Christina Hendricks Through The Years: Photos Of The ‘Mad Men’ Beauty From Her Start

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May 3, 2023 10:00AM EDT

Happy birthday Christina Hendricks! Christina went from a virtual unknown to a red carpet favorite. See her best looks over the years here.

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Christina Hendricks: Over The Years

Christina Hendricks: Over The Years — Christina Hendricks, born May 3, 1975, has come a long way since her start, evolving from a young ingenue to a bonafide bombshell beloved by all. She enjoyed several small parts on TV before her breakout role as Joan Hollaway on ‘Mad Men’. For the role, she received six Primetime Emmy Award nominations and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. From there, she starred in the series ‘Good Girls’ from 2018 to 2021.

Through it all, her fashion has remained top-notch. Christina has always embraced her curves, often opting for plunging necklines or dresses which highlight her tiny waist. And her iconic red locks always add a bright touch to Christina’s red carpet looks.

Here, Christina is so cute in a lacy seafoam number during the 16th Annual Glaad Media Awards in LA on Apr. 30, 2005. The mini was tied together with a black ribbon that matched her clutch and pointy, suede heels.

Check out how Christina has transformed from a fresh-faced upstart to red carpet royalty here, with our gallery of her best photos over the years.

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Christina Hendricks At The Premiere Of ‘Serenity

Christina Hendricks At The Premiere Of ‘Serenity — Christina Hendricks glows at the premiere of ‘Serenity’ in 2005. Her silver dress was so chic.

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Christina Hendricks In 2007

Christina Hendricks In 2007 — Christina Hendricks appears at the6th Annual Awards Season Diamond Fashion Show Preview in Beverly Hills on Jan. 11, 2007. Her plum dress was belted and she added a pop of pattern with leopard heels.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2008 SAG Awards

Christina Hendricks At The 2008 SAG Awards — Christina Hendricks was radiant in a pale aqua gown during the 2008 SAG Awards on Jan. 27, 2008. Her red locks were piled on her head in a messy chic updo.

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Christina Hendricks At The Premiere Of ‘Mad Men’ Season 2

Christina Hendricks At The Premiere Of ‘Mad Men’ Season 2 — Christina Hendricks smolders in red at the premiere of ‘Mad Men’s second season in LA. She was the center of attention.

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Christina Hendricks Strikes A Pose At The ‘Mad Men’ Premiere

Christina Hendricks Strikes A Pose At The ‘Mad Men’ Premiere — Christina Hendricks shows off her silky red dress during the premiere of ‘Mad Men’s second season in LA. The design has chic pleats across the front.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2008 Emmys

Christina Hendricks At The 2008 Emmys — Christina Hendricks glows in emerald green at the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sep. 21, 2008. The gathered gown was by Tadashi Shoji.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2009 SAG Awrds

Christina Hendricks At The 2009 SAG Awrds — Christina Hendricks is red hot at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 25, 2009. The figure-hugging frock had floral details on the sholders.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2009 Golden Globe Awards

Christina Hendricks At The 2009 Golden Globe Awards — Christina Hendricks turns heads in black Tadashi+Shoji during the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Jan. 11, 2009. Diamonds and a sheer pink lip completed the look.

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Christina Hendricks Wows The 2009 Golden Globes

Christina Hendricks Wows The 2009 Golden Globes — Christina Hendricks drops jaws in her Golden Globes gown at the 2009 ceremony. She piled her red tresses upon her head elegantly. arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards, in Beverly Hills, Calif
Golden Globes Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA

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Christina Hendricks Smolders

Christina Hendricks Smolders — Christina Hendricks sizzles at the SAG Awards. Red is truly her colo.

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Christina Hendricks At A Cinematographers Gala

Christina Hendricks At A Cinematographers Gala — Christina Hendricks is pretty in purple during the 23rd Annual American Society of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement Awards on Feb. 15, 2009. She carried a jeweled clutch and shot a sassy stare over her shoulder.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2009 Crystal and Lucy Awards

Christina Hendricks At The 2009 Crystal and Lucy Awards — Christina Hendricks looks cute in a black cowlneck dress and beret during the 2009 Crystal and Lucy Awards in Los Angeles on Jun. 12, 2009. The retro ensemble was so on point.

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Christina Hendricks At The Premiere Of ‘(500) Days of Summer’

Christina Hendricks At The Premiere Of ‘(500) Days of Summer’ — Christina Hendricks stuns in black dress at the premiere of ‘(500) Days of Summer’ on Jun. 24, 2009. Her teased updo was oh so glam..

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Christina Hendricks At The 2010 Golden Globes

Christina Hendricks At The 2010 Golden Globes — Christina Hendricks at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 17, 2010. Her butter yellow dress had ruffles galore.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2010 SAG Awards

Christina Hendricks At The 2010 SAG Awards — Christina Hendricks turns heads at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 23, 2010. She was wearing red Carolina Herrera.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2011 Golden Globes

Christina Hendricks At The 2011 Golden Globes — Christina Hendricks is radiant in red Romona Keveza during the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 16, 2011. Bouncy curls, a silver clutch and red lipstick completed her look.

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Christina Hendricks For Godiva Chocolate

Christina Hendricks For Godiva Chocolate — What a treat! Christina Hendricks Unveils Godiva’s Fifth Avenue Pop-Up Boutique for Valentine’s Day in New York on Jan. 28, 2011.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2012 BAFTAs

Christina Hendricks At The 2012 BAFTAs — Christina Hendricks presents at the 2012 BAFTAs. She wore a one-shouldered black design for the affair.

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Christina Hendricks At The ‘Mad Men’ Season Six Premiere

Christina Hendricks At The ‘Mad Men’ Season Six Premiere — Christina Hendricks is all smiles while in black L’Wren Scott during the premiere of ‘Man Men’ season six in LA on Mar. 20, 2013. Long necklaces and red velvet heels tied the look together.

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Christina Hendricks At Sundance Film Festival

Christina Hendricks At Sundance Film Festival — Bundle up! Christina Hendricks got cozy as Sundance Film Festival 2014, where she was prom oting her film ‘God’s Pocket’.

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Christina Hendricks Unveils The New Jaguar

Christina Hendricks Unveils The New Jaguar — Christina Hendricks helps to unveil the new Jaguar 2016 XF Sedan at Flatiron Square in New York. Her red suit was stunning.

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Christina Hendricks At The Premiere Of ‘Fist Fight’

Christina Hendricks At The Premiere Of ‘Fist Fight’ — Christina Hendricks is stunning in intricately embroidered Temperly London during the premiere of the movie ‘Fist Fight’ in LA on Feb. 13, 2017. She wore her light auburn locks in waves.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2018 Golden Globes

Christina Hendricks At The 2018 Golden Globes — Christina Hendricks stuns in black Christian Siriano at the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7, 2018. The high-low skirt revealed black Stuart Weitzman pumps while she mixed and matched diamonds by Chopard, Butani, Harry Kotlar, and Hearts on Fire.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2019 Costume Designers Guild Awards

Christina Hendricks At The 2019 Costume Designers Guild Awards — Christina Hendricks attends the 21st Costume Designers Guild Awards on Feb. 19, 2019. She looked like a true star in the celestial blue and silver dress.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2020 People’s Choice Awards

Christina Hendricks At The 2020 People’s Choice Awards — Christina Hendricks wowed in silver Marchesa during the 46th Annual People’s Choice Awards in LA on Nov. 15, 2020. So glam.

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Christina Hendricks At Elton John’s 2022 Oscar Party

Christina Hendricks At Elton John’s 2022 Oscar Party — Christina Hendricks stuns in beaded blue and black with a jeweled belt during the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party on Mar. 27, 2022. Her hair was down in bombshell waves.

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Christina Hendricks At The 2021 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Christina Hendricks At The 2021 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic — Christina Hendricks was perfectly dressed for a day at the polo fields during the 2021 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Los Angeles on Oct. 2, 2021. She wore black plaid and a cute hat to the event, which was held at the Will Rogers State Historic Park in LA’s Pacific Palisades area.

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