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From awkward early appearances to full-on fashion domination, these stars have completely transformed their red carpet game. Join us as we highlight the celebrities who traded in predictable looks for bold silhouettes, elevated glamour, and unforgettable style moments. From vintage-inspired glamour to edgy tailoring, these fashion glow-ups prove that a little reinvention can go a long way on the red carpet.
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00:00Hello, how are you? Come on in.
00:03How are you, beautiful?
00:04Thank you, so nice to see you. You look so beautiful.
00:07You look absolutely ravishing.
00:09Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:10And today, we're counting down our picks for celebrities who had red carpet rebrands that totally transformed their styles.
00:17If you feel in your gut, wait a minute, I think I should switch this.
00:21Do it, because otherwise you're going to drive yourself crazy.
00:23You're like, why didn't I listen to myself?
00:26Number 20, Jennifer Lawrence.
00:29Phoebe's here, everybody.
00:30I've missed you.
00:31I have too. I've missed you.
00:32Jennifer Lawrence wasn't always considered a style icon, and she's had a few red carpet missteps along the way.
00:38However, as her career progressed, she fell into a rhythm with solid colored Dior gowns,
00:43and her image was also influenced by whatever franchise she was starring in.
00:46Amazing.
00:49I don't feel amazing.
00:51Don't you know how beautiful you look?
00:53No, and I don't know how to make people like me. How do you make people like you?
00:56Then, in 2017, her mother premiere looks showed off a brand new side of the actress,
01:01and this pivot set the stage for her subsequent reinvention with stylist Jamie Mizrahi.
01:06With a fresh new fashion-forward feel, the more playful attire perfectly captures the performer's personality.
01:12Number 19, Taraji P. Henson.
01:14There's no question that Taraji P. Henson has been delivering show-stopping red carpets ever since she was an up
01:20-and-coming actress.
01:21From her early 2000s It Girl style to her more flowy and feminine phase,
01:25her image has evolved with the times while continuing to express her fun persona.
01:29I have heard that and heard that and heard that.
01:32Okay, that's a great compliment, but listen to this.
01:35Casey Lemmon said that, not that I just look like her, but I remind her of Ruby when I asked.
01:44Though many female celebrities settle into more reserved outfits with maturity,
01:48the longtime star has actually stepped up her glamorous styling in recent years.
01:51Now, she doesn't shy away from risk-taking pieces, and with tailored suiting and bold silhouettes,
01:57she's found a new level of finesse with her latest looks.
02:00Come on. Come on, 70.
02:02I don't want things to pop out.
02:04By the way, when I saw you with that short hair on Mark and Kelly, I knew you were feeling
02:08it.
02:08I knew you were feeling yourself right now.
02:11Number 18, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
02:14This is Ashley, and this is Mary-Kate.
02:17Yes.
02:18And together they play Michelle.
02:19After years of matching outfits, the Olsen twins first started branching out with flowy boho dresses.
02:25Then, in 2006, they started their fashion brand, The Row,
02:28and their image evolved from eclectic vintage wear into more paired back attire.
02:32However, they truly found their stride when they embraced all black and monochromatic styling and never looked back.
02:38With the mentality of refined, minimal luxury that was wearable.
02:42The duo has worn everything from gothic gowns to more streamlined, oversized garments,
02:47and they quickly became Met Gala standouts.
02:50Together, Mary-Kate and Ashley have simultaneously reinvented their personal looks and built their brand into a respected luxury label.
02:57Number 17, Anne Hathaway.
03:06Ever since she was a young actress, Anne Hathaway has always had a very fun and feminine style.
03:12She's worn endless standout looks over the course of her career.
03:15And even when she experimented with bolder garments, she's consistently maintained a very elegant and striking image.
03:21Then, in the last few years, the star and her new stylist Erin Walsh started making headlines with her daring
03:26red carpet attire.
03:28In what's now been dubbed her fashion renaissance, Hathaway has made waves by being unafraid to play with patterns, colors,
03:34and silhouettes.
03:35Here we dressed for one person.
03:37And we wanted Andre Leontali to look down from heaven and scream,
03:41Glamour!
03:42Glamour!
03:43And we just thought this was...
03:45I feel like I hear him.
03:45I hear him.
03:46He's doing it.
03:47He's doing it.
03:48Andre, I hear him.
03:48He's happy.
03:49Number 16, Addison Rae.
03:52From dancing on TikTok to performing at the Grammys, Addison Rae has completely rebranded her image since her initial social
03:58media fame.
03:59The singer and actress started out wearing more simple and trendy slip dresses.
04:03And while she had some standout moments in 2021 thanks to stylist LaRoche, the best was yet to come.
04:09We came together, found out exactly kind of what message we wanted to put across, and then this dress was
04:15just perfect for that.
04:17It looks like it didn't even need to be tailored.
04:19It is gorgeous.
04:20And is this your first Met Gala?
04:23Yeah, my first Met Gala.
04:24After leveling up her glamour, she found her niche as her music career flourished with quirky pop girl styling.
04:30Channeling vintage inspiration and opting for daring feminine looks, the rising star has gone from most followed to best dressed.
04:37It is just absolutely gorgeous and makes me feel beautiful, so I'm really lucky to be wearing it.
04:42I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.
04:43Number 15, Dua Lipa.
04:45Putting out my album was a really big step for me.
04:48Performing at the Brits was really big, kind of home turf.
04:52And doing this tonight is pretty crazy for me.
04:56After modeling as a teenager, Dua Lipa could always sell a look, but she's come a long way from her
05:01first red carpets.
05:02The singer started out with matching sets and power suits, often in a monochromatic black or bright shade of pink.
05:08Then, leading up to the release of her 2020 album, she incorporated more disco influence with trendy glitz and glamour.
05:14However, when celebrity events later returned, she reemerged with edgy and striking gowns.
05:20Since giving her playful style a more mature upgrade, the star has gone on to become a standout in the
05:25fashion world.
05:30Number 14, Victoria Beckham.
05:44As a member of the Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham started out with her style built into her stage name.
05:50However, the singer proved she was more than just her posh spice image, with her experimental fashion and iconic couples
05:56looks throughout the years.
05:57Then, in 2008, the trendsetter started her own clothing brand and honed in on a more refined aesthetic that she
06:03still wears to this day.
06:05With clean lines and black and white tailored suiting, she's made her mark on the red carpet both as a
06:10star and designer.
06:11Putting on the clothes saying, how do I feel? How do I look? How is a woman going to feel
06:15in this?
06:16And I still do that now. It's still very important to me that I put on the clothes.
06:20Number 13, Taylor Swift.
06:22In high school, I never got invited to the cool parties. And from what I hear, this is the coolest
06:27party. So I'm really stoked to be here.
06:30Originally branded as a country star, many of Taylor Swift's early looks were much softer and more western inspired.
06:36Although romantic dresses and loose updos have always been a through line in her red carpet styling, the singer soon
06:42shifted into a more pop star image.
06:44Now, did we ask what you're wearing yet? Because this is pretty incredible.
06:47Oh, sorry. Yes. Oh, my God. You don't know yet.
06:48Here, let me check. God, what am I wearing?
06:50Get to the note card. I'll just make it up.
06:51I can't find the tag. I can't find the tag.
06:53It's beautiful. Whatever it is.
06:54Nobody knows. Nobody...
06:55It's stunning. It's stunning.
06:55Okay, your hair is...
06:57We're checking. We're checking. One minute.
06:59It's talking to me all the time. That's so funny.
07:01None of us know. There's not one of us that know.
07:03We'll get that lens.
07:03Wearing outfits that matched the themes of her album releases, she experimented with bright colors, shorter silhouettes, and an occasional
07:10edgy twist.
07:11More recently, she's combined those eras with her lifelong love for vintage glamour, and her current fashion is a testament
07:17to the range of her music career.
07:19Number 12. Adele.
07:21What's it like to be on this side, then, on this nice red carpet?
07:22It's a bit weird, then it's confusing. It's a bit too much. It's a bit weird, but it's great, you
07:27know. Nice to talk to people.
07:29Unlike many stars who become famous as teenagers, Adele came into the industry with a unique style.
07:34The singer defied 2010's trends and opted for vintage hair and makeup paired with conservative black gowns.
07:40Over the years, some of these dresses were flattering and elegant, but others felt repetitive.
07:45Then in 2016, the star emerged with a red layered look and a sequined Valentino piece that completely reimagined her
07:51classic image.
07:52While she'll still return to her iconic all-black ensembles, her styling now suits her signature glamour in a much
07:58more elevated fashion.
08:00But I don't know, I still feel a bit silly coming to these things.
08:02Really?
08:03Yeah, I certainly don't want to know if everyone's wanting to see them.
08:05Okay, sorry, I'll take it back. No one said anything. No one cares at all.
08:08Number 11. Kim Kardashian.
08:10I'm just, you know, here to have a good time. I love fashion. It's my thing. So I like to
08:15see, you know, what I should get in my new store, Dash. So hopefully I'll, you know, get some decent
08:19jeans.
08:20When she first started walking red carpets, Kim Kardashian didn't have much of a streamlined style beyond her go-to
08:26bodycon dresses.
08:27Then, as her fame grew, she elevated her look with more sultry attire and plunging necklines.
08:32This led into her more recognizable image with form-fitting silhouettes, risque sheer layers, and nude illusions.
08:38However, after years of structured neutrals, she started branching out, first with more futuristic fashion and later with archival vintage
08:46pieces.
08:46Although the reality TV star still mainly wears corseted gowns, her current styling features a much more unique edge.
08:53Even if it's just for fun and they want to see if they like it, go for it.
08:57And just lastly, is there anything left on the list of things you'd like to try?
08:59I think it's always evolving, right? So even when I think I've done enough and I find something that really
09:08is intriguing to me and that I want to try it.
09:10So I hope I'm always curious.
09:12Number 10, Miley Cyrus.
09:14Have you been to the American Beast Wars before?
09:17No, we haven't. Well, I think, Daddy, you've been here before, right?
09:19I've been here before.
09:20Since breaking out of her curated Disney Channel image, Miley Cyrus has never confined herself to a singular style, genre,
09:27or aesthetic.
09:28As her music and influences have evolved over the years, the star hasn't hesitated to change up her red carpet
09:33attire to match.
09:34She has a safety pin as an earring in her ear right now, that's awesome.
09:38Two, oh, they're matching, and they're bedazzled.
09:40Looking good.
09:41She's experimented with everything from soft glamour to colorful and campy styling, and she's never shied away from risk-taking
09:48garments.
09:48Over the last few years, the star has settled into chic, often all-black outfits with an edge.
09:54But even now, her looks are never boring or predictable.
09:57You've got to be properly, you know, dressed and designed, and you want to look hot going and leaving the
10:04theater.
10:04Number 9, Sabrina Carpenter.
10:07What are you wearing tonight?
10:08Um, clothes from my closet. I don't know, I made this up. If it's not designer label, it's all the
10:15better.
10:16Sabrina Carpenter had been in the entertainment world for a long time before she became a chart-topping pop star,
10:21and her styling has come a long way since her Disney days.
10:24Earlier in her career, the performer wore a lot of power suits and bold colors,
10:28but she later pivoted into more fun and feminine looks that matched her Polly Pocket-like onstage costumes.
10:34However, she truly hit her style stride when she transitioned into vintage glamour.
10:39There's Mama!
10:42Thank you, everybody. I'm gonna bring you everywhere. This is the look.
10:48From old Hollywood elegance to mod 60s and 70s disco, her referential red carpet looks have now become her signature.
10:55Number 8, Kristen Stewart.
10:57Last two minutes, do you know what I mean? Like, I get to go work for months at a time
11:02and then I come here and it's like...
11:03So I guess, uh...
11:05I guess, I guess I'm not doing it for nothing. You know, that's nice.
11:08As a young actress, Kristen Stewart would stand out at events with her grungy hair and makeup, edgy mini dresses,
11:14and even the occasional t-shirt and jeans combo.
11:17However, her formal wear didn't always capture her cool girl vibe,
11:21until she eventually began experimenting with bolder attire around the later Twilight premieres.
11:25Love the color blue. Who's it by and why did you choose it?
11:29Uh, it's Jay Menzel, and I don't know, usually it doesn't really go beyond, I really liked it.
11:33After a few years of honing her style, along with coming out publicly, Stewart then found a new lane with
11:39suiting.
11:40Now the star has reinvented her younger self's edge by combining sheer elements, striking silhouettes, and masculine tailoring for daring
11:47red carpet looks.
11:48Number 7, Sam Smith.
11:50A year ago, I was watching this on a sofa with a Chinese.
11:54And now I'm here, wearing nice clothes, and everything's good, life's good.
11:59When Sam Smith first gained popularity in the music scene, their signature look was much more simple and reserved.
12:05Over the years, the singer started incorporating different colors, vibes, and textures, but they always stuck to some form of
12:12suiting.
12:13Then, after coming out as non-binary and releasing the song Unholy with Kim Petras, they switched it up with
12:18eye-catching group looks, avant-garde ensembles, and gender-fluid styling.
12:22The confident performer is unafraid to take big swings, and they've continued to combine both masculine and feminine elements for
12:29standout red carpet moments.
12:31I want to dedicate this award tonight to all the incredible people during the last few years who've helped me
12:37on this meaningful, creative journey, and who've supported me in reconnecting with my teenage self, helping me get my courage
12:45back to standout.
12:46Number 6, Timothee Chalamet.
12:48So, is there anything else we could expect you to see you in coming up soon?
12:51Well, yeah, there's Call Me By Your Name. That's a film with Luca Guadagnino, or rather that Luca Guadagnino directed.
12:56That's with Armie Hammer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Sony Classics is going to release that in the fall, and I'm going
13:02to jump into a new project now that I'm really excited about, and yeah.
13:05Over the years, Timothee Chalamet has redefined the stereotypical movie star look, but he started out with turtlenecks, classic slim
13:12suiting, and more of an art school vibe.
13:15However, he later pivoted into experimenting with a wide range of styling, from more feminine silhouettes to cool, elevated streetwear.
13:22With a dress sense that's a much better representation of his personality, he's become a true style wildcard.
13:28No, I think it's already a victory.
13:30Yes, it's the taking part that counts.
13:31It's the taking part that counts, it's arriving in the oversized escalate.
13:35Recently, his matching looks with partner Kylie Jenner, who's also had a red carpet reinvention of her own, have made
13:41the pair an exciting new fashion power couple on the scene.
13:44Number 5, Lady Gaga.
13:46Are you quite shocked at the meteoric sudden rise of your face?
13:50I've always been famous, it's just that everybody's now finding out.
13:53From the beginning, Lady Gaga's style was anything but typical, and her experimental looks quickly earned her a reputation for
14:00pushing fashion boundaries.
14:01She created a campy pop persona in the early 2010s, with standout moments like the meat dress, and even began
14:08putting on all-out performances on red carpets.
14:11As her career evolved, the singer and actress transitioned into more elegant styling with old Hollywood glamour and bold structured
14:17gowns.
14:17However, it wasn't a hard pivot, as the star still incorporates gothic, whimsical, and avant-garde elements into her looks,
14:25making sure her one-of-a-kind perspective still shines through.
14:28You had a bubble dress on.
14:29I did, I had a bubble dress on.
14:31You were phenomenal.
14:31I did my show.
14:32And now look how far you come.
14:33And now look at you.
14:34I mean, it just goes.
14:36It goes on and on.
14:37And you walked here.
14:38I did, I walked here.
14:39Our production crew had to move set pieces just so you're dressed to fit, and that's exactly how it should
14:44go down with Lady Gaga.
14:45Number 4.
14:46Harry Styles.
14:47I've been working hard and come back with, you know, new music, and not really now.
14:52We just had a great year.
14:54From his boy band days to his success as a soloist, Harry Styles has come a long way since the
14:592010s.
15:00As a member of One Direction, he was well known for his signature look, especially in the group's later years,
15:06but once he began branching out with his own music career, his fashion sense followed.
15:10Um, I mean, I think it's about enjoyment and about fun. No judgement and, um, I don't know, having fun
15:17with clothes, I think fashion's supposed to be fun.
15:19Slowly but surely, his red carpet appearances began incorporating more vintage inspiration with bold prints and 70s silhouettes.
15:27Now, he's fully broken out of monotonous male suiting with his unique combination of bold colors and fabrics, feminine touches,
15:33and retro styling.
15:35Number 3.
15:36Pamela Anderson.
15:37She has just finished her first feature film, Barb Wire, and she almost caused a riot when she made a
15:42whirlwind promotional visit to the Cannes Film Festival to promote the movie.
15:46That was really wild in Cannes.
15:48After gaining recognition as a Playboy model, Pamela Anderson became synonymous with her signature bombshell look.
15:54With plunging tops, big hair, and bold makeup, she was well known for her sultry and daring glamour.
15:59Even as her taste began to evolve with her age, the actress still held on to elements of her famous
16:04styling.
16:04However, in the last few years, she returned to the spotlight with a completely new look.
16:09Now, her elegant gowns give her an air of vintage glamour, and her makeup-free rebrand highlights her natural beauty
16:15for her brand new era of life.
16:17She's struck at how gorgeous she is.
16:20Oh my gosh!
16:20Oh my gosh!
16:21I can't even take it!
16:22Like, you look...
16:24Oh my goodness!
16:25What are we even doing?
16:26What are we even doing?
16:28What's happening?
16:28Number 2.
16:30Zendaya.
16:30Number 1.
16:31Surround yourself with positive people who are going to help you get to where you want to go.
16:352.
16:36Make sure you really love what you're doing, because it's not going to be easy.
16:38There are going to be tough times, so you really have to make sure you have a passion for it.
16:42And 3.
16:42Go for it.
16:43Like other former Disney stars, Zendaya started out wearing quirky outfits to match the teenage characters she played.
16:50However, that all started to change when up-and-coming stylist La Roche first dressed the actress for the Never
16:55Say Never premiere in 2011.
16:56How has your life changed? I mean, obviously we're at one of the biggest premieres ever.
17:00Oh my gosh! It's huge out here! I love it!
17:03The duo then went from underdogs to fashion icons with memorable Met Gala moments, unique streetwear, and bold tailored looks
17:10that set the star apart as she transitioned into a more serious acting career.
17:14She's also raised the method dressing standard with some of her biggest movie franchises, creating her own lane as a
17:20refined risk-taker with an eye for excellence.
17:23Number 1.
17:24Rihanna.
17:25And this is actually my first time being at this party, so I'm looking forward to being here.
17:29Rihanna has always had an effortless cool girl style.
17:32However, her iterations of the popular 2000s mini dress often lacked the interest of her more memorable day-to-day
17:38and performance outfits.
17:39Then, in the 2010s, she hit her stride, finding a groove of confident elegance and incorporating her popular street style.
17:46I couldn't wait to wear it, and I wanted to wear it first. I was like, I don't want to
17:50wait until it's in stores, I want to wear it now! And so I did, and every day I had
17:55something else that I wanted to wear.
17:56Over the last decade, the artist has become an unrivaled red carpet trendsetter. Not only is she known for her
18:02maternity fashion and show-stopping Met Gala appearances, but she has also leveled up her styling alongside partner A$AP
18:09Rocky for some iconic couple's looks.
18:18Which of these celebrities had your favorite fashion transformation? Let us know in the comments below.
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