Even style superstars have beauty and wardrobe moments they’d love to erase from fashion history. Celebrities like Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Selena Gomez, and many others have all had their fair share of red carpet regrets. Whether it was a fashion risk that didn’t pay off or an outfit choice that didn’t quite work, these stars all have at least one look they wish they could forget.
Celebrities have plenty of opportunities to make an impression on the red carpet, but not every outfit can be a winner. Sometimes, they just miss the mark. Whether it’s because they were just starting out in their careers or they didn’t have access to professional stylists, even the most stylish celebrities have had their fair share of fashion blunders.
Let’s take a look at some of the most memorable red carpet regrets from our favorite stars:
Rihanna
Even Rihanna, known for her impeccable style, sometimes regrets her outfit choices. She admitted that she initially loved the oversized brown suit she wore to the 69th Annual Parsons Benefit in New York back in 2017. However, she quickly realized it wasn’t the right choice. “It was a brown tan suit that we all loved so much, but the day we put it on I was like, ‘Mmm, it’s giving UPS driver,’ and that is not cute. Not for the red carpet, anyways,” she said.
Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts started her acting career at a young age and has since evolved her style. But she admits to regretting some of her early red carpet looks. When reflecting on the 2001 premiere of her film “Blow,” she revealed, “I styled myself for the premiere of the first movie I did. My mom allowed me to pick out my outfit: camouflage capri flare pants and clogs with leopard fur inside. I thought I was the coolest 10-year-old in the world.”
Emma Watson
In 2001, Emma Watson attended her first-ever movie premiere for “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” wearing a long gray dress and a black boa. Fast forward to 2017, and Watson reflected on the outfit choice, saying, “This was my first-ever movie premiere, and my mom and I planned this for weeks. It doesn’t look like it, but there was a lot of thought going into this. I thought I looked amazing, by the way. Bless me.”
Kaley Cuoco
Kaley Cuoco once thought that clip-in bangs were a good idea for the 2013 SAG Awards. However, by the time she hit the red carpet, she was having second thoughts. Looking back at the pictures, she classified the faux fringe as “the worst decision I have ever made. It just did not work. It looked so fake.”
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria attended the premiere of “Tomb Raider” in 2001 wearing a brown leather ensemble that she now considers her worst red carpet look. She jokingly said, “It was very appropriate for Tomb Raider, but it was almost like I was going to a theme party. It’s like a time capsule, and there is a decade of me just showing my stomach. Like, ‘OK, Eva, can you stop wearing a crop top? Must you wear a crop top on every red carpet you go to?’”
These are just a few examples of the red carpet regrets that celebrities have shared. It goes to show that even the most fashionable stars can have their off moments. The important thing is to take risks and learn from these experiences to refine their style over time. So next time you see a celebrity making a fashion blunder, remember that they’re only human too!
