While there are too many incredible red carpet fashion looks over the past decade to include in one roundup, here are some of our winners.
Whether they push boundaries, make a statement, or are simply breathtakingly beautiful, they’re all memorable in their own way.
So sit back — and enjoy 70 red carpet highlights from the last 10 years.
Met Gala: Jennifer Lopez
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Celebrity: Jennifer Lopez
Event: Met Gala
Year: 2010
Designer: Zuhair Murad
JLo was a Hollywood princess at the 2010 Met Gala. Her Zuhair Murad Spring 2010 Couture gown was a grey tulle strapless number, embellished with silver sequin leaf print.
Lopez kept her hair soft and relaxed and her accessories to a minimum — the gown had more than enough bling.
Gwyneth Paltrow
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Celebrity: Gwyneth Paltrow
Event: Met Gala
Year: 2011
Designer: Stella McCartney
Gwyneth Paltrow chose Stella McCartney for the 2011 Met Gala. Her nude, crystal-embroidered gown was long, sleek, and sparkly.
Paltrow completed her look with a Judith Leiber clutch and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Carey Mulligan
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Celebrity: Carey Mulligan
Event: Met Gala
Year: 2012
Designer: Prada
Carey Mulligan was the co-host of the 2012 Met Gala and the actress chose an outfit that ensured all eyes were on her on the red carpet.
Her two-tone gold and silver Prada dress had a halter neck and was adorned with thousands of gold paillettes.
Mulligan wore her hair in a simple updo with a rockabilly twist, and paired the dress with satin Prada pumps.
Rooney Mara
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Celebrity: Rooney Mara
Event: Met Gala
Year: 2013
Designer: Givenchy
Rooney Mara went for head-to-toe Givenchy for the 2013 Met Gala. Her low-cut white gown was a bold choice, with a plunging neckline.
It also featured zipper and lace details — perfect for the event’s punk theme.
Sarah Jessica Parker
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Celebrity: Sarah Jessica Parker
Event: Met Gala
Year: 2014
Designer: Oscar de la Renta
Everyone was talking about Sarah Jessica Parker’s look at the 2014 Met Gala.
Of all the big, beautiful ball gowns that walked the red carpet that night, SJP’s black and white dress was one of the most dramatic, and there was no mistaking the designer — it had Oscar de la Renta’s signature across its tail.
SJP told Vanity Fair, “I said to Mr. De la Renta, please let me use scarlet embroidery thread, and splash your name across the back. It was my idea. He would never in a million years have done it, he’s far too modest.”
Rihanna
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Celebrity: Rihanna
Event: Met Gala
Year: 2015
Designer: Guo Pei
The verdict was unanimous — Rihanna won the 2015 Met Gala.
A perfect nod to the theme (“China: Through the Looking Glass”), her bright yellow, fur-trimmed, embroidered cape was by Chinese designer Guo Pei.
“It’s handmade by one Chinese woman and it took her two years to make. I found it online,” Rihanna told Vanity Fair.
Zoe Saldana
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Celebrity: Zoe Saldana
Event: Met Gala
Year: 2016
Designer: Dolce & Gabbana
Nothing makes a red carpet statement like a dramatic train. Add a full skirt of feathers, and Zoe Saldana’s Dolce & Gabbana gown was hard to beat.
She teamed the strapless number with a clutch and jewelry from the Italian fashion house and Christian Louboutin heels.
Priyanka Chopra
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Celebrity: Priyanka Chopra
Event: Met Gala
Year: 2017
Designer: Ralph Lauren
Priyanka Chopra’s custom Ralph Lauren evening gown for the 2017 Met Gala was more coat than dress, and for that reason alone it deserves recognition as one of the standout looks of the night.
Her trench coat had a dramatic popped collar and a super long train that looked incredible as she climbed the stairs to the event.
Lena Waithe
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Celebrity: Lena Waithe
Event: Met Gala
Year: 2018
Designer: Carolina Herrera
Lena Waithe’s interpretation of the 2018 Met Gala theme — “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” — didn’t involve crucifixes or religious symbolism.
“You talk about church and Catholicism, it’s about — you were made in God’s image… The theme to me is ‘be yourself,’” Waithe said as she walked the red carpet in a blazer with a long Pride cape sewn outside of it.
Lizzo
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Celebrity: Lizzo
Event: Met Gala
Year: 2019
Designer: Marc Jacobs
For her first Met Gala outing in 2019, Lizzo wore head-to-toe neon pink – literally.
Her Marc Jacobs gown and feathery coat was the perfect embodiment of that year’s theme: “Camp: Notes on Fashion.” Her flawless hair and makeup continued the hot pink theme.
VMAs: Lady Gaga
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Celebrity: Lady Gaga
Event: VMAs
Year: 2010
Designer: Franc Fernandez
Who can forget the “meat dress” Lady Gaga wore to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards? Designed by Franc Fernandez, it was made entirely of raw beef and was later preserved and added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
According to Gaga, the statement behind the dress was, “If we don’t stand up for what we believe in, if we don’t fight for our rights, pretty soon we’re going to have as much rights as the meat on our bones.”
Katy Perry
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Celebrity: Katy Perry
Event: VMAs
Year: 2011
Designer: Atelier Versace
Katy Perry wore not one but four different outfits at the 2011 VMAs – and the highlight was the baby blue, Asian-inspired Atelier Versace dress.
It was embellished with cherry blossom-shaped sequins and crystals, and Perry added to the look with a cherry blossom flower in her hair and a parasol to match her dress.
Pink
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Celebrity: Pink
Event: VMAs
Year: 2012
Designer: Stella McCartney
Pink went demure for the 2012 VMAs, walking the red carpet in a long, metallic Stella McCartney dress with long sleeves and a crew neck.
She wore her white-blonde hair in her signature coif.
Rita Ora
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Celebrity: Rita Ora
Event: VMAs
Year: 2013
Designer: Alex Vauthier
Rita Ora basically claimed the entire red carpet at the 2013 VMAs – her giant feathered train looked like it went on for miles.
Her Alex Vauthier dress had a sequin silver top with a plunging neckline, and she added to the sparkle with Cartier jewelry.
Katy Perry
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Celebrity: Katy Perry
Event: VMAs
Year: 2014
Designer: Versace
Katy Perry took us on a nostalgia trip at the 2014 VMAs.
The singer wore a custom Versace denim dress, a la Britney Spears at the 2001 American Music Awards, and her matchy-matchy date for the evening, rapper Riff Raff, assumed the role of Justin Timberlake.
Miley Cyrus
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Celebrity: Miley Cyrus
Event: VMAs
Year: 2015
Designer: Atelier Versace
Less was definitely more for Miley Cyrus at the 2015 MTVs. To host the event, the singer wore no less than 11 outfits, most of which showed more skin than material.
Particularly memorable was the bondage-inspired chandelier jumpsuit with thigh high boots, custom made by Atelier Versace.
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy
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Celebrity: Beyoncé and Blue Ivy
Event: VMAs
Year: 2016
Designer: Francesco Scognamiglio (Beyonce); Mischka Aoki (Blue Ivy)
Beyoncé had a very special date for the 2016 VMAs – her four-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.
While mom wore a stunning Francesco Scognamiglio floor-length sequin gown with feathered-adorned wings, Blue Ivy rocked an equally glittery dress with gilded flowers around the waist from luxury children’s brand Mischka Aoki.
Millie Bobby Brown
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Celebrity: Millie Bobby Brown
Event: VMAs
Year: 2017
Designer: Rodarte
One of the highlights of the 2017 VMAs red carpet was Millie Bobby Brown’s romantic Rodarte dress.
Embellished with gold polka dot jewels and spotted tulle frills, it made an impact with Brown’s footwear of choice: lace-up patent boots.
Blake Lively
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Celebrity: Blake Lively
Event: VMAs
Year: 2018
Designer: Ralph & Russo
While others like to show skin on the red carpet, Blake Lively took the opposite approach at the 2018 VMAs.
Her all-white, buttoned-up suit with wide lapels and culottes was by Ralph & Russo.
Lizzo
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Celebrity: Lizzo
Event: VMAs
Year: 2019
Designer: Marc Jacobs
Lizzo threw it back to the ‘70s for the 2019 VMAs. The artists wore a red sequin Moschino dress with the word “siren” stamped across it leaving nobody in any doubt as to her superstar status.
Lizzo accessorized her glam retro look with a red feather boa and diamond choker.
Oscars: Zoe Saldana
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Celebrity: Zoe Saldana
Event: Oscars
Year: 2010
Designer: Givenchy
Bold and bright often wins the red carpet, and Zoe Saldana’s Givenchy Couture gown definitely ticked both those boxes.
Her elaborate, voluminous dress stood out for many reasons – have sparkle, ombre, tulle, and purple pom-poms for starters.
Cate Blanchett
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Celebrity: Cate Blanchett
Event: Oscars
Year: 2011
Designer: Givenchy
Cate Blanchett’s 2011 Oscars dress was one of the more avant-garde — and potentially divisive — outfits of the evening, but the star doesn’t worry about what people think of her fashion choices.
Of her stunning, architectural, lilac Givenchy Couture gown, she told InStyle, “If people get it, they get it. If they don’t, then it doesn’t matter.”
Angelina Jolie
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Celebrity: Angelina Jolie
Event: Oscars
Year: 2012
Designer: Atelier Versace
Angelina Jolie caused a buzz at the 2012 Oscars – with her leg.
The actress wore a black Atelier Versace dress with a thigh-high split, which many deemed one of the sexiest Oscars looks of all time (it even spawned the hashtag #AngiesRightLeg).
But Jolie later revealed it wasn’t actually her first choice for the night – she told Extra she went with it because it was “more comfortable.”
Jennifer Lawrence
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Celebrity: Jennifer Lawrence
Event: Oscars
Year: 2013
Designer: Dior
In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence won an Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in “Silver Linings Playbook,” but she also deserves an award for her dress.
The actress wore structured, strapless Dior, which looked fabulous even when she took a tumble on the stairs to accept her gong.
Lupita Nyong’o
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Celebrity: Lupita Nyong’o
Event: Oscars
Year: 2014
Designer: Prada
Lupita Nyong’o was stunning in a pale blue custom-made Prada gown at the 2014 Oscars – and it was a very personal choice.
She told Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet that she chose the color because it reminded her of her hometown of Nairobi, Kenya. “I wanted to have a little bit of home,” she said.
Keira Knightley
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Celebrity: Keira Knightley
Event: Oscars
Year: 2015
Designer: Valentino
Pregnant Keira Knightley was a vision at the 2015 Oscars, walking the red carpet in a flowing Valentino gown embroidered with flowers and French words.
Knightley completed her look with soft waves in her hair, a headband and Chanel jewelry.
Cate Blanchett
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Celebrity: Cate Blanchett
Event: Oscars
Year: 2016
Designer: Armani Prive
Cate Blanchett wore a beautiful Armani Prive mermaid gown to the 2016 Oscars.
It was another bold choice, in seafoam green embellished with white feathers and hand-sewn Swarovski crystals. Blanchett topped the look with sparkling jewelry from Tiffany and Co.
Emma Stone
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Celebrity: Emma Stone
Event: Oscars
Year: 2017
Designer: Givenchy
Emma Stone chose a gold and bronze, Swarovski crystal-embroidered gown by Givenchy Haute Couture for the 2017 Oscars ceremony.
She added bronze satin sandals and a bronze metal clutch, and the finished look led to comparisons with the Oscar statuette she took home that night for her role in “La La Land.”
Nicole Kidman
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Celebrity: Nicole Kidman
Event: Oscars
Year: 2018
Designer: Armani Prive
Nicole Kidman isn’t afraid to take a risk on the red carpet, and for the 2018 Oscars she wowed the crowd in a dazzling blue sculptural Armani Privé gown.
The strapless design had an oversized bow detail at the waist, and the actress accessorized with Harry Winston jewels and a vintage 1953 Omega watch.
Billy Porter
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Celebrity: Billy Porter
Event: Oscars
Year: 2019
Designer: Christian Siriano
Billy Porter pushed the boundaries at the 2019 Oscars, rocking a tailored tuxedo jacket with a full-skirted strapless velvet gown.
His Christian Siriano ensemble was a deeply personal choice, Porter later told Vogue.
“From this moment, I want people to understand that you don’t have to understand or even agree with other people’s authenticity or truths, but we must all respect each other,” he said. “People are going to be really uncomfortable with my black ass in a ball gown – but it’s not anybody’s business but mine.”
Golden Globes: Zoe Saldana
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Celebrity: Zoe Saldana
Event: Golden Globes
Year: 2010
Designer: Louis Vuitton
Zoe Saldana is never predictable on the red carpet. True to form, she chose a strapless, deep berry Louis Vuitton gown with ruffled patchwork layers and a multi-tiered train for the 2010 Golden Globes.
Helena Bonham Carter
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Celebrity: Helena Bonham Carter
Event: Golden Globes
Year: 2011
Designer: Vivienne Westwood
It’s definitely not everyone’s taste, but that doesn’t mean Helena Bonham Carter’s look for the 2011 Golden Globes can’t be appreciated.
She wore a multi-layered, multi-colored Vivienne Westwood dress, accessorized with round sunglasses and mismatching shoes.
“I can reasonably predict that no one will come with the same dress or looking exactly like me,” Bonham Carter told KABC Los Angeles. “I like to have fun, and I love dressing up; it’s part of my acting.”
Sofia Vergara
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Celebrity: Sofia Vergara
Event: Golden Globes
Year: 2012
Designer: Vera Wang
Sofia Vergara cut a stylish figure at the 2012 Golden Globes, wearing a Vera Wang midnight blue strapless gown.
She wore her hair long and straight to one side, and finished her look with Harry Winston jewels.
Emily Blunt
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Celebrity: Emily Blunt
Event: Golden Globes
Year: 2013
Designer: Michael Kors
Emily Blunt flashed some skin on the red carpet at the 2013 Golden Globes, wearing a golden yellow Michael Kors embroidered dress with cutout panels.
The actress added pops of color with coordinating red earrings and a bracelet.
Emma Watson
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Celebrity: Emma Watson
Event: Golden Globes
Year: 2014
Designer: Dior
To the 2014 Golden Globes, Emma Watson wore a red backless dress with a twist – slim black trousers beneath.
Her outfit was from the Dior Couture collection and accessorized with Roger Vivier heels and Dior pearl earrings.
Naomi Watts
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Celebrity: Naomi Watts
Event: Golden Globes
Year: 2015
Designer: Gucci
Naomi Watts stole the show at the 2015 Golden Globes in her canary yellow, strapless Gucci dress. And her statement accessory was just as stunning – a Bulgari diamond snake necklace.
Jane Fonda
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Celebrity: Jane Fonda
Event: Golden Globes
Year: 2016
Designer: Saint Laurent
Jane Fonda turned heads at the 2016 Golden Globes, wearing a white Saint Laurent Couture by Hedi Slimane dress with elaborate jacquard, sequin ruffles around the shoulders.
Jimmy Choo shoes completed the distinctive look.
Ruth Negga
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Celebrity: Ruth Negga
Event: Golden Globes
Year: 2017
Designer: Louis Vuitton
Ruth Negga lived up to expectations on the Golden Globes red carpet in 2017.
The actress wore a custom sequin Louis Vuitton gown with a gold center zipper and intricate side panels embellished with gold buckles.
She kept her accessories simple with a single gold cuff, letting her fabulous dress do the talking.
Tracee Ellis Ross
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Celebrity: Tracee Ellis Ross
Event: Golden Globes
Year: 2018
Designer: Marc Jacobs
Tracee Ellis Ross joined many other actresses in wearing black to the 2018 Golden Globes to protest sexual assault and harassment.
Ross wore a black Marc Jacobs gown and turban with a pair of pearl-drop Irene Neuwirth earrings, and painted her lips a vibrant red.
Gemma Chan
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Celebrity: Gemma Chan
Event: Golden Globes
Year: 2019
Designer: Valentino
Shorts aren’t typical red carpet attire, but Gemma Chan showed exactly how to make them work at the 2019 Golden Globes.
Her deep teal halter neck dress by Valentino Haute Couture opened at the waist to reveal a pair of thigh-length shorts underneath.
Chan teamed the modern gown with a pair of matching Christian Louboutin court shoes.
Country Music Awards: Gwyneth Paltrow
Celebrity: Gwyneth Paltrow
Event: Country Music Awards
Year: 2010
Designer: Atelier Versace
Gwyneth Paltrow gave an impressive performance at the 2010 CMAs, but she made an impact before she even stepped onto the stage.
She walked the black carpet in a one-shoulder, beaded ombré gown by Atelier Versace with a thigh-high split and cut-out detail on the side.
LeAnn Rimes
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Celebrity: LeAnn Rimes
Event: Country Music Awards
Year: 2011
Designer: Badgley Mischka
LeAnn Rimes was impeccable on the 2011 CMA red carpet. She wore a Badgley Mischka lace dress with a peplum waistline and lots of ruffles.
YSL shoes and a metallic quilted Chanel clutch were the perfect accessories.
Taylor Swift
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Celebrity: Taylor Swift
Event: Country Music Awards
Year: 2012
Designer: Jenny Packham
In honor of her new album “Red,” perhaps, Taylor Swift wore a nude and red floral embroidered lace gown by Jenny Packham to walk the red carpet at the 2012 CMAs.
She changed her look to perform during the show, going for – you’ve guessed it – another red dress.
Kacey Musgraves
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Celebrity: Kacey Musgraves
Event: Country Music Awards
Year: 2013
Designer: Blumarine
Kasey Musgraves chose a long-sleeved, sheer gown with a shorter nude underlay for the 2013 CMAs.
The singer styled the Blumarine number with a gold Swarovski crystallized clutch and Pomellato jewels, and wore her wavy hair half up, half down.
Lucy Hale
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Celebrity: Lucy Hale
Event: Country Music Awards
Year: 2014
Designer: Romona Keveza
Lucy Hale matched the red carpet in a slinky red Romona Keveza dress with a mermaid silhouette at the 2014 CMAs.
The details added interest, such as the asymmetrical back and contrasting black belt. A fringed black clutch and chunky silver rings were the perfect choice of accessories.
Jana Kramer
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Celebrity: Jana Kramer
Event: Country Music Awards
Year: 2015
Designer: Galia Lahav
It’s not easy to dress a baby bump on the red carpet.
But Jana Kramer showed how it’s done at the 2015 CMAs in a sparkling, form-fitting, dark blue custom Galia Lahav Couture dress with a long train.
Nicole Kidman
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Celebrity: Nicole Kidman
Event: Country Music Awards
Year: 2016
Designer: Gucci
InStyle described Nicole Kidman’s 2016 CMAs look as “prairie goddess,” which is pretty apt. Kidman’s dusty pink pleated Gucci dress with puff sleeves and shoulder ruffles.
The thin velvet belt and brooch-like detailing on the bodice were beautiful details.
Carrie Underwood
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Celebrity: Carrie Underwood
Event: Country Music Awards
Year: 2017
Designer: Fouad Sarkis
The 2017 CMAs was Carrie Underwood’s 10th consecutive year as co-host (with Brad Paisley), and as always she treated viewers to several different looks.
But her red carpet choice, a royal blue, off-the-shoulder Fouad Sarkis gown with ruffled sleeves and a mermaid train, was arguably the best of the night.
Jennifer Nettles
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Celebrity: Jennifer Nettles
Event: Country Music Awards
Year: 2018
Designer: Uel Camilo
The sheer trend was still huge in 2018 and Jennifer Nettles showed exactly how to do it at the 2018 CMAs.
She wore a floor-length Uel Camilo gown with gold sequins and feathers, completing the stunning look with jewels from Djula and APM Monaco.
Maren Morris
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Celebrity: Maren Morris
Event: Country Music Awards
Year: 2019
Designer: Honayda
If you’ve ever wondered what Cinderella would wear in 2019, check out Maren Morris at the 2019 CMAs.
Her gorgeous Honayda gown definitely had the Disney princess vibe, but the cut-out sections brought it up to date. Morris accessorized the baby blue gown with jewels from Harry Kotlar and Kallati.
Emmys: January Jones
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Celebrity: January Jones
Event: Emmys
Year: 2010
Designer: Atelier Versace
For the 2010 Emmys, January Jones wore a stunning strapless Atelier Versace dress that was all about shape and texture.
She accessorized the standout gown with Miu Miu heels and diamonds by Cartier.
Kerry Washington
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Celebrity: Kerry Washington
Event: Emmys
Year: 2011
Designer: Zuhair Murad
Kerry Washington was red hot in strapless Zuhair Murad at the 2011 Emmys.
Her bright red glittering dress had a semi-sheer skirt and was complemented by Jimmy Choo platform shoes and clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
Lucy Liu
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Celebrity: Lucy Liu
Event: Emmys
Year: 2012
Designer: Versace
Lucy Liu’s Versace gown for the 2012 Emmys was ultra-glam and futuristic. Structured, strapless, and sparkling, it was made entirely of round chainmail links.
Liu completed her winning look with Giuseppe Zanotti metallic sandals and matching clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Linda Cardellini
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Celebrity: Linda Cardellini
Event: Emmys
Year: 2013
Designer: Donna Karen Atelier
Linda Cardellini chose to wear Donna Karen Atelier to the 2013 Emmys, and her strapless, ruffled deep pink gown was one of the highlights of the red carpet.
Shaped like a rose, it definitely upped the drama stakes. Jimmy Choo pumps, a Rauwolf clutch, and Irene Neuwirth earrings were the finishing touches.
Camila Alves
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Celebrity: Camila Alves
Event: Emmys
Year: 2014
Designer: Zuhair Murad
Camila Alves wore Zuhair Murad to the 2014 Emmys – a dazzling, sheer white gown featuring a mosaic pattern and bateau neckline.
Alves added Brian Atwood shoes and Neil Lane jewelry to complete her stunning look.
Taraji P. Henson
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Celebrity: Taraji P. Henson
Event: Emmys
Year: 2015
Designer: Alexander Wang
Taraji P. Henson definitely stood out on the red carpet at the 2015 Emmys.
She wore a black Alexander Wang dress with a sheer skirt, cut-out detail, and chain straps, and there was a sweet reason for Henson’s choice – Wang was the first designer to take her as his date to the Met Gala.
Kristen Bell
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Celebrity: Kristen Bell
Event: Emmys
Year: 2016
Designer: Zuhair Murad
All eyes were on Kristen Bell on the 2016 Emmys red carpet, thanks to her voluminous, floral-patterned Zuhair Murad gown.
It was a bit of a departure for Bell, who tends to favor classic, tailored silhouettes, but she struck gold in the princess-style number.
Tessa Thompson
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Celebrity: Tessa Thompson
Event: Emmys
Year: 2017
Designer: Rosie Assoulin
Tessa Thompson’s rainbow-colored, pleated lurex gown made her a strong contender for best dressed at the 2017 Emmys.
“I feel like it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen,” Thompson told USA TODAY of the striking Rosie Assoulin creation.
Thandie Newton
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Celebrity: Thandie Newton
Event: Emmys
Year: 2018
Designer: Brandon Maxwell
Thandie Newton brought the disco to the 2018 Emmys red carpet in a custom one-shoulder column gown in bubblegum pink by Brandon Maxwell.
“It’s got a very ’60s, Diana Ross vibe to it,” stylist Erin Walsh told The Hollywood Reporter. “Reference wise, it’s something we’ve been wanting to do for a while with Thandie. I think the referential notes of that time period are very much part of her DNA and Brandon’s DNA.”
Greta Lee
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Celebrity: Greta Lee
Event: Emmys
Year: 2019
Designer: Christopher John Rogers
Greta Lee went for a neon green two-piece for the 2019 Emmys.
Her Christopher John Rogers ensemble consisted of a crop top and voluminous skirt, which Lee teamed with simple, sleek, tied back hair and minimal jewelry.
SAG Awards: Kate Hudson
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Celebrity: Kate Hudson
Event: SAG Awards
Year: 2010
Designer: Emilio Pucci
In a backless Emilio Pucci dress, Kate Hudson looked incredible at the 2010 SAG Awards. She completed her look with a Roger Vivier clutch and Cartier jewels.
Mila Kunis
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Celebrity: Mila Kunis
Event: SAG Awards
Year: 2011
Designer: Alexander McQueen
Mila Kunis was a lady in red at the 2011 SAG Awards. Her bold printed gown was by Alexander McQueen and a Cartier cuff was the perfect accessory.
Emilia Clarke
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Celebrity: Emilia Clarke
Event: SAG Awards
Year: 2012
Designer: Chanel
Emilia Clarke made a big impression in Chanel on her first SAG Awards red carpet in 2012.
It’s safe to say that Daenerys would have approved of the dramatic black feathered skirt with bejeweled waistband.
Marion Cotillard
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Celebrity: Marion Cotillard
Event: SAG Awards
Year: 2013
Designer: Dior
Marion Cotillard’s dip-hem gown by Dior Haute Couture set the bar high on the 2013 SAG Awards red carpet.
The stunning dress had a white bandeau bodice and satin skirt, and was accessorized with black court shoes and Chopard jewels.
Lupita Nyong’o
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Celebrity: Lupita Nyong’o
Event: SAG Awards
Year: 2014
Designer: Gucci
Lupita Nyong’o’s bright teal Gucci dress with intricate, flower-adorned collar had the wow factor at the 2014 SAG Awards.
The actress carried a metallic gold clutch and wore a large gold statement ring to complete the stylish look.
Rosamund Pike
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Celebrity: Rosamund Pike
Event: SAG Awards
Year: 2015
Designer: Dior
Some looks are hard to pull off on the red carpet, but Rosamund Pike showed how to work a high-low hemline at the 2015 SAG Awards.
And that wasn’t the only interesting detail on her Dior Couture gown – it also had structural floral appliqués. Paired with simple accessories and Fred Leighton jewelry, it was the high fashion hit of the night.
Brie Larson
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Celebrity: Brie Larson
Event: SAG Awards
Year: 2016
Designer: Versace
Brie Larson kept the color soft but the style bold on the 2016 SAG Awards red carpet. Her Versace dress was a powder-blue with a thigh-high split and sexy cut-outs.
Larson completed the look with Roger Vivier pumps and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Michelle Williams
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Celebrity: Michelle Williams
Event: SAG Awards
Year: 2017
Designer: Louis Vuitton
In metallic sequins stripes, Michelle Williams brought an edge to the 2017 SAG Awards.
Her Louis Vuitton column gown needed only one simple accessory – a slim black scarf around her neck.
Margot Robbie
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Celebrity: Margot Robbie
Event: SAG Awards
Year: 2018
Designer: Miu Miu
Blush pink was a popular color on the red carpet at the 2018 SAG Awards, and Margot Robbie nailed the hue in a Miu Miu gown with a long train, sequins, and ostrich feathers.
A silver clutch and Aquazzura heels added the finishing touches.
Angela Bassett
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Celebrity: Angela Bassett
Event: SAG Awards
Year: 2019
Designer: Georges Chakra Couture
Angela Bassett looked incredible in a grey plunging accordion-style Georges Chakra Couture gown at the 2019 SAG Awards.
The actress styled it out with Casadei heels, Gismondi1754 jewels, and a Tadashi Shoji clutch.