Julianne Hough and Gabrielle Union opt for edgy ensembles for America’s Got Talent semi-finals live

America’s Got talent aired the first of the two semi-finals live on Tuesday, September 3.

In all, eleven acts took the stage of the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to vie for the title of season 14 champion.

Before all the the drama played out for the millions of viewers, all the major players of the show like judges Julianne Hough, Gabrielle Union, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews, hit the red carpet to strut their stuff in front of the sea of photographers.

Goldie: Gabrielle Union, 46, opted to go with a unique-looking gold-patterned jumpsuit

Risque: Julianne Hough and Gabrielle Union were risk-takers in the fashion department on the red carpet for America’s Got Talent semi-finals

Hough, 31, opted to show off her toned figure in an all-black ensemble that came complete with black pants that flared out at the bottom and had a white stripe down the sides.

It was paired with a shoulder-less feathered top that helped accentuate her deep tan.

She rounded out the outfit with black heels and had her blonde tresses styled long and sleek with a part of the slight right.

Flirty: The shoulder-less feathered top helped show off her toned upper body and tan

Flirty: The shoulder-less feathered top helped show off her toned upper body and tan

Unique: Union's gold number lit up under the harsh spotlight of the red carpet

Unique: Union’s gold number lit up under the harsh spotlight of the red carpet

Coordinated: Union also wore matching strapped heels

Lady in black: Hough also wore black heels

Newbies: Union and Hough  replaced Mel B and Heidi Klum on the judges panel this year

Looking to standout among the many stars on the night, Union went with a gold-patterned jumpsuit that was zipped down several inches to give a hint of her upper body.

The piece, which cinched in at the ankles, lit up under the harsh lights of the red carpet. 

The actress, 46, also wore a pair of matching strapped heels and pulled her long raven locks into a top bun.

Eye for competition: Hough is best know as a two-time professional champion dancer on Dancing With The Stars

Eye for competition: Hough is best know as a two-time professional champion dancer on Dancing With The Stars

Leading lady: In Union's latest role she stars opposite Jessica Alba in the Spectrum police drama series L.A.'s Finest

Leading lady: In Union’s latest role she stars opposite Jessica Alba in the Spectrum police drama series L.A.’s Finest

Class act: Union's number had major floral detail to it

Class act: Union’s number had major floral detail to it

Working it: The dancer out on a number of moves on the red carpet

Schooled: The Utah native began dancing competitively at age nine

Working it: The DWTS alum got flity with the photographers

Famed reality judge Simon Cowell, 59, showed off the results of his 20lb weight loss after adopting a vegan lifestyle in his trademark black t-shirt, black boot-cut slacks and black pointed shoes.

Mandel, 63, looked youthful in a black and blue plaid suit and glossy black sneakers, without socks.

Also on the judges panel for the semi-finals was guest judge Sean Hayes. He kept it casual in black pants, white t-shirt, black leather shoes and a grey and black zipper jacket.  

Host Terry Crews almost equaled his large personality in an orange suit and red and orange-tipped shoes.

The next semi-final live event will be held next Tuesday, September 10, with Queen Latifah serving as a guest judge.     

Slimmed down: Simon Cowell, 59, showed off the results of his 20lb weight loss after adopting a vegan lifestyle in his trademark black t-shirt, black boot-cut slacks and black pointed shoes

Slimmed down: Simon Cowell, 59, showed off the results of his 20lb weight loss after adopting a vegan lifestyle in his trademark black t-shirt, black boot-cut slacks and black pointed shoes

Youthful: Howie Mandell , 63, went with a blue and black plaid suit

Youthful: Howie Mandell , 63, went with a blue and black plaid suit

Hamming it up: The comedian flashed a familiar pose on the ed carpet

Hamming it up: The comedian flashed a familiar pose on the ed carpet

Contagious:  Terry Crews, 51, pulled off his signature move on the red carpet

Contagious:  Terry Crews, 51, pulled off his signature move on the red carpet

Commanding attention: Crews almost equaled his large personality in an orange suit and red and orange-tipped shoes

Commanding attention: Crews almost equaled his large personality in an orange suit and red and orange-tipped shoes

Relaxed: Sean Hayes looked casual-cool when he appeared as a guest judge

Relaxed: Sean Hayes looked casual-cool when he appeared as a guest judge

Glowing: Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller looked eloquent in an all-black outfit

Glowing: Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller looked eloquent in an all-black outfit

What's next? The next semi-final live event will be held next Tuesday, September 10, with Queen Latifah serving as a guest judge

What’s next? The next semi-final live event will be held next Tuesday, September 10, with Queen Latifah serving as a guest judge

 

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