Celebrities You Didn't Realize Always Pose the Exact Same Way
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Celebrities You Didn't Realize Always Pose the Exact Same Way
A celebrity can wear the most gorgeous outfit, designer jewelry, and eye-catching shoes on the red carpet—but it could all fall apart without the right power pose. Knowing your angles is truly an art form—one that these stars have perfected over the years. From Kim Kardashian to Zendaya to Beyoncé, we've compiled the signature stances of Hollywood's biggest names.
While some are more obvious (we've all seen Taylor Swift's side glances), you've probably never noticed most of them. You might even pick up a few tips along the way, like how to do “The Beckham,” which is very different from “The Britney.” No matter which pose you find inspiration from, these stars are absolute pros, so you can't go wrong. Without further ado, here are a bunch of celebrities who always pose the exact same way on the red carpet.
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Kim Kardashian
Kardashian stands with her hands by her sides, with one foot placed slightly in front of the other. If you want to show off your killer curves, this is the way to do it.
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Taylor Swift
When there's a red carpet, you can count on Swift arriving with one hand on her hip. Don't forget that classic side-eye glancing up and to the left.
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Zendaya
It's no secret that Zendaya can pull off any look, but the actress's signature stance makes her even cooler. Placing her hands near her center draws attention to her many midriff-baring styles.
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Selena Gomez
In recent years, Gomez has adopted a similar pose. Instead of keeping one leg bent like Zendaya, she stands with both legs straight. This pose is sophisticated and helps her show off her beautiful statement rings.
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Britney Spears
Spears is known for standing straight while clasping her arms behind her back. She lets her gorgeous outfits speak for themselves, without any distractions.
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Sofia Vergara
The ultimate power pose ensures Vergara always makes a statement on the red carpet. She places both of her hands on her hips and stands with one knee slightly bent to show off her famous hourglass silhouette.
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Lady Gaga
While the pop singer's pose closely resembles Vergara's, her hand placement is a little different. She positions her hands a bit higher, drawing the focus to her waist, rather than her hips.
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Ariana Grande
The singer wears a lot of strapless looks, which works well with her go-to over-the-shoulder pose. She tends to look over her left shoulder, showing off that trademark ponytail.
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Victoria Beckham
Beckham loves a good hand-in-pocket moment, especially while extending her left leg. The pose elongates her frame and makes her look relaxed in front of the camera.
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Viola Davis
As an EGOT winner, Davis knows her way around a red carpet. She keeps things simple and often lets her clutch be the star of the show, displaying her statement bag with her hands by her sides.
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Chrissy Teigen
Similar to Davis, Teigen is known for carrying a sweet clutch every now and again. The difference, however, is that she holds her bag with both hands directly in front of her.
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Nicki Minaj
The rapper crosses her left leg over her right while keeping her hands by her sides. Not only does the confident pose show off Minaj's amazing figure, but it also helps photographers capture every detail of her outfit—right down to her shoes.
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Kendall Jenner
While Jenner has a variety of poses in her repertoire (she is a model, after all), this seems to be her red carpet go-to. With her hands to the sides and her right leg pointed outward, she's able to show off those long legs every designer can't get enough of.
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Emmy Rossum
Rossum wears a lot of backless looks and skin-baring straps, so this elegant over-the-shoulder pose is perfect for her.
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Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan is one of the most handsome stars out there. So it makes sense why simply and effortlessly rubbing his hands together on the red carpet works for him.
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
The Rock has also adopted this cool-as-can-be pose, keeping his hands relaxed in the center of his body, just like Jordan.
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Jennifer Lopez
When you've got legs like J.Lo, you show them off. Lopez often wears dresses with high slits, so this pose suits her in the best way possible. Placing her hand on her hip and jutting out her leg is the ultimate pop star stance.
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Rihanna
RiRi uses layers as accessories, often sporting an off-the-shoulder shawl or jacket. Pop one leg out just a little, place your hands in the middle, and you've got a pose that'll turn heads.
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Robert Pattinson
That luscious head of hair helped Pattinson make a name for himself back in his Twilight era, so it's only fair that he continues to use it to his advantage.
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Lindsay Lohan
Lohan spreads the love wherever she goes, blowing a kiss to the camera. Most of the time, she's seen with the other hand on her hip.
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Beyoncé
Beyoncé's thigh touch has been iconic for years. Accentuating her curves with her right hand never fails to deliver the most beautiful photos.
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Megan Fox
While you'll rarely catch Fox full-on smiling, her sultry stare goes well with this hands-to-the-side and leg-out pose.
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Lizzo
Lizzo brings positivity wherever she goes—including the red carpet. From the BET Awards to the Met Gala, the singer spreads her joyful energy by sharing a laugh with photographers.
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Paris Hilton
Hilton has been doing this pose for years now, and she looks great every time. With her left hand on her hip (and a leg often crossed in front), she'll lean back just a bit. This creates a lengthened silhouette and gives her that heiress confidence she's known for.
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Hailey Bieber
Bieber knows how to work her angles, and is usually photographed tilting ever so slightly away from the camera. This diagonal pose—often with one leg positioned in front—accentuates her shape.
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Justin Bieber
Meanwhile, her husband likes to place his hands directly in front of him. While this pose may come across as a bit more guarded, it goes perfectly with his cool persona.
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Tyra Banks
The model typically opts for both hands on her hips and that signature “smize.” When you have a pose like this down, people can't take their eyes off you.
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Drake
If you aren't sure what to do with your hands while posing for a photo, follow Drake's lead—if you're lucky enough to have pockets, that is. The rapper always looks relaxed and casual.
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Channing Tatum
Tatum has a similar pose to Drake's, except he only puts one hand in his pocket. He lets his right hand dangle by his side.
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Emma Stone
The actress also does a hand-in-the-pocket pose (when she's wearing pants, that is), but with one leg extended out. Not only does the stance accentuate her long legs, but it also makes her look super confident.
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Mila Kunis
Kunis does a variation of the pocket pose as well. She puts both hands in her pockets and crosses one leg over the other to create a laid-back energy.
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Keke Palmer
Palmer shows off her toned waistline by placing her left hand on her hip. The unique pose is equal parts sexy and elegant.
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Angelina Jolie
When the actress is wearing a long, flowing gown, she tends to put her left hand in front, as if she's mid-walk. Doing so shows off her designer jewelry and adds a sense of motion to the images.
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Anne Hathaway
Whether or not she's on the red carpet, the actress loves to give a warm wave. When paired with her iconic smile, Hathaway appears both approachable and friendly.
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Lupita Nyong'o
As Nyong'o proves, sometimes less is more. Simply placing her hands straight down by her sides brings an effortlessly beautiful look to every red carpet.
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Gigi Hadid
By popping her left leg out and moving her opposite hip to the side, Hadid creates shape and dimension that might not have shown up in photos had she just been standing straight.
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Bella Hadid
Gigi's sister often goes with something less traditional. Bella touches her neck, which helps display her stunning necklaces and rings, and highlights her décolletage.
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Zoë Kravitz
Rather than putting her hands right on her hips, the actress lays them flat on her body. Placing her hands straight down from her shoulders helps create a gorgeous hourglass shape.
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Emily Ratajkowski
Ratajkowski's pose is all about simplicity. She leans the tiniest bit to the side, which creates a C-like curve at her waist. The adjustment is barely noticeable, but makes a big difference—and explains why she's a model.
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Miley Cyrus
The singer's go-to pose—jutting her right leg out with her arms by her sides—brings a rock 'n' roll edge to the red carpet.
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Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and so many more celebrities have signature red carpet poses you probably never noticed.