Amy Adams Loves a Bold, Colorful Gown on the Red Carpet

With striking red hair, a signature pose—one hand on the hip—and plenty of star power, it’s nearly impossible ever to miss Amy Adams on the red carpet. Of course, it also helps that the actor tends to opt for bold, “notice-me” gowns in primary hues that help her stand out in a sea of neutral colors and metallics. And with six Academy Awards and ten Golden Globes nominations apiece, the actor has been a staple on the awards circuit year after year, giving her plenty of options to show off her cheerful style. Here, a look back at Adams’s most impactful red carpet moments over the years.
2025: Golden Globe Awards
Adams looked like Hollywood royalty at the 2025 Golden Globes in a custom Dolce & Gabbana stunner paired with David Yurman jewels.
2024: Nightbitch Premiere
The actor endorsed the peplum trend at the Nightbitch premiere in a reflective Emilia Wickstead look.
2024: Governors Awards
Even in head-to-toe black, Adams made sure to have her fair share of sparkle.
2021: Dear Evan Hansen Premiere
In 2021, Adams stepped out to the Dear Evan Hansen premiere in a strapless design that featured buttons along one side.
2019: Emmy Awards
Adams put a modest spin on sheer dressing to attend the Emmys in 2019.
2019: SAG Awards
A rare all-black moment, courtesy of Celine, at the 2019 SAG Awards.
2017: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
The actor glittered in a silver number that plunged to her waist at the 2017 Oscars after-parties.
2016: Golden Globe Awards
The star matched her infamous fiery tresses with an even more fiery orange dress at the 2016 Golden Globes.
2015: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
At Vanity Fair’s 2015 Oscars bash, Adams channeled her role in the 2007 film Enchanted in a princess blue gown with crystal detailing.
2014: Academy Awards
Adams’s navy blue Oscars dress in 2014 really popped thanks to her inclusion of bold fuchsia earrings.
2014: SAG Awards
Old Hollywood was the name of the game at the 2014 SAG Awards. With a faux bob and red lips, Adams was the epitome of old-school glamour in royal blue Antonio Berardi, silver Jimmy Choo platforms (with matching nail polish), and classic Cartier jewels.
2014: LACMA Art + Film Gala
Adams’s navy Gucci dress featured elaborate beadwork at the bust.
2014: Critics’ Choice Movie Awards
Pretty in pink at the 2014 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.
2014: Golden Globe Awards
For the 2014 Golden Globes, Adams matched the red carpet in a bold color-blocked ensemble.
2013: Academy Awards
Adams looked straight out of a fairytale at the 2013 Oscars.
2012: LACMA Art + Film Gala
Adams favored a citrus yellow color at the 2012 LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles.
2012: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Adams hit pause on her usual bright and boldly colored dresses to wear this head-to-toe metallic ensemble in 2012.
2011: SAG Awards
Adams was early to the Butter Yellow craze at the 2011 SAG Awards.
2011: Academy Awards
A glittering midnight blue dress, perfect pin-curls, and piles of diamonds and emeralds: Adams epitomized red carpet elegance at the 2011 Oscars.
2010: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Adams sported undone, loose curls and a navy blue spaghetti strap dress at the 2010 Oscars parties.
2009: SAG Awards
At the 2009 SAG Awards, Adams amped up this purple cocktail dress with sculptural drapes at the bodice.
2009: Academy Awards
In 2009, the actor paired her stunning ruby red dress with a very 2010s statement necklace.
2008: Academy Awards
The deep emerald color of the actor’s 2008 Oscars dress complemented her porcelain skin and signature red hair.
2006: Academy Awards
For her first Oscars ceremony in 2006, Adams looked like a seasoned veteran in this romantic ball gown.
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