11 Must-See Red Dresses From the Red Carpet

The night’s hottest hue? Red (and scarlet and crimson and wine) – and these A-listers got the memo, big time
By Alex Apatoff
Updated August 26, 2015 12:16 AM

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TAYLOR SCHILLING

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The Orange Is the New Black star proves that red is the new orange in her custom Ralph Lauren Collection gown, with its cutouts at the keyhole and sides. She adds red satin Salvatore Ferragamo accessories to further drive the point home.

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HELEN MIRREN

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Stars over 50 were killing it on the red carpet Sunday night, and one star looking red-hot in particular? Helen, in Dolce & Gabbana.

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KATE MARA

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The actress offset her red hair with one of the more controversial looks in the PEOPLE offices: A sweetheart-neckline Miu Miu gown with a nude patent belt.

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HEIDI KLUM

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If you didn’t see this photo and had to guess which star wore a custom fire engine red plunging high-slit Versace gown with sequin details (plus perfectly matched Jimmy Choo heels and megawatt Lorraine Schwartz jewels), would you guess ? Of course you would, or you wouldn’t be paying attention!

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VIOLA DAVIS

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The How to Get Away with Murder star is dressed to kill in her Donna Karan Atelier gown, plus Fred Leighton jewels and a smoky Lucite Rauwolf clutch.

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ALLISON WILLIAMS

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Though this sparkling red Armani Privé has “Allison Williams” written all over it, the star confesses to having a specific reason for picking it (aside from the fact it looks made for her): “After Peter Pan I felt like looking like a real girl!” she says. Cartier jewels and sculpted waves complete the look.

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JULIANNA MARGULIES

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The Good Wife star is classy and elegant (as per usual) in her strapless Ulyana Sergeenko jacquard gown and super-sparkly collar necklace.

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CATHERINE ZETA-JONES

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Bombshell waves? Check. Megawatt H. Stern diamonds? Check. Siren-esque strapless Angel Sanchez gown in a rich wine hue? Check. Catherine Zeta-Jones ticks all her signature boxes in this look.

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LENA DUNHAM

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What happens when you ask your former babysitter to whip you up a dress? This Zac Posen creation, which she wears with quirky pointy-toe heels in the same hue and Irene Neuwirth jewels. (She joked her parents paid him $4.75 back then – hopefully his going rate is a little higher these days.)

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ALLISON JANNEY

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Another star over 50 who has a rockin’ bod and fabulous taste in clothing: Allison, who stuns in a persimmon-hued halter-neck gown, plus a Devi Kroell clutch and Martin Katz diamonds.

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JANE FONDA

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And finally, another knockout in custom red Atelier Versace: the 77-year-old star, who adds sparkling Jimmy Choos to her figure-hugging crimson column.

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