Best Dressed Stars of 2023: Red Carpet Fashion and Beyond

Feast your eyes on some fabulous fashion! Hollywood’s biggest names never miss a moment to slay.

Keke Palmer kicked off 2023 on a glitzy note as she attended the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on January 4, wearing a sequin Michael Kors Collection gown that cradled her baby bump. The metallic number featured a plunging neckline and sexy cutouts at the sides.

The Hustlers star, who announced her pregnancy in December 2022, teamed the look with a dainty choker and had her hair styled in Senegalese twists. (That night, Palmer took home the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Jordan Peele’s Nope.)

La La Anthony also sparkled into the new year, letting Us know that pewter looks will dominate the next 12 months. For the BMF season 2 premiere in Los Angeles on January 5, the Power alum hit the red carpet in a silver off-the-shoulder dress by Vivienne Westwood. The figure-hugging frock featured a gathered design at her waist and thick straps. Anthony paired the number with coordinating nail polish and wore her brunette mane in a half-up, half-down hairdo.

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Janelle Monáe delivered drama in tulle at the National Board of Review Awards on January 8. The Hidden Figures star was a must-see in a black Valentino gown that featured princess-like sleeves and a billowing skirt. The dress was finished with a cutout at the bodice that was lined with crystals. Monáe made the getup even more regal with a polished updo and a black headband.

Two days prior, Danielle Deadwyler stepped out in the mesh fabric for the Variety Creative Impact Awards & 10 Directors to Watch event. For the occasion, the Till actress was a vision in a Jason Wu mini dress that featured tiers of tulle. The piece was equipped with a belt at the waist, and Deadwyler finalized the garb with a pair of black pointed-toe heels.

At the same event, Kate Hudson proved you can never go wrong with pink. The Fool’s Gold star was a breathtaking sight in a rosy Huishan Zhang look that came with a pleated silhouette and a neck scarf. Hudson added a bit of contrast with black pumps and wore her hair in a messy but chic updo.

Keep scrolling to see the best dressed stars of 2023:

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Janelle Monae
Monáe looked retro in a black and white cutout dress by Staud at a Grammy Museum event in Los Angeles on December 20.

Nicole Kidman
Kidman looked like a glass of champagne in a strapless Fendi gown at a screening of Expats in Australia on December 20.

Ruth Negga
Negga was chic in a gray halter dress — made to look like deconstructed suit pants — by Michelle Rhee at the Good Grief premiere in Los Angeles on December 19.

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Sydney Sweeney
Sweeney took the plunge in a sheer Givenchy dress at the Anyone But You premiere in Australia on December 18.

Sarah Paulson
Paulson was fierce in a black belted Alexandre Vauthier dress at the Broadway opening of Appropriate in New York City on December 18.

Victoria Monet
Monét wore an ivory suit by Aré Couture adorned with crystal-covered claw marks at a Grammy Museum event in Los Angeles on December 13.

Michelle Monaghan
Monaghan was delicate in a fitted lavender dress at The Family Plan premiere in Las Vegas on December 13.

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Jenna Ortega
Ortega was wintry in a lace blazer dress by Adeam at the Finestkind premiere in Los Angeles on December 12.

Shailene Woodley
Woodley looked cozy and chic in a turtleneck sweater paired with a sparkly mermaid skirt by Valentino at the Ferrari premiere in Los Angeles on December 12.

Carey Mulligan
Mulligan sparkled in a blue off-the-shoulder gown by Celine at a screening of Maestro in Los Angeles on December 12.

Taraji P. Henson
Henson wore Vlora Mustafa at The Color Purple premiere in Los Angeles on December 6.

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Emma Stone
Stone looked dainty in Louis Vuitton at the Poor Things premiere in New York City on December 6.

Natalie Portman
Portman looked fierce in a black Schiaparelli suit at the May December premiere in London on December 6.

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Jennifer Lopez
Lopez wore a breastplate and silky black skirt by Grace Ling at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards on December 5.

Jurnee Smollet
Smollett donned Georges Chakra at the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Cinema & Television in Los Angeles on December 4.

Phoebe Dynevor
Dynevor was effortless in a yellow Louis Vuitton slip dress at the Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles on December 5.

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Emma Corrin
Corrin wore an ivory blazer and a sheer skirt by Miu Miu at a finale celebration for The Crown in London on December 5.

America Ferrera
Ferrera had fun with fringe in Hervé Léger at the Critics Choice Association Celebration of Cinema and Television in Los Angeles on December 4.

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Kendall Jenner
Jenner was ruby red in a waist-cinching Fendi gown at the 3rd annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on December 3.

Claire Foy
Foy was sculpted in Vivienne Westwood at the 26th British Independent Film Awards in London on December 3.

Michelle Williams
Williams looked radiant in a red halter gown with a bow at the bodice at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia on November 30.

Julia Roberts
Roberts got leggy in a light pink Gucci blazer and sparkly shoes at a special screening of Leave the World Behind in London on May 29.

Tracee Ellis Ross
Ross looked chic in a mustard-colored cape shirt with a black skirt by Brandon Maxwell at the Candy Cane Lane premiere in Los Angeles on November 28.

Rebecca Hall
Hall was statuesque in a being high-neck dress by Khaite at the Gotham Awards in New York City on November 27.

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Kelly Rowland
Rowland glittered in a silver Jean Paul Gaultier dress with a cone-shaped design at the bodice at the premiere of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé in Los Angeles on November 25.

Jessica Chastain
Chastain sparkled in a metallic jumpsuit with a crystal fringe cape at the opening ceremony of the 20th annual Marrakech International Film Festival in Morrocco on November 24.

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Rita Ora
Ora made a statement in a black sheer dress that featured a mask that shield her nose and mouth at British Vogue’s Forces for change party in London on November 23.

Taraji P. Henson
Henson was pretty in a pink feathered dress by LaPointe at The Color Purple premiere in London on November 20.

Karla Souza
Souza styled her pregnant belly in a metallic wrap dress by Ferragamo at the 51st International Emmy Awards in New York City on November 20.

Taylor Russell
Russell was timeless in a black suit by Loewe at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards in London on November 19.

Hunter Schafer
Schafer was the picture of spring amid fall in a floral dress by Marni at a screening of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes in New York City on November 15.

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Anitta
Anitta delivered drama in a black two-piece that featured a bandeau bra and a high-waisted skirt adorned with a metallic rose at a Latin Grammy Awards event in Spain on November 15.

Maisie Williams
Williams was a must-see in a blue tulle design by Maison Margiela at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London on November 15.

Anna Kendrick
Kendrick looked dainty in a blue corset dress with a billowing skirt by Harbison Studio at the Trolls: Band Together screening in Los Angeles on November 15.

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Margot Robbie
Robbie was a vision in a deconstructed corset ensemble by Schiaparelli at the Saltburn premiere in Los Angeles on November 14.

Lori Harvey
Harvey dazzled in a sparkly strapless purple dress as she celebrated the launch of her PrettyLittleThing collection in Los Angeles on November 8.

Kelsea Ballerini
Ballerini rocked a one-shoulder pink gown by Christian Siriano at the 2023 CMA Awards in Nashville on November 8.

Nicole Kidman
Kidman showed skin in a plunging gown by Coperni at the 2023 CMA Awards in Nashville on November 8.

Maren Morris
Morris was a must-see in a red bandage dress by The Attico at SiriusXM’s Next Generation: Industry & Press Preview in New York City on November 8.

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Kim Kardashian
Kardashian covered her curves in crystals at the Swarovski x Skims celebration in New York City on November 7.

Ubah Hassan
Hassan sparkled in a black sequined gown by Et Ochs at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City on November 7.

Anne Hathaway
Hathaway was a breathtaking sight in a denim two-piece by Ralph Lauren at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City on November 6.

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Demi Moore
Moore was a metallic dream in Carolina Herrera at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City on November 6.

Garcelle Beauvais
Beauvais wore a patterned frock by Aknvas at BravoCon in Las Vegas on November 4.

Paige DeSorbo
DeSorbo showed Us her Miu Miu underwear at BravoCon in Las Vegas on November 4.

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Kylie Jenner
Jenner wore Ferragamo at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards in New York City on November 1.

Halle Bailey
Bailey was a must-see in strapless black velvet dress that was finished with a floral skirt by Nicole + Felicia Couture at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London on October 17.

Lily Allen
Allen delivered drama in a black halter gown that featured a completely open bodice and a sparkly sheer skirt at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London on October 17.

America Ferrera
Ferrera looked delicate in an ivory off-the-shoulder dress with black platform shoes at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London on October 17.

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Hannah Waddingham
Waddingham showed off her figure in a green sequin gown with contrasting black sheer sleeves at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London on October 17.

Ariana DeBose
DeBose channeled Old Hollywood in a black dress that was equipped with sparkly detailing at the neckline at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London on October 17.

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Taylor Swift
Swift dazzled in a blue Oscar de la Renta gown at the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Movie premiere in Los Angeles on October 11.

Sarah Jessica Parker
Parker was a must-see in a black tulle dress by Carolina Herrera and mismatched shoes from her namesake shoe label at the New York City Ballet Gala on October 5.

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Selena Gomez
Gomez blossomed in a floral mini dress by Rahul Mishra at the inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles on October 4.

Anne Hathaway
Hathaway sparkled in a pink sequin dress by The Attico at a screening of She Came to Me in New York City on October 3.

Jessica Chastain
Chastain wore a Versace one-shoulder dress at the 19th annual Zurich Film Festival in Switzerland on October 1.

Amal Clooney
Clooney looked angelic in a white Versace gown at the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s The Albies on September 28.

Anne Hathaway
Hathaway was a vision in a checkered sequin dress by Versace at the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s The Albies on September 28.

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Kelly Rowland
Rowland was magical in a black corset gown by Nicolas Jebran at the Lancome x Louvre event during Paris Fashion Week on September 26.

Sienna Miller
Miller showed off her bump in Schiaparelli at the Vogue World: London event on September 14.

Sarah Jessica Parker
Parker wore a purple lace dress from Oscar de la Renta at the Daily front Row Fashion Media Awards in New York City on September 8.

Gigi Hadid
Hadid looked like a ray of sunshine in a yellow Ferragamo dress at the Victoria’s Secret The Tour event in New York City on September 6.

Florence Pugh
Pugh showed skin in a halter dress by Alexander McQueen at the Elle Style Awards in London on September 5.

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Florence Pugh
Pugh wore a plunging red gown by Valentino at the Oppenheimer premiere in London on July 13.

Michaela Jae Rodriguez
Rodriguez looked pretty in a crystal-lined pink dress at the Vogue x Self-Portrait party in London on July 13.

Emily Blunt
The Jungle Cruise actress shimmered in a fringe dress by Alexander McQueen at the Oppenheimer premiere in London on July 13.

Sai De Silva
The TV personality nailed it in a gold Oscar de la Renta gown at the Real Housewives of New York City premiere on July 12.

Alexandra Daddario
Daddario was a must-see in a strapless Oscar de la Renta number at the TAG Heuer flagship boutique opening in New York City on July 12.

Emily Blunt
Blunt glowed in a green silk dress by Balmain at the Oppenheimer premiere in Paris on July 11.

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Nicole Kidman
The Big Little Lies alum looked glamorous in a Saint Laurent gown at the Special Ops: Lioness premiere in London on July 11.

Zoe Saldana
The Avatar star was fierce in a strapless leather look by Alexander McQueen at the Special Ops: Lioness premiere in London on July 11.

Brittany Matthews
Matthews shined in figure-hugging metallic frock at the Quarterback premiere in Los Angeles on July 11.

Pom Klementieff
The Guardians of the Galaxy actress look radiant in a red number by Armani Privé at the Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One premiere in New York City on July 10.

Zoe Saldana
Saldana dazzled in a purple asymmetrical dress while promoting Special Ops: Lioness in London on July 11.

Vanessa Kirby
The Pieces of a Woman actress shined in a champagne-colored slip dress by Schiaparelli at the Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One premiere in New York City on July 10.

Issa Rae
Rae was pretty in a pink two piece at a screening of Gray Matter in Los Angeles on July 10.

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Shay Mitchell
The Pretty Little Liars alum nailed it in a collared mini dress by Shushutong at the Barbie premiere in Los Angeles on July 9.

America Ferrera
Ferrera donned a leather skirt while promoting Barbie in Mexico City on July 6.

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Margot Robbie
The Focus star wore a studded three-piece set by Moschino while promoting Barbie in South Korea on July 3.

Pom Klementieff
Klementieff sparkled in a metallic mini dress and knee-high boots at the Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One premiere in Australia on July 3.

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Cardi B
The “Bodak Yellow” rapper dazzled in a waist-cinching velvet dress by Schiaparelli at the label’s fall/winter 2024 Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week show on July 3.

Hayley Atwell
Atwell donned a red halter gown by Del Core at a Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One event in Australia on July 2.

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Rita Ora
The “For You” singer left little to the imagination in a sheer dress at the Azzedine Alaia spring/summer 2024 Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week show on July 2.

America Ferrera
Ferrera was a must-see in a Dolce & Gabbana blazer and platform pumps at the Barbie Celebration Party by Vogue Australia in Sydney on June 30.

Jennifer Lawrence
The Passengers star donned a statuesque dress and sandal heels while shooting a commercial for Dior in New York City on June 29.

Lola Tung
Tung rocked a sheer slip dress at the Summer I Turned Pretty x Teen Vogue event in New York City on June 29.

Gigi Hadid
The supermodel looked fierce in an asymmetrical tube top and wide-leg pants at the ANDAM Fashion Awards in Paris on June 29.

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Jourdan Dunn
The runway star showed skin in a one-shoulder cutout dress at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party in London on June 27.

Anna Shaffer
Shaffer looked elegant in a strapless gown and metallic heels at the Witcher premiere in London on June 28.

Lana Condor
The Moonshot star donned a plunging corset dress at the Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken premiere in Los Angeles on June 28.

Ashley Park
Park was a must-see in a sparkly mini dress at a Joy Ride screening in New York City on June 28.

Natasha Lyonne
The Poker Face actress sported a little black dress at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party in London on June 27.

Tiffany Haddish
The comedian rocked a feather-adorned frock at the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards in Los Angeles on June 27.

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Diane Kruger
Kruger looked edgy in a corset dress by David Koma at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party in London on June 27.

Chloe Bailey
The Swarm star dazzled in a plunging black gown at the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards in Los Angeles on June 27.

Teyonah Parris
Parris looked statuesque in a Gaurav Gupta design at the They Cloned Tyrone premiere in Los Angeles on June 27.

Nina Dobrev
The Vampire Diaries alum sparkled in a Khaite dress at the Out-Laws premiere in Los Angeles on June 26.

Ashley Park
The Emily in Paris actress looked a ray of sunshine in a ruffled number by Versace at the Joy Ride premiere in Los Angeles on June 26.

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge
The Killing Eve writer wowed in a little black dress at the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny premiere in Germany on June 22.

Julianne Hough
Hough donned a plunging gold gown at the American Ballet Theater premiere of Like Water for Chocolate in New York City on June 22.

Misty Copeland
The dancer sported a sheer dress with a waist belt at the American Ballet Theater premiere of Like Water for Chocolate in New York City on June 22.

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