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20 celebrities who look even better when they're wearing glasses

Matthew Wilson   

20 celebrities who look even better when they're wearing glasses
Joseph Gordon-Levitt.Michael Buckner, Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
  • These celebrities look better when they're wearing glasses.
  • Model Gigi Hadid has her own line of eyewear.
  • Actor Ryan Reynolds is often seen in a pair of Tom Ford frames when not acting.

Whether they wear prescription glasses or just need an accessory for the red carpet, these celebrities look great in a pair of frames. Glasses might not be part of everyone's daily wardrobe, but these celebrities show just how good they can look.

Here are 20 celebrities who look even better with glasses.

Robert Downey Jr. likes to accessorize with tinted glasses.

Robert Downey Jr. likes to accessorize with tinted glasses.
Robert Downey Jr.      Jason Merritt, Ian Gavan/Getty Images

Further proving there's little separating him from his alter ego Iron Man, Downey occasionally wore glasses as Tony Stark in the "Avengers" series.

Tina Fey is known for rocking a pair of glasses from time to time.

Tina Fey is known for rocking a pair of glasses from time to time.
Tina Fey.      Alberto E. Rodriguez, Anthony Behar/Getty Images

The "30 Rock" and "Saturday Night Live" star alternates her look between no glasses and frames, like this two-tone pair she wore for "Inside the Actor's Studio."

"Guardians of the Galaxy" actress Zoe Saldana looks stylish in a pair of oval, black-framed glasses.

"Guardians of the Galaxy" actress Zoe Saldana looks stylish in a pair of oval, black-framed glasses.
Zoe Saldana.      Jason LaVeris/Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images

In 2012, Saldana starred in a LensCrafters ad campaign, modeling different frames for the company. "I think it's very important to have glasses that sort of reflect or enhance your character," she said.

Singer Justin Timberlake looks better when he's wearing frames.

Singer Justin Timberlake looks better when he
Justin Timberlake.      Evan Agostini/AP Images

While Timberlake never performs with glasses, he wears them when he's off stage.

While he doesn't regularly wear glasses, Prince William looks royal when he does.

While he doesn
Prince William.      Chris Jackson/Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

On a few occasions, William has opted for a pair of glasses with a thin black frame.

Maisie Williams looked great in a pair of glasses at her "Game of Thrones" co-star Kit Harington's wedding.

Maisie Williams looked great in a pair of glasses at her "Game of Thrones" co-star Kit Harington
Maisie Williams.      Tim P. Whitby, Mark Milan/Getty Images

Williams is known for making fashion statements. She dyed her hair a vibrant lilac to attend the "Game of Thrones" season eight premiere.

Speaking of Kit Harington, he also looks sophisticated in a pair of frames.

Speaking of Kit Harington, he also looks sophisticated in a pair of frames.
Kit Harington.      Tim P. Whitby/Barry King/Getty Images

When he's not fighting off White Walkers or starring in Marvel movies, Harington sometimes wears glasses.

In a pair of Tom Ford frames, Ryan Reynolds looks absolutely bookish.

In a pair of Tom Ford frames, Ryan Reynolds looks absolutely bookish.
Ryan Reynolds.      Michael Loccisano, Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images

When he's not starring in movies or sharing parenting "tips" on Twitter, the "Deadpool" and "Detective Pikachu" actor often wears these frames in his day-to-day life.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked stunning in a pair of glasses during a red carpet appearance.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked stunning in a pair of glasses during a red carpet appearance.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus.      JB Lacroix/Jason LaVeris/Getty Images

Louis-Dreyfus occasionally wears glasses in her Instagram posts.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt looks smart in glasses.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt looks smart in glasses.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt.      Michael Buckner, Phillip Faraone/Getty Images

Gordon-Levitt has often been spotted with his signature black frames.

Wearing stylish eyewear transforms Rashida Jones' look.

Wearing stylish eyewear transforms Rashida Jones
Rashida Jones.      Jordan Strauss/AP Images and Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images

In 2019, Jones partnered with Zenni for an ad campaign designed to promote online shopping for glasses.

Jay-Z's look isn't complete without a pair of oversized frames.

Jay-Z
Jay-Z.      Evan Agostini/AP Images and Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images

In 2019, the rapper was named the first hip-hop billionaire by Forbes.

Though she doesn't wear them often, Anne Hathaway also looks great in a pair of glasses.

Though she doesn
Anne Hathaway.      Evan Agostini/ Dan Steinberg/AP Images

Hathaway wore a pair of oversized frames to the premiere of "Rio" in 2011.

Singer Joe Jonas' appearance is transformed by a pair of large square frames.

Singer Joe Jonas
Joe Jonas.      Chris Pizzello/Joel Ryan/AP Images

Jonas is expecting his first child with wife Sophie Turner, according to reports.

Meryl Streep looks her best self with a pair of cat eye-frame glasses.

Meryl Streep looks her best self with a pair of cat eye-frame glasses.
Meryl Streep.      Frazer Harrison, Samir Hussein/Getty Images

Streep has often worn designer frames on the red carpet.

Though he only wore glasses for a role, Idris Elba should consider wearing a pair for real.

Though he only wore glasses for a role, Idris Elba should consider wearing a pair for real.
Idris Elba.      Jeff Spicer, NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Considered "The Sexiest Man Alive" in 2018, Elba wore glasses when he appeared in a supporting role on season five of "The Office." Elba's character took over when Michael Scott left to start his own paper company.

Zendaya brought a relaxed style to the red carpet when she wore these frames.

Zendaya brought a relaxed style to the red carpet when she wore these frames.
Zendaya.      John Salangsang/AP Images and Jason LaVeris/Getty Images

The singer/actor is known for her red carpet fashion statements but she might want to consider incorporating more frames into her future looks.

Like his "Spider-Man" co-star, actor Tom Holland knows how to wear a pair of glasses.

Like his "Spider-Man" co-star, actor Tom Holland knows how to wear a pair of glasses.
Tom Holland.      Kevork Djansezian, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

The young British actor looks more mature when he's wearing designer frames.

When she's not modeling on the runway, Gigi Hadid rocks a pair of glasses.

When she
Gigi Hadid.      Evan Agostini/AP Images and Mark Robert Milan/Getty Images

In 2019, Hadid created a line of eyewear with Vogue.

Although Jason Momoa looks great no matter what, he looks best with a pair of designer frames.

Although Jason Momoa looks great no matter what, he looks best with a pair of designer frames.
Jason Momoa.      Kevork Djansezian, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

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