Kelly Clarkson’s Best Red Carpet Fashion Moments: PHOTOS

Since winning American Idol in 2002, Kelly Clarkson has gone through quite a transformation. In career ambitions alone, fans have watched Clarkson go from being a singer, to a beloved coach on The Voice to a now awarded talk-show host. And, on a more personal level, Clarkson’s 2021 divorce also changed her, becoming the driving force behind a major body transformation, a move cross country and a long-awaited return to music.

Luckily, all throughout those career changes and personal ups and downs, Clarkson continued to be a presence in major music awards shows, from the Grammys to the American Country Music (ACM) Awards.

So, in honor of the 2024 ACM Awards this Thursday, during which we will hopefully be seeing Clarkson strut on the carpet, we’ve decided to take a look down memory lane to see some of the singer’s best red carpet looks over the years. From her stunning gold look at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards to the crisp white gown she wore to the 2024 Grammys, check all our favorites of hers over the years below!

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Pure Elegance (2024)

Marking her first Grammy since her body transformation, Clarkson absolutely wowed at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in this off-the-shoulder Jason Wu Collection gown.

Suit Up! (2023)

Clarkson looked so stunning in this bright red suit at the SiriusXM Next Generation: Industry & Press Preview in 2023.

Major Transformation (2023)

Clarkson showed off her major body transformation in this black printed wrap dress at Audacy’s 10th Annual We Can Survive event in 2023.

Risk-Taker (2023)

While attending The 12th Annual NFL Honors in 2023, Clarkson wore this semi-controversial black velvet Adidas dress with white stripes. Whether you loved it or hated it, it sure was a bold move!

Showing Off Her Hourglass (2023)

At the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Clarkson showed off her hourglass figure in this black dres with a major cinched belt.

Polka-Dotting (2022)

Clarkson paired her go-to red lips with this flowy black and white polka-dot dress at the premiere of American Song Contest.

Coach & Fashionista (2021)

Clarkson wore one of our favorite looks of hers to date as she coached The Voice in this bright red dress with a gold necklace detail in the neckline.

Barbie Pink (2019)

Long before Barbie came to theaters, Clarkson turned heads in this bright pink dress with puffed sleeves at the Uglydolls premiere in 2019.

Lace It Up (2019)

Clarkson brought out her sultry side at the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards in this plunging black dress with black lace peaking from underneath.

So Sequined (2019)

At the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, Clarkson wowed in this black figure-hugging dress paired with rainbow-colored heels.

Sticking to Classics (2018)

Clarkson opted for a classic LBD with a bold red lip to the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Showing Some Leg (2018)

Clarkson looked so fierce at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards in this black symmetrical dress with a major slit on one side.

Taking Care of a Business (2018)

Clarkson gave us all some much-need business outfit inspiration in this black pencil skirt and polka-dot top at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards photocall.

Grammy Ready (2018)

Wearing a Christian Siriano dress, Clarkson looked so beautiful in this black fringe dress with gold lace at the 60th Anniversary Grammy Awards.

Black & Gold (2018)

In another black and gold gown, Clarkson looked so happy at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards in this asymmetrical Christian Siriano gown with a gold sleeve.

Dipped in Gold (2017)

Clarkson looked so powerful at the 2017 American Music Awards in this off-the-shoulder black dress with gold sequined sides and sleeves.

Multi-Colored (2012)

Kelly Clarkson showed how cool cocktail attire can still be at Entertainment Weekly & ABC-TV Network Upfronts VIP Cocktail Party in this multi-colored midi-dress.

So Romantic (2006)

Clarkson showed off her softer side at the CMT GIANTS 2006 Honors in this white lace strapless layered dress.

Taking the Plunge (2006)

Clarkson wore one of her most skin-baring looks to date in this plunging bright red dress at the 41st Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards.

Her ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Moment (2005)

Clarkson resembled Kate Hudson’s iconic dress in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in this gold draped gown at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.

Red Carpet Stunner (2004)

At the 32nd Annual American Music Awards, Clarkson looked so fierce in this deep red gown with a corseted top and a figure-hugging skirt.

She’s a Winner! (2002)

Back in 2002, Clarkson made history when she won the first season of American Idol. In one of her finale looks, she wore this daring black gown with a sheer panel with lace on top.