Christina Hendricks keeps her figure under wraps in demure navy dress

She is one of the stars of Sixties drama Mad Men and when it comes to technology it appears as if Christina Hendricks is stuck firmly in the past.

While the beautiful 39-year-old actress looked elegant at the Variety Studio powered by Samsung Galaxy at Palihouse in West Hollywood on Thursday, she almost ruined an attempt at a group selfie with some fellow actresses.

As Lena Heady held up her phone and Molly Parker, Anna Gunn, Bellamy Young and Michelle Monaghan gathered round, Christina was busy looking behind her and almost missed the proceedings but the group persevered and eventually got their shot.

Wrong way Christina: Mad Men beauty Hendricks got distracted as her famous friends including (L-R) Molly Parker, Anna Gunn, Lena Headey, Bellamy Young and Michelle Monaghan attempted a group selfie

Since Ellen DeGeneres' infamous Oscar selfie because the most retweeted tweet ever, group selfies have become extremely popular and the selection of actresses tried their own version at the event on Thursday.

Christina was demure in a navy dress which covered up her famous curves.

Concentrate; Once they got Christina's attention the group worked hard to get their shot

The money shot! The six famous faces finally managed to get themselves all into the same frame as Anna Gunn snapped a picture

With her red hair styled in loose waves, the look was elegant and sophisticated and quite similar to costumes from Mad Men.

Christina completed her look with a pair of red heels, which perfectly accented her striking dress.

And she wasn't the only one who made an effort with her famous pals also showing off their individual style.

Elegant: Christina opted for a demure navy dress which she jazzed up with red shoes as she attended the Variety event on Thursday

Power players: Hendricks and Bellamy Young are currently starring in two of TV's most successful shows, Mad Men and Scandal respectively

Patriotic: Michelle Monaghan's heels were the colour of the American flag as she posed for a picture with Christina on Thursday

Headey was the most casual in jeans and a shirt but she jazzed her look up with a pair of tan heels.

Parker opted for a black trouser suit and matching patent heels for a businesslike outfit while Gunn displayed her recent weight loss in a little black dress.

Young - who plays First Lady Mellie Grant in Scandal - was suitably elegant in a red dress while Monaghan chose a grey shift and heels in the colours of the America flag.

Stunning: Soft make-up emphasised Christina's pretty features as she attended the Variety Studio event in Hollywood on Thursday

Strike a pose: Despite her selfie mishap, Hendricks is comfortable in front of the camera and knows how to strike a pose

Ever professional: Following their selfie fun, the six actresses took part in a round table discussion

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Jacqueline Jossa leads the glamour at the Inside Soap Awards in stunning dress with sheer back as she takes home prize for Best Actress

he beat off competition from Coronation Street’s Julie Hesmondhalgh, Emmerdale actress Lesley Dunlop and Michelle Keegan to be crowned Best Actress.
So it’s no surprise that Jacqueline Jossa wanted to dress to impress when she picked up the accolade at the Inside Soap Awards on Monday evening.
The EastEnders star turned heads in punky prom inspired dress by Patricia Bonaldi, featuring a tulle skirt and daring sheer back as she walked the red carpet at the event held at Ministry Of Sound.

See below for full list of winners

Winning: Jacqueline Jossa not only won award for Best Actress but she was also amongst the best dressed at the Inside Soap Awards

Head turning: The EastEnders actress made stunned in the dress which featured a sheer back

  

Jacqueline has been involved in some excellent story lines over the last year – including of course her character’s struggle with alcohol. 

Inside Soap Awards 2013 Highlights. Hottest winners

Different looks: Gemma Merna (L) wore a very eye-catching dress while Jennifer Metcalfe (R) covered up in black

Sexy and chic: Jennifer's outfit made the most of her figure - showing off her very tiny waist

Trying the trends: Michelle Hardwick (L) opted for a cut-out dress, while Brooke Vincent simply wore an oversized blazer

It was a successful evening for EastEnders  as Tameka Empson was declared funniest female for her role as Kim Fox.
The soap also picked up two awards for its younger cast, with Khali Best named best newcomer as Dexter Hartman and Maisie Smith winning best young actor as Tiffany Butcher.
Jacqueline wasn’t however the the only soap star who tried to turn heads as they appeared on the red carpet. 

Smartening up their acts: Stephanie Davis and Kieron Richardson who star in Hollyoaks made sure they dressed to impress for the occasion

Softer side: Gemma Bissix, who plays Clare in Hollyoaks, opted for a cream dress with a gold belt

Daring: EastEnders actress Hetti Bywater showed off her very slim legs in a short dress featuring a plunging neckline

Co-stars: Gemma and Jennifer arrive in their figure-hugging outfits

Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote opted for a similar dress which featured an equally as intricate top.
Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe opted for a sophisticated ensemble showing off just a glimpse of her midriff in a cropped polo neck jumper with a below the knee skirt.
Her co-star Gemma Merna went for an entirely different look – leaving very little to the imagination in a PVC yellow dress with a chain neck detail.

Sexy: Emmerdale's Charley Webb shows off her long pins in over-the-knee boots

   Winners of the Inside Soap Awards 2013 

Best Actor - David Neilson (Roy Cropper, Coronation Street)
Best Actress - Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning, EastEnders)
Best Bad Boy - Dominic Power (Cameron Murray, Emmerdale)
Best B*tch - Natalie Gumede (Kirsty Soames, Coronation Street)
Funniest Male - Simon Gregson (Steve McDonald, Coronation Street)
Funniest Female - Tameka Empson (Kim Fox, EastEnders)
Best Newcomer - Khali Best (Dexter Hartman, EastEnders)
Best Young Actor - Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher, EastEnders)
Sexiest Male - Danny Mac (Mark 'Dodger' Savage, Hollyoaks)
Sexiest Female - Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre, Coronation Street)
Best Storyline - Cameron's killer cover-up (Emmerdale)
Best Daytime Soap - Home and Away
Best Daytime Star - Steve Peacocke (Darryl 'Brax' Braxton, Home And Away)
Best Drama - Waterloo Road
Outstanding Achievement - Emmerdale: 40th Anniversary Live Episode
Best Soap - Emmerdale

The low-cut nature of the frock meant the blonde actress had plenty of cleavage on show as she walked the red carpet.
Jorgie Porter, who is also part of the McQueen family slipped into a smart leopard-print suit for the occasion, but ensuring it wasn’t entirely formal she showed off some cleavage.
Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent also opted for a suit, well one half of one at least, in a cream, double-breasted jacket which showed off her slim legs.

Clingy: Lauren Goodger wears figure-hugging bandage dress with racy cut-out panels

Contrast: Hollyoaks' Jazmine Franks opts for a girly pink skirt (left) while Jorgie Porter wears a leopard print trouser suit (right)

Cute: EastEnders' Rachel Bright opted for a monochrome spotty number and red platform heels

Former The Only Way is Essex star Lauren Goodger flaunted her curves in a black and white bandage dress, with cut-out panels around the waist.
She tweeted a picture of herself to her 1.1million followers on Twitter during the event, with the caption: 'Love my dress from @celebboutique thank you guys #soapawards'.
EastEnders' Rachel Bright was much more covered up for the occasion in a spotty, monochrome dress, with white collar, while her dark hair was worn in an up do.

Jumpsuit: Holby City's Mary-Claire Carter flashed some flesh in her cute ensemble

Soap stars: Waterloo Road's Adiza Shardow (left) and EastEnders' Shona McGarty (right) arriving at the event

Blonde beauty: Eastenders' Danielle Harold wears daring bodycon

While most stars chose short dresses, Holby City's Mary-Claire Carter shone in a all-black backless jumpsuit and simple matching heels.
Adiza Shardow, who plays Liberty Gordon in Waterloo Road, sparkled in a fringed black and gold mini dress which she paired with black heels.

She tweeted on the night to say: 'We won wohoooooo #waterlooroad #winning #bestdrama #boom'.

Dancing partners: Strictly's Iveta Lukosiute and Mark Benton wore matching outfits for the event

Short and sweet: Soap star Zoe Henry sports a black leather skirt while Emmerdale's Sian Reese-Williams chose a red patterned number

They may be spending every waking minute with each other while rehearsing for Strictly Come Dancing, but that didn't stop Iveta Lukosiute and Mark Benton spending a night off in each others company.
The pair even went the extra mile to make sure they were matching, as the blonde dancer chose a clingy, animal print gown which was coordinated with the actor's leopard-print tie.
Emmerdale's Zoe Henry, who wore a cute leather skirt and bright pink top, tweeted to celebrate saying: 'Ammaaaaazzzzzzzzinnnnnng!!!! We've won!!!!!! XX'.

Tartan: Kirsty-Leigh Porter opts for a bold print and chunky boots

Awards: Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner keeps it cute and casual (left) and Coronation Street's Cherylee Houston wears a black dress and biker boots

Plain and simple: Samantha Womack looks sophisticated in her floor-length gown

Samantha Womack proved you can never go wrong with LBD (long black dress) which she teamed with a large circular belt and slicked back hair.
Kirsty-Leigh Porter, who plays Leela Lomax in Hollyoaks, tweeted: 'So....... We cannot contain the excitement..... #InsideSoaps #WithANewCrew @JessicaEllisUK @MrkieronR @stephanieannd'.
She wore a short, red tartan dress with chunky black lace-up boots, while her blonde hair was worn down and wavy.

Dashing: Emmerdale's Dominic Power wears smart grey suit and tan belt

Pink carpet: Jake Wood wore a grey suit and blue shirt (left) and Lesley Dunlop opted for a multi-coloured loose-fitting dress (right)

EastEnders: Himesh Patel keeps it casual in short, grey chinos and denim shirt

It wasn't just the female stars who dressed to the nines, as Fabrizio Santino looked particularly dapper in a black suit, white shirt and polished shoes.
EastEnders' Himesh Patel however went for a slightly different look in grey ankle-grazing trousers, brown shoes and a denim-coloured shirt.
While it was an all-black ensemble for John Michie, who plays Karl Munro in Coronation Street, whereas Joe Tracini went for a much brighter, blue suit.

Hunk: Hollyoaks' Fabrizio Santino looks dapper in a smart, dark suit and pocket handkerchief

Suited and booted: Joe Tracini and John Michie arriving at the Inside Soap Awards

Elegant: Jane Cox looked great in a patterned jacket and black dress

Monochrome: EastEnders' Nitin Ganatra made sure he looked smart as he arrived at the event

Danielle Harold made the most of her slim, tall figure in black, pink and white bodycon which she finished off with peeptoe heels and matching clutch bag.
While her co-star Shona McGarty went for a much simpler all-black dress, which she jazzed up with a pair of snakeskin-effect shoes and cream bag.
It was a late night for Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz, 14, who wore a colourful jacket and bright pink Dr. Martens boots.

Start of the night: The Hollyoaks stars arrive at the venue together ahead of an exciting evening

Pretty: Rachel Bright showed off her pink blush as she carried her black clutch into the venue

Glam pals: Danielle Harold and Shona McGarty arrive together at the bash

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