Anne Hathaway has come a long way since making her red carpet debut for “The Princess Diaries” in 2001.
Throughout her career, the actress has transformed from a promising young star into one of Hollywood’s most reliable fashion standouts. Her best looks combine classic elegance with unexpected details, bold color and a willingness to embrace changing trends.
Let’s take a look, shall we?
Armani Privé at the 2009 Oscars
GettyAnne delivered an early career-defining fashion moment at the 2009 Academy Awards.
She wore a strapless Armani Privé gown featuring an iridescent cream and gold finish, fitted silhouette and fishtail skirt.
The shimmering design helped establish the actress as a red carpet favorite before she joined Hugh Jackman for the ceremony’s opening number.
Chanel Couture at the 2013 Golden Globes
GettyAnne selected a white Chanel Couture gown when she won Best Supporting Actress for “Les Misérables” at the 2013 Golden Globes.
The strapless design featured delicate embellishments and a clean column silhouette. Her cropped pixie hairstyle kept the look modern and allowed the gown’s details to remain the focus.
Ralph Lauren at the 2015 Met Gala
GettyFor the 2015 Met Gala, Anne wore one of the most memorable hooded gowns in the event’s history.
Her custom gold lamé Ralph Lauren dress featured a streamlined silhouette and coordinating hood. She paired it with slicked-back hair and diamond ear cuffs.
The minimal styling allowed the metallic fabric and dramatic headpiece to command attention.
Valentino Pink in 2022
GettyAnne’s head-to-toe Valentino look at the fashion house’s 2022 haute couture show marked a turning point in her modern style era.
The actress wore a bright pink embellished minidress over matching tights and towering platform heels. She completed the monochromatic look with a coordinating bag.
The viral outfit helped reintroduce Anne as an adventurous fashion presence.
Versace at the 2023 Met Gala
GettyAnne combined two legendary fashion houses for the 2023 Met Gala, which honored the late Karl Lagerfeld.
Her Versace gown reimagined the house’s signature safety-pin dress through a Chanel-inspired lens. The white tweed design featured gold hardware, cutouts and a high leg slit.
The unexpected combination made her one of the night’s best-dressed stars.
Gap by Zac Posen in 2024
GettyA white shirt dress became one of Anne’s most talked-about outfits of 2024.
Created by Zac Posen for Gap, the custom gown featured a fitted corset and flowing skirt. Anne wore it to a Bulgari event in Rome, pairing the crisp design with statement jewelry from the brand.
The look proved that a familiar wardrobe staple could still create a major red carpet moment.
Michael Kors at the 2026 Met Gala
GettyAnne turned her 2026 Met Gala gown into a literal work of art.
The custom black Michael Kors Collection dress was hand-painted by artist Peter McGough. Inspired by John Keats’ poem “Ode on a Grecian Urn,” the artwork depicted a hand reaching toward a dove and the Goddess of Peace.
The gown perfectly matched the evening’s “Fashion Is Art” theme.
Prada at ‘The Odyssey’ Premiere
Anne brought regal maternity style to the New York premiere of “The Odyssey” in 2026.
Her custom Prada gown featured a pleated champagne skirt and sparkling crystal halter bodice. The flowing silhouette highlighted her baby bump while maintaining a sense of movement and grandeur.
Anne, who is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, made the look feel both personal and cinematic.
