It's a golden age for the red carpet. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most stylish and striking celebrity outfits to grace the red carpet since the year 2000.
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00:00Jennifer this is the first time in five or six years that I'm sure that nobody is looking at me
00:07Welcome to Ms. Mojo and today
00:09We're counting down our picks for the most stylish and striking celebrity outfits to grace the red carpet since the year
00:152000 Wow in this blue
00:18Well, okay
00:19Tell me about this dress number 30 Lady Gaga the 75th Venice International Film Festival
00:24If this list were most memorable then we would of course be talking about the infamous meat dress
00:30However, Lady Gaga is equally capable of bringing old-school glamour
00:34Walking the red carpet for her first film world premiere as a leading lady the pop sensation dazzled in a Valentino couture gown
00:41The dress had already made a splash on the July runway donned by model Kaya Gerber
00:46Gaga made at Hollywood rocking an elegant updo and sparkling jewelry
00:50Floating through the rain in her pink feathers the a star is born actress was indeed the star of the evening
00:56Number 29 Rihanna the CFDA Fashion Awards
01:00When you step up to accept a fashion icon award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America
01:06You had better do it in style in
01:092014 Rihanna showed us she was deserving of the accolade when she showed up in a jaw-dropping dress by Adam Selman
01:15The Barbadian singer tapped into that old starlet charm
01:19Accessorizing with a sparkling headscarf long gloves and a light pink fur shawl
01:23But she didn't play it safe either the see-through fabric be decked with Swarovski crystals didn't leave much to the imagination
01:30The icon explained to Vogue that she quote just liked it better without lines underneath
01:36Number 28 Cardi B the 65th annual Grammy Awards
01:40All fashion is art, but as outlets like Harper's Bazaar pointed out Cardi B's
01:452023 Grammys look is fit to hang in a gallery
01:48The rapper looked just like a fashion sketch striking a dramatic figure in a gorgeous blue gown by God of Gupta
01:54The red carpet is usually less daring than the runway
01:58But Cardi B never does things by halves the dress is sweeping structure and bold color give the effect of swirling waves
02:04Wrapping themselves around the star other details include a long silky train and slit of sorts at the waist
02:11Smoky blue lined eyes and diamonds perfectly complete the outfit
02:15Number 27 Keira Knightley the 78th Academy Awards in
02:212006 Keira Knightley was riding a career high when she graced the Oscars red carpet as a first-time nominee
02:26She might have missed out on her award, but she did earn herself a place on the best-dressed lists
02:32Deservedly so her gown for the evening was custom Vera Wang in wine-colored taffeta with one shoulder and a fishtail skirt
02:39It was peak 2000s fashion while also remaining elegant
02:42The Pride and Prejudice star elevated the look with statement jewels from Bulgari
02:47Knightley's ensemble was notably included by Cosmopolitan in a ranking of best Oscar dresses ever. We can certainly see why
02:55Number 26 Ariana Grande the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the 2020 Grammys
03:02Ariana Grande changed up her ensemble four separate times
03:05But her first outfit was the real showstopper
03:08With a billowing tiered bottom and matching elbow-length gloves her Giambattista Valley gown was giving runway couture meets royalty
03:15The dove gray color and Grande's signature ponytail kept the look fresh and elegant while diamond earrings added sparkle
03:22The singer followed the first gown with a similarly colored satin crop top and full skirt later changing into two new outfits for her stage
03:30Performances her original red carpet gown was the dress of the night and it really made a statement
03:36Number 25 Margot Robbie the Barbie press tour
03:40We love it when an actor themes their press tour outfits when promoting
03:452023's Barbie Margot Robbie and stylist Andrew Muckamal definitely understood the assignment
03:51Embracing her character's trademark color and sense of style Robbie stepped out in a series of designer looks
03:56We simply cannot pick just one from smart casual to red carpet glam
04:01She rocked both custom-made and vintage pieces from Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Moschino, Chanel and more
04:07Many of her ensembles were based on specific Barbie dolls
04:11Including 1992's totally hair Barbie and 2015's cherry pie picnic Barbie for shoes
04:18Manolo Blahnik was the go-to choice
04:20He designed a custom range for the tour featuring classic styles usually in a range of different pinks
04:27Number 24 Zendaya the Dune part 2 premiere
04:31Zendaya and her stylist also love a good theme and the Dune part 2 press tour gave us some incredible fits
04:37Our favorite has to be the Stéphane Rolland couture gown the actress wore to the New York City premiere
04:42The cutouts the gold details popping against the white everything about it is stunning across the pond in London
04:49She also showed off her versatility with two very different Mugler ensembles
04:54Her daring metal bodysuit was sourced from the designers Cirque d'Hiver collection from 1995
04:59The outfit channeled the Dune aesthetic and made it clear that Zendaya was the star of the show later that evening
05:06She switched it up with a floor-length black gown
05:09Replacing her futuristic look with something classic and elegant
05:13Number 23 Billy Porter the 91st Academy Awards
05:17Men very rarely make the Oscars best-dressed lists and let's be honest
05:22There are only so many ways you can style a tux
05:25However in 2019 Billy Porter broke the mold bringing the drama in a black velvet ball gown by Christian Siriano
05:33Blurring the lines between traditionally masculine and feminine styles Porter challenged social norms and started a conversation
05:40Embracing his inner diva was empowering for the actor who previously starred in kinky boots on Broadway
05:46If the tuxedo style gown wasn't exciting enough Porter went even further with platform boots and a 20-carat yellow diamond ring
05:54Number 22 Aishwarya Rai the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival
05:59Everyone loves a fairy tale ball gown and indeed
06:03Publications like Elle pointed out that there appeared to be an unofficial Cinderella theme at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival
06:09We loved Kirsten Dunst's look and Blake Lively's the year before but star Aishwarya Rai made the biggest impression
06:16Her dress was a light blue Michael Sincoe creation with a structured bodice
06:20Intricate sparkling embroidery and a wide princess skirt underlaid with tulle
06:24The gown was fabulous enough to stand on its own without much embellishment and Rai kept accessories to a minimum
06:31She wore no statement jewelry and her hair was simply styled letting that dress do all the talking
06:37Number 21 Blake Lively the 70th Met Gala
06:41When it comes to the Met Gala Blake Lively has built a reputation as one to watch thanks to some fantastic gowns over the years
06:48Her 2022 dress paying homage to the oxidation process of the Statue of Liberty will forever be iconic
06:55However, we want to focus on her outfit from 2018
06:58The theme that year was heavenly bodies fashion and the Catholic imagination and she really rose to the challenge
07:05Lively's dress was a lavish affair pairing a bejeweled top with a sumptuous red velvet skirt embroidered with gold
07:12She completed the regal ensemble with a sparkling crown
07:16reminiscent of a halo in a classical painting
07:18Number 20 Zendaya the 69th Met Gala
07:22Every year the Met Institute's costume gala has a theme that guests dress to with varying degrees of success in
07:302017 the theme was Comme des Garcons
07:32But up-and-coming starlet Zendaya decided to walk to the beat of her own drum and go full-out glam
07:37Rejecting the aesthetic that would be expected of her
07:39Her gown was by Dolce & Gabbana and featured a lush print that included florals and parrots
07:45The ball gown made her stand out from the crowd and perhaps even more awe-inspiring was her natural hairstyle whose volume matched that of her dress
07:53Number 19 Julia Roberts the 73rd Academy Awards
07:58The dress that Julia Roberts wore when she attended the 73rd Academy Awards became instantly iconic
08:03Perhaps because she took home the award for best actress for her role in Erin Brockovich
08:07But maybe because of its own merits the Valentino gown was simple and understated
08:12Mostly constructed from black material with a distinctive white piping as the adornment a dress like this may not have made waves today
08:19But back in 2001 it was all anyone could talk about
08:23But as always it was Roberts megawatt smile that really made her look shine
08:28Number 18 Anne Hathaway the 81st Academy Awards
08:33Sometimes when you're headed to the Oscars, it's best to dress like one of the statues yourself
08:37This was clearly the philosophy that Anne Hathaway followed when she chose her gown for the 2009 Academy Awards
08:43opting for a shimmering Armani Privé dress that was at once glamorous in an old Hollywood way and
08:49Also felt fresh and modern the beading was done on the bias to create an interesting patterned effect and
08:54The equally glitzy belts just added to the overall silhouette
08:58Hathaway kept her hair and makeup simple and classic to let the dress be the focus
09:02Number 17 Angela Bassett the 91st Academy Awards
09:08Considering the fact that the carpets at so many big award shows are notoriously red many stars avoid colors that may clash with what's underfoot
09:15skipping hues in the pink or orange family
09:18But Angela Bassett dared to wear fuchsia at the 2019 Academy Awards and the risk paid off
09:25Her dress was a custom-made ream aqua gown that wasn't only bold in its shade
09:29It also featured a massive structural shoulder piece that gave it an exciting element of asymmetry
09:35Her jewel shaped clutch reflected the color and added to the look
09:39Number 16 Emma Stone the 74th Golden Globe Awards
09:44In early 2017 Emma Stone stunned on just about every red carpet
09:49Imaginable as she was nominated across the board for her performance in La La Land at the Golden Globes that year
09:55She wore a star spangled gown by Valentino in a rosy champagne hue
09:59The star embellishments were silver and varied in size
10:02Ranging from tiny ones on the straps of the dress to larger ones on the skirt
10:06Her loose and romantic locks made this a picture-perfect image
10:10Of course, she also took home the award for best actress in a motion picture musical or comedy, which certainly did not hurt
10:17Number 15 Beyonce the 67th Met Gala
10:21When your outfit is epic enough, no one cares if it fits the Met Gala theme. In 2015
10:27That theme was China through the looking-glass
10:29But people were so distracted by Beyonce's jaw-dropping look that it barely mattered
10:34The dress if you can even call it that was designed by Givenchy and was almost entirely transparent
10:40Save for some key sections that used rhinestones to carefully ensure the star did not appear to be totally nude
10:46It definitely didn't leave much to the imagination though and had us bowing down to our forever Queen B
10:53Number 14 Claire Danes the 68th Met Gala
10:57The 2016 Met Gala theme was Manus X Machina fashion in an age of technology and
11:03Nobody in attendance embodied it better than Claire Danes
11:06She collaborated with Zac Posen to create a gown that was truly unlike anything we'd seen before on the red carpet
11:12It may have looked like your run-of-the-mill princess gown
11:14But once the actress got inside it was revealed to be something truly futuristic
11:19That's because Posen designed the gown using fiber optics that enabled it to light up and glow in the dark
11:25Number 13 Nicole Kidman the 90th Academy Awards
11:29By 2018 Nicole Kidman had been a frequent award show attendee for many years
11:34But even as an industry veteran she was only getting better when it came to her red carpet fashion case in point at the 90th
11:41Academy Awards
11:42She chose an Armani Privé gown that landed her on pretty much every best-dressed list out there
11:47The gown featured a deep sweetheart neckline and used a bright yet deep blue fabric
11:53But the most notable part was definitely the oversized sculptural bow at the hips which made the dress into something entirely novel
12:00Number 12 Michelle Williams the 78th Academy Awards
12:05It's not always easy for blondes to pull off yellow for fear of clashing
12:09But Michelle Williams proved that breaking the rules can lead to great things with her 2006 Oscars dress
12:14The gown was by Vera Wang who certainly knows how to create a romantic look and the shade was a bright canary
12:22Williams used expert color theory and added a red lip which made the color of the dress pop even more
12:27The silhouette of the garment with its interesting ruching and modest train made it seem like a vintage piece
12:33Though the color kept it squarely in the present
12:36Number 11 Gwyneth Paltrow the 84th Academy Awards
12:40Capes have been in style for a number of years now
12:43But Gwyneth Paltrow was a fashion crusader when she sported one at the Oscars in 2012
12:47Her gown was a pure white Tom Ford column dress with an asymmetrical neckline and on its own
12:54Certainly wouldn't have been memorable years later
12:56But what really took the look to the next level was Paltrow's matching cape that she wore on top of the dress
13:01Since the outfit was relatively simple and streamlined. We're not surprised that she opted for an oversized cuff to offset it
13:08Number 10 Halle Berry the 74th Academy Awards
13:12in
13:132002 Halle Berry made Academy Awards history when she became the first
13:17African-american woman to take home the award for Best Actress and
13:20For her big moment in the spotlight
13:22She wore a dress that was almost just as groundbreaking
13:25Elie Saab designed the ensemble which employed a mesh construction with carefully placed floral embroidery to cover the bust
13:32The skirt had a unique bias cut waistline and was made with a shimmering crimson material all in all
13:37These features came together to create one of the most memorable Oscars looks of all time
13:42Number 9 Priyanka Chopra the 70th Met Gala in
13:472018 the Met Gala had one of the most intriguing themes yet
13:51Heavenly bodies fashion and the Catholic imagination all the stars had a different take on how to interpret this concept
13:58But Priyanka Chopra took a unique approach in a burgundy crushed velvet dress what set this look apart though
14:04Wasn't the Ralph Lauren dress itself, but the intricately beaded hood that went with it
14:08The piece is adorned with Swarovski crystals and took over 250 hours to construct by hand
14:14This definitely looks just as detailed as some of the decorations in Catholic churches
14:19Number 8 Jennifer Lawrence the 83rd Academy Awards
14:23Back in 2011 Jennifer Lawrence was a relative newcomer to the award season circuit though
14:29She has become a staple in more recent years for her first time on the Oscars red carpet the actress fittingly wore red herself
14:36She was nominated for her role in Winter's Bone and while she may not have won
14:40She did wow the fashion industry with her simple yet flawless Calvin Klein dress with her bouncy blonde hair
14:46She looked every part the Hollywood starlet, and it was this dress that cemented her as a style mainstay
14:53Number 7 Blake Lively the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival
14:58Many stars seem to retreat from public appearances during their pregnancies or opt to wear billowing styles that conceal their growing baby bumps
15:05But at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival Blake Lively proudly paraded her bump around in a form-fitting
15:11Atelier Versace gown for the premiere of the BFG
15:14The dress featured a one shoulder design and a unique cutout at the shoulder which made for a visually interesting
15:20Neckline the fabric was a sky blue and was covered with beading and a matching hue that added a subtle pattern and shimmer
15:27Number 6 Angelina Jolie the 84th Academy Awards
15:32Was Angelina Jolie the first high-profile actress to wear a dress with a thigh high slit to the Oscars of course not so why did
15:40This 2012 outfit get so much buzz for all intents and purposes
15:44Her gown wasn't much more than a standard LBD with a strapless asymmetrical neckline and a cinched waist
15:50Sure the slit was higher than most
15:52But what made the entire internet lose it over this look was the way Jolie posed while wearing it
15:57She stuck her leg out at an odd angle
16:00Emphasizing the slit and launching a thousand memes in the process
16:04Number 5 Rihanna the 67th Met Gala
16:08After appearing at the 2015 Met Gala Rihanna likely ended up on just as many best-dressed as worst-dressed lists
16:14But you cannot deny that her look was the most talked about and most memorable of the night
16:19Her ensemble was designed by Guo Pei and Rihanna was one of the only stars who opted to sport designs by a Chinese artist
16:26To support the night's theme of China through the looking-glass
16:29While most celebs work with stylists to pick out their gowns for them
16:32Riri actually found this dress online while researching Chinese couture
16:36The bright yellow hue and epic fur trimmed train made this look one for the books
16:41Number 4 Kate Blanchett the 86th Academy Awards
16:46Kate Blanchett was nominated for Best Actress at the 2014 Oscars for her role in Blue Jasmine and
16:52Succeeded in taking home the award not only that but she also stunned on the red carpet in a pretty and feminine gown that proves
16:59That sometimes even the biggest fashion risk-takers just want to look like a princess for a night
17:04The Armani privé gown featured beaded applique and a mesh construction that let the adornments go all the way up to the neckline
17:11Blanchett paired the garment with what was reportedly millions of dollars worth of jewels giving her an all-over shimmer
17:18Number 3 Lady Gaga the 76th Golden Globe Awards
17:22Up until around 2018
17:24We had largely grown accustomed to seeing Lady Gaga and wild outfits at music award shows that have much more lenient dress codes
17:31But after she starred in A Star is Born
17:33She was one of the most high-profile attendees at the Oscars and Golden Globes
17:37Her Golden Globes dress was a major Cinderella moment as she wore a ball gown with puffed off-the-shoulder sleeves
17:43To make sure things weren't too cookie-cutter the muted periwinkle shade of the dress was also reflected in Gaga's hair
17:50Number 2 Jennifer Lopez the 42nd annual Grammy Awards
17:55Worn right at the beginning of the 21st century
17:57We will never forget this JLo look even though she wore it two decades ago when she attended the Grammy Awards in
18:042000 Lopez wore a green silk chiffon Versace dress featuring a tropical print
18:09The bust of the gown was almost entirely open as was the skirt leaving very little to the imagination
18:15This look was certainly racy and noteworthy at the time
18:18Even spawning the creation of Google images because so many people were conducting online searches looking for photos of it in
18:242019 Lopez walked the Versace runway and wore an updated version of the dress still managing to look just as alluring 20 years later
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18:49Number 1 Lupita Nyong'o the 86th Academy Awards
18:53at the 2014 Oscars Lupita Nyong'o won an award for her performance in 12 years a slave and
18:59Also landed herself on many people's radars for her fashion choices at the time
19:04She was still an up-and-coming actress and she opted for something simple yet elegant for her big night
19:08The Prada gown was a pale blue hue that called to mind fairy tale princesses and had a dreamy quality to it
19:15The soft pleats and somewhat Grecian style were classic and yet somehow the overall effect felt like nothing we had seen before
19:23Which red carpet looks really stick in your memory share your favorites in the comments?
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