Halle Berry's Best Red Carpet Photos

Halle Berry is honestly one of the most unstoppable forces in the entertainment industry. Throughout her decades-long career, the actress has reinvented herself and proven time and again that she can meet any challenge, whether it is in front of or behind the camera. As an in-demand actress, Berry has shown that she can tackle action films just as easily as intimate, independent dramas. She’s transformed throughout her career, but there’s one element that has remained constant: her effortless and refined style on the red carpet.

Whether she’s appearing at a premiere or gracing the Oscars and Emmys stage with her presence, Berry has a style, poise, and confidence all her own that is truly timeless. Some of her best looks have been thanks to longtime collaborations with designers like Elie Saab, Dolce & Gabbana, Zuhair Murad, and more. Over the years, her best looks have arguably been the stunning gowns she wears. But she’s also been known to rock a sleek mini dress or a jumpsuit from time to time.

Regardless of the cut, embellishments, or accessories, Berry always looks good in whatever she decides to wear. One of her most iconic gowns was worn when the actress earned her history-making Oscar back in 2002. The Monster’s Ball star stunned in a sheer and intricately designed burgundy Elie Saab gown that has since become one of the most memorable looks in contemporary Oscars history.

Since then, Berry has continued to impress with her red-hot, red carpet style. Check out some of our favorite looks from the actress over the years!

A version of this article was originally published in Aug. 2021. 

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Berry kept things toned down on the Lionsgate CinemaCon red carpet, wearing a matching burgundy midi skirt and flowing long-sleeve top by Eleni by NBD by Revolve.

Red Sea International Film Festival 2023

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For the 2023 Red Sea International Film Festival, Berry showed up in style with this golden-accented, black gown by Elie Saab!

2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

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Every year, the Vanity Fair Oscar Party is a chance for celebrities to let loose after a prestigious Oscars ceremony and Berry definitely had some fun with her 2023 look. Her playful Oscar de la Renta mini dress definitely made it easy to dance at the exclusive party.

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For the 2023 Oscars, Berry truly made everyone’s jaws drop in this floral, high-slit white gown from Tamara Ralph, along with a 1920s-esuqe new do!

2022 Critics Choice Awards

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Berry took our breaths away with this sexy and sophisticated look at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards. For the occasion, she wore a velvet Dolce & Gabbana suit, rocking her new spiky hairdo.

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Berry arrived at the Oscars on April 25, 2021 in a stunning mauve Dolce & Gabbana gown.

Elle Women in Hollywood 2021

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Berry and boyfriend Van Hunt were subtly matching at Elle’s Women in Hollywood celebration in 2021, both opting for shades of pink and purple.

2017 Met Gala

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Berry made quite the entrance at her one and only Met Gala where she showed off her fit physique in a body-hugging Versace halter jumpsuit which was adored by a show-stopping train, perfectly in line with the theme of the night which was Rei Kawakubo / Commes des Gar?ons: Art of the In-Between.

2017 Oscars

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Berry’s curls took center stage at the 2017 Oscars but we’re also obsessed with this blush pink and deep purple Atelier Versace gown.

Tiffany & Co. Event 2016

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Berry meant business at a 2016 event celebrating Tiffany & Co. She opted for a chic trouser suit with a mesh blouse.

‘The Black Women of Bond Tribute’ 2015

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Simple, chic and comfortable was the brief Berry followed at a 2015 event celebrating Black women involved in the making of the James Bond movies.

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2013 Golden Globes

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Berry flashed some skin in a one-shouldered Atelier Versace Fall 2012 gown with an abstract pink pattern at the 2013 Golden Globes.

Harry Winston Hope Foundation Benefit 2010

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Berry’s spikey haircut became her signature look in the late 2000s and spoke for itself when paired with a simple black gown like this one she wore at a charity benefit in 2010.

2005 Oscars

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Berry’s one-shoulder silver-toned look at the 2005 Oscars was sultry and elegant in all the best ways.

2003 Golden Globe Awards

2003 Golden Globe Awards
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After her history-making Oscar win in 2002, Berry returned to the awards circuit in 2003 with this appearance at the Golden Globes in an elegant baby blue gown.

2002 Oscars

2002 Oscars
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Who could forget the mesmerizing Elie Saab gown Halle Berry wore at the 2002 Oscars where she became the first Black woman to ever win the Best Actress award for her role in Monster’s Ball.

The dress is comprised of a mesh bodice adorned with cascading floral embroidery and a silky asymmetrical skirt.

1998 Oscars

1998 Oscars
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Berry proved herself to be a fashion icon early on in her career. Here, she poses at the Oscars in 1998 in an elegant, figure-hugging, pale green gown.