Looking stunning in fancy designer outfits at events can be quite the task for any star. And let's not forget about those inevitable slip-ups that are bound to happen sooner or later. But even the most glamorous of us are only human. Sometimes things just don't go as planned.
But don't sweat, our favorite celebrities know how to handle a wardrobe malfunction with style and pizzazz. We're talking about nip slips, dress tears, and all sorts of fashion disasters that could happen on the red carpet. But did they let these incidents ruin their career? Absolutely not. These pros are not called pros for nothing, they handle the situation with such humor and class that it's actually quite refreshing.
So let's all take a moment to appreciate those who have taken a nip slip in stride and turned it into a hilarious joke or a teachable moment. After all, we're all in this together, and sometimes we just have to laugh it off and move on.
#1 Jenna Ortega
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At the highly-anticipated premiere of Scream VI, Jenna Ortega, known for her role in Wednesday, accidentally marked her deconstructed tuxedo dress with a Sharpie while signing autographs for fans.
Despite the mishap, Ortega appears unfazed. She humorously wrote on Instagram, "#sharpiestainwhogivesas***," and tagged the dress designer Olivier Rousteing while apologizing, "#imsosorryolivier."
#2 Sherri Shepherd
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Sherri Shepherd, the host of the show Sherri, experienced a wardrobe malfunction while filming. However, with the swift assistance of her wardrobe stylist Willie Sinclair III, she was able to cover it up in no time. Wearing a semi-plunging bodycon teal dress, Shepherd joked, "In daytime, you can’t have this much boob out.”
#3 Salma Hayek
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Salma Hayek turned heads at the 2022 BAFTA Awards with her stunning gothic Gucci gown. But it almost revealed more than she intended due to the thigh-high slit nearly bunching up. However, Hayek made light of the situation in a humorous Instagram post. She said: "Sometimes in an effort to cover something, other things show up more."
#4 Janet Jackson
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Janet Jackson's infamous incident at the 2004 Super Bowl, where her breast was exposed, sparked widespread criticism and trolling. Nevertheless, the unstoppable and legendary singer didn't let it affect her performance. She has since made it a priority to love and accept her body every day.
#5 Camila Cabello
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Camila Cabello had a slight “Oops” moment during a virtual appearance on BBC's The One Show. While dancing, the Cinderella star accidentally exposed her breast but handled it like a pro. She joked about it and even made a hilarious TikTok later that day.
#6 Chrissy Teigen
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Chrissy Teigen's dual high-slit dress at the 2016 American Music Awards got her into some trouble when she accidentally flashed the red carpet. Nevertheless, Teigen took it in stride and even made light of the situation.
#7 Emily Ratajkowski
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Emily Ratajkowski looked absolutely stunning at the 2017 Golden Globes, but at one point, her dress rode up and exposed her underwear. She quickly fixed it and continued to confidently rock the red carpet.
#8 Margot Robbie
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Margot Robbie looked awesome at the premiere of The Legend of Tarzan in 2016, but her dress suddenly came undone. With the help of her co-star Alexander Skarsgård, Robbie managed to fix it in no time. She kept her cool and even rewarded Skarsgård with a kiss on the cheek.
#9 Cardi B
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Cardi B's colorful jumpsuit tore down the back during her performance at the Bonnaroo Festival in June 2019. However, she quickly left the stage and returned wearing a bathrobe, declaring, "We gonna keep it moving, baby. We gonna keep it sexy."
#10 Beyoncé
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Beyoncé's iconic leotard ripped during her "Halo" performance at the Formation World Tour in 2016, but the queen of pop handled it like a pro. She seamlessly continued the show without any hiccups.
#11 Gigi Hadid
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Gigi Hadid experienced a wardrobe mishap at the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show when her bra strap broke backstage. Thinking on her feet, she used her hair to cover up the snafu.
#12 Dakota Johnson
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While accepting the award for Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress for Fifty Shades of Grey at the 2016 People’s Choice Awards, Dakota Johnson's dress almost fell off. She and her friends managed to fix it up, and Johnson joked, "It's not like nobody here hasn't already seen my boobs."
#13 Katherine Heigl
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Katherine Heigl’s dress strap snapped while accepting the Female Star of the Year award at the 2010 ShoWest Awards. However, the actress remained composed, finished her speech, and held up her dress while smiling through the incident.
#14 Jennifer Lawrence
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At the 2013 SAG Awards,
Jennifer Lawrence experienced an embarrassing situation when her dress got caught on a chair, exposing her undergarments. As usual, Lawrence made light of the situation and playfully referred to herself as "accident-prone."
#15 Kristen Bell
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Kristen Bell's elegant dress had a higher slit than she anticipated, leaving her feeling a little exposed. Despite this, she maintained her composure and handled the situation with grace, laughing it off, and discreetly covering up whenever possible.
#16 Lily-Rose Depp
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Lily-Rose Depp had a tough time at the 2019 premiere of The King. The wind kept blowing her dress in every direction. Despite her best efforts, the wind continued to wreak havoc on her monochromatic gown, nearly exposing her several times. However, she maintained her composure and even laughed it off throughout the event.
#17 Emma Watson
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Emma Watson had an awkward time during the premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2009. Her underwear was exposed in several flash pictures. However, she handled it with humor and grace, making light of the situation by saying "At least I'm wearing underwear!"