Nicole Kidman’s Best Red Carpet Fashion: PHOTOS
Whenever Nicole Kidman is set to go on the red carpet, we know we’re in for a sartorial treat. Over the past 30 years, Kidman has truly rocked some incredible looks, and the ensembles are always unconventional in one way.
In a previous interview with Vogue Australia, Kidman talked about how she’ll always opt to wear something bold in some way, rather than playing it safe. “Cause you know that part about me where I’m like, ‘I’m just going to do what I want to do, ultimately!’ And just have some fun,” she said. “And just commit, like really commit when I show up, do it. But there’s got to be some fun. And sometimes it’s going to work, and sometimes it isn’t. But I love the idea of being bold and not fitting into a box.”
And if you’ve ever wondered what her favorite look is throughout her over 30-year career, it’s actually the blue Armani Privé gown she donned at the 2018 Oscars. She even wrote about it for Harper’s Bazaar, saying, “No dress has ever changed my life. Marrying my husband, Keith [Urban], having children—those things changed my life. Nevertheless, the fairy-tale aspect of wearing couture is a glorious sidebar to my career… it really does have that Cinderella quality.”
And while that look is definitely one of our favorites, there are still so many other looks that Kidman has donned that we’re obsessed with. From daring suits to colorful gowns, Kidman has rocked it all!
Below, see Kidman’s best-dressed moments.
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Met Gala (2024)
Kidman put her spin on the 2024 Met Gala theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” with a stunning custom Balenciaga gown that brought all the drama to the red carpet.
49th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Nicole Kidman (2024)
Honoree Nicole Kidman stole the show in this glittering gold Balenciaga gown, and fans think this is her best look to date.
‘Expats’ Special Screening (2023)
Nicole Kidman’s Fendi couture dress was such a subtle, effective way to rock the naked dress trend.
Met Gala (2023)
For the 2023 Met Gala: Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, Nicole Kidman donned this Chanel dress that was a rewear from her Chanel No.5 commercial in 2004.
Oscarss (2023)
For the 2023 Oscars, Nicole Kidman made headlines with this floral-encrusted, sparkling black gown from Armani Privé.
Oscars (2022)
Back in 2022, Nicole Kidman hit the top of the best-dressed list in this periwinkle blue dress from Armani Privé.
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2022)
Nicole Kidman looked stunning in this dark-academia inspired in this Saint Laurent column dress.
‘Being The Ricardos’ Premiere (2021)
For the premiere, Nicole Kidman donned a vintage-chic look consisting of a silk, white Chanel dress, Chloe Gosselin shoes and Ana Khouri jewels.
Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures Opening Gala (2021)
Nicole Kidman turned heads in this shining, floral maxi dress from Rodarte.
Critics Choice Awards (2020)
The Armani Privé gown Nicole Kidman rocked for the Critics Choice Awards in 2020 is still one of her all-time best looks.
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2020)
For the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Nicole Kidman looked gorgeous in this high-slit, sparkling navy Michael Kors gown.
Taormina Film Fest Red Carpet (2019)
Back in 2019, Nicole Kidman shook things up with this vibrant pink Olivier Theyskens dress, which she paired with red Jimmy Choo Minny Sandals.
Oscars (2018)
Remember when Nicole Kidman rocked this custom column gown by Armani Privé at the 2018 Oscars?
Emmy Awards (2017)
One of fans’ all-time favorite looks was the red, tea-length Calvin Klein dress Nicole Kidman donned.
CFDA Fashion Awards (2017)
This simple black Oscar de la Renta dress with the white lace was such a chic look to rock at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards.
American Music Awards (2017)
Nicole Kidman embraced the rocker chic trend with this black Olivier Theyskens velvet mini-dress, which she paired with boots from Giuseppe Zanotti.
Glamour Women of The Year Awards (2017)
For Glamour’s 2017 Women of The Year Awards, Nicole Kidman rocked this unique pink and black Christian Dior gown.
Golden Globe Awards (2017)
This sparkling silver, white lace Alexander McQueen gown that Nicole Kidman wowed in at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards was such a showstopper.
Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards (2017)
One of Nicole Kidman’s most iconic looks is this ornate ballgown from Dior’s SS17 tarot-inspired collection.
‘Killing of a Sacred Deer’ Premiere (2017)
Nicole Kidman stunned in this sparkling silver Prada gown.
Glamour Women of The Year Awards (2017)
Nicole Kidman looked like a princess in this purple and black lace Erdem gown.
Cannes Film Festival (2017)
For the Cannes Film Festival in 2017, Nicole Kidman stunned the crowd in this ornate, olive tea-length dress from Christian Dior.
Oscars (2017)
Nicole Kidman continued her stylish streak with this custom Giorgio Armani gown.
‘Big Little Lies’ Premiere (2017)
Nicole Kidman’s black ruffled Altuzarra gown made her look like a springtime goddess!
CMA Awards (2016)
Nicole Kidman’s ornate, colorful Alexander McQueen gown is something out of a whimsical dream.
Met Gala (2016)
For the Met Gala theme of “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology,” Nicole Kidman was easily one of the best dressed of the night in this moon-themed, black-caped look from Alexander McQueen.
CMA Awards (2016)
Both stylish and flirty, this flowing pink Gucci gown remains in our minds rent-free.
La Nuit Enchantee (2013)
This gothic Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013 gown is one of the best, most ornate gowns Nicole Kidman has ever worn.
Oscars (2013)
Nicole Kidman stole the show in this black and gold, sparkling L’wren Scott gown.
Golden Globe Awards (2013)
Nicole Kidman wowed fans in this corsetted, black Alexander McQueen gown at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards.
Cannes Film Festival (2012)
Back in 2012, Nicole Kidman looked sensational in this pink, Grecian-inspired gown.
Grammys (2011)
Nicole Kidman’s intricate, ombre mermaid gown from Jean Paul Gaultier is an instant red carpet classic.
CMA Awards (2009)
For the CMA Awards in 2009, Nicole Kidman rocked this sparkling red silk gown.
CMA Awards (2008)
Remember when Nicole Kidman rocked this strapless baby blue dress that showed off her baby bump?
CMA Awards (2009)
Nicole Kidman’s appearance in this backless Armani gown was so dreamy!
Oscars (2007)
For the 2007 Oscars, Nicole Kidman donned one of her most dramatic looks to date: a red Balenciaga gown with a trained attached to the neckline.
New Line Cinema’s 40th Anniversary Celebration (2007)
Nicole Kidman turned heads in this form-fitting black gown.
Rome Film Festival (2006)
For the Rome Film Festival, Nicole Kidman stopped everyone in their tracks with this Marilyn Monroe-inspired look of a form-fitting silver dress.
Oscars (2006)
During the 78th Annual Academy Awards, Nicole Kidman wowed everyone in this intricate white gown with silver detailing from Balenciaga.
‘Bewitched’ Premiere (2005)
Nicole Kidman combined the vampiric look with cottagecore in this ruffled white dress.
Tony Awards (2004)
Nicole Kidman looked stunning in this halter-necked YSL gown for the 58th Annual Tony Awards.
Venice Film Festival (2004)
This rose-detailed silver and white Tom Ford gown was such a serve.
‘The Human Stain’ Premiere (2003)
This metallic suit by Hedi Slimane of Dior Homme was one of Nicole Kidman’s most daring looks.
BAFTA (2003)
Nicole Kidman kept things simple and chic in this silky slip dress for the BAFTAs in 2003.
Oscars (2003)
Back in 2003, when Nicole Kidman won her first Oscar in this asymmetrical black gown by Jean Paul Gaultier.
Cannes Film Festival (2003)
We’re still obsessed with the colorful Pucci dress Nicole Kidman wore at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival.
Toronto International Film Festival (2003)
This black-lined, flowing white mini-dress that Nicole Kidman wore was so chic!
Vanity Fair Oscars Party (2002)
At the 2002 Vanity Fair Oscars Party, Nicole Kidman looked oh-so-chic in this baby-soft pink ruffle gown by Chanel.
Golden Globe Awards (2002)
Nicole Kidman’s high-slit Versace gown was something out of our gothic glam dreams.
MTV Movie Awards (2002)
The ultra-cool black suit Nicole Kidman rocked at the MTV Movie Awards lives in our minds rent-free.
‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Premiere (1999)
For the 1999 premiere of Eyes Wide Shut, Nicole Kidman rocked one of her most iconic looks to date: a maroon vintage, two-piece dress by Steinberg & Tolkien.
‘Eyes Wide Shut’ London Premiere (1999)
Nicole Kidman turned heads in this beaded saffron mini-dress.
‘The Blue Room’ Opening (1998)
Back in 1998, fans fell in love with Nicole Kidman’s plump sheer and silk slip dress look.
Golden Globe Awards (1997)
At the 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Nicole Kidman turned heads in this form-fitting black gown
Cannes Film Festival (1996)
This high-slit red gown was actually inspired by flamenco dresses, so Nicole Kidman was ready to make everyone stop in their tracks.
Mann’s Chinese Theatre (1993)
Over 20 years later, Nicole Kidman rocked this cottagecore ensemble of a floral blue dress, a sunhat, and braided pigtails.
‘My Life’ Premiere (1993)
One look of Nicole Kidman’s that doesn’t get talked about enough is purple velvet mini-dress with the mauve flowers on the collar.
‘A Few Good Men’ Premiere (1992)
This all-red look Nicole Kidman wore in 1992 was the moment.
