Saoirse Ronan Has a Long History Of Big Risks On The Red Carpet
Irish actress Saoirse Ronan came to fame after a scene-stealing role in 2007’s Atonement alongside Keira Knightley. Then only 13, that portrayal brought filmmakers clamoring to her door and her very first Oscar nomination. Roles in Hanna and The Lovely Bones quickly followed, as did parts in Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel, 2015’s Brooklyn (which also earned her a Best Actress nomination), Greta Gerwig’s Oscar-winning Little Women, and Blitz and The Outrun.
And with these roles came a myriad of red carpet opportunities. From the start, Ronan has had a penchant for big names and bold shoes, favoring Valentino, Lanvin, and Proenza Schouler, all anchored by sky-high Louboutins. Though, as she rose to new heights with films like Lady Bird, she didn’t dare tame her adventurous streak on the red carpet. In fact, in recent years, she’s gravitated towards former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele’s outré concoctions, sustainable labels like Hodakova, archival looks from Phoebe Philo-era Céline, and Nicolas Ghesquière’s futuristic Louis Vuitton. Here, look back at Saoirse Ronan’s best red carpet fashion.
2024: Governors Awards
Dressed in powder blue Louis Vuitton, the actress brought some major party fringe to the 2024 Governors Awards.
2024: Academy Museum Gala
Ronan kept things simple and chic for the 2024 Academy Museum Gala. She wore a fitted Louis Vuitton gown that featured a dramatic and structured bustier.
2024: Blitz Premiere
The actress didn’t need a belt to complete her outfit for the Blitz world premiere—her custom Louis Vuitton gown already had one built-in.
2024: The Outrun Premiere
Always one to experiment with bold silhouettes, Ronan co-signed the bubble skirt trend during the premiere of The Outrun.
2024: The Outrun Screening
The actress donned a draped halter neck look from the Cate Blanchett-approved label Hodakova during a New York screening of The Outrun.
2024: Emmy Awards
Ronan looked elegant at the 2024 Emmy Awards, which she attended with her husband Jack Lowden, in a draped Louis Vuitton confection.
2024: Berlinale Film Festival
In sequined and sheer Louis Vuitton, Ronan dazzled at premiere of The Outrun during the 2024 Berlinale Film Festival.
2024: Sundance Film Festival
Ronan slipped into an iridescent Louis Vuitton gown and quirky, open-toe heels during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
2023: Academy Museum Gala
Ronan’s pleated Louis Vuitton set was practically falling off her body at the 2023 Academy Museum Gala.
2022: BAFTA Scotland Awards
For her first red carpet appearance in well over two years, Ronan looked ethereal in a mustard yellow lace gown at the 2022 BAFTA Scotland Awards.
2020: Academy Awards
Ronan, decked out in Gucci, updated the princess gown on the red carpet of the 2020 Oscars.
2020: BAFTA Awards
Ronan channeled icons of Hollywood past at the 2020 BAFTA Awards in a dramatic Gucci gown, bold red lip, and a chic updo.
2020: Golden Globe Awards
Ronan looked ready to party in a disco ball Celine number for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards.
2019: Little Women Premiere
In a two-tone lace Galvan number, Ronan tapped into her romantic side for the 2019 premiere of Little Women in Paris.
2019: Met Gala
In fully-sequined Gucci, Ronan turned heads at the 2019 Met Gala which celebrated “Camp: Notes on Fashion.”
2018: The Fashion Awards
A glittery flapper moment backstage at the 2018 Fashion Awards in London.
2018: Academy Awards
Ronan, wearing Calvin Klein By Appointment, looked like fashion Royalty at the 2018 Oscars.
2018: Critics Choice Awards
Armed with a bold lip, Ronan opted for a glittery drop-waist gown to attend the 2018 Critics Choice Awards.
2016: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Ronan took the plunge in custom Calvin Klein at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2016.
2016: Golden Globe Awards
A Grecian goddess moment in Saint Laurent at the 2016 Golden Globes.
2016: BAFTA Awards
Ronan dazzled in a sequined Burberry look and megawatt jewelry during the 2016 BAFTAs.
2016: SAG Awards
For the SAG Awards in 2016, Ronan sported a blush pink Michael Kors confection.
2015: London Film Festival
Ronan looked chic in Lanvin at a screening of Brooklyn at the BFI London Film Festival in 2015.
2015: Brooklyn Premiere
Ronan wore an off-the-shoulder Stella McCartney jumpsuit for the Los Angeles premiere of Brooklyn.
2015: Britannia Awards
Ahead of the sheer curve, Ronan posed in see-through Calvin Klein at the Britannia Awards in 2015.
2015: New York Film Festival
In Valentino, the actress looked chic at the premiere of Brooklyn during the 2015 New York Film Festival.
2014: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Ronan made a statement in butterfly patterned Valentino at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2014.
2013: BAFTA Awards
For the 2013 BAFTA Awards, Ronan sported a floral and sheer Christopher Kane number.
2013: The Host Screening
Ronan slipped into a Proenza Schouler coat worn as a dress during a screening of The Host.
2013: Toronto International Film Festival
Ronan channeled her goth side in Mary Katrantzou at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013.
2013: The Host Premiere
The actress opted for sleek and chic Lanvin for the Los Angeles premiere of The Host.
2011: Hanna Screening
Ronan went bold in sequined Chanel at a screening of Hanna in New York.
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