Zoe Saldaña Always Brings Elegance to the Red Carpet
The actress Zoe Saldaña first emerged onto the big screen with a breakout role in the 2000 dance drama, Center Stage. From there, she’s been unstoppable on screen, with roles in sci-fi hits Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avatar and French director Jacques Audiard’s wild film, Emilia Pérez. Beginning with her very first red carpet, the New Jersey-native made youthful, playful fashion choices—look no further than her glittery birthday look back in 2006 for evidence.
But she’s also honed a classically elegant look, frequently selecting elegant, sometimes scaled-back ensembles even for blowout events like the Academy Awards and Met Gala, both of which she’s attended many, many times in the past. Saldaña tends to favor American designers, with favorites like Calvin Klein, Prabal Gurung, and Michael Kors all making frequent appearances. Though she’s also no stranger to brands imported from overseas like Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Alexander McQueen, and lots of Saint Laurent. Here, see Zoe Saldaña’s best red carpet moments.
2025: SAG Awards
Saldaña took home her prize at the 2025 SAG Awards in a one-shoulder Saint Laurent look that she paired with Cartier jewelry.
2025: BAFTA Awards
The actress picked out a dramatic, semi-sheer Saint Laurent look for the 2025 BAFTAs.
2025: Critics’ Choice Awards
A vision in red Saint Laurent.
2025: Golden Globe Awards
Saldaña started the 2025 awards season wuth a bang when she wore this glittery Saint Laurent dress and cape to the Golden Globes.
2024: Governors Awards
Saldaña epitomized glamour at the 2024 Governors Awards in this powder green dress from Saint Laurent.
2024: Emilia Pérez Los Angeles Premiere
The actress went with this bold Saint Laurent look for the Emilia Pérez premiere.
2024: Governors Awards
In lace Harris Reed at the 2024 Governors Awards.
2024: Cannes Film Festival
At the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Saldaña tried her hand at the bow trend with this coquette look from Saint Laurent.
2024: Met Gala
A bit of Boho (Chloé, of course) at the 2024 Met Gala.
2023: Special Ops: Lioness London Screening
Saldaña paired an edgy strapless bustier and tweed skirt from Alexander McQueen’s pre-fall 2023 collection for the Special Ops: Lioness screening.
2023: Special Ops: Lioness London Photo Call
A full Victoria Beckham look was Saldaña’s outfit of choice for the Special Ops: Lioness photo call in London.
2023: Academy Awards
The actress stunned in Fendi for the Academy Awards, wearing an ivory gown from the Italian brand’s fall 2022 collection.
2022: Avatar: The Way Of Water Premiere
Saldaña attended the Avatar: The Way Of Water in a semi-sheer Alexander McQueen gown.
2019: Met Gala
Saldaña nailed the 2019 Met Gala theme of “Camp: Notes On Fashion” in this sequined chrome Michael Kors dress and Jared Lehr jewelry.
2017: Golden Globe Awards
Saldaña wore a tiered and ruffled Gucci gown that she paired with Bulgari jewels for the 2017 Golden Globe Awards.
2017: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Premiere
Shining bright at the premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Saldaña glistened in an orange Emilio Pucci look.
2016: Met Gala
Saldaña made a statement in Dolce & Gabbana for the 2016 Met Gala.
2016: LACMA Art and Film Gala
Saldaña perfected the pink look in a Gucci column dress for LACMA Art and Film Gala.
2014: Cannes Film Festival
For the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, the actress went with a black Jason Wu dress complete with floral embroidery.
2014: Met Gala
Saldaña sported a tiered Michael Kors custom gown for the 2014 Met Gala.
2013: Academy Awards
The actress mixed elegance and edge at the 2013 Academy Awards in this Alexis Mabille dress.
2011: Met Gala
Saldaña chose this bright yellow Calvin Klein dress for the 2011 Met Gala, themed “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.”
2010: Academy Awards
Saldaña wore a dramatic Givenchy couture gown to the Academy Awards.
2010: Met Gala
A vision in Calvin Klein (again!) for the “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity” Met Gala.
2009: Avatar Premiere
At the Avatar world premiere, Saldaña dazzled in a white statement gown.
2006: Met Gala
Saldaña wore a tiered black gown for the 2006 Met Gala.
2005: Glamour Women of the Year Awards
For the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, Saldaña attended in a velvet strapless dress complete with a tulle hemline.
2004: Young Hollywood Awards
The actress mixed in florals and pastel for the 2004 Young Hollywood Awards.
2000: Center Stage Premiere
Saldaña dazzled in red at the premiere of Center Stage in 2000.
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