50 Times Jennifer Lopez’s Red Carpet Looks Made Our Jaws Drop

From her iconic Versace gown to her favorite Zuhair Murad dress(es), these outfits are legendary..

Jennifer Lopez in a voluminous pink tulle gown

Jennifer Lopez has been known to wear the heck out of a sweatshirt and a pair of leggings, so it’s no surprise that when it comes to glamorous events, this style star doesn’t hold back. J.Lo has been making us audibly gasp with her red carpet looks since at least 1997 (and definitely since 2000, when her belly-button-baring Versace gown first made an appearance) and there’s rarely a moment when we aren’t impressed or envious over what she’s wearing.

It’s hard to narrow down over 20 years of best dresses and gowns — there have been so many wins — but somehow, we did it. Check out all the times Lopez solidified her title as ruler of the red carpet, whether she was wearing silver, animal print, or a sexy naked dress.

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1997

Jennifer Lopez wearing a silver Badgley Mischka gown to the 1997 Oscars
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Early on in her career, the star went with sweet and classic, wearing a Badgley Mischka gown to the Oscars that year.

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1997

Jennifer Lopez in a lacy brown gown with high slit at the Anaconda Premiere in 1997
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For the premiere of Anaconda, Jennifer showed a little leg in a lacy brown number.

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1998

Jennifer Lopez at the '98 Golden Globes in a multicolored cutout gown
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This multi-colored number would go on to inspire others — particularly Sienna Miller’s look from the 2020 Golden Globes.

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1998

Jennifer Lopez wearing a cream suit and cowboy hat at the 1998 MTV VMAs
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Clearly, this woman isn’t afraid of a statement-making accessory. She paired her suit with a large cowboy hat back at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards

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1999

Jennifer Lopez in a black strapless ballgown with diamond choker at the 1999 Oscars
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A full, strapless ballgown and a sparkly choker necklace made for the perfect princess moment at the 1999 Oscars.

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1999

Jennifer Lopez wearing a silver dress to the 1999 Notorious Magazine Launch
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A few years before Paris Hilton partied in a slinky silver dress, J.Lo wore a similar one to the launch of Notorious Magazine.

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2000

Jennifer Lopez wearing her iconic Versace dress to the 2000 Grammys
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The Versace dress that broke the Internet — and inspired a million recreations — popped up at the Grammy Awards at the start of the millennium.

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2000

Jennifer Lopez wearing white low-rise jeans, a crop top, and bandana to the 2000 MTV Awards
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Yes, J.Lo’s top from the 2000 MTV Awards does say Sean John. She, of course, paired it with a bandana and an embellished silver belt.

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2001

Jennifer Lopez with a leopard print romper and floppy hat at the 2001 MTV VMAs
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Lopez showed some skin — and embraced leopard print — at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.

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2002

Jennifer Lopez with a strapless pink Versace gown at the 2002 Academy Awards
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The star looked like she stepped out of old Hollywood at the Oscars, wearing a pretty pink Versace gown.

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2002

Jennifer Lopez in a sheer pink dress at the Premiere of Enough in 2002
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The sheer top, the flower, the dreamy ’60s vibe — what isn’t there to love about this look from the premiere of Enough?

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2003

Jennifer Lopez in a mint one-shoulder Valentino gown at the 2003 Oscars
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Lopez had a minty moment at the 2003 Oscars, where she showed up in a one-shouldered Valentino gown that featured material draped over her arm.

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2004

Jennifer Lopez in a yellow Michael Kors gown at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards
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Metallic and marigold proved to be the perfect color combination at the 2004 Golden Globes, where she walked the red carpet in a bright Michael Kors gown.

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2006

Jennifer Lopez in an olive green gown at the 2006 Academy Awards
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Why wear new when you can wear vintage? That was likely J.Lo’s thought process when she stepped out in this gorgeous green throwback number by Rita Watnick.

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2007

Jennifer Lopez wearing an empire-waisted Marchesa gown at the 2007 Academy Awards
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This empire-waisted Marchesa gown reminded us of ancient Greece, and J.Lo looked like a true goddess at the 2007 Oscars.

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2009

Jennifer Lopez wearing a gold gown to the 2009 Golden Globe Awards
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Going for the gold — at the Golden Globes — in Marchesa

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2010

Jennifer Lopez wearing an Armani Privé strapless gown to the 2010 Annual Academy Awards
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This Armani Privé dress looked stunning at the Oscars, but we could easily see it being worn as a wedding dress, too.

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2011

Jennifer Lopez in a red Gucci gown at the 2011 Met Gala
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Met Gala glam. We love how the fiery color of this Gucci gown with floral embellished shoulders makes its way into J.Lo’s purse and pout. The result is stand-out.

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2011

Jennifer Lopez in a cutout Emilia Pucci gown at the 2011 BAFTA Awards
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A cutout Emilio Pucci gown gave us a peek at J.Lo’s abs at the 2011 BAFTA Awards.

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2012

Jennifer Lopez wearing a sparkly Zuhair Murad gown to the 2012 Academy Awards
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We have a feeling that this star really loves Zuhair Murad. She wore yet another sparkly number from the brand to the 2012 Oscars.

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2012

Jennifer Lopez wearing a sequined Zuhair Murad dress to the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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Her sequined Zuhair Murad dress for the Vanity Fair afterparty incorporated the ombré trend, going from a dark plum shade on top to a lighter cranberry on the bottom

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2013

Jennifer Lopez in a lace Zuhair Murad gown at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards
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The star gave us glamour — and a bit of skin — at the 2013 Golden Globes, where she showed up in a lace Zuhair Murad gown and sparkly drop earrings.

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2013

Jennifer Lopez in a black Anthony Vaccarello dress with high slit at the 2013 Grammys
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Sure, the black Anthony Vaccarello dress that Lopez wore to the 2013 Grammy Awards was nice, but she couldn’t forget to show off those Tom Ford shoes with a full leg pop. The little extras were what made the look: Neil Lane for Forevermark and Norman Silverman jewels and a Jimmy Choo bag.

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2014

Jennifer Lopez in a sparkly silver Charbel Zoe dress at the 2014 MTV VMAs
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J.Lo’s Charbel Zoe dress almost looked like glam armor at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. Jimmy Choo shoes, a Thalé Blanc clutch, and Norman Silverman rings and earrings made the look complete.

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2014

Jennifer Lopez at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards in a red Donna Karen gown
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The 2014 Billboard Music Awards were red hot — mostly because of this caped Donna Karan bodysuit that featured floor-grazing panels as a skirt.

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2014

JLo wearing a black cut-out Versace design and holding a Thalé Blanc clutch at 2014 Fashion Rocks
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She struck a pose at a Fashion Rocks event, popping up on the red carpet in a sexy, cut-out Versace design and holding a Thalé Blanc clutch.

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2015

Jennifer Lopez in sparkly Zuhair Murad gown on the red carpet
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Lopez made a dramatic entrance at the 2015 Golden Globes in a caped Zuhair Murad design that was styled with Stuart Weitzman shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

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2015

JLo in an Elie Saab nude tulle dress at the 87th Annual Academy Awards
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For the 2015 Oscars, the choice was a whole lot of tulle, courtesy of Elie Saab.

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2015

Jennifer Lopez in a red dragon dress at the 2015 Met Gala
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J.Lo’s Atelier Versace gown at the 2015 Met Gala was embroidered with a red dragon that wrapped around her body, giving a nod to the theme that year, China: Through the Looking Glass. Her accessories included a Swarovski clutch and jewelry by Sutra, Harry Kotlar, and Jack Vartanian.

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2015

Jennifer Lopez in a sheer Charbel Zoe gown at the Billboard Awards
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No stranger to showing some skin, she wore a peek-a-boo sheer Charbel Zoe gown to the Billboard Music Awards.

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2015

JLo at the 2015 Tonys in a strapless navy gown with gold sequins by Valentino Couture
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At the 2015 Tony Awards, Lopez channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a strapless navy gown with gold sequined detailing by Valentino Couture.

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2016

Jennifer Lopez in a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown at the 2016 Golden Globes
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Hello, yellow! We’re still swooning over this Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown from the 2015 Golden Globes, which was perfectly accented with Harry Winston, Jimmy Choo heels, and a clutch by Judith Leiber.

33of 50

2016

Jennifer Lopez at the 2016 American Idol finale wearing wearing a champagne a sparkly Elie Madi gown
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Lopez brought the drama for the finale of American Idol, wearing a champagne Elie Madi gown, Christian Louboutin heels, and Le Vian jewels.

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2017

Jennifer Lopez in a flowy semi-sheer blue Valentino gown at the 2016 Met gala

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This semi-sheer, blue Valentino gown featured a regal cape and made J.Lo look angelic. It was a top-notch choice for the Met Gala that year.

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2017

Jennifer Lopez wearing an off-the-shoulder Elie Saab dress with high slit
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Lopez wore another winning look to the NBCUniversal Upfronts, showing up in an off-the-shoulder Elie Saab dress with a knotted detail and a major side slit. She coordinated with a matching clutch, Narcisa Pheres and Le Vian diamond rings, and sky-high platform sandals.

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2018

Jennifer Lopez in a sparkly Zuhair Murad Couture gown with high slit at the 2018 Time 100 Gala
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At the Time 100 Gala, J.Lo opted to show a little leg in a Zuhair Murad Couture gown. She added even more shine to her look with some metallic Jimmy Choo heels and a Judith Leiber clutch.

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2018

Jennifer Lopez 2018 MTV VMAs in a sexy silver gown
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Sleek, sexy, silver — this one-shouldered Versace gown from the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards is definitely one of our favorites.

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2018

Jennifer Lopez wearing a gem-encrusted Balmain gown to the 2018 Met Gala
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This jaw-dropping, gem-encrusted Balmain gown that Lopez wore to the 2018 Met Gala was custom-made just for her.

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2018

Jennifer Lopez wearing a voluminous bright pink bright pink tulle Giambattista Valli gown in 2018
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Say no to subtle. We have a feeling that’s pretty much J.Lo’s motto, especially after she wore this bright pink, tulle Giambattista Valli gown for the world premiere of Second Act.

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2019

Jennifer Lopez in a white jewel-encrusted Ralph & Russo Couture gown with wide-brimmed hat at the 2019 Grammys
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The star’s Ralph & Russo Couture gown was straight off the runway, and she made sure to accessorize it with Niwaka jewels, a Judith Leiber clutch, and Jimmy Choo platform heels.

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2019

Jennifer Lopez in a silver Tom Ford gown at the 2019 Academy Awards
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She sure likes the color silver. The Tom Ford dress she wore to the 2019 Oscars was right in line with J.Lo’s signature style.

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2019

Jennifer Lopez in orange Ralph Lauren separates at the 2019 CFDA Awards
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Bringing matching sets to the red carpet, Lopez showed up to the CFDA Fashion Awards wearing a sparkly, orange crop top and a voluminous skirt from Ralph Lauren Collection.

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2019

Jennifer Lopez in a silver, fringed Versace gown with a plunging neckline at the 2019 Met Gala
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It was a power pose — and a whole lot of sparkle! — for the 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion. J.Lo wore a silver, fringed Versace gown with a plunging neckline.

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2020

Jennifer Lopez in a voluminous Valentino gown with giant bow at the 2020 Golden Globes
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The star made quite the statement for the Emmy Awards, showing up in a Valentino gown that featured a big bow.

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2020

Jennifer Lopez in an elegant black Georges Hobeika gown at the 2020 SAG Awards
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For the 2020 SAG Awards, Lopez went classic and elegant, wearing a black Georges Hobeika gown with a casual $9 million worth of Harry Winston jewels.

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2021

Jennifer Lopez wearing a strappy cutout outfit at the 2021 VMAs

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JLo went risqué with her wardrobe at the VMAs, proving she knows how to dress for the occasion. After all, less is more, right?

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2021

Jennifer Lopez in a belted chiffon gown with deep V-neck

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Lopez exuded elegance in this flowy Elie Saab gown at the LA premiere of Amazon Studio’s The Tender Bar. The silver belt adds a nice touch, cinching at the waist and flattering her figure.

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2022

Jennifer Lopez in a sheer black gown with cutout details

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Suggestive, yet tasteful, Jennifer Lopez reinvents the classic LBD with this sheer cut-out gown.

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2023

Jennifer Lopez wearing a nude sheer gown with yellow sash and sparkly details

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A semi-transparent dress is a head-turner all on its own. But to give it that JLo touch, throw in some sparkle and add a pop of color à la yellow sash. The result is next-level.

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2015

Jennifer Lopez bodysuit dress with sheer skirt and sequined strands

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There’s a lot going on with this Gucci gown — unitard, sheer skirt, and rhinestones galore — but it all works.

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