Gwyneth Paltrow’s Best Red Carpet Looks Have Been Going Viral For Decades


Though her acting gigs are fewer and far between these days, Gwyneth Paltrow will also be remembered firstly as an A-plus actress, thanks to her starring roles in films like Shakespeare in Love and Emma. Of course, acting is hardly the only thing on her resume and these days, Paltrow is just as busy with her thriving business, Goop, as she is with keeping up her celebrity.

One thing hasn’t changed, though, and that’s Paltrow’s style influence, which she’s had a tight grip on since she came on the scene 30 years ago. From her slip dresses in the ’90s, her easy glamour in the ’00s, and her embrace of quiet luxury today, Paltrow has always been at the forefront of fashion. Her standout style moments were going “viral” before “viral” was even a thing. When she isn’t serving looks in court, she’s taken to the red carpet in everything from dramatic sheer gowns to inconspicuous, chic knits. Below, take a trip down memory lane in honor of Gwyneth Paltrow’s red carpet style—from her iconic pink Ralph Lauren Oscar dress and red velvet Tom Ford for Gucci suit.

2024: Saint Laurent Show

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Paltrow has been running her lifestyle brand Goop since 2008, so it makes sense she looked right at home in some businesswoman tailoring during the Saint Laurent show.

2024: Swarovski Event

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Paltrow lit up Milan Fashion Week in 2024, wearing a glittering slip dress to a starry Swarovski event.

2024: The Brothers Sun Premiere

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For the premiere of The Brothers Sun (which her husband Brad Falchuk produced), Paltrow donned a monochrome Cong Tri look.

2023: Fashion Awards

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Paltrow picked out a piece of style history to attend the 2023 Fashion Awards in London. She wore a bold Valentino dress dated to the brand’s fall 1965 couture collection.

2023: CFDA Awards

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The actress slipped into a custom black look from her G.Label that she paired with De Beers jewelry and Jimmy Choo heels.

2023: The Daily Front Row Awards

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Showing off a nude look from her own G. Label by Goop, Paltrow attended The Daily Front Row’s Fashion Los Angeles Awards.

2022: Veuve Clicquot’s 250th Anniversary

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Paltrow opted for a slightly more dramatic look for this champagne-fueled celebration, attending in a one shoulder, black and white striped Carolina Herrera spring 2023 dress.

2021: Sex, Love & Goop Screening

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The actress went cozy and classic for the premiere of her Netflix show, attending the screening in a monochrome knit look from Adam Lippes’s resort 2022 collection.

2020: Harper’s Bazaar Exhibition

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Paltrow slipped into a festive Ralph & Russo couture during a Paris Fashion Week event.

2020: Golden Globes

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The actress dabbled in the sheer craze for the 2020 Golden Globes, wearing a Boho Fendi look.

2020: Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration

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Wearing a Bottega Veneta dress and Jimmy Choo heels, Paltrow stuck to the classics for the Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration.

2019: amfAR Gala

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Paltrow wore Adam Lippes to the 2019 amfAR Gala Los Angeles.

2019: The Politician Premiere

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For The Politician premiere, Paltrow picked out a look from her own brand, G. Label.

2019: Emmy Awards

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Wearing Valentino, Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards with husband Brad Falchuk on Sunday, September 22, 2019.

2019: Met Gala

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Wearing butter yellow Chloé, Paltrow attended the 2019 Met Gala with a chic twist on the “Camp: Notes on Fashion” theme.

2019: Avengers: Endgame Premiere

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Paltrow rocked a chic pantsless blazer and strappy heels to the premiere of Avengers: Endgame.

2018: Guggenheim Gala Dinner

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Paltrow opted for a dramatic Dior couture gown and matching cape coat to attended a Guggenheim Gala Dinner in 2018.

2018: Avengers: Infinity War Premiere

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For the Avengers: Infinity War premiere, Paltrow brought the party in this leggy Retrofête dress.

2017: Baby2Baby Gala

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Wearing Tom Ford, Gwyneth Paltrow attended the 2017 Baby2Baby Gala.

2017: WSJ Magazine 2017 Innovator Awards

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Paltrow took the plunge in this luxe Michael Kors Collection look for the WSJ. Magazine 2017 Innovator Awards.

2017: God’s Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards

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Wearing silver foil Michael Kors, Paltrow attended the 11th Annual God’s Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards.

2017: Met Gala

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The actress interpreted the 2017 Met Gala dress code through a va-va-voom Calvin Klein dress and black stilettos.

2016: LACMA Art + Film Gala

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The actress amped up a Gucci LBD with blinged-out power shoulders during the2016 LACMA Art+Film Gala.

2015: Academy Awards

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Wearing Ralph & Russo, Paltrow looked like Hollywood royalty at the 2015 Oscars.

2012: Met Gala

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Paltrow went bold for the 2012 Met Gala, wearing a baby blue Prada number with major side cleavage.

2012: Academy Awards

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For the 2012 Oscars, Paltrow donned this dramatic caped Tom Ford gown.

2011: Emmy Awards

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The entrepreneur opted for a beaded two piece set, courtesy of Pucci, during the 2011 Emmy Awards.

2011: Met Gala

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Paltrow kept to the classics for the 2011 Met Gala in the form of this blingy Stella McCartney, column gown.

2011: Academy Awards

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Paltrow donned a glittering Calvin Klein look to the 2011 Oscars.

2010: CMA Awards

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Paltrow slipped into an ombre Atelier Versace confection on the 2010 CMA Awards red carpet.

2010: Country Strong Premiere

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Paltrow was about a decade ahead of the sheer shoe trend when she wore see-through pumps to the 2010 Country Strong premiere.

2008: Iron Man Premiere

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The actress accented a low-cut neckline with a Boho pendant during a 2008 Iron Man red carpet.

2006: Golden Globe Awards

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Paltrow attended the 2006 Golden Globes in a lace-trimmed gown.

2005: Academy Awards

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Wearing Stella McCartney, Paltrow looked elegant at the 2005 Oscars.

2002: Frida Premiere

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The actress dabbled in some lingerie style at the 2002 Venice premiere of Frida.

2002: Academy Awards

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Platrow made a splash at the 2002 Oscars in this Alexander McQueen gown that was designed with a sheer bodice.

2001: The Royal Tenenbaums Premiere

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The actress made a cozy knit turtleneck red carpet appropriate with buttery boots and a sparkly party skirt.

2001: VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards

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Paltrow and Stella McCartney attended the 2001 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards in coordinating lilac looks.

2001: Tony Awards

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The actress channeled the ’20s with this flapper-esque number she wore to the 2001 Tony Awards.

2001: Met Gala

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Paltrow wore a grunge Stella McCartney dress to the 2001 Met Gala.

2000: Academy Awards

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Paltrow turned a lingerie slip dress into the perfect after party look following the 2000 Oscars.

2000: Golden Globe Awards

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The star kept things casual in a cowl neck top and black pants during the 2000 Golden Globes. She also rocked some black hair—a stark contrast to her oh-so famous blonde locks.

1999: The Talented Mr. Ripley Premiere

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Paltrow arrived to the premiere of The Talented Mr. Ripley in gray dress pants and a patterned cowl neck top.

1999: BAFTA British Academy Film Awards

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The actress brought the sparkle to the 1999 BAFTAs in a blinged-out black top and skirt.

1999: SAG Awards

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Paltrow paired an elegant princess dress with tousled hair for the 1999 SAG Awards.

1999: Academy Awards

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Perhaps Paltrow’s most recognizable red carpet outfit came during the 1999 Oscars where she wore this blush pink Ralph Lauren gown.

1999: Golden Globe Awards

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Paltrow paired a black suit jacket with a bold crinkle skirt for the 1999 Golden Globes.

1998: A Perfect Murder Premiere

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Wearing Dolce & Gabbana, Paltrow attended the A Perfect Murder premiere.

1997: Met Gala

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Paltrow chopped her hair into a chic bob for the 1997 Met Gala.

1996: MTV Video Music Awards

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Paltrow was the ultimate Tom Ford for Gucci muse at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.

1996: 68th Annual Academy Awards

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Paltrow attended the 1996 Oscars with her then-boyfriend, Brad Pitt.

1996: Golden Globes

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Paltrow and Pitt matched in black tie looks at the 1996 Golden Globes.

1995: Met Gala

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Paltrow donned a plunging white gown and black almond-toe shoes to the 1995 Met Gala.

1995: Jefferson In Paris Premiere

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Paltrow looked radiant in this satin ivory dress for the premiere of Jefferson In Paris.

1993: Flesh & Bone Premiere

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For one of her earliest red carpet appearances, Paltrow slipped into a casual black jacket and boots.

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