In February 2013, the girls of Glee got all dolled up for the PaleyFest Icon Awards, where Glee creator Ryan Murphy received the first ever Paley Center for Media’s Icon Award.
The Glee stars, all in attendance to support their beloved boss, donned different styles on the carpet, all of which looked beautiful. Which of these three looks is your favorite, and how old were they when the first episode of Glee aired on May 19, 2009?
1. Naya Rivera in a Peplum Dress
The beautiful Naya Rivera wore a peplum dress with an interesting print on the skirt. We love how it showed off her sexy figure — slimming on the top and a bit bolder on the bottom.
Those bold red lips also looked well with the navy-and-white colorway of her outfit.
Naya Rivera, born January 12, 1987, was 22 years old when the first episode of Glee premiered on May 19, 2009. She played the role of Santana Lopez on the show.
Naya Rivera in a Monique Lhuillier look at the PaleyFest Icon Award held at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills on February 27, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
2. Lea Michele in a Long Black Dress
Lea Michele was the most dramatic of the three gals, rocking a floor-length black dress with a sheer top and a bottom panel.
The actress’ dress featured a plunging neckline and sheer-and-nude bodice that accentuated her cleavage. She complemented the look with a messy, sexy updo and smoky eye makeup.
Lea Michele, born August 29, 1986, was 22 years old when the first episode of Glee premiered on May 19, 2009. She played the role of Rachel Berry on the show.
Lea Michele in a Vivienne Tam dress, Jenn Meyer jewelry, Elie Saab shoes, and a Kotur bag at the PaleyFest Icon Award held at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills on February 27, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
3. Jayma Mays in a Color-Blocked Dress
Jayma Mays had the most fun look, sporting a bright color-blocked knee-length dress, which seemed to perfectly match her sweet smile.
To ensure the dress was the main focus, she wore minimal accessories — a nude pair of heels, small earrings, and a simple ponytail.
Jayma Mays, born July 16, 1979, was 29 years old when the first episode of Glee premiered on May 19, 2009. She played the role of guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury on the show.
Jayma Mays in a Paper London Spring 2012 dress at the PaleyFest Icon Award held at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills on February 27, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Which of these three looks you like best — Naya’s streamlined peplum, Lea’s dramatic sheer dress, or Jayma’s fun and bright frock?