20 Memorable Celebrity Red-Carpet Looks

Top 20 Memorable Celebrity Red-Carpet Looks

 In show-stopping gowns and barely-there minidresses, these Hollywood icons know how to create major fashion moments. Who can forget Gwyneth Paltrow’s cut-out Stella McCartney minidress, or Julia Roberts’s legendary vintage Valentino? InStyle fashion director Hal Rubenstein reveals 20 of his favorites.

#1 Gwyneth Paltrow, 2008 

"Paltrow gives the illusion of giving something away, while still having a kind of ladylike reserve. This sexy mini, by pal Stella McCartney, plays up her best assets and shows off her killer body."

#2 Julia Roberts, 2001

"Instead of using a stylist to pick a gown for her Oscar-winning night, Roberts turned to her niece, Emma. This Valentino number gave a huge boost to vintage."

#3 Kate Moss, 2005

"On the one hand this Dior couture dress is lingerie-inspired and sexy, yet the shape is quite simple. Finishing off the look with tousled bed-head proves that Moss’s instincts are always right."

#4 Jennifer Aniston, 2009

“I love the idea of androgyny, and if you’re going to do menswear, you have to sex it up. Aniston really played against type in this Burberry Prorsum pantsuit."

#5 Beyonce, 2009

"This Elie Saab dress is perfect for her--it celebrates everything and hides nothing. She understands what works for her body."

#6 Marion Cotillard, 2010

"I love the Dior gown, because it plays against opposites--short in front and long in back, glamorous up top and lingerie-inspired on the bottom. Cotillard takes risks that pay off."

#7 Penelope Cruz, 2007

"The beautiful pink color of this Atelier Versace gown perfectly accents Cruz’s skin, while the silhouette manages to be both sleek and romantic at the same time."

#8 Natalie Portman, 2008

"Portman doesn’t look like most young stars--she likes to play with volume and proportion. Here, she takes a wild Haute Couture look by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy and pairs it with perfectly polished hair and makeup."

#9 Nicole Kidman, 2003

"Kidman has a fearless approach to fashion. The lavender color of this YSL gown offsets her red hair, while the silhouette is a nice play on proportion."

#10 Anne Hathaway, 2009

"This Armani Prive dress has huge wow factor. What’s cool is that the iridescent pailettes lengthen her body and accent her curves. It’s one thing to have a good body, another to be proud of it!"

#11 Cate Blanchett, 2005

"When Valentino approached her to wear one of his dresses to the Oscars the year she was nominated for The Aviator, Blanchett said yes, as long as she was the only one to wear Valentino. She doesn’t dress like anyone else."

#12 Jessica Alba, 2008

"Six months pregnant at the time, Alba looks radiant in this Marchesa stunner. The jewel tone allows her to positively glow."

#13 Leighton Meester, 2009

"Meester is anything but conventional. She is having a blast with fashion, and this Bottega Veneta dress is no exception. The fluidity of this goddess gown is pure glamour."

#14 Eva Mendes, 2009

"In the midst of an economic crisis, this fearless Dior dress brought everyone’s spirits up. Mendes knows how to dress for her body and simply has fun with fashion."

#15 Rachel McAdams, 2009

"There’s something very old Hollywood glamour about her look. This Emanuel Ungaro mini brings her back to that romantic place, while still looking modern."

#16 Megan Fox, 2009

"After Fox wore this barely-there number to a premiere, every last red Cavalli dress sold out in three days. Everyone was talking about the way she looked."

#17 Keira Knightley, 2006

“The rich burgundy color of this Vera Wang gown is unbelievable. Knightley has a great sense for color, and always chooses tones that get her noticed. She dresses with a French sensibility even though she’s British.”

#18 Jennifer Connolly, 2007

“The metallic shine of this Balenciaga dress works well with her pale skin tone. The short silhouette and hair worn down keep the look young and modern.”

#19 Carey Mulligan, 2010

"Mulligan doesn’t run to the safety of a solid for the red carpet. The print of this Vionnet gown is romantic, while the shape is modern. She’s got a level of awareness and quirkiness that sets her apart from other actresses."

#20 Kate Beckinsale, 2009

“The bias cut of this J. Mendel gown shows off Beckinsale’s curves. She always incorporates one element to make the look a standout, and far from minimal.”

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Celebrity Yearbook Photos

Celebrity Yearbook Photos

Here are tips to make your yearbook photo look great. Take solace in knowing that even our favorite celebrities were forced to pose during their most awkward years for the whole world to later see. Here they are.

Julia Roberts

Her first acting role was playing this politician in a mock election at her Georgia high school. She left for the bright lights of this city just a few months after graduation.

Halle Berry

The Oscar winner was already an overachiever in high school: newspaper editor, class president, cheerleading captain. She went on to win this national pageant.

President Barack Obama

Before he was the leader of the free world, his Punahou School basketball teammates gave him this nickname.

Rachel Maddow

The MSNBC host, who grew up in a California suburb, once described her high school self as this type. What did she say about her yearbook photo?

Ryan Seacrest

The chubby teenager in orthodontic headgear was known as this and started working as a radio station intern at 16 before working his way up to the media mogul he is today.

Eminem

He was already embarking on his rap career when he dropped out of this Detroit high school in ninth grade. Despite similarities, the rapper says this movie is not based entirely on his life.

Megan Fox

The actress, who dropped out to pursue her acting career, has a lot to say about the high school years.

Vince Vaughn

The funnyman played football and wrestled in high school but eventually quit and started acting.

Tina Fey

The self-proclaimed "supernerd" and late bloomer was an honor student, student newspaper editor and drama club member. She went on to write a screenplay about the world of high school cliques.

Brad Pitt

The Hollywood hunk was named "best dressed" at his Missouri high school and was a multisport athlete.

Oprah Winfrey

It's no surprise that the talk show host was given this title at East Nashville High School and began her broadcasting career at this radio station before she graduated. She also found time to win beauty pageants.

Lil Jon

The Atlanta rapper was still going by his given name in high school and admitted to squeaking by with his grades. He credits this sport with introducing to him to different kinds of music when he was a teen.

Madonna

It's not surprising the straight-A student studied dance and theater and spent time as a cheerleader at
this Michigan high school.

Owen Wilson

The actor with the laid-back persona was sent to this military school after being kicked out of a Dallas high school in the 10th grade.

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Cool Ladies Of Cinema History

 

Cool Ladies Of Cinema History

Grace Kelly:

 

This elegant & beautiful Oscar winning actress starred in numerous  high profile films  including”High Noon”, “Dial M For Murder”, “Rear Window”, “To Catch A Thief”, “Mogambo” & “High Society”   before marrying Prince Rainier III, to beome “Princess Grace Of Monaco”.

Nicole Kidman:

Although born in Honolulu, this elegant redhead from Down Under, took the glitz of Hollywood by storm when she married A-list superstar Tom Cruise. The fairytale romance may have since ended but this determined Aussie actress has bounced back to achieve Oscar glory.

Charlize Theron:

South African beauty & trained ballet dancer who became a model before easing into films. Charlize’s most notable feature films include, “That Thing You Do”, “Mighty Joe Young”, “Reindeer Games”, “The Yards”,“Sweet November”, “Trapped”, “Waking Up In Reno” & “The Italian Job”.

Catherine Zeta-Jones:

Welsh born Catherine, now wife of Michael Douglas, was a trained child singer & dancer who  eased into British film & television, before taking Hollywood by storm with performances in “The Mask Of Zorro”, “Entrapment” & her Oscar winning role in the muscial extravaganza “Chicago”.

Salma Hayek:

This 5’ 2” beauty who left Mexican TV to seek fame & fortune in L.A.  appeared in a number of Hollywood films such as “Desperado”, “From Dusk Till Dawn” & “Fools Rush In”  before achieving a career highlight with an Oscar  nomination for her  performance in the biopic “Frida” (2002).

Annabeth Gish

After a powerful performance in “Desert Bloom” when only 15 years old, Anne’s career moved from teen orientated films such as “Hiding Out”, “Mystic Pizza”, “Shag” & “Coupe De Ville” to TV’s   “X-Files” & the extremely popular cult dance flick “The Way She Moves”.

Audrey Hepburn:

Belgian born actress from a wealthy family who became everybody’s sweetheart after her Oscar winning performance as a young princess opposite Gregory Peck in the romantic classic “Roman Holiday”. Audrey’s other notable films include, “Sabrina”, “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” & “My Fair Lady”

Julia Roberts:

After starring with Richard Gere in the sleeper hit  “Pretty Woman”, this gal from Georgia, who once dreamed of becoming a veterinarian established herself as the world’s most popular actresses before winning critical acclaim & an Academy Award for her work in “Erin Brockovich”.

Ashley Judd:

Daughter of country singer Naomi Judd who began her acting career on the TV series “Sisters”. Small film roles followed, but it wasn’t until “Kiss The Girls” that Ashley received real notice. Starring roles came next in “Double Jeopardy”, “High Crimes”, “Someone Like You” & “Twisted” (2004).

Gwyneth Paltrow:

Academy Award winning actress, who was once engaged to Brad Pitt, got her acting break with a small role in the Travolta dance flick “Shout”. Bigger & better roles followed in “Seven”, “Emma”, “Sliding Doors”, “A Perfect Murder” & “Shakespeare In Love” for which she won an Oscar

Michelle Pfeiffer:

Californian blonde whose early career involved TV parts & modeling before her breakthrough role in “Grease 2”. Although the film flopped Michelle’s career flourished in films such as “Scarface”, “Wolf”, “Ladyhawke”, “Married To The Mob”, “One Fine Day” & “Batman Returns”.

Kathleen Turner:

After a scintillating film debut in the crime thriller “Body Heat” Kathleen’s career skyrocketed when she followed up with a solid performance in“Romancing The Stone”. Other notable films include, “The War Of The Roses”, “Peggy Sue Got Married”, “Switching Channels” &“Serial Mom”.

Diane Lane:

After making an impressive film debut opposite veteran actor Lawrence Olivier in “A Little Romance” (1979), Diane made the cover of “Time” Magazine. Her film  career soon blossomed in “The Outsiders”, “Streets Of Fire”, “The Big Town”, “Jack” & reached a peak with “Unfaithful” (2003).

Jean Simmons:

Popular English actress who was once married to actor Stewart Granger, made her mark in a number of big budget spectacles, most notably, “Androcles & The Lion”, “The Robe”, “The Egyptian” & “ Spartacus”. Jean also received 2 Oscar nominations for “Hamlet” &“The Happy Ending” (1969).
   

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