Washington D.C. (September 19, 2005) -- As I have reported in the past, the incredible clarity of HDTV has prompted make-up artists to search for new techniques to hide the facial imperfections of the stars. In high-def, skin problems and aging signs are dramatically visible to the naked eye despite the best cosmetics. Some actors simply look worse in high-def while others actually look better.
Consequently, HDTV is changing the way people watch television -- and what they think of those they see on TV. That said, here is a look at who looked better -- and worse -- during last night's high-def broadcast of The 2005 Emmys: Live from the Red Carpet show, which was broadcast on INHD.
Worse
Teri Hatcher
The Desperate Housewives star is known around Hollywood for being a little vain, but she needs to worry about those three big veins popping out of her forehead. In high-def, they look like the roots of a Sequoia tree ready to jump out of the ground. Not only that, Hatcher looks like she hasn't eaten since she guest starred on Seinfield in the mid-90s; the bony appearance adds years to her face and probably accentuates those unkindly veins. Teri, don't get desperate; get a burger.
Better
Eva Longoria
Meanwhile, speaking of food, Hatcher's co-star looked sensational last night. Her skin was creamy; her eyes a rich deep chocolate; and the plunging neckline of her dress evoked the joys of strawberries. Put it all together, Longoria was one big ice cream sundae.
Worse
Donald Trump
Trump's face last night was more puffed up than one of his hotel's quarterly reports. I haven't seen fatter cheeks since before Oprah went on a diet. Plus, Trump's face was covered with an odd mixture of orange and white. Donald, I have two words for your make-up man: You're fired!
Better
Charlize Theron
She's perfect. Perfect skin. Perfect hair. Perfect teeth. Perfect body. Oh, what a perfect body.
Worse
Alan Alda
The former M*A*S*H star looks like he could use a few hours under the knife -- the plastic surgeon's knife. Even worse, his teeth have more stains than a 1974 Buick.
Better
Debra Messing
Brilliant white teeth. Sparkling green eyes. Beautiful red hair. Messing is smashing in high-def. In fact, I wouldn't mind "messing" around with her.
Worse
Ray Liotta
Hide the kids! The Good Fellas star looked so scary last night that I was ready for an Audience Protection Program. His face was scaly and covered with pockmarks. And his eyes are just slits; it looks like he can barely open them. Which could be an advantage when he goes to the mirror every morning.
Better
Glenn Close
The 58-year-old Close proves that older actors can still look good in high-def -- if they take care of themselves. Close appears to be in great shape and her skin shows it. She could easily pass for a woman in her early 40s.
Better
Marcia Cross
The Desperate Housewives star is 43 years old, but her face is smoother than Bill Clinton at a cocktail party. I don't know what face cream (or needle?) she's using but she should endorse it and sell it.
Better
Kristen Bell
The star of Veronica Mars is out of this world. What a cutie!
Worse
Kathy Griffin
The comedienne is only 38 years old, but her face has more lines than one of her routines. Even worse, the veins on her hands and wrists look like they were modeled after the Los Angeles Freeway System.
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