In Just a Few Years, Rachel Zegler Has Made Quite a Mark on the Red Carpet
Rachel Zegler may be a relative Hollywood newcomer, but her red carpet style already has the makings of a seasoned star. The New Jersey-native rose to prominence in 2021 with her role in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story—which earned her a host of accolades and a Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. Since, Zegler went on star alongside Lucy Liu, Helen Mirren, and Zachary Levi in Shazam! Fury of the Gods and plays a lead role in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Throughout her time in the spotlight, the film star has established a red carpet style that blends Old Hollwyood glamour with a tinge of modern edge. She’s formed a special relationship Maria Grazia Chiuri of Dior—wearing the designer’s dreamy gowns for a range of premieres—and has sported labels like Michael Kors, Ellie Saab, and Alexander McQueen too. Below, a look back at Rachel Zegler’s best red carpet style moments.
2023: Hunger Games Los Angeles Premiere
The Hunger Games prequel’s leading lady wowed at the Los Angeles premiere of the film in a nude Elie Saab couture look, complete with a sheer hood and delicate embroidery. The look is an ode to Annie Cresta’s wedding dress, from the original Hunger Games series, when she married Finnick Odair.
2023: Hunger Games London Premiere
Zegler re-created another iconic Katniss Everdeen moment as she arrived to the Hunger Games world premiere wearing a lace and sheer number from Dior.
2023: Hunger Games Berlin Premiere
For her first press look for the Hunger Games prequel, Zegler’s Alexander McQueen gown was, fittingly, an homage to a similar number Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) wore in the original film.
2023: Time100 Next Gala
The actress looked like Royalty in an ivory Dior gown, complete with sheer panels and ribbons, for the 2023 Time100 Next Gala.
2023: Dior Show
At Dior’s runway show, Zegler stunned in a dreamy ball gown from the French brand.
2023: Parade Opening Night
Zegler posed in a glittering Giorgio Armani two-piece set for the opening night of Parade on Broadway.
2023: Shazam! Fury of the Gods Premiere
Zegler dazzled in a plunging Ellie Saab look during the premiere of Shazam! Fury of the Gods in Los Angeles.
2023: Shazam! Fury of the Gods UK Premiere
For the UK premiere of Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Zegler hit the step and repeat in this romantic sheer couture look from Dior.
2023: Shazam! Fury of the Gods Rome Premiere
Zegler did her “La Dolce Vita” best in this satin Fendi gown for the Roman premiere of Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
2023: Michael Kors Show
Before taking her seat on the front row, Zegler posed in a siren red look at Michael Kors’ New York Fashion Week show.
2023: Dior Show
The style star paired a dreamy skirt with a coordinating bra and top handle bag for Dior’s spring/summer 2023 show in Paris.
2022: The Hollywood Reporter Emmy Party
The actress donned a patterned party dress, complete with a trio of velvet bows, for The Hollywood Reporter’s Emmy event in 2022.
2022: Tiffany & Co. Gala
Zegler was in a vision in lilac, and plenty of diamonds, for a 2022 Tiffany & Co. Gala.
2022: Grammy Awards
Zegler stunned on the red carpet of the 2022 Grammy Awards in a powder gray ball gown by Dior.
2022: Academy Awards
Zegler’s semi-sheer Dior gown delivered all types of glamour during the 2022 Academy Awards.
2022: British Academy Film Awards
Zegler looked to channel Hollywood stars of years past with a dramatic, draped corset gown for the British Academy Film Awards in 2022.
2022: Critics Choice Awards
For the Critics Choice Awards in 2022, Zegler hit the step and repeat in a pleated emerald gown that had cut-out details at the bodice.
2021: West Side Story New York Premiere
Zegler looked every bit of her movie star self in a drop waist Dior couture gown for the New York premiere of West Side Story.
2021: West Side Story LA Premiere
For the LA premiere of West Side Story, Zegler donned a strapless gown that featured a dramatic sheer skirt and an all-over floral motif.
2021: CFDA Awards
For her first foray at the CFDA Awards, Zegler cut a stylish figure in a glittery Michael Kors Collection look.
2021: American Music Awards
The actress’ color blocked Carolina Herrera gown made quite the statement against the red carpet of the 2021 American Music Awards.
2021: Dior Show
Zegler tried her hand at French Girl style with a netted beret, denim circle skirt, and a white button down for Dior’s spring/summer 2022 show in Paris.
2021: The Many Saints of Newark Premiere
Zegler opted for a citrus orange mini dress for the premiere of The Many Saints of Newark in 2021.
2021: The Eyes of Tammy Faye Premiere
On the pink carpet for the premiere of The Eyes of Tammy Faye, the actress looked bold in a green cowl neck dress and nude heels.
2021: Met Gala
Zegler made a statement for her first Met Gala in a bold graphic gown by Dior.
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