41 Times Jennifer Tilly’s Showstopping Red Carpet Fashion Made Our Jaws Drop
When you think of Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Tilly, chances are you think about her iconic voice, beloved horror characters she’s captivated fans with for decades now, and of course, her sensational fashion.
This needs to be said: Tilly deserves so much more credit for her red-carpet fashion. She brings the drama, the color, and always looks like the definition of showstopping.
The Chucky star is no stranger to having all eyes on her, especially when she’s wearing something so eye-catching for an A-list-packed event. Ever since the 1990s, Tilly has shown that she can rock any look she chooses, from daring velvet gowns to 1960s mod-inspired mini-dresses.
Along with being a fashion icon, she’s also a sustainability Queen (and knows how to rock a great rewear) and a vintage fine jewelry collector. For someone as multi-faceted as she, you’d definitely come to expect an eclectic closet full of sparkling treasures.
Truly, it was hard to limit ourselves to only 41 of her looks, considering all of Tilly’s iconic ensembles (we’re still not over her Valentino Barbiecore look!), but we somehow did it.
Check out our favorite red-carpet fashion moments from the iconic Jennifer Tilly below!
A version of this gallery was originally posted on March 2023.
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Jennifer Tilly brought the color and the drama to the 2023 MOCA Gala when she stepped out in this vibrant purple, black, and red mini-dress from Gucci, which she paired with a nearly $9,000 heart-shaped Gucci bag!
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For the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 31st annual academy awards viewing party, Jennifer Tilly looked sensational in this black floral Dolce & Gabbana dress (which she paired with sparkling Gucci jewels!)
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No one could take their eyes off of Jennifer when she stepped out in this silky white Gucci mini-dress and matching Dolce & Gabbana shoes for the Saturn Awards.
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This crystal-embellished lace dress from Dolce & Gabbana is still an all-time favorite from us. Not only does it show off her gorgeous figure, but it perfectly embodies her dark feminine energy.
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Our jaws were on the ground when we saw Jennifer in this dazzling custom Chucky-inspired gown from THE BLONDS!
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For the Gucci Love Parade, all eyes were on Jennifer in this vibrant, detailed orange Gucci gown!
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Jennifer channeled her inner Cinderella when she arrived at the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation in this dreamy beaded dress from Jenny Packham. She paired the marvelous look with Bulgari jewels and got her nails by Erin Leigh Moffett!
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Mesmerizing doesn’t even begin to describe this gorgeous Iris Van Herpen dress that Jennifer rocked at the 2021 Saturn Awards!
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Not only did Jennifer arrive to The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection event in style, but she also dazzled everyone when she walked the catwalk!
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For Ebertfest, Jennifer stepped out in this ornate, gold-accented mini-dress from Gucci that blows so many LBDs out of the water.
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When you combine florals and sparkles, magic happens, and that’s exactly what happened when Jennifer wowed in this silver Gucci mini-dress.
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We already know Jennifer is a work of art, but this mini-dress is also another work of art. Seriously, this Dolce & Gabbana mini-dress is something we’d see at the Met!
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Truly, red and black are Jennifer’s colors, and this elaborate Jean-Paul Gaultier halter-dress was made for her!
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When Jennifer arrived in a LBD, and one that’s sparkling, you know it’s going to be a best-dressed moment. We adored the Tiffany Valentine dress, and we also adore this gory Chucky custom dress from THE BLONDS!
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Jennifer can rock any color she chooses, including this delicate and ornate pink-and-gold Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda dress she wore for the American Ballet Theatre.
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The only thing we love more than a tulle black dress is a dress filled with details like this snake-clad Gucci dress Jennifer turned heads in at the MOCA Gala.
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The 1960s mod vibes from this colorful, yarn Dolce & Gabbana dress are immaculate!
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Jennifer goes everywhere in style, even to get spooked at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Opening Night!
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This dazzling and detailed, 1920s art deco gown Jennifer wore for the 23rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party lives in our minds rent-free!
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Jennifer gave all of the Disney princess vibes when she arrived at the American Ballet Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Spring Gala in this sparkling lilac Monique Lhuillier gown.
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This blue feathered Monique Lhuillier gown may be one of the most daring looks we’ve ever seen from the horror icon!
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This LBD is as romantic as it gets! We’re still not over how stunning Jennifer looked in this Dolce & Gabbana number at the American Ballet 75th Anniversary Fall Gala in 2015.
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Jennifer gave all the royal vibes in this dark mauve ensemble from Valentino. From the floral mini-dress to the detailed fascinator, we’re in awe of this look.
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We already know Jennifer is a star, but this dress reminded everyone of that fact! For the 2014 LACMA Art + Film Gala, Jennifer arrived in this star-accented Chanel dress, which she paired with a gold kachina necklace by Michael Horse.
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Not many can pull off busier dresses, but Jennifer can rock them all effortlessly. We still think about this Dolce & Gabbana Blue and Red Cap Sleeve dress daily!
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Morticia Addams? Is that you? This stunning red velvet gown Jennifer wowed in is still an all-time favorite from her fans.
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If you’re telling us your jaws didn’t drop right to the ground when you saw Jennifer in this high-slit, sparkling black gown, you’re lying.
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One of our favorite looks of all time from Jennifer is this beaded black vintage Alaïa dress, which she also referred to as her “favorite dress!”
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This pink sweater and skirt look is the perfect look to put on our Pinterest board for fall and spring fashion inspo!
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This bronze dress with pink floral designs that Jennifer perfectly showed everyone that she’s an icon!
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Jennifer was the definition of enchanting in this custom Tom Ford Gucci gown that was specifically made for the ‘Tribute to Style’ Exhibition & Concert back in 1999.
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This grungy navy gown that Jennifer wore truly embodied the edgy trend!
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How did she perfectly combine the gotchic and cottagecore trends into one gorgeous LBD? She’s magic!
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Jennifer always knows how to rock leather, she’s a horror Queen, after all! (And this vest look from the Bruno v Tyson ’96 match is such an iconic ensemble!)
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For the 67th Academy Awards, all eyes were on Jennifer when she stepped out in this sparkling, midnight blue gown from Isaac Mizrahi.
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We need Jennifer to recreate this black velvet dress by Carmen Marc Valvo ASAP!
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The color palette! The velvet! This mini-dress Jennifer rocked at the 9th American Comedy Awards is as sensational as it gets!
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This checkered wool gown Jennifer wowed in is still such an iconic moment. While Jennifer revealed that it’s not exactly a well-known designer, she did recall that it’s from a Belgium designer and that she “got on sale at Saks! I loved that dress!”
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Let’s be honest, Clueless was totally inspired by this chic academic look Jennifer wore to the premiere of Speed in 1994.
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At the premiere of Incident at Oglala, all eyes were on Jennifer when she stepped out in this dramatic black and gold gown.
(Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.)When you think of Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Tilly, chances are you think about her iconic voice, beloved horror characters she’s captivated fans with for decades now, and of course, her sensational fashion. This needs to be said: Tilly deserves so much more credit for her red-carpet fashion. She brings the drama, the color, and always […]