35 of the most daring looks MCU stars have worn on the red carpet

Gabbi ShawJul 26, 2024, 21:53 IST

Emma Corrin skipped pants at the "Deadpool & Wolverine" premiere.Gotham/FilmMagic/Getty Images<ul class="summary-list"><li>The "Deadpool & Wolverine" premieres have provided some standout red-carpet looks.</li><li>Ever since the first MCU movie in 2008, stars have worn bold outfits to Marvel premieres.</li></ul>"<a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/deadpool-wolverine-reviews-save-marvel-cinematic-universe-hugh-jackman-2024-7">Deadpool & Wolverine</a>" is shaping up to be one of the biggest hits of the summer.When tickets first went on sale in May, <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/extortion-blackmail-plot-against-amc-ceo-adam-aron-2023-10">Adam Aron</a>, the CEO of AMC Theaters, <a target="_blank" class href="https://x.com/CEOAdam/status/1793173235380437118">wrote on X</a> (formerly known as Twitter) that at least 200,000 fans purchased tickets in one day, "more Day 1 ticket sales at AMC than for any other R-rated movie ever."Marvel movies, like "Deadpool & Wolverine," have become true event films, with the stars using their fashion at premieres to <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/avengers-endgame-brie-larson-scarlett-johansson-wore-infinity-stones-rings-jewelry-2019-4">hide Easter eggs or pay homage</a> to their characters. Or sometimes, they just pull out all the high-fashion stops and take risks on the carpet.Emma Corin, one of the stars of "Deadpool," is just the latest to wow fans with their unusual style.Here are some of the boldest, most daring looks worn at Marvel premieres throughout the years.

Starting off strong is Cobie Smulders at the Hollywood premiere of "The Avengers" in April 2012.

Cobie Smulders played Maria Hill in the MCU starting with "The Avengers."Jason Merritt/Getty Images

In April 2013, at the LA premiere of "Iron Man 3," Gwyneth Paltrow chose a gown with wide mesh side panels.

Gwyneth Paltrow joined the MCU in 2008, playing Pepper Potts, the eventual love interest of Tony Stark.Allen Berezovsky/WireImage/Getty Images

Rachel McAdams wore an almost entirely sheer one-shoulder gown to a London "Doctor Strange" event in October 2016.

Rachel McAdams played Christine in "Doctor Strange" and its sequel.David M. Benett/Dave Benett /Getty Images for Walt Disney Studios

Lupita Nyong'o wore a deep-purple dress with eye-popping golden accents to the LA premiere of "Black Panther" in January 2018.

Lupita Nyong'o played Nakia in "Black Panther" and its sequel.Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney

Elizabeth Olsen's look at the April 2018 premiere of "Avengers: Infinity War" combined many different elements.

Elizabeth Olsen joined the MCU in the 2015 film "Avengers: Age of Ultron."Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Evangeline Lilly also wore a daring jumpsuit to the "Infinity War" premiere, though hers was more colorful.

Evangeline Lilly has played Hope Van Dyne, aka the Wasp, since "Ant-Man" in 2015.Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Brie Larson chose a nude dress covered in starbursts, similar to her character's logo, for the "Captain Marvel" premiere in March 2019.

Brie Larson's Captain Marvel, aka Carol Danvers, was first teased in the post-credits scene of "Infinity War."Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Lashana Lynch attended the same premiere in a backless ice-blue gown.

Lashana Lynch played Carol's best friend Maria Rambeau in "Captain Marvel," as well as other iterations of the character in various films.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Scarlett Johansson wore a deconstructed tuxedo at the UK premiere of "Avengers: Endgame" in April 2019.

Johnasson played Natasha Romanoff for 11 years, from "Iron Man 2" to "Black Widow."Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Disney

A few days later, she turned up the glam with this chain-mail dress that featured a see-through corset bodice at the LA "Endgame" premiere.

Johansson's look showed off her large back tattoo.VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images

This sequined gown Zendaya wore to the Hollywood premiere of "Spider-Man: Far From Home" in June 2019 was almost entirely backless.

Zendaya began playing MJ in "Spider-Man: Homecoming."Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Florence Pugh went for edgy glam with this tie-front crop top at the UK "Black Widow" premiere in June 2021.

Pugh is set to become one of the biggest stars of the MCU moving forward, playing the new Black Widow, Yelena BelovaGareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures UK

Gemma Chan's bold dress at the "Eternals" LA premiere in October 2021 was covered in feathers.

Gemma Chan had a small role in "Captain Marvel" before getting cast as a new character, Sersi, in "Eternals."Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney

A few days later, Chan looked like the night sky itself in this crystal-covered hooded two-piece at the London premiere.

Gemma Chan and her costar Robert Madden had the first on-screen love scene in MCU history.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney

Hailee Steinfeld bared her abs at the LA premiere of "Hawkeye" in November 2021.

Hailee Steinfeld was named the new Hawkeye at the end of this Disney+ series.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

In an obvious nod to Spidey himself, Zendaya chose a spiderweb dress for the December 2021 premiere of "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

Zendaya has never missed an opportunity to match her fashion with the project she's promoting.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Rachel McAdams returned to the MCU in May 2022 in this sheer chartreuse gown at the "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" premiere.

Rachel McAdams (mostly) played a version of her character from an alternate universe.Jon Kopaloff/WireImage/Getty Images

Tessa Thompson wore an asymmetrical gown to the LA premiere of "Thor: Love and Thunder" in June 2022.

Tessa Thompson has played Valkyrie since "Thor: Ragnarok."Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

In July, Thompson attended the UK premiere in a crystal-covered distressed gown.

Thompson has also played Valkyrie in "Avengers: Endgame" and "The Marvels."David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage/Getty Images

Natalie Portman was impossible to miss at the "Love and Thunder" premiere with her oversized flower crown.

Natalie Portman joined the MCU in 2011 as part of "Thor."David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage/Getty Images

Tatiana Maslany's leather ensemble and matching gloves brought an edge to the "She-Hulk" premiere in August 2022.

Tatiana Maslany played the titular She-Hulk (real name: Jennifer Walters).Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney

Renée Elise Goldsberry opted for a streetwear look at the same event.

Renée Elise Goldsberry had a small role in "She-Hulk."Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Jameela Jamil paid tribute to comic books at the "She-Hulk" premiere.

Jameela Jamil played She-Hulk's nemesis Titania.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Lupita Nyong'o wore a bold white set to the LA premiere of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" in October 2022.

Lupita Nyong'o had been absent from the MCU since 2018.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Danai Gurira's purple dress at the same event was eye-catching.

Danai Gurira played Okoye, a member of Wakanda's special forces group the Dora Milaje.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic3/Getty Images

Gurira stunned once again at the London premiere in November 2022.

Gurira is also known for her role as Michonne in "The Walking Dead."Mike Marsland/WireImage/Getty Images

Ginger Gonzaga went monochromatic at the LA premiere of "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" in February 2023.

Ginger Gonzaga starred in "She-Hulk" as Jen's friend Nikki.Jon Kopaloff/WireImage/Getty Images

At the same event, Evangeline Lilly opted for a mint dress with feathered fringe.

Evangeline Lilly was the first female hero to have her name in the title in the MCU.Jon Kopaloff/WireImage/Getty Images

Later that month, Lilly dyed her hair silver to match this fringed look.

Lilly has experimented with many different hair colors and styles.Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage/Getty Images

Zoe Saldaña attended a French "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" event in April 2023 in this unique dress.

Zoe Saldaña has been in the MCU, "Star Trek," "Avatar," and "Pirates of the Caribbean."Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

At the Seoul premiere of "GOTG Vol. 3" that month, Karen Gillan wore a bold skirt-and-blazer combo.

Gillan has played Nebula in the MCU since 2014.Han Myung-Gu/WireImage/Getty Images

Pom Klementieff wore this structured red minidress to the LA premiere of "GOTG Vol. 3."

Pom Klementieff began playing Mantis in 2017's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Eleven years after making her MCU debut, Cobie Smulders attended the June 2023 premiere of "Secret Invasion" in another daring look.

Smulders appeared in seven projects as Maria Hill.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

That brings us to "Deadpool & Wolverine." Emma Corrin made us question what season it was at the July 2024 UK premiere.

Emma Corrin is playing Cassandra Nova in the film.Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

They went for the exact opposite look at the NYC premiere that month.

Corrin became famous after playing young Princess Diana in "The Crown."Gotham/FilmMagic/Getty Images

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