A red carpet affair! It's where cameras follow celebrities to document their fashion choices, where photo calls are made, and where quick queries are answered. In award shows such as Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards, and British Academy Film Awards, while the awards are held inside, much of the hype and excitement is generated outside. On the outside, journalists are taking photos and asking questions about the celebs and their outfits. Attending red carpet events full of paparazzi, celebrities and designers will always have to bring their fashion A-game.
A-listers walked the red carpet in their most daring, extravagantly decorated, expensive outfits, complete with some very spectacular jewelry to keep them dazzling all night.
We look at the most stunning celebrity dresses, gowns, and suits, from Sydney Sweeney and Alexandra Daddario to Jennifer Lopez and Kristen Stewart.
The pockets also functioned as eye-catching hip embellishments. The diminutive singer donned 6-inch Jimmy Choo heels underneath her gown.
During the night, Becky G changed out of this outfit for a star-studded performance of "Encanto's" "We Don't Talk About Bruno."
According to the designer, they aimed to convey "the celluloid, tinselly essence of 1920s Hollywood, and juxtapose that with '90s grunge."
The plunging neckline and long train of the "tea rose washed satin gown"
Buckley was nominated for best supporting actress but was defeated by Ariana DeBose.
Anthony Vaccarello designed the baby-pink strapless gown for the label, which had gathering on the bodice that merged into a stunning bow.
Her tiny bangs and jewels were compared to Audrey Hepburn's.
The actress wore the outfit to present during the show. She changed into a white turtleneck gown for the Vanity Fair after-party.
Lorraine Schwartz gems, a mini Jimmy Choo pocketbook, and Stuart Weitzman heels completed the look.
Her father gave a tribute to "The Godfather" that night.
According to the magazine, the actress and singer's first Oscars gown took 170 hours to build and 420 hours to embroider.
That night, she stood by her "Licorice Pizza" cast.
The dress revealed a high-low hemline from some angles, highlighting Hall's pink metallic platform heels.
The romantic appearance was wonderfully matched by a relaxed updo.
Tonight's look was inspired by Cristobal Balenciaga masterpieces from the 1950s and 1960s, and the vintage jewelry was inspired by Grace Kelly.
She accessorized the feminine gown with Piaget diamond jewelry and platform heels.
Wanda wore several looks that night, but her first appearance on the red carpet was in an all-white Sergio Hudson suit with pointed-toe heels.
Alex looked stunning in an exquisite blush tulle gown with a scoop neckline and beautiful gems and sparkles all over. Wanda told People that Alex handled the news of her hosting gig by initially asking, "What am I going to wear!?"
The strapless gown was embellished with corset details, a pleated bodice, and visible metallic silver stitching that led to a leg slit. In addition, the tennis player donned David Yurman jewelry and silver heels.
She went to the Oscars with her sister, Serena, to show her support for the creators of "King Richard."
Miller's romantic boudoir look was boosted by a strong red lip, a dramatic Maison Boucheron necklace, and black-lace opera gloves.
Versace described the gown as "fine crystal mesh with a sculptural Duchesse train created from pearl-grey colored silk and draped from the waist."
The enormous train was the focal point of the ensemble, with the rest of Williams' accessories remaining understated.
She went with her sister, Venus, to support the cast of "King Richard," who were nominated for multiple Oscars.
Gyllenhaal broke up the white ensemble with Maison Boucheron jewelry and black heels.
For "The Lost Daughter," she was nominated for best adapted screenplay but lost to Jane Campion.
In addition, the actress wore Beladora jewelry and Jimmy Choo heels.
She appeared onstage in the gown that night and was nominated for best drama series with her cast for "This Is Us," but lost to "Succession."
The ensemble resembled something Princess Diana, who Stewart portrayed in "Spencer," may have worn in the 1990s.
That night, she was nominated for best actress, but she lost to Chastain.
Stewart was also joined by her fiancée, Dylan Meyer, who was dressed in a white satin crop-top suit.
Along with a tidy hair, the "Blindspotting" actress wore basic heels and a Marzook metallic pill-shaped bag.
For "The Great," Fanning received nominations for outstanding performance by a female actress in a comedy series and outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series, but she lost both.
Hudson's dress silhouette gives a traditional take to the bridal-worthy gown, with blush pink becoming a hot choice for brides.
Hudson was nominated for best performance by a female lead actor, but she lost to Chastain.
Although she wore Gucci to several 2022 red carpets and press events, she wore Armani to the SAGs to attain "painful Italian glamour," according to Vogue France.
That night, Gaga was nominated for best performance by a female lead actor, but she lost to Jessica Chastain.
She also wore starburst earrings by David Yurman and strappy Jimmy Choo heels.
Perabo also wore jewels from Fred Leighton and Kwiat.
She and her actors were nominated for outstanding ensemble performance in a drama series, but were defeated by "Succession."
Brugel accessorized with crystal jewelry that matched and a traditional white clutch.
She and the rest of her cast were nominated for best ensemble performance in a drama series, but they were defeated by "Succession."
The "White Lotus" star sported a dramatic red lip, hanging De Beers earrings, and Christian Louboutin heels.
In her lovely lace long-sleeve minidress, Lopez looked like a modern bride. She also wore shimmering Jimmy Choo stilettos and a Dolce & Gabbana flowery crystal clutch.
She and her now-fiancé, Ben Affleck, looked like the perfect bride and groom as they stood together.
The silk duchess strapless crop top and column skirt were embellished with massive crystals. A body chain wrapped across her midriff, Messika jewelry, and white gloves completed the look.
Opera gloves are making a comeback, particularly among brides. Nicola Peltz Beckham married Brooklyn Beckham in a lace pair in April 2022.
A-listers walked the red carpet in their most daring, extravagantly decorated, expensive outfits, complete with some very spectacular jewelry to keep them dazzling all night.
We look at the most stunning celebrity dresses, gowns, and suits, from Sydney Sweeney and Alexandra Daddario to Jennifer Lopez and Kristen Stewart.
#1 Becky G shimmered in a rose-gold gown with a fan favorite: pockets.
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The pockets also functioned as eye-catching hip embellishments. The diminutive singer donned 6-inch Jimmy Choo heels underneath her gown.
During the night, Becky G changed out of this outfit for a star-studded performance of "Encanto's" "We Don't Talk About Bruno."
#2 Jessie Buckley aimed to have a "tinselly essence" in her custom gown.
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According to the designer, they aimed to convey "the celluloid, tinselly essence of 1920s Hollywood, and juxtapose that with '90s grunge."
The plunging neckline and long train of the "tea rose washed satin gown"
Buckley was nominated for best supporting actress but was defeated by Ariana DeBose.
#3 Zoë Kravitz seemed to channel Audrey Hepburn in this sleek pink number.
Source: Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Anthony Vaccarello designed the baby-pink strapless gown for the label, which had gathering on the bodice that merged into a stunning bow.
Her tiny bangs and jewels were compared to Audrey Hepburn's.
The actress wore the outfit to present during the show. She changed into a white turtleneck gown for the Vanity Fair after-party.
#4 Chance Combs wore a sweet white and silver sequined dress with delicate sleeves.
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Lorraine Schwartz gems, a mini Jimmy Choo pocketbook, and Stuart Weitzman heels completed the look.
Her father gave a tribute to "The Godfather" that night.
#5 For her Oscars debut, Alana Haim appeared in a dress with beaded scallops that looked like scales.
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According to the magazine, the actress and singer's first Oscars gown took 170 hours to build and 420 hours to embroider.
That night, she stood by her "Licorice Pizza" cast.
#6 Zuri Hall looked like she was wearing a dramatic bouquet of flowers.
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The dress revealed a high-low hemline from some angles, highlighting Hall's pink metallic platform heels.
The romantic appearance was wonderfully matched by a relaxed updo.
#7 Inspired by the '50s and '60s, Caitriona Balfe attended in a white ruffled gown.
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Tonight's look was inspired by Cristobal Balenciaga masterpieces from the 1950s and 1960s, and the vintage jewelry was inspired by Grace Kelly.
#8 Blush and light-pink looks, like Lily James' Versace gown, ruled the Oscars red carpet.
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She accessorized the feminine gown with Piaget diamond jewelry and platform heels.
#9 Wanda and Alex Sykes were couple goals, both looking like blushing brides at the 2022 Oscars in late March.
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Wanda wore several looks that night, but her first appearance on the red carpet was in an all-white Sergio Hudson suit with pointed-toe heels.
Alex looked stunning in an exquisite blush tulle gown with a scoop neckline and beautiful gems and sparkles all over. Wanda told People that Alex handled the news of her hosting gig by initially asking, "What am I going to wear!?"
#10 For one of her many white red-carpet looks, Venus Williams showed off unique corset detailing at the Producers Guild Awards in March.
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The strapless gown was embellished with corset details, a pleated bodice, and visible metallic silver stitching that led to a leg slit. In addition, the tennis player donned David Yurman jewelry and silver heels.
She went to the Oscars with her sister, Serena, to show her support for the creators of "King Richard."
#11 Sienna Miller packed a punch at the BAFTAs in March with a sultry ensemble.
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Miller's romantic boudoir look was boosted by a strong red lip, a dramatic Maison Boucheron necklace, and black-lace opera gloves.
#12 Sandra Oh went for a "minimal" look at the Critics' Choice Awards.
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#13 Serena Williams inspired in a metallic look that would look amazing on any bold bride.
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Versace described the gown as "fine crystal mesh with a sculptural Duchesse train created from pearl-grey colored silk and draped from the waist."
The enormous train was the focal point of the ensemble, with the rest of Williams' accessories remaining understated.
She went with her sister, Venus, to support the cast of "King Richard," who were nominated for multiple Oscars.
#14 Maggie Gyllenhaal wore a one-shouldered sleek look for her red-carpet appearance.
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Gyllenhaal broke up the white ensemble with Maison Boucheron jewelry and black heels.
For "The Lost Daughter," she was nominated for best adapted screenplay but lost to Jane Campion.
#15 Mandy Moore similarly looked like a bride in Elie Saab, but there was a more flowy, boho feel to her dress.
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In addition, the actress wore Beladora jewelry and Jimmy Choo heels.
She appeared onstage in the gown that night and was nominated for best drama series with her cast for "This Is Us," but lost to "Succession."
#16 For the Critics' Choice Awards in March, Kristen Stewart's fitted gown mimicked Princess Diana '90s style.
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The ensemble resembled something Princess Diana, who Stewart portrayed in "Spencer," may have worn in the 1990s.
That night, she was nominated for best actress, but she lost to Chastain.
Stewart was also joined by her fiancée, Dylan Meyer, who was dressed in a white satin crop-top suit.
#17 Jaylen Barron looked like a playful bride in her feather-trimmed minidress at the Spirit Awards in early March.
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Along with a tidy hair, the "Blindspotting" actress wore basic heels and a Marzook metallic pill-shaped bag.
#18 Elle Fanning prompted others to "wear the pants" in this feminine tuxedo-like ensemble.
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For "The Great," Fanning received nominations for outstanding performance by a female actress in a comedy series and outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series, but she lost both.
#19 Meanwhile, Jennifer Hudson showed off a trendy wedding-dress color in a traditional silhouette.
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Hudson's dress silhouette gives a traditional take to the bridal-worthy gown, with blush pink becoming a hot choice for brides.
Hudson was nominated for best performance by a female lead actor, but she lost to Chastain.
#20 Lady Gaga stunned in a crystal bodice and pristine white gown at the SAGs.
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Although she wore Gucci to several 2022 red carpets and press events, she wore Armani to the SAGs to attain "painful Italian glamour," according to Vogue France.
That night, Gaga was nominated for best performance by a female lead actor, but she lost to Jessica Chastain.
#21 Looking ready for a decadent bachelorette party, Kelsey Asbille Chow wore metallic fabric with a lace trim.
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She also wore starburst earrings by David Yurman and strappy Jimmy Choo heels.
#22 Piper Perabo had a unique tulle accent emerging from her sleek white gown.
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Perabo also wore jewels from Fred Leighton and Kwiat.
She and her actors were nominated for outstanding ensemble performance in a drama series, but were defeated by "Succession."
#23 The SAGs continued with the trend of bridal-esque gowns, as seen by Amanda Brugel's cape dress.
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Brugel accessorized with crystal jewelry that matched and a traditional white clutch.
She and the rest of her cast were nominated for best ensemble performance in a drama series, but they were defeated by "Succession."
#24 Alexandra Daddario shimmered in a skin-baring champagne gown at the 2022 SAGs in February.
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The "White Lotus" star sported a dramatic red lip, hanging De Beers earrings, and Christian Louboutin heels.
#25 For the February premiere of her movie "Marry Me," Jennifer Lopez wore an actual bridal minidress.
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In her lovely lace long-sleeve minidress, Lopez looked like a modern bride. She also wore shimmering Jimmy Choo stilettos and a Dolce & Gabbana flowery crystal clutch.
She and her now-fiancé, Ben Affleck, looked like the perfect bride and groom as they stood together.
#26 Sydney Sweeney looked the part of a young modern bride at the "Euphoria" season two premiere in January.
Source: Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images
The silk duchess strapless crop top and column skirt were embellished with massive crystals. A body chain wrapped across her midriff, Messika jewelry, and white gloves completed the look.
Opera gloves are making a comeback, particularly among brides. Nicola Peltz Beckham married Brooklyn Beckham in a lace pair in April 2022.