Sandra Hüller May Be New to American Audiences, But She’s Not New to the Red Carpet

Sandra Hüller notched two of 2024’s standout performances in director Justine Triet’s courtroom drama Anatomy of a Fall and Jonathan Glazer’s Holocaust epic The Zone of Interest. In the former, the German actor played a woman suspected of her killing her husband while in Zone she transforms as Hedwig Höss, the wife of Nazi commander Rudolf Höss. Both performances have brought her to the attention of American audiences—ultimately culminating in a role in Project Hail Mary opposite Ryan Gosling—but the star has long been a red carpet regular on the European film circuit.
Throughout her over two-decades in the spotlight, with award-winning films like Requiem and Toni Erdmann, Hüller has developed a personal style that is as timeless as it is cutting-edge. The actor has taken a special liking to Louis Vuitton designer Nicolas Ghesquière’s futuristic pieces—from metal mesh gowns to sci-fi tailoring—but has also slipped into brands like Bottega Veneta, Prada, and Valentino. She even took her fashion bonafides one step further when she opened Miu Miu’s spring 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week. Below, a look back at Hüller’s best red carpet style, from 2006 until now.
2026: Project Hail Mary New York Premiere
Leaning into the apron trend, Hüller wore a navy sheath dress with a pink, bow-trimmed detail placed over the top at the Project Hail Mary premiere in New York.
2026: Project Hail Mary London Premiere
The actor debuted arguably her shortest haircut to date at the Project Hail Mary London premiere, but the beauty transformation may have been overshadowed by her billowing Prada ball gown.
2026: Berlin Film Festival
Accepting the Siver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, Hüller wore a Chanel Oxford shirt, designed in collaboration with Charvet, black slacks, and two-toned lady pumps.
2024: Academy Awards
The 2024 Oscars night shaped up to be a busy one for Hüller. The actor, recognized for her roles in two Best Picture-nominated films Anatomy of a Fall and The Zone of Interest, was a vision on the red carpet in a plunging custom gown from Schiaparelli that she topped off with Tiffany & Co. jewels.
2024: Cesar Film Awards
Much like Cate Blanchett, Hüller knows the power of a quality suit on the red carpet. Here, she sported a futuristic ensemble from Louis Vuitton to attend the 2024 Cesar Film Awards.
2024: BAFTA Awards
The German actor looked like a silver statuette in this metallic Louis Vuitton gown during the 2024 BAFTA Awards.
2024: Oscars Nominees Luncheon
Hüller started 2024 off on the right note with an Oscar nomination for Anatomy of a Fall and this elegant Valentino couture look which she sported to a luncheon celebrating the nominees.
2024: The Zone Of Interest Berlin Premiere
For the Berlin premiere of The Zone of Interest, Hüller looked chic in this plunging black dress from Rosie Assoulin that she styled with sheer white heels.
2024: Golden Globe Awards
Hüller might have left the 2024 Golden Globe Awards empty handed, but it was her emerald green Louis Vuitton gown that hit all the right notes.
2023: European Film Awards
Hüller took home the prize for Best Actress at the 2023 European Film Awards while dazzling in this black and white cut-out number.
2023: Academy Museum Gala
In a strapless royal blue gown and a bold red lip, Hüller made a colorful statement at the 2023 Academy Museum Gala.
2023: Anatomy of a Fall London Premiere
The film star slipped into this all-white look, courtesy of Cong Tri, for the London premiere of Anatomy of a Fall.
2023: New York Film Festival
Hüller took a pause from her usual Louis Vuitton to sport this business chic Bottega Veneta look at the 2023 New York Film Festival.
2023: London Film Festival
In Dior couture, Hüller looked angelic at the 2023 London Film Festival.
2023: Cannes Film Festival
The actor made quite the statement during the Cannes premiere of The Zone of Interest. She sported a tiered Louis Vuitton gown, blinding jewels, and a wet-look hair style.
2023: Cannes Film Festival
Hüller attended a screening of Elemental at the Cannes Film Festival while wearing this plunging, embroidered dress from Louis Vuitton.
2023: Cannes Film Festival
Hüller was quite busy at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival where Anatomy of a Fall and The Zone of Interest, both in which she stars, took home top prizes. The actor started out the festival in this metal Louis Vuitton stunner.
2019: Berlin Film Festival
A playful moment for Hüller at the 2019 Berlin Film Festival in this sunflower yellow maxi dress.
2018: Berlin Film Festival
Hüller took the plunge at the 2018 Berlin Film Festival with this low-cut satin gown.
2017: BAFTA Awards
For the 2017 BAFTA Awards, the German actor opted for this tea-length, powder blue number.
2017: Academy Awards
Nominated alongside the cast of Toni Erdmann, Hüller stepped out to the 2017 Academy Awards in a strapless emerald green dress.
2016: European Film Awards
Hüller mixed up her usual edgy red carpet style in favor of this tiered, whimsical dress for the European Film Awards in 2016.
2012: Berlin Film Festival
Hüller was hard to miss at the 2012 Berlin Film Festival in this neon orange maxi dress.
2006: Berlin Film Festival
For the Berlin Film Festival in 2006, Hüller topped off her LBD with a bold red lip.
2006: Berlin Film Festival
For one of her debut red carpet moments, Hüller kept things simple in a satin suit that she paired with a chocolate brown blouse.
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