The best red carpet looks of all time
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Kate Hudson
- Angelina Jolie
- Hilary Swank
- Michelle Williams
- Olivia Wilde
- Eva Mendes
- Anne Hathaway
- Chloë Sevigny
- Zoe Saldaña
- Sandra Bullock
- Emma Stone
- Mila Kunis
- Diane Kruger
- Kirsten Dunst
- Eva Longoria
- Emily Blunt
- Kerry Washington
- Taylor Swift
- Charlize Theron
- Jessica Chastain
- Selena Gomez
- Taraji P. Henson
- Ava DuVernay
- Emma Roberts
- Lady Gaga
- Janelle Monáe
- Margot Robbie
- Halle Berry
- Reese Witherspoon
- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Cara Delevingne
- Nicole Kidman
Gwyneth Paltrow

The actress looked pretty in pink at the 1999 Academy Awards. The Ralph Lauren princess style gown was the talk of the show.
Kate Hudson

The actress donned this lace ensemble for the 2003 Oscars. The delicate Versace lace shoulders on this gown fit Hudson perfectly.
Angelina Jolie

Jolie hit the 2004 Oscars red carpet in Old Hollywood style. The actress was stunning in this Marc Bouwer gown and shawl.
Hilary Swank

The actress wore this memorable, floor-length gown to the 2005 Academy Awards. The navy blue gown looked even better with an Oscar in hand!
Michelle Williams

This bright yellow, saffron gown lit up the 2006 Oscars red carpet. Williams had designer Vera Wang to thank for the stunning look.
Olivia Wilde

The actress donned this stunning gown for the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2008. Designed by Reem Acra, this beaded cap sleeve look made future brides everywhere rethink their dresses.
Eva Mendes

Mendes owned the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards in 2009. Her Christian Dior gown was accented perfectly by that bold turquoise necklace.
Anne Hathaway

Looking elegant as ever, Hathaway made her way down the Oscars red carpet in 2009. The detailed beading on this Armani Privé gown made it a beautiful signature look.
Chloë Sevigny

This lilac, ruffled gown turned heads at the Golden Globe Awards in 2010. This Valentino masterpiece is the perfect blend of art and fashion.
Zoe Saldaña

Saldaña turned heads with this beautiful gown at the Academy Awards in 2010. This daring ombre number was a Givenchy Haute Couture signature gown.
Sandra Bullock

Bullock shimmered at the Academy Awards in 2010. Designed by Marchesa, the golden statue that followed was the perfect accessory for this beautiful beaded gown.
Emma Stone

The celebrated actress wore this structured, T-shirt dress for the Golden Globes in 2011. A signature piece of the Calvin Klein Collection, Stone looked flawless in peach.
Mila Kunis

This incredible lilac with lace piece stunned the red carpet at the Academy Awards in 2011. Designed by Elie Saab, this dress is referenced even today.
Diane Kruger

Kruger wore this sleek, glamorous gown to the Cannes Film Festival in 2011. A piece from the Calvin Klein Collection, a long hem is a classic look that never fails to wow.
Kirsten Dunst

Another Cannes standout from 2011 was this sheer-skirted creation. Dunst's textured gown was a Chanel Haute Couture signature piece.

This caped gown by Tom Ford was the perfect chic look for the Academy Awards in 2012. The diagonal neckline pairs well with Paltrow's sleek hairdo.
Eva Longoria

All eyes were on Longoria at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012. The exaggerated train and open back was a Marchesa masterpiece.
Emily Blunt

The star worked the red carpet in this Michael Kors gown at the Golden Globes in 2013. Blunt paired her gold, cutout dress with pink accessories.
Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington turned heads at the Golden Globes in 2013 in her sheer Miu Miu gown. Blunt bangs and blue eye shadow completed the chic look.
Taylor Swift

T-Swift showed a new, mature side to her style at the 2013 Grammy Awards. The pleated chiffon gown looked even better with the golden award she picked up that night.
Charlize Theron

The actress looked incredible in this structured gown at the 2013 Academy Awards. This Christian Dior Haute Couture piece was the perfect fit for Theron.
Jessica Chastain

Chastain brought her Hollywood best to the Academy Awards in 2013. This beaded gown was a favorite from Armani Privé.
Selena Gomez

Gomez rocked this chic look at the 2013 MTV Music Video Awards. The star paired her Atelier Versace gown with emerald earrings.
Taraji P. Henson

This sleek, off-the-shoulder, velvet dress was a gown to remember from the 2017 Academy Awards. A custom Alberta Ferretti, the actress may have been in the film 'Hidden Figures,' but she sure wasn't hiding it here!
Ava DuVernay

The director stepped out in this full-skirted, silver gown at the 2017 Academy Awards. DuVernay took to Twitter (now X) to tell fans her dress was not just beautiful but a political statement against Donald Trump's travel ban. “A small sign of solidarity,” she wrote. “I chose to wear a gown by a designer from a majority Muslim country. Thanks to @AshiStudio of Lebanon.”
Emma Roberts

The actress stunned in vintage Armani at the Academy Awards in 2017. This two-toned gown is the perfect, classic look.

No surprise that Jolie had another standout look at the 2018 Golden Globes. The sheer sleeves and feathered cuffs of this Atelier Versace gown are incredible.
Lady Gaga

At the 2019 Oscars, Lady Gaga embodied the spirit of Audrey Hepburn in a stunning black Alexander McQueen gown. Adorned with a giant Tiffany & Co. diamond, she exuded Hollywood glamour reminiscent of a bygone era.

Charlize Theron radiated elegance as she graced the red carpet at the 2019 Academy Awards in a breathtaking backless dress. With long sleeves and a high neckline, her attire exuded sophistication and captured the attention of all in attendance.
Janelle Monáe

At the 92nd Academy Awards red carpet, singer and actress Janelle Monáe lit up the night in a sleek and shimmering Ralph Lauren gown. This stunning piece was meticulously crafted with over 168,000 Swarovski crystals. It was a masterpiece of hand-embroidered work, requiring over 600 hours to create.
Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie made a statement at the 2020 Oscars in a vintage and strapless navy Chanel dress adorned with a jewel pendant and cuff sleeves.
Halle Berry

At the 2021 Oscars, Halle Berry unveiled a fresh look with a short bob and baby bangs. Complementing her new hairstyle was a stunning purple strapless gown, elegantly crafted by Dolce & Gabbana.
Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon perfectly complemented the red carpet at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, donning a breathtaking multi-shaded scarlet gown by Christian Dior.
Zendaya

Zendaya graced the 94th Academy Awards, in 2022, with a stunning Valentino silk blouse.
Jada Pinkett Smith

Pinkett Smith dazzled on the red carpet of the 94th Academy Awards, donning a stunning long-sleeved emerald gown. The gown, featuring a ruched bodice flowing into a full, ruffled skirt, is a masterpiece from the spring/summer 2022 couture collaboration between Jean Paul Gaultier and Glenn Martens of Diesel and Y/Project.
Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne turned heads at the 2023 Oscars with a striking red gown designed by Elie Saab. The one-shoulder dress boasted a daring thigh-high slit, while a large statement bow emphasized the gown’s ruched bodice.

Kate Hudson made a triumphant comeback at the 2023 Oscars, showcasing her impeccable fashion sense. The star graced the red carpet in a mesmerizing metallic mermaid gown at the 95th Academy Awards.
Nicole Kidman

The actress attended the 81st Venice Film Festival in 2024, wearing a Schiaparelli corset dress and accessorizing with Roberto Coin jewelry, including diamond-encrusted rings and pearl drop earrings.