The 65 most iconic red carpet looks of 2020

Gabbi ShawNov 9, 2020, 21:00 IST

Ariana Grande at the 2020 Grammys.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Even though the world essentially shut down in March, all of the big award ceremonies still took place before the pandemic.
Zendaya had multiple iconic red carpet looks this year.
Billie Eilish also slayed more than one red carpet in 2020.

From Ariana Grande's gray princess look at the Grammys to Billy Porter's motorized turquoise fringed hat, there were plenty of memorable red carpet moments this year — even if the world essentially shut down in March.

Keep scrolling to see what we've picked as our 65 most iconic red carpet looks of 2020, from Zendaya to Lizzo to Dan Levy.

Kerry Washington went for a bold shirtless look at the Golden Globes.

Kerry Washington attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

At the Golden Globes, Beanie Feldstein looked like royalty with her navy gown and matching headband — or, should we say, crown.

Beanie Feldstein attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Zoey Deutch's pop of yellow on the Golden Globes carpet was perfect — bonus points for it being a jumpsuit, not a gown.

Zoey Deutch attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Billy Porter once again slayed the red carpet in this feathery white ensemble at the Golden Globes.

Billy Porter attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Renée Zellweger looked just like Cinderella walking the Golden Globes carpet.

Renée Zellweger attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Awkwafina combined a classic cream and black gown with a blazer for an edgier look.

Awkwafina attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Many a meme was spawned from Jennifer Lopez's interesting gown at the Golden Globes.

Jennifer Lopez attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Barry Jenkins elevated a gray suit by adding black stripes on the Golden Globes carpet.

Barry Jenkins attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher rocked complementary jewel tones at the Globes.

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher attend the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

At the Golden Globes, Zoë Kravitz wore one of the recent biggest trends in fashion: polka dots.

Zoë Kravitz attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Joey King's Golden Globes dress was an optical illusion.

Joey King arrives to the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Taylor Swift went for the drama with her flowery Golden Globes look.

Taylor Swift attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

Julia Butters proved that age is just a number when it comes to red carpet glamour at the Golden Globes.

Julia Butters attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Ana de Armas' sparkling navy Golden Globes dress had pockets.

Ana de Armas attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images

Sydney Sweeney channeled a Greek goddess at a Golden Globes after-party.

Sydney Sweeney attends the 21st Annual InStyle And Warner Bros. Pictures Golden Globe After-Party on January 5, 2020. JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP/Getty Images

Rose Byrne rocked a pink menswear-inspired dress at the "Like a Boss" premiere.

Rose Byrne attends the world premiere of "Like A Boss" on January 7, 2020. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Selena Gomez wore an eye-catching architectural black skirt and pink turtleneck at the "Dolittle" premiere.

Selena Gomez attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Dolittle" on January 11, 2020. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

Zendaya's hot pink chrome ensemble at the Critics' Choice Awards was the talk of the night.

Zendaya arrives at the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards on January 12, 2020. Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Lucy Hale combined mint green, a black bow, and pearls — and made it work, somehow — at the Critics' Choice Awards.

Lucy Hale attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards on January 12, 2020. Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Caleb McLaughlin is another star who totally rocked a sapphire suit, this time at the SAG Awards.

Caleb McLaughlin attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 19, 2020. Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for Turner

His co-star Noah Schnapp also wore blue to the SAG Awards, but Schnapp opted for a satin baby blue fit.

Noah Schnapp attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 19, 2020. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

Phoebe Waller-Bridge added a cool chain mail-esque top to her black crop top and skirt at the SAG Awards.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 19, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Jennifer Aniston finally ditched the black dress for this white satin gown at the SAG Awards.

Jennifer Aniston attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 19, 2020. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Jennifer Garner glowed in her crimson gown at the SAG Awards.

Jennifer Garner attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 19, 2020. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

Lili Reinhart slayed her first time at the SAG Awards in this pearl-encrusted dress.

Lili Reinhart attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 19, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Reinhart's "Riverdale" co-star Camila Mendes stunned on this blush pink gown and cape.

Camila Mendes attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 19, 2020. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

At the SAG Awards, Cynthia Erivo looked amazing in one of 2019 and 2020's biggest trends: color blocking.

Cynthia Erivo attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 19, 2020. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Turner

Billie Eilish was COVID-appropriate at the Grammys, months before the pandemic hit the US.

Billie Eilish attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Ariana Grande was a showstopper at the 2020 Grammys.

Ariana Grande attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Billy Porter's Grammy look included a hat with a mechanical moving fringe.

Billy Porter attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Chrissy Teigen's orange gown at the Grammys was unlike any other.

Chrissy Teigen attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Trevor Noah opted for Old Hollywood glamour with his silver jacket at the Grammy Awards.

Trevor Noah attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Cardi B once again slayed the Grammys, this year in a jewel-encrusted gown.

Cardi B and Offset attend the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Shawn Mendes wore a maroon suit to the 2020 Grammys.

Shawn Mendes attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Lizzo looked like elegant royalty at the 2020 Grammys.

Lizzo attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Lil Nas X's neon pink cowboy outfit was a standout of the Grammy Awards.

Lil Nas X attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Dua Lipa looked like a '90s princess at the Grammys.

Dua Lipa attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Gwen Stefani looked like she was doing an Ariana Grande impression at the Grammys.

Gwen Stefani attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Jodie Turner-Smith glowed in her sunshine-yellow gown at the BAFTAs.

Jodie Turner-Smith attends the EE British Academy Film Awards 2020 on February 2, 2020. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis/Getty Images

Kate Middleton re-wore an elaborate gown at the 2020 BAFTAs.

The Duchess of Cambridge attends the EE British Academy Film Awards 2020 on February 2, 2020. Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

Andrew Scott looked dapper in a green velvet jacket at the BAFTAs.

Andrew Scott poses in the Winners Room during the EE British Academy Film Awards 2020 on February 2, 2020. Mike Marsland/WireImage

Janelle Monáe turned heads in her silver gown and matching hood at the Academy Awards.

Janelle Monáe attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on February 9, 2020. Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Regina King once again proved why she is the queen of the red carpet in this blush-colored gown.

Regina King attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on February 9, 2020 Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Billie Eilish's fuzzy Chanel suit stole the show at the Academy Awards.

Billie Eilish attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on February 9, 2020. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Natalie Portman's black caped gown had the names of snubbed female directors embroidered onto it.

Natalie Portman attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on February 9, 2020. Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Mindy Kaling's bright yellow Oscars gown was a much-needed pop of color at the ceremony.

Mindy Kaling attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on February 9, 2020. Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Saoirse Ronan's unique Oscars look was made with surplus fabric from her BAFTAs dress.

Saoirse Ronan attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on February 9, 2020. Amy Sussman/Getty Images

While it's not a particularly interesting suit, Joaquin Phoenix made a statement when he wore it to every major awards ceremony this year.

Joaquin Phoenix attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on February 9, 2020. Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Tracee Ellis Ross looked absolutely stunning at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9, 2020. JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP/Getty Images

Kylie Jenner wore a uniquely structured dress to the Vanity Fair party.

Kylie Jenner attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9, 2020. EAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP/Getty Images

Tessa Thompson combined multiple 2020 trends (mint and harnesses) in her Vanity Fair party look.

Tessa Thompson attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9, 2020. Ian West/PA Images/Getty Images

Vanessa Hudgens rocked a deep purple gown at the Vanity Fair party.

Vanessa Hudgens attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9, 2020. JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP/Getty Images

Laura Dern re-wore her dress from the 1995 Oscars 25 years later, adding a pink jacket.

Laura Dern attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9, 2020. Ian West/PA Images/Getty Images

Janet Mock wore a beautiful black gown with large white flowers at the Oscars after-party.

Janet Mock attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9, 2020. Ian West/PA Images/Getty Images

Harry Styles brought grandma chic to the BRIT Awards.

Harry Styles attends The BRIT Awards on February 18, 2020. Joe Maher/Getty Images for Bauer Media

Katja Herbers' optical illusion dress was perfect for the "Westworld" premiere.

Katja Herbers attends the premiere of HBO's "Westworld" Season 3 on March 5, 2020. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

On the flip side, Angela Sarafyan's baby pink dress leaned into the Western aspect of the show, with the cowboy belt buckle-esque brooch.

Angela Sarafyan attends the premiere of HBO's "Westworld" Season 3 on March 5, 2020. Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage/Getty Images

Liu Yifei was definitely a Disney Princess at the premiere of "Mulan" in March.

Liu Yifei attends the World Premiere of Disney's "Mulan" on March 9, 2020. Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney

Miley Cyrus' mirrored dress at the MTV Video Music Awards was just another eye-popping look from the singer.

Miley Cyrus attends the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, broadcast on August 30, 2020. Vijat Mohindra/MTV VMAs 2020/Getty Images

Machine Gun Kelly took monochrome to a new hot pink level at the VMAs.

Machine Gun Kelly attends the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, broadcast on August 30, 2020. Rich Fury/MTV VMAs 2020/Getty Images for MTV

Lady Gaga wore a pandemic-friendly fish bowl on the VMAs red carpet.

Lady Gaga attends the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, broadcast on August 30, 2020. Kevin Winter/MTV VMAs 2020/Getty Images for MTV

Even though the ceremony was virtual, Zendaya's polka dot dress was the perfect glam look for her first Emmy win.

Zendaya during the 72nd Emmy Awards on September 20, 2020. Frank Ockenfels/ABC/Getty Images

During the Emmys, Issa Rae wowed in this orange buttoned gown broadcasting from the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

Issa Rae at the 72nd Emmy Awards on September 20, 2020. ABC/Getty Images

Uzo Aduba made a statement with her Emmys look.

Uzo Aduba during the 72nd Emmy Awards on September 20, 2020. ABC/Getty Images

Dan Levy wore a kilt to smash Emmy records with "Schitt's Creek."

Dan Levy at the 72nd Emmy Awards which will broadcast on September 20, 2020. ABC/Getty Images

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