ELLE's 2012 Women in Hollywood issue

Sarah Jessica Parker

On Carrie Bradshaw and future roles: "I don't love the idea of playing another woman who loves fashion and is slightly flawed in New York City. I loved Carrie, and I don't want to do the poor man's version of her. And while those are often the lucrative things to do, it's more reason to look in the other direction."

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In Full Bloom

At the New York City Ballet Fall Gala, Parker opted for an ethereal floral-embroidered cape and gown from Valentino.

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Body Work

Parker's Fashion Week look? A fitted jersey dress by Diane von Furstenberg, perfect for showing off her trim figure.

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Pink Lady

Earlier this year at an amfAR gala, Parker turned heads by combining a feminine pink gown and ladylike gloves with a leather moto jacket.

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Working Mom

Parker gives her little one a lift while out and about in New York City. With Converse kicks and pastel cargo pants with zipper details, star's casual look still has plenty of style.

Emma Watson

On Harry Potter fame: "I just knew, from the moment I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone that I was meant to play that role…I put one of the Potter films on the other night. And it was amazing to me that I had done all of that. I have to remind myself every now and then."

Business or Pleasure?

Watson looked all grown-up in a sleek black pants and fitted white blazer. The black heels—with their gold ankle chains—give the look its final touch of sophistication and strength.

Lady in Red

The actress shows off her sexy side in a red-hot Valentino dress with a clingy lace top.

Tough Enough

The doll-faced Watson adds some edge to her otherwise sweet ensemble with a tailored leather jacket that accentuates her itty-bitty waist.

Octavia Spencer

On standing up for herself: "Early on I had to stand up to a producer—I won't say who, but he is famous, famous. He dressed me down in a crowded office. I told him right there in front of a hundred people, 'You don't know me well enough to use that tone.' And then I ran to the bathroom and cried like a baby."

Puttin' On the Glitz

The Oscar winner wowed in a hand-beaded Tadashi Shoji gown on her winning night.

Sky's the Limit

At the Toronto International Film Festival in September, Spencer makes a statement in bright sky blue.

Easy Does It

Teal jeans and a polka-dot scarf keep Spencer's laid-back look fresh and fun.

Sunny Side Up

At the Critics Choice Movie Awards, Fanning went for sprightly and springy in a sunflower-happy Rodarte dress.

Class Act

Black heels give Fanning's schoolgirl-sweet look a dose of glamour.