Allison Williams's Red Carpet Style Proves She's the Ultimate Girl Next Door

Allison Williams wrapped up her breakout role as Marnie Michaels in HBO’s Girls and never looked back. Despite growing up a scion as the daughter of news anchorman Brian Williams, the actor came into her own as the lovable, often insufferable best friend of Lena Dunham’s character, Hannah Horvath.

While Marnie certainly had her share of fashion hits and misses, off-screen the actor has become a fashion girl in her own right. A regular on the red carpet, gala circuit, and front row at fashion week, Williams always catches our eye. From event to event, the star slips into a huge range of looks, but always stays true to her signature girl-next-door meets classic feminine. While she always stuns in monochromatic looks, Williams is also quite daring with her choices, often opting for gowns that add a dramatic, girly flare to an otherwise timeless silhouette. Here, we take a look at some of Allison Williams’s best red carpet looks over the years.

2025: M3GAN 2.0 Premiere

In a fuchsia Carolina Herrera stunner, Williams brought bold color to the M3GAN 2.0 premiere.

2025: Tribeca Film Festival

Williams opted for bridal white Giambattista Valli at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.

2024: Met Gala

Williams paired her sprawling Michael Kors Collection dress with tousled hair at the 2024 Met Gala.

2024: Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Williams put her spin on sheer at the 2024 Oscars parties in a tiered look by Dolce & Gabbana.

2023: Met Gala

Williams wore custom Patou to the 2023 Met Gala. The silhouette was inspired by a 1950s design that Karl Lagerfeld created for the French house.

2023: Academy Awards

Williams went bold at the 2023 Oscars in a see-through dress by Giambattista Valli adorned with a bright pink train.

2022: M3GAN Premiere

Williams glittered in a body-con Cong Tri dress for the 2022 M3GAN debut in Los Angeles.

2019: DVF Awards

The actor slipped on a landscape-inspired look for a 2019 gala.

2017: Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Williams attended the Vanity Fair Oscar party in a dark, shimmering gown by Miu Miu paired with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

2017: Girls Premiere

Celebrating the premiere of the sixth and final season of HBO’s Girls, Williams had all eyes on her in this off the shoulder bodice and high-waisted trouser set by Gabriela Hearst, paired with Christian Louboutin heels.

2016: Met Gala

The following year, Williams managed to top her look at the Met’s Costume Institute Gala by staying true to the theme, “Manus X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology,” wearing a custom gown by Peter Pilotto, which featured a futuristic floral pattern.

2016: Sully Premiere

Later that year, Williams hit the red carpet for the New York premiere of Sully in an incredibly chic look by Monse. The look features an asymmetrical black and white top and perfectly fitted trousers that was taken right off the fall runway.

2015: Met Gala

Lady in red. Williams attended the Met’s Costume Institute Gala opening “China: Through the Looking Glass” in a beautiful red gown with black crystal detail by Giambatista Valli.

2014: Emmy Awards

Williams had a major fashion moment at the 2014 Primetime Emmy Awards. Her ultra-feminine gown by Giambattista Valli truly made her pop; these risks are what continue to land her on the best dressed lists.

2014: Met Gala

Williams lit up the red carpet at the “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” Costume Institute Gala wearing an amazing, structured coral gown by Oscar de la Renta.

2013: Emmy Awards

Williams wowed at the 2013 Annual Emmy Awards in a beautiful blue gown by Ralph Lauren. The look was classic and sophisticated, finished with Fred Leighton jewels.

2013: MTV Video Music Awards

Williams continued to stun in white Valentino later that year at the 2013 MTV Awards. Her beautifully embroidered mini-dress was paired with classic Christian Louboutin shoes and Paige Novick earrings. 2013.

2013: Golden Globe Awards

Williams dominated in black at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Her gown, by J. Mendel, was an elevated, timeless look with a deep-V and mermaid cut silhouette.

2013: Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Williams was a vision in white at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Her white Valentino gown was incredibly sophisticated, featuring cap sleeves and intricate floral beading that we love to love.

2012: Emmy Awards

At the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Williams had everyone green with envy in this gorgeous dress by Oscar de la Renta. The rich, green gown has a feminine, peplum trimmed bodice that added just a touch of drama to an otherwise classic Hollywood gown.

2012: CFDA Awards

Williams looked extra sweet as she attended the 9th Annual CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund awards in a pale pink dress with a woven bodice by Peter Som.

2012: Gotham Independent Film Awards

Williams took pretty in pink up a notch at the 2012 Gotham Independent Film Awards in her layered tulle and embroidered gown by Valentino.

2011: American Museum of Natural History Gala

Williams went strapless in this daring, feathered dress as she celebrated at the 2011 American Museum of Natural History Gala.