Awards saw oodles of famous faces heading out in their Sunday best, and we were there to get all the goss first-hand.

See that interesting arm candy Emma Watson's wearing? It's Balenciaga, dahling, Balenciaga.\r\n","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658670.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

\r\nHer frock is from designer Olivier Theyskens, but it isn't just good couture that added an extra glow to her cheeks. We spied Em canoodling with a handsome lad later on in the evening.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658669.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

Also adding some colour to the red rug are the likes of Jonathan Ross and his wife Jane Goldman.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658686.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

You'll have to try harder than a brown scarf to get noticed alongside your wife's bright bonce, Jonathan.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658685.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

How funny is Simon Pegg? Well, according to Empire fans he's hilarious. He took home the best comedy gong for the movie Hot Fuzz.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658699.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

Keeping it simple in all black is Shane Meadows.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658698.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

As big Ewan McGregor fans we nearly cried when we spied his white shoes. Why, Ewan, why?","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658675.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

But the likes of James McAvoy are enough to brighten a gloomy fashion moment.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658681.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

Or you can try a jig, which is what Martin Freeman's guest looks set to do.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658688.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

Luckily for her, Olivia Williams' purple dress didn't go see-through.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658692.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

We got to rub shoulders with Emma Griffiths in the press room, where she was also nattering to famous folk. And we're happy to report Em is super-nice and down to earth.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658691.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

Going all man of mystery on us with that half-smile is Dexter Fletcher.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658664.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

If you ever need to find someone filled with cheer, look no further than David Morrissey, one of the friendliest chaps around.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658662.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

But if anyone ever needed a reason to look happy, Sam Riley had a good one - he bagged the award for best newcomer.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658697.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

Say hello to Edgar Wright.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658694.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

And a rugged-looking Jonas Armstrong.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658684.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

Going for chic but casual is James Corden and guest.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658679.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

The awards were hosted by Rob Brydon.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658695.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

We'd also smile if we got to work with Daniel Craig every day, as Gemma Arterton gets to do in the new Bond movie.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658676.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

After all the awards were handed out, stars like Matt Damon and wife Luciana, mingled at the reception.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658651.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

The likes of Jaime Winstone headed off to the after-party at trendy Carbon.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658677.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

And she wasn't alone, her boyfriend Alfie Allen was right at her side. Cute.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658660.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

That satin looks a bit like nightwear-esque, Tamsin Egerton.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658700.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

And Emma's feeling the fashion love. She told us: “When I'm wearing casual clothes I'm more high street, but if I'm coming to an event then it's designers all the way. This dress is so beautiful I would freeze for hours just to wear it.”","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658668.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

Her Harry Potter co-stars Evanna Lynch and Katie Leung dress up to the nines too.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658673.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

Edith Bowman opts for an interesting print on her bump-covering frock.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658665.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

If you stare too long at this frock from Agyness Deyn, we think you might find yourself in a trance.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658659.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

And this is what a victory dance looks like. Thank you James.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658678.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

But James decides to keep his jigs under wraps and poses instead. ","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658680.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

It's two feet firmly on the ground for Sam too.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658696.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

And while we hope Matt and Paul Greengrass may break into song, they are v well-behaved. Drat.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658693.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"},{"caption":"The Empire Awards 2008<\/b>

But we did get to give Matt a little something from the Showbiz Shed, in the form of a London bus key ring.","url":"2008/3/10/The-Empire-Awards-2008-1658689.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"The Empire Awards 2008"}];