Julianne Moore's Amazing Red-Carpet Style Evolution
The five-time Oscar nominee (this year she’s up for best actress for Still Alice) is a fashion adventurer whose comfort zone covers everything from rich jewel tones and menswear-inspired suits to angelic head-to-toe white.
By Sarah Z. Wexler
At a premiere of Cast a Deadly Spell in August 1991
Who’s that girl? Though Moore soon ditched the overly gelled, cropped hair, the red lipstick and red locks are trademarks she’s (thankfully) stayed devoted to for more than 20 years of red carpets.
At a premiere of Diabolique in March 1996
Women wearing menswear-inspired suits can be hot, but this slouchy, oversize version looked like she borrowed it from her grandpa. Luckily, the sexy suit is a look Moore would revisit—and nail—a few red carpets later.
At the Academy Awards in March 1998
Take note: Moore loves wearing white, a look she embraced early in her career. Here she rocked a shiny shawl over a three-quarter-sleeve white gown. Though her hair was its signature shade, the straight-bob style was almost unrecognizable.
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At the Screen Actors Guild Awards in March 2000
Moore rocked head-to-toe white again, looking angelic with a halo of bouncy, spiral curls. She kept the look from veering into bridal with a sexy, high side slit.
At a premiere of Hannibalin February 2001
The white suit was iconic on Tom Wolfe, David Byrne, and now, Julianne Moore. She balanced the masculinity of this Yves Saint Laurent suit with a feminine peekaboo of cleavage, accentuated by a dangling gold necklace. Her flatironed hair was a sleek alternative to her usual loose waves.
At the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2002
Pants and sheer panels—Moore isn’t afraid to bare her stomach on the red carpet. Here she kept the look from being too revealing by covering her legs in classic black trousers.
At a premiere of Trust the Man in August 2006
Though the tie at the waist could be more flattering, the playful, flirty dress was fun—and Moore’s soft waves had never looked more thick and voluminous.
At the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2008
Moore loves jewel tones (in this case, a bright sapphire) and glittering embellishments (sparkly trim, hoops, and a clutch), which combined for a relaxed but glamorous Greek-goddess vibe.
At the Venice Film Festival in September 2009
Who needs a lady in red when you’ve got a redheaded lady in green? Moore certainly knows her best color, and here she added her favorite neckline (a plunging V) and a badass accessory (a coiled golden snake, Cleopatra-style).
At the Golden Globe Awards in January 2010
Collarbones for days! The off-the-shoulder gown with accordion trim brought attention to her graceful décolletage, as did her gorgeous drop earrings. The sparkling diamonds and emeralds also kept the all-gray outfit from looking unfestive.
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At a Live a Crystal Life event in December 2011
Her smoky eyes, pale lips, and wispy updo all gave Moore the feeling of a 1960s French girl.
At the Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2012
The night she won an Emmy for her dead-on (and ballsy) portrayal of Sarah Palin, Moore proved that being a risk taker pays off on the red carpet, too, in this bold canary-yellow gown.
At a premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 in November 2014
Sequins and fringe could read retro flapper, but the sexy neckline, dark nails, and loose waves kept the look thoroughly modern.
At the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January 2015
Red and green are opposites on the color wheel, which means Moore’s emerald gown made her trademark auburn hair into a gorgeous crowning accessory.
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