Selena Gomez's Best Red Carpet Looks Through the Years

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From Disney Channel fame to starring on the hit Hulu murder mystery alongside comedic legends Martin Short and Steve Martin in Only Murders in the BuildingSelena Gomez is no stranger to being in front of the camera. Her red carpet looks — including minidresses and pantsuits from luxury fashion houses like Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, and Bottega Veneta — have consistently made headlines for delivering effortless best-dressed-worthy moments. The "Calm Down" singer has proven that she is more than capable of rocking a range of color palettes and textures, ranging from leather and gem tones to long, flowing trains. 

Of course, Gomez is a fashion and beauty icon in her own right, with both her skincare brand Rare Beauty and her constant style inspiration via her Only Murders character, Mabel Mora. The actress has even been a celebrity ambassador for brands like Coach and activewear brands Puma and Adidas. While the star has moved away from her 2000s layered looks à la Wizards of Waverly Place and into couture, she has never let up on serving a Pinterest-worthy red carpet look.

Ahead, Selena Gomez's red carpet looks that we rated as our favorites of all time.

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Selena Gomez in a Valentino gown at the Golden Globes in 2023

Selena Gomez in Valentino gown at 2023 Golden Globes

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Gomez went for a classic Hollywood look for her first red carpet of 2023 in a Valentino Couture off-shoulder gown.

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Selena Gomez in a Rodarte gown at the AFI Festival in 2022

Selena Gomez in purple silk Rodarte dress at 2022 AFI Fest

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Gomez knows exactly what color palette works for her (read: all of them) and doesn't shy away from bold gem tones, like this silky Rodarte gown she wore for the premiere of her documentary, My Mind and Me, at the 2022 AFI Festival.

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Selena Gomez in an Oscar de la Renta gown at the SAG Awards in 2022

Selena Gomez in black velvet Oscar de la Renta gown at 2022 SAG Awards

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Oscar de la Renta seems to be one of the actress's favorite designers for red carpet occasions. The singer wore a sleek, velvety black gown with oversized puff sleeves and waist cutout for the 2022 SAG Awards.

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Selena Gomez in a Louis Vuitton gown at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2022

Selena Gomez in red Louis Vuitton gown at 2022 Critics' Choice Awards

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Not all celebrities wear capes, but this Grammy-nominated singer certainly does, as seen in this gorgeous red Louis Vuitton gown with a keyhole cutout and cape draped elegantly over her shoulders for the 2022 Critics' Choice Awards.

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Selena Gomez in a Michael Kors gown at the 'Only Murders in the Building' Los Angeles premiere in 2022

Selena Gomez in silver Michael Kors gown at Los Angeles screening

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Gomez looked absolutely stunning for the season 2 premiere of Only Murders in the Building, wearing a shimmering one-sleeve gown by Michael Kors, complete with a waist cutout and thigh-high slit.

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Selena Gomez in a Bottega Veneta dress at a Global Citizen event in 2021

Selena Gomez in red Bottega Veneta sweater dress at 2021 Global Citizen event

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Wearing a red sweater dress by Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta, Gomez paired the bold dress with black leather over-the-knee boots and a diamond choker by The Desert Bloom.

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Selena Gomez in a Givenchy Couture gown at the 'Dolittle' California premiere in 2020

Selena Gomez in pink and black Givenchy Couture gown at 'Doolittle' California premiere

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The actress wore a Givenchy Couture gown to the premiere of Dolittle, the 2020 addition to the Doctor Dolittle universe. The top half of the dress featured a soft bubblegum pink long-sleeve knit top with a billowing black skirt.

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Selena Gomez in a Celine dress at 'The Dead Don't Die' New York City premiere in 2019

Selena Gomez in black and feathery sleeves Celine dress at a New York screening

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To stay on brand for the premiere of the 2019 horror comedy The Dead Don't Die, Gomez wore an off-shoulder dress with oversized fringe sleeves designed by Hedi Slimane for Celine.

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Selena Gomez in a Chanel suit at a Cannes Film Festival photocall event in 2019

Selena Gomez in sailor-inspired navy blue Chanel suit at Cannes Film Festival in 2019

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Keeping it classic at a Cannes Film Festival event, Gomez wore a chic sailor-esque suit by Chanel, with the iconic tweed suit in navy blue with gold accents.

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Selena Gomez in a Louis Vuitton ensemble at the 'The Dead Don't Die' screening at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019

Selena Gomez in white, two-piece Louis Vuitton ensemble at 'The Dead Don't Die' screening at Cannes Film Festival in 2019

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Upon arrival at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Gomez wore a two-piece Louis Vuitton ensemble featuring a white bustier and a quilted maxiskirt with a thigh-high slit — fitted with an oversize belt.

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Selena Gomez in a Louis Vuitton dress at Cannes Film Festival in 2019

Selena Gomez in a white Louis Vuitton dress at Cannes Film Festival

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A little goes a long way with the actress's red carpet looks. A deceptively simple white dress by Louis Vuitton was one of several looks for the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival. She complemented the off-shoulder mini dress with Bvlgari jewels and Jimmy Choo strappy heels.

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Selena Gomez in a Versace mini dress at the American Music Awards in 2019

Selena Gomez in chartreuse Versace dress at 2019 American Music Awards

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Gomez is the queen of color on the red carpet, as evidenced when she wore a chartreuse-colored strapless mini dress by Versace to the 2019 AMAs.

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Selena Gomez in a Stuart Vevers for Coach gown at the Met Gala in 2018

Selena Gomez in ethereal white and ruffled Stuart Vevers for Coach gown at 2018 Met Gala

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The actress wore a romantic gown by Stuart Vevers for Coach at the 2018 Met Gala, perfectly on theme for the event's celebratory opening of "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination." The sheer silhouette followed behind her in an elongated train up the iconic steps of the Met.

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Selena Gomez in an Oscar de la Renta dress at '13 Reasons Why' L.A. premiere in 2017

Selena Gomez in burnt gold Oscar de la Renta dress at '13 Reasons Why' L.A. screening in 2017

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Another Oscar de la Renta made the cut for Gomez when she attended Netflix's L.A. premiere of 13 Reasons Why in 2017. This time, the Emmy-nominated actress opted for a strapless bandage-style dress in a gorgeous gold tone with a structured bubble skirt.

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Selena Gomez in a Coach dress at The Fashion Awards in 2017

Selena Gomez attends The Fashion Awards 2017 in partnership with Swarovski at Royal Albert Hall on December 4, 2017 in London, England.

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The romantic silhouette is a flattering shape for the "Boyfriend" singer. The high neck, ruffles, creamy color, and eyelet lace trim could not have been more fitting for the 2017 Fashion Awards.

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Selena Gomez in a Louis Vuitton dress at the UNICEF Ball in 2016

Selena Gomez in red leather Louis Vuitton dress at 2016 UNICEF event

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Gomez channeled her inner punk princess at the Louis Vuitton-hosted sixth biennial UNICEF Ball in a racy, red-hot zip-up Louis Vuitton leather gown with a plunging neckline and laser cutout flowers.

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Selena Gomez in a J. Mendel gown at the 'InStyle' Golden Globes after-party in 2016

Selena Gomez in cream pleated J. Mendel dress at 'InStyle' Golden Globes post-party in 2016

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The singer looked every bit like an angel at the InStyle Golden Globes post-party in a pleated, boho-style J. Mendel gown, accessorizing with Jacob & Co. jewelry and a box Rauwolf clutch.

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Selena Gomez in a Galvan gown at 'Revival Tour' kickoff party in 2016

Selena Gomez in silver satin Galvan gown at 2016 'Revival Tour' event

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Gomez partied it up at her official Revival Tour kick-off fête in a slinky satin gown, courtesy of Galvan, which featured a deep plunge and a thigh-high slit. Feathery sandals completed her look.

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Selena Gomez in a Calvin Klein dress at the Grammys in 2016

Selena Gomez in purple sequin Calvin Klein Collection gown at 2016 Grammy Awards

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Gomez wore a long, sparkly purple Calvin Klein Collection gown with accentuating waist cutouts to the 2016 Grammy Awards.

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Selena Gomez in a Givenchy dress at the American Music Awards in 2015

Selena Gomez in sequin Givenchy dress at 2015 American Music Awards

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Gomez wore a sequin red halterneck dress by Givenchy with dramatic plunging back to the 2015 AMAs.

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Selena Gomez in a Valentino dress at the 'Glamour' Women of the Year event in 2015

Selena Gomez in a red patent leather and sheer Valentino dress at 'Glamour's' Women of the Year 2015

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Gomez went for bold and daring in a fiery patent red collared Valentino dress with sheer sleeves and yoke for Glamour's annual Women of the Year event in 2015. She accessorized with Jacob & Co. jewelry and gold Charlotte Olympia peep-toe pumps.

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Selena Gomez in a David Koma midi dress at Jingle Ball in 2015

Selena Gomez in nude and black David Koma dress at 2015 Jingle Ball event

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The singer and actress struck a pose at the Jingle Ball Tour in a nude-and-black crystal-embroidered David Koma pencil dress with black satin pumps.

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Selena Gomez in a Louis Vuitton dress at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2015

Selena Gomez in black leather Louis Vuitton dress at 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

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Gomez channeled her inner badass, selecting a tough black leather studded high-slit Louis Vuitton gown with black strappy mules for her pink carpet walk at the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

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Selena Gomez in a Camilla and Marc dress at KIIS FM's Jingle Ball in 2015

Selena Gomez in black Camilla and Marc dress at 2015 Jingle Ball concert

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Gomez gave the cold-shoulder silhouette the holiday treatment, arriving at KIIS FM's Jingle Ball Concert in a sexy bell-sleeved, off-shoulder top and matching high-slit skirt — both by Camilla and Marc — complete with Dauphin jewelry and black pumps.

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Selena Gomez in a backless Armani Privé gown at the American Music Awards in 2014

Selena Gomez in black backless Armani Privé gown at 2014 AMAs

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Even in the early stages of her red carpet appearances, the actress was not afraid to make a statement. For the 2014 AMAs, Gomez wore a sleek black backless gown by Armani Privé.

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