Jennifer Garner and other celebrities go red: Who wore it best?

“Top Chef” judge Gail Simmons looked beautiful in a red gown for the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.  Her fellow judge, Padma Lakshmi, included a splash of red the flowers adorning her purple gown.  Tom Colicchio and Toby Young were surely glad to spend some time out of the kitchen with these lovely ladies.It’s hard to believe that  Maria Menounos was once overweight as a teen.  The petite TV personality says she dropped the extra pounds the old fashioned way – through adapting her lifestyle to include a healthier diet and more exercise.  Menounos sore a backless red gown to the 2013 SAG awards.Jennifer Garner rocked a sleeveless red gown at the 2013 Golden Globe awards show.  This mother of three little ones always look fit healthy.  Garner wore a shimmery gold dress to the Screen Actor’s Guild  awards ceremony two weeks later.  Husband, Ben Affleck, said Jen was the most beautiful lady there.View the list »
Jennifer Garner in red

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Red is a color that instantly gets you noticed, which is why many celebrities chose to wear the color at award shows and other high profile events. The shade also symbolizes heart health awareness. February is American Heart Month, according to a Feb. 1 article from the U.S. News & World Report.

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The Go Red for Women challenge encourages people all across the United States to put spend the day in a red t-shirt, dress, sweater or any other type of clothing. This is the tenth year of the challenge. The goal is to raise awareness to the fact that heart disease kills more women each year than all forms of cancer combined.

The American Heart Association declared Feb. 1 National Go Red Day, but wearing the bright hue doesn’t need to be limited to one day. Celebrities wear it all the time and you can, too.

Which of these ten celebrities do you think rocked red the best?

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  • Jennifer Garner rocked a sleeveless red gown at the 2013 Golden Globe awards show.  This mother of three little ones always look fit healthy.  Garner wore a shimmery gold dress to the Screen Actor’s Guild  awards ceremony two weeks later.  Husband, Ben Affleck, said Jen was the most beautiful lady there.
  • It’s hard to believe that  Maria Menounos was once overweight as a teen.  The petite TV personality says she dropped the extra pounds the old fashioned way – through adapting her lifestyle to include a healthier diet and more exercise.  Menounos sore a backless red gown to the 2013 SAG awards.
  • “Top Chef” judge Gail Simmons looked beautiful in a red gown for the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.  Her fellow judge, Padma Lakshmi, included a splash of red the flowers adorning her purple gown.  Tom Colicchio and Toby Young were surely glad to spend some time out of the kitchen with these lovely ladies.
  •  Lea Michele and her “Glee” costar Cory Monteith brought old school Hollywood glamour to the 2013 SAG Awards.  Lea  plays a teenager on the show, but her form-fitting red dress reminded us that she’s actually a grown woman.  She kept her hair, jewelry and makeup simple to really let the dress be the star.
  •  Kaley Cuoco wore a red gown to the 2013 SAG awards. Kaley wore her blond hair long and used bangs as an accessory.  Cuoco stars as Penny on “The Big Bang Theory” and recently hosted the People’s Choice Awards.  Kaley also has a new role as William Shatner’s daughter in the “Priceline Negotiator” commercial series.
  •  Jessica Chastain channeled Jessica Rabbit in a red gown for the 2013 SAG awards.  This glamorous look is a far cry from Chastain’s wardrobe in “Mama.”  Jessica plays a struggling musician in the film, mostly wearing jeans and t-shirts.  Chastain also wore her hair short and dark for the film. 
  • Yolanda Foster wore a red evening gown to a 2011 Grammy event with her husband, David Foster.  Foster tweeted a photo of a gorgeous pair of sky-high red stilettos on Jan. 31.  The shoes are from Valentino and similar styles retail for around $900 at Nordstrom.  Yolanda encouraged her followers to think red and plan something sexy.  
  •  Erika Christensen shined in a red cocktail dress at the 2010 NBC Upfront presentation in New York City.  Erika’s “Parenthood” cast mate Dax Shepard also wore red in the form of a snazzy blazer.  Peter Krause, Lauren Graham and Sam Jaeger opted for darker colors.  Christensen is frequently photographed wearing red.
  •  Ann Romney looked powerful in a red dress while campaigning with her husband, Mitt Romney, during the 2012 elections.  Mitt didn’t win the candidacy, but the couple sure looked good trying.  First Ladies and those who hope to move into the position are known for having beautiful wardrobes and Ann Romney is no exception.
  •  First Lady Michelle Obama has a wardrobe full of beautiful dresses, business looks and even casual clothes.  Michelle always looks effortlessly fashionable and pulled together.  Obama’s evening gowns for formal events are always stunning.  Michelle wore red to the 2013 Inaugural Ball, showing off those long, toned arms she’s become known for.
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Rachael Moshman has been fascinated with celebrities since she was a child. She used her allowance to subscribe to Tiger Beat, 16 and Sassy before she even hit the teen years. She's passed the obsession on to her tween daughter who looks forward to US Weekly arriving in the mail all week.

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