The Most Unforgettable Red Carpet Beauty Looks of All Time

All red carpet makeup looks are pretty — that just goes without saying — but not all of them are iconic. So we appreciate an A-lister who isn’t afraid to make a take a beauty risk and make it her own.

To get you inspired for your next time out, we’ve gathered a list of our favourite celebrity looks. From Audrey Hepburn’s bold brows to Charlize Theron’s sun-kissed skin to Rihanna’s edgy Met Gala makeup, scroll through 20 of the most memorable red carpet looks of all time.

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Audrey Hepburn, 1954

Accepting the Best Actress award, the Roman Holiday star shined on stage with her framed fringes and her iconic bold brows.

Get the look: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade, $23.

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Barbra Streisand, 1969

Streisand won the Best Actress award for her work in Funny Girl, but her scandalous see-through dress stole the show that evening. The unforgettable fit was paired with her fluffy, volume-rooted bob.

Get the look: Moroccanoil Root Boost, $32.

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Lauren Hutton, 1975

Before “lobs” were officially a thing, Hutton styled her shoulder-length locks in effortless waves for the Oscars.

Get the look: IGK Beach Club Texture Spray, $35.

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Farrah Fawcett, 1978

The 70’s beauty icon wore her trademark feathered layers to present the Academy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing.

Get the look: T3 Volumizing Hot Roller Luxe, $149.

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Cher, 1986

When the Academy asked her to present the award for Best Supporting Actor, the singer stole the show with a jewel-encrusted headpiece and bright purple eye makeup.

Get the look: Maybelline Eyestudio Colour Plush Silk Eyeshadow Quad Palette in Purple Icon, $12.

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Daryl Hannah, 1988

Hannah was all glam at the Oscars when she walked onto the red carpet rocking tousled platinum locks and sultry berry-coloured lip.

Get the look: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Bacca, $29.

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Winona Ryder, 1996

Emulating 1920’s chic, the actress walked onto the red carpet wearing vintage finger waves and a soft nude lip.

Get the look: Salon Care 4-Inch Metal Wave Clamp, $3.

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Gwyneth Paltrow, 1999

Looking like a ballerina princess, Paltrow accepted her Best Actress award for her work in Shakespeare in Love rocking a clean, smooth, elegant low-bun.

Get the look: Matrix Biolage R.A.W. Smoothing Styling Milk, $22.

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Halle Berry, 2002

Keeping the focus on her sheer, floral-embroidered Elie Saab gown, Berry kept her makeup fresh and simple by highlighting her luminous skin.

Get the look: The Ordinary Serum Foundation, $7.

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Charlize Theron, 2004

Like a Greek goddess, Theron walked onto the Golden Globes red carpet wearing a sparkly Dior gown and a waved bob, which highlighted her sun-kissed skin.

Get the look: Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Illuminating Powder Gelée in Heat Wave, $58.

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Michelle Williams, 2006

Proof that bold is better, Williams topped off her canary yellow look with a true-red lip.

Get the look: Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Liquid Lip Crayon in Tomato Red, $34.

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Lady Gaga, 2010

Gaga had all eyes on her at the Grammy Awards when she arrived wearing yellow platinum waves, metallic green smokey shadow and a bubblegum-pink lip.

Get the look: MAC Liptensity Lipstick in Gumball, $26.

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Beyoncé, 2011

Announcing her pregnancy on the red carpet, Beyoncé wore a one-sleeved gown by Lanvin, which paired beautifully with her loose one-sided ponytail.

Get the look: Invisibobble Original Crystal Clear Hair Ring, $10.

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Miley Cyrus, 2012

Looking like a young Marilyn Monroe, Cyrus graced the Oscars with her curly bob, ruby red lips and her flirty Bambi lashes.

Get the look: Velour Lashes Flash It!, $29 USD.

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Katy Perry, 2013

Pulling inspiration from Priscilla Presley, the pop singer showed to the Grammys with a voluminous vintage blowout and velvety skin.

Get the look: Covergirl TruBlend Matte Made Foundation, $13

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Blake Lively, 2014

Lively had all jaws dropped when she arrived at The Met looking like old Hollywood incarnate in a nude Gucci gown, which didn’t take away from her dramatic eye makeup and luscious blonde locks.

Get the look: John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder In-shower Lightening Treatment.

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Felicity Jones, 2015

With a look inspired by Joan of Arc, The Theory of Everything actress walked onto the Oscar red carpet with blunt bangs that showcased her glamorous smoked out eyes.

Get the look: Dior Long-wear Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil, $35

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Kim Kardashian West, 2016

To pair with her futuristic Balmain gown, Kardashian bleached her brows and beautifully balanced out the look with a classic nude lipstick.

Get the look: Sephora Collection Retractable Brow Pencil, $16.

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Ruth Negga, 2007

Taking red carpet magic to the next level, Negga arrived at the Oscars in all red. Her monochromatic look consisted of a crimson lip, bright cheeks and a smouldering red eye look.

Get the look: Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-effect Quadra Eyeshadow in Candeur et Experience, $61.

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Rihanna, 2018

Dressed up like the Pope in a jewel-encrusted ensemble by Maison Margiela, Rihanna stay true to the MET Gala Catholic theme and highlighted her cheekbones to the heavens and wore a dusty rose lip.

Get the look: Fenty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick, $23.