What 14 Celebrities Wore for Their First Red Carpet Moment Compared to Today
People
08/04/2021

For any celebrity, a first red carpet appearance is always an event. Some of their looks can be very humble in comparison to Emma Watson’s recent looks, for instance. And some celebrities don’t change their style much from decade to decade, like Jennifer Aniston.
We at Bright Side rounded up red carpet debuts from Hollywood’s biggest stars and would like to share the evolution between then and now.
1. Angelina Jolie at the Annual Academy Awards in 1986 and in 2019
2. Emma Watson at the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in 2001 and at the premiere of Little Women in 2019
3. Margot Robbie at the Oscars in 2014 and in 2021
4. Zendaya at her first Academy Awards in 2015 and in 2021
5. Isla Fisher at her first Academy Awards in 2007 and in 2021
6. Amanda Seyfried at her first Academy Awards in 2009 and 2021
7. Halle Berry at her first Academy Awards in 1999 and in 2021
8. Renee Zellweger at her first Oscars in 1999 and in 2020
9. Charlize Theron at her first Academy Awards in 2000 and in 2020
10. Scarlett Johansson at her first Academy Awards in 2004 and in 2020
11. Jennifer Aniston at her first Academy Awards in 2006 and in 2020
12. Jennifer Lawrence at her first Academy Awards in 2011 and at the premier of Dark Phoenix in 2019
13. Emma Stone at her first Academy Awards in 2012 and at the premier of Cruella in 2021
14. Carey Mulligan at her first Oscars in 2010 and in 2021
Which look was your favorite? What dress would you wear if you had the opportunity to attend a red carpet ceremony?
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