Laura Dern's Best Red Carpet Fashion From 'Rambling Rose' To 'Palm Royale'
Take a trip down memory lane in honor of the actress's 58th brirthday.
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Since bursting onto the scene in the mid-1980s with breakthrough roles in David Lynch’s Blue Velvet and Wild at Heart, Laura Dern has continued to stake her claim as one of Hollywood’s most timeless red carpet dressers. The actress—who has earned wins at the Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globe Awards (five times at the latter) throughout her decades-long career—is always one to bring her signature brand of glamorous fashion to the big stage, whether she’s in off-the-runway couture or casual separates.
Early in her career, Dern favored statement silhouettes like sequined party dresses and glitzy separates but has now shifted her sights to classic shapes, color blocking, and dramatic trains. She’s always been a proponent of Giorgio Armani (the Italian designer crafted, to this day, Dern’s favorite red carpet gown back in 1991) as well as labels like Fendi, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, and Gabriela Hearst (and even occasionally joins in on her son’s Raf Simons obsession). Below, a look through Laura Dern’s most memorable red carpet moments over the years.
2024: LACMA Art+Film Gala
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In a lace Gucci dress, Dern did her version of the sheer trend at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala.
2024: Blink Twice Premiere
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The actress added a “pop of red” to her black Stella McCartney ensemble to attend the Blink Twice premiere.
2024: Palme Royale Premiere
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Dern wowed in all white at the 2024 premiere of Palme Royale.
2023: Poor Things Premiere
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For the 2023 premiere of Poor Things, Dern cut an edgy figure in a monochrome look.
2023: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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The actress went all in on leather at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with this off-the-shoulder Gabriela Hearst look.
2022: Governors Awards
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Dern went bold in patterned Ralph Lauren for the 2022 Governors Awards.
2022: Venice Film Festival
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The actress paired a sparkly cropped blazer with a tulle Armani Privé confection during the 2022 Venice Film Festival.
2021: Academy Awards
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The 2021 Academy Awards called for this statement, black and white Oscar de la Renta moment.
2020: SAG Awards
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Dern notched a win for her supporting role in Marriage Story at the 2020 SAG Awards in this chic emerald green number from Stella McCartney.
2020: Critics Choice Awards
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For the 2020 Critics Choice Awards, Dern paired her tangerine Emilia Wickstead gown with Messika jewels.
2019: Gotham Awards
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Dern brought some edge to the 2019 Gotham Awards in this patterned Fendi couture look.
2018: Met Gala
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Dern slipped into this color blocked Proenza Schouler moment for the 2018 Met Gala.
2018: Calvin Klein Show
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Dern was out for blood with this Calvin Klein look she wore to sit front row during designer Raf Simons’s time at the house.
2017: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Premiere
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For the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere, Dern looked angelic in a blush strapless gown complete with all-over embroidery.
2017: Met Gala
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Dern made a statement at the 2017 Met Gala in this cut-out Gabriela Hearst look.
2016: LACMA Art + Film Gala
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Dern went simple for the 2016 LACMA Art + Film Gala in a plunging LBD complete with a dramatic, floor-sweeping train.
2014: Academy Awards
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Dern looked as chic as ever at the 2014 Academy Awards in a nude strapless gown.
2012: American Cinematheque Awards
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Dern stayed classic at the 2012 American Cinematheque Awards in a black and white gown that she styled with a bold lip and her signature curls.
2010: Film Independent Spirit Awards
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With her plunging LBD at the 2010 Film Independent Spirit Awards, the star proved that timeless fashion never goes out of style.
2008: Emmy Awards
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Dern looked ravishing at the 2008 Emmy Awards in a plunging gown that she paired with a statement necklace.
2005: Grammy Awards
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For the 2005 Grammy Awards, Dern styled her red low-cut maxi dress with tousled curls and a gold clutch.
2004: Film Independent Spirit Awards
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Dern went casual for the 2004 Film Independent Spirit Awards in a denim maxi skirt and a tweed jacket.
2002: I Am Sam Premiere
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The star channeled the ’70s with a glitzy top and Boho-style pants for the I Am Sam premiere.
1999: Golden Globe Awards
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A vision in sheer, sparkly lace at the 1999 Golden Globe Awards.
1996: Academy Awards
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A princess moment in powder blue satin for the 1996 Academy Awards.
1994: Hollywood Legacy Awards
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The actress paired a blush pink gown with a tailored jacket to attend the Hollywood Legacy Awards in 1994.
1992: Golden Globe Awards
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Dern pulled out this sequined LBD for the 1992 Golden Globe Awards.
1990: Wild At Heat Premiere
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It may have been 1990, but Dern’s cherry red mini dress was so, so ’80s.
1988: The Palace of Amateurs Opening
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For the opening of The Palace of Amateurs in 1988, Dern slipped into a cropped, strong-shouldered suit that she paired with a leather pencil skirt.
1986: Smooth Talk Premiere
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An ’80s power look for the premiere of Smooth Talk.