Emily Blunt's Best Red Carpet Looks Through the Years

Emily Blunt was destined for fashion stardom after stealing nearly every scene in 2006's The Devil Wears Prada, and she's more than earned every bit of praise for her red carpet style ever since. From starring in the action flick Edge of Tomorrow and the suspense thriller A Quiet Place to the feel-good musical Mary Poppins Returns, the actress has tackled almost every type of on-screen role and is just as versatile on the red carpet. Blunt's go-to designers include Michael Kors and Alexander McQueen, but she's also known for wearing whatever inspires her and stylist Jessica Paster the most, which has often involved cutouts, pops of red, and plenty of sparkle. 

It's thanks to Blunt's work with Paster over the years that the actress has meandered out of her comfort zone to develop a more colorful and sophisticated red carpet style, telling The Hollywood Reporter in 2019, "I was scared to wear anything too crazy ... Sequins, tight and beaded. That was kind of how I went." Since then, Blunt has embraced much more than sequins, adding a bevy of crimson looks, leather dresses, and fairy tale gowns to her rotation, particularly as a regular attendee of the Met Gala. "I do really love red carpets because they're full of fantasia, and it's so not what I wear every day," Blunt said. "She's [Paster] taught me a great deal about boldness, and it can bring out an element of yourself you didn't quite know was there."

Keep scrolling for a taste of Emily Blunt's best red carpet looks to date.

Emily Blunt in an Alexander McQueen gown at the 'Oppenheimer' U.K. premiere in 2023

In a nod to the film's second world war era, Blunt wore a 1940s-inspired sequined Alexander McQueen gown and matching '40s hairstyle to Oppenheimer's U.K. premiere.

Emily Blunt in a Michael Kors ensemble at the Met Gala in 2023

According to Blunt's stylist Paster, the actress had only one request for her Michael Kors-created look honoring Karl Lagerfeld: pants. The designer delivered a pair of hand-sequined trousers under a duchesse satin overskirt paired with the ultimate Lagerfeld ode: a white lace blouse.

Emily Blunt in a Valentino dress at the Oscars in 2023

Blunt was a vision in white at the 2023 Academy Awards in a form-fitting, off-the-shoulder dress, white clutch, and Chopard jewels.

Emily Blunt in an Oscar de la Renta gown at the SAG Awards in 2023

A frequent wearer of the bold hue on the red carpet, Blunt was radiant in a cherry red Oscar de la Renta gown with floral embroidery, striped cutouts, and a matching lip at the SAG Awards.

Emily Blunt in a Saint Laurent dress at 'The English' U.K. premiere in 2022

Blunt proved that a well-accessorized black dress could steal the show when she donned a sleek Saint Laurent halter dress and assorted chunky bangles from the fashion house to the U.K. premiere of her Amazon series The English.

Emily Blunt in a Miu Miu gown and cape at the Met Gala in 2021

Inspired by Hedy Lamarr in the 1941 musical film Ziegfeld Girl, Blunt's custom Miu Miu look for the Met Gala was showgirl chic, resplendent in crystal embroidery and fringe over a sheer illusion dress, topped with a stunning white cape and custom headpiece.

Emily Blunt in an Alexander McQueen dress at the 'Quiet Place II' New York City premiere in 2020

It was a perfect marriage of leather and lace at the Quiet Place II premiere in N.Y.C., where Blunt wore another gorgeous red dress, this time in leather by Alexander McQueen.

Emily Blunt in a Michael Kors Collection gown at the SAG Awards in 2019

Blunt was a red carpet favorite at the SAG Awards in a custom pastel pink Michael Kors Collection gown with a large ruffle sleeve and neckline, accessorized with Forevermark diamonds.

Emily Blunt in a Roland Mouret gown at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in 2019

Blunt was back in red at the Palm Springs film gala, wearing a one-shouldered Roland Mouret column dress with a slight frill.

Emily Blunt in a Michael Kors Collection gown at the Met Gala in 2019

Blunt shone bright at the "Camp"-themed Met Gala in a gold sequined mermaid gown from Michael Kors Collection and matching headpiece by Stephen Jones.

Emily Blunt in a Yanina Couture gown at the 'Mary Poppins Returns' Los Angeles premiere in 2018

For the world premiere of Mary Poppins Returns in L.A., Blunt leaned into the film's whimsy, wearing a custom white Yanina Couture gown with exaggerated balloon sleeves and a deep neckline.

Emily Blunt in a Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown at the Oscars in 2018

Less revealing than its sheer runway counterpart, Blunt's dreamy Schiaparelli Haute Couture look for the 2018 Academy Awards was a true work of art, featuring a hand-stitched leather harness of flower petals, butterflies, and turquoise beads.

Emily Blunt in a Dior dress at Paris Fashion Week in 2018

Sleek and simple styling was the perfect complement to the ornately printed Dior dress Blunt wore to the show during Paris Fashion Week

Emily Blunt in a Stella McCartney dress at the 'Sicario' Cannes screening in 2015

Blunt stunned at the Cannes premiere of Sicario in a backless silver column dress from fellow Brit Stella McCartney and complemented the stream-lined look with emerald Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie earrings.

Emily Blunt in a David Koma dress at an 'Into the Woods' screening in 2015

The star stole the spotlight at the Into the Woods screening in a white asymmetric crystal-encrusted David Koma stunner, furthering the shine with diamond Jennifer Fisher jewelry and pale gold Stuart Weitzman sandals.

Emily Blunt in an Osman dress at the 'Edge of Tomorrow' U.K. premiere in 2014

The actress charmed all at the Edge of Tomorrow U.K. premiere in a vibrant paisley print Osman dress, picking up on the pink accents with pink tourmaline-and-diamond drop earrings and a rubellite-and-diamond ring, both by David Yurman.

Emily Blunt in a Prada dress at the 'Edge of Tomorrow' N.Y.C. premiere in 2014

Blunt looked red hot at the N.Y.C. premiere of Edge of Tomorrow in a stunning strapless Prada column, delivering an extra dose of color with Lorraine Schwartz gems, a pink Prada clutch, and a matching fuchsia lip.

Emily Blunt in a Michael Kors dress at the Governors Awards in 2014

Blunt was striking at the 2014 Governors Awards in a beautiful geranium floral-embroidered Michael Kors gown, complete with Dana Rebecca Designs jewelry and an emerald Rauwolf clutch.

Emily Blunt in a Roland Mouret dress at the IWC gala in 2014

At the IWC gala dinner, Blunt stunned in a fluro coral-and-white Roland Mouret gown that she impeccably styled with a gold timepiece, chain link bracelet, and Jennifer Fisher rings.

Emily Blunt in a Michael Kors dress at the Golden Globes in 2013

The star flashed a sliver of abdomen in her lace Michael Kors design featuring mid-section cutouts, and she coordinated the sophisticated ensemble with a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.

Emily Blunt in a Carolina Herrera dress at the 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' U.K. premiere in 2012

The mom of two sparkled in a black and blue Carolina Herrera design and platform peep-toes at the U.K. premiere of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.

Emily Blunt in an Elie Saab gown at the Emmys in 2011

Blunt took the plunge in a sequin Elie Saab confection and added an anaconda Kelly Locke clutch, Brian Atwood heels, and diamond jewelry.

Emily Blunt in a Dolce & Gabbana gown at the Golden Globes in 2010

At the 2010 Golden Globes, Blunt complemented her rosy complexion in a ruffled pink tulle custom Dolce & Gabbana design worn with floral cuffs and a pewter Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.

Emily Blunt in an Edition by Georges Chakra dress at an amfAR gala in 2010

The Jungle Cruise actress hit the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala in a lipstick-red crepe Edition by Georges Chakra gown, accented with Louis Vuitton jewelry and a Swarovski clutch.

Emily Blunt in an Hervé Léger dress at the Golden Globes in 2007

The actress wore a figure-hugging embellished Hervé Léger gown that featured a pearl-beaded neckline at the 2007 Golden Globes.

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