Although you wouldn't know it if you were tuning into the televised Emmy Award's red carpet special, where much the time was devoted to highlighting strappy stilettos on E!'s shoe cam, Hollywood's raddest women revealed way more than the designers behind their fancy dresses during tonight's pre-show.
Twitter teamed up with The Television Academy and Amy Poehler's Smart Girls organization to ask attendees — women, in particular — about more meaningful things than the usual "So, how long did it take you to get ready?" on the red carpet. Using the hashtag #SmartGirlsAsk, fans and stars alike submitted questions for their favorite stars.
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Everyone from Hillary Clinton to Britney Spears sent in thought-provoking talking points. This marks the first time women on the red carpet have been asked such profound questions. (This also marks the first time Hillary Clinton and Britney Spears have been mentioned in the same sentence.)
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Ahead, check out the best advice, inspiration, and one particularly life-changing song recommendation offered up on the red carpet by your favorite famous ladies.
Amy Schumer
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Kiernan Shipka
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Amy Poehler
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Kate McKinnon
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Kristen Schaal
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Jamie Lee Curtis
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Aubrey Plaza
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Ellie Kemper
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Gina Rodriguez
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Megan Mullally
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Jane Lynch
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Danielle Brooks
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Now go forth and kick some butt — and if you need a little extra motivation, put the Wicked soundtrack on loop like Kate does.
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