22 celebrities with the best red-carpet style in 2022

The glittering Valentino dress the actress wore at the Venice Film Festival in September was one of the most talked-about fashion moments of the year. Pugh followed it up a month later with another Valentino look — a flowing peach gown — at the London Film Festival.

For the Governors Awards in November, she donned a stunning white dress with sheer paneling and metallic polka dots.

The "Euphoria" star's year in red-carpet style was highlighted by an all-pink suit at the Valentino fall/winter show in March. For the Oscars later that month, she wore a cropped white top and a long, silver skirt, channeling the look Sharon Stone wore to the ceremony in 1998.

Zendaya also wore a glamorous Valentino ball gown when she won the Emmy for lead actress in a drama series in September. Her stylist, Law Roach, told Vogue her look was inspired by Grace Kelly and Linda Evangelista.

The "Anti-Hero" singer was all about sparkling pieces in 2022, starting with the silver Oscar de la Renta minidress she wore to the MTV VMAs in August. She switched to a gilded Louis Vuitton gown for the Toronto Film Festival the next month.

The bejeweled skirt Swift wore over a black bodysuit to the MTV Europe Music Awards in November gave fans a peek at a new style era for the vocalist.

2022 saw Lizzo play with ornate, gothic style and rich colors like she did at the Met Gala in May and the BET Awards in June. Her embroidered Met Gala gown took 22,000 hours and 13 different materials to create, Insider's Lauren Edmonds reported.

The musician contrasted those looks with a tulle Giambattista Valli gown in a joyful shade of red — which she later sent to author Aurielle Marie after she requested to wear the look to an event of her own.

The singer and actor's Met Gala look was a dazzling Ralph Lauren dress, highlighted by a striped hood in silver and black.

At the Toronto Film Festival in September, Monáe chose an abstract gown that followed the contours of their body. Their penchant for whimsical dresses continued at the London Film Festival in October, floating in a voluminous red gown and hat.

The "Bad Romance" singer put her twist on vintage-style looks this year, such as the sleek, white gown she rocked at the SAG Awards in February.

Gaga also pulled off two stunning red-carpet outfits in one day. On March 13, she stepped out in a deep-green gown and platform boots for the BAFTAs and a gold dress with black pasties and a lace shrug for the Critics Choice Awards.

The reality star chose several skintight gowns for red carpet events, opting for a silver Thierry Mugler gown at "The Kardashians" premiere in April and a pink ensemble at the Baby2Baby Gala in November.

Her most controversial fashion choice of the year came at the Met Gala when the Skims founder donned Marilyn Monroe's gleaming 1962 dress as she ascended the stairs at the event. Once she reached the top, she changed into a convincing replica because the original was so fragile.

Prior to Palmer's surprise pregnancy announcement on "Saturday Night Live" in December, the actress was already making headlines for her red-carpet style.

At the United Kingdom premiere of "Lightyear" in June, Palmer was photographed in a chic midi dress with feather trim. She wore a stunning green, lace dress — also with feather details — to the UK premiere of "Nope."

For the Academy Museum Gala in October, the star added flair to a black suit with an electric blue tulle skirt.

The "Stranger Things" star, who turned 18 in February, is already rocking striking outfits to major award shows and events. Brown opted for a gothic look for the BAFTAs in March but changed up her look — and her hair — for the "Stranger Things" season four premiere two months later.

At October's "Enola Holmes 2" premiere, the actress stepped on the red carpet in a light pink dress embellished with black flowers.

The actress made a name for herself in Netflix's "Bridgerton" and showed off her styling prowess throughout 2022. Before the second season of the show released on March 25, she made waves in a pink Valentino ensemble at the BAFTAs.

Ashley wore a cool look coated in black lace and embellishments for the season two premiere just weeks later. For the Venice Film Festival, she put her range on display in a strapless red gown.

Styles rocked his signature style as he promoted several films on the festival circuit this year. At the Venice Film Festival, the singer chose an off-white jacket with wide-leg pants, accessorizing with a blue neck-tie.

He effortlessly rocked three different shades of green for the Toronto Film Festival but went with a classic, all-black look at the Los Angeles premiere of "My Policeman" in November.

The rapper made an appearance on the Oscars red carpet in a ruffled mermaid gown, which Glamour reports was made by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta. The following month, she donned a leopard-print piece and lots of chunky, gold jewelry for the Grammys.

Megan embraced the Met Gala's theme of "Gilded Glamour" this year, rocking an all-gold ensemble with feathered shoulders and sheer paneling across her abdomen.

The actress was big on embellishment this year, attending the Met Gala in a Gucci ensemble made up of a crystal bra, a fringed skirt, and a pleated, pink train.

Turner-Smith wore several bold looks at the Venice Film Festival in September, one of which was a plunging black gown with coral accents and green gloves. She rounded out the year in a luxurious green dress trimmed with blue feathers at the Academy Museum Gala in October.

The actress, who famously dresses without the help of a stylist, rocked a rich, purple suit to the opening night of "The Music Man" on Broadway in February.

When she served as a co-chair for the Met Gala, she wore a stand-out gown inspired by famous New York City landmarks. As she walked the red carpet, the bow at her hip opened up into a long, green train, representing the oxidation of the Statue of Liberty.

Lively went the opposite direction for the Forbes Power Women's Summit in September, highlighting her baby bump with a gold minidress.

Washington's bright yellow ball gown, which People reports was designed by Celia Kritharioti, made a statement at the SAG Awards in February. She wore another bold look — a one-shoulder minidress with floral details and a long train — to the Emmys in September.

The actress brought more drama to the Academy Museum Gala, sporting a multi-color dress with ruching down the sides and leather gloves.

The star of "The Great" wore a sharp ensemble for the SAG Awards, pairing tailored black pants with a sheer shirt, vest, and large bow tie.

She stepped out in a more colorful look at a screening of "The Girl From Plainville" premiere, pairing the striped, metallic dress with a sparkling gold bag. Fanning amped up the glamour for the Cannes Film Festival, with Vogue reporting she wore a pink Armani Privé gown and a Chopard diamond necklace.

The "Industry Baby" singer chose many monochromatic looks this year. He wore one of his most notable ensembles to the Grammys in April — the Balmain outfit was a matching set encrusted with pearls and butterflies.

For the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction in June, the musician contrasted his blond curls with a black set that featured a chevron pattern down the front. He stuck to black for the VMAs two months later, stepping out in a feathered headpiece and cage skirt.

The "Queen's Gambit" star stood out at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in a sheer dress and a black veil over her face. She added more drama to the overall look with black eye makeup and red lipstick.

Taylor-Joy chose an asymmetrical, royal blue dress in a leather-like material for the United Kingdom premiere of "The Menu" in November. The following day, the actress donned a lace hoop skirt with a bra in a similar style, again opting for dark makeup.

The actress put her playful yet clean style on display throughout the year. According to PopSugar, the plaid minidress she wore to a "Euphoria" event in April was designed by Versace, complete with a nude corset in the middle.

Apatow also embraced the year's popular sheer trend at the Met Gala, bringing sophisticated as she posed in a black Miu Miu Gown, per Vogue, with a velvet bust. She brought that same elegance to the Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration in October, adding leather gloves to a classic fit-and-flare dress.

Many of Erivo's most striking looks were fully monochromatic, like the red, latex-look dress and matching fur coat she wore for February's SAG Awards. At the Grammys, the "Harriet" star was dripping in silver in a metallic gown with a high slit up the front.

The actress stuck with the theme for the European premiere of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" in November, sporting a yellow trench dress covered in gold flowers. Erivo matched her eyeliner to the neon and added stacks of colorful rings to finish the ensemble.

The "Marry Me" star wore a Giambattista Valli bridal minidress to a Los Angeles screening of the movie, posing with her then-boyfriend Ben Affleck on the red carpet.

Lopez opted for a trendy two-piece set with an animal-print coat for the iHeartRadio Music Awards in March. The look was a contrast to the partially sheer gown the musician wore to the Tribeca Film Festival in June.

The "Pose" star was another star who wore a Valentino pink look for the red carpet, giving the ruffled look a twist with purple lipstick and silver platforms for the Grammys.

The platform boots were even higher when Porter attended Variety's Power of Women event, where he donned vinyl-style pants and a long black blazer. The actor upped the look with a plunging diamond necklace.

At the Golden Heart Awards in October, the star wore a classic pinstripe suit with a black, pussy bow blouse, adding extra sparkle with glittering green eye shadow and metallic boots.