Rachel Weisz’s Style Evolution, from ’90s Minimalist to Eclectic Risk-Taker
Since her breakthrough role in the 1999 film “The Mummy,” Rachel Weisz’s style has been a lesson in understated, lady-like elegance. Often opting for demure necklines and a muted color palette, the award-winning actress is a reliable devote of minimalist designers like Narciso Rodriguez. But she’s not afraid to change it up: sometimes she mirrors the personas of her many-layered characters, from the gothic renaissance of Queen Isabelle of Spain or the prim Victoriana of librarian Evelyn Carnahan. In honor of her birthday, here’s a look back at Rachel Weisz’s best looks over the years.
11997
Rachel Weisz channeling the ultimate ’90s girl in a black slip dress at the premiere of “Swept from the Sea” in 1997.
21999
Weisz at the Versace Club gala in London 1999 wearing a sparkly, sheer black mini-dress
32001
The actress wore a satin sheath and strappy sandals at the 2001 BAFTA awards.
42002
Weisz at the 2002 Vanity Fair Oscars party in a ruched, Grecian-inspired gown
52003
Continuing with her sparse color palette, Weisz was a vision of Edwardian glamour in 2003.
62005
Weisz wore a black coat over a tea-length, plum-colored frock in 2005.
72005
Weisz backstage at the Narciso Rodriguez fashion show in a dress by the designer in 2005.
82005
The actress looked prim and pretty in a blue dress and metallic heels at Tribeca Film Festival.
92006
At the 2006 Met Gala ‘Chanel’ exhibition, Weisz wore a demure, pale gold gown.
102006
At the 63rd Venice Film Festival, the actress looked stunning in a long, romantic gown.
112006
While 7 months pregnant, the actress posed with Reese Witherspoon and her Academy Award at the Oscars.
122006
In a black-and-white ensemble, Weisz was a foil to Donatella Versace’s glitzy glamour in 2006.
132006
Weisz wore a nostalgic blue gown with gibson girl neckline at the 12th annual SAG awards.
142006
Weisz wore a gold Donna Karan gown the night she won a Golden Globe for her role in ‘The Constant Gardener’
152007
The actress glowed in an embellished golden gown at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscars party.
162010
Weisz wore a printed dress at the CFDA awards with designer Jason Wu.
172010
The actress looked radiant in a fuchsia satin gown at the Met Gala.
182010
Weisz posed with then-husband Darren Aronofsky at the premiere of ‘Black Swan’ in a graphic black & white ensemble.
192012
The actress looked angelic in a tiered white dress by Nina Ricci.
202013
Weisz was the picture of old-school Hollywood glamour, when she posed with husband Daniel Craig at the 2013 Golden Globes.
212015
Weisz wore a silver Chanel gown on the Met Gala red carpet.
222015
The actress looked sleek in a tailored Narisco Rodriguez jumpsuit at Cannes.
232015
Weisz tried her hand at menswear in a chic polka dot suit.
242015
At the premiere of ‘The Lobster,’ Weisz wore an elegant Alexander McQueen floral gown.
252015
At the 68th annual Cannes festival, the actress looked elegant in a subtle floral frock.
262015
At the premiere of ‘Youth,’ Weisz wore a billowing aquamarine confection.
272015
At the Toronto International Film festival, Weisz wore a fantastical floral creation by Valentino.
282016
Weisz wore statement earrings and a chic cropped trousers at the premiere of ‘Complete Unknown’ in New York in 2016
292016
The actress was radiant in an ethereal Alexander McQueen dress in 2016.
