Whenever we hear certain stars are hitting the red carpet, we know we’re going to get an instantly showstopping, best-dressed moment. Without fail, one Oscar-winning star brings the drama and sparkle in looks fans will be thinking about for years to come. That’s right: we’re talking about Jessica Chastain.
Related story Salma Hayek & Jessica Chastain Accidentally Twinning On the Golden Globes Red Carpet Might Be Our Favorite Fashion Moment YetSeriously, whether it’s a sparkling ballgown or a daring look that reminds us of a spiderweb (yes, we’re talking about that iconic dress from the 2023 Golden Globes), Chastain knows how to turn heads.
Chastain is a modern fashion icon, and she doesn’t fail to talk about her passion for the sartorial part of her life. In an interview with L’Officiel, the Eyes of Tammy Faye star talked about how she doesn’t have time for critics. “I do have an issue with people blaming women for having a ton of shoes, or too many clothes — come on,” she said. “If someone wants to look fabulous, let them look fabulous. Let them express themselves in whatever way they want to. If they want to wear a pound of makeup, let them do it. If they want to wear wigs, let them do it.
She added, “I love fashion and glam as a form of self-expression.” And her looks never fail to make us feel all the feelings!
Check out every showstopping look Chastain has worn on the red carpet over the years below!
A version of this article was originally published on Jan 2023.
Jessica Chastain wowed in this sparkling purple jumpsuit from Elie Saab at the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony.
Chastain was a lace goddess at the 2024 SAG Awards in this black Armani couture gown.
Chastain brought a pop of color to the Emmys 2024 red carpet where she was nominated for her role in George and Tammy.
Jessica Chastain turned heads at the National Board Of Review 2024 Awards Gala red carpet in this gorgeous corseted Vivienne Westwood dress that perfectly showed off her hourglass figure. She also paired the look with Suzanne Kalan jewelry and her hair behind back.
During the opening ceremony and screening of Hit Man, Jessica Chastain went bold and sparkly in this netted jumpsuit ensemble from Armani Prive.
For the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations event, Jessica Chastain donned this baby pink suede suit that no one could take their eyes off of!
For the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala, Jessica Chastain, like always, sparkled in a seriously gorgeous gown. On Nov 4, she turned heads in a subtle, but stunning Gucci dress.
Jessica Chastain turned heads in this sparkling, black gown for the premiere of Memory.
Jessica Chastain was the definition of a golden goddess in this plunging, shimmering gold custom Gucci gown at the Venice International Film Festival in 2023.
Jessica Chastain looked so stunning in this ornate, silk jacket, which she paired with a statement, sparkling pants for the Giorgio Armani “One Night In Venice” photocall.
On June 12, Jessica Chastain arrived at The Flash premiere in this black floral Oscar de la Renta pantsuit that perfectly fits her ethereal, edgy vibes.
For the 2023 Tony Awards, Jessica Chastain turned heads in this golden, flowing and caped gown from Gucci.
For the 89th Annual Drama League Awards on May 2023, Jessica Chastain turned every single head when she arrived in this floral suit, which she paired with a lacy black corset.
Jessica Chastain surprised everyone with platinum blonde hair at the 2023 Met Gala. She paired the Lagerfeld-inspired hairdo with this gorgeous ruffled black Gucci dress.
For the 2023 Chaplin Awards, Jessica Chastain donned this ornate, sparkling Zuhair Murad gown that boasted a plunging neckline and colorful patterns throughout.
For the 2023 Oscars, presenter Jessica Chastain turned every single head in this glittering silver and black velvet custom Gucci gown.
Jessica Chastain wowed in a dramatic hot pink Zuhair Murad ballgown at the 2023 SAG Awards.
Jessica Chastain stole the show at the 2023 Golden Globes when she stepped out in this jewel-encrusted, spiderweb-designed dress from Oscar de la Renta.
Jessica Chastain ended 2022 on a high note with this intricate, sweetheart-necklined blue gown from Armani Privé to The MoMA Film Benefit.
Jessica Chastain hypnotized fans in this dramatic and ornate sparkling red gown from Zuhair Murad for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 13th Governors Awards.
Jessica Chastain stunned in this monochromatic look from Zuhair Murad, proving she can rock any style in any ensemble.
Jessica Chastain gave us a rare crop ctop moment in this blue satin Gucci look for the Rome Film Fest.
Jessica Chastain’s blue, constellation-patterned Gucci dress she wore to the 2022 CMAs solidified to everyone that she’s an IRL goddess!
For the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala, Jessica Chastain looked oh-so-fancy in this flowing floral-patterned gown from Oscar de la Renta.
Jessica Chastain proved she could rock any bold color, even one as vibrant as orange. For The Good Nurse UK screening, she rocked this plunging Roland Mouret gown.
For the Scenes From a Marriage premiere (the one where Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac had that steamy red carpet moment!), she donned this fiery Atelier Versace gown.
Jessica Chastain combined her love of draped gowns and silk into one, showstopping baby-pink Gucci dress that no one could take their eyes off of at the Tony Awards!
The 2022 Met Gala was full of on-brand hits, and almost scaring misses, but yet again, Jessica Chastain ruled the red carpet. For the event, she arrived in this early 20th century, sparkling red look from Gucci that is the definition of enchanting.
No one could take their eyes off of Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain in this metallic, emerald green gown from Gucci that she turned heads in at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Jessica Chastain dominated the 2022 Oscars red carpet with this princess-like, draped ombre gown from Gucci.
To take home her SAG Award for her role in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Jessica Chastain opted out of her iconic gown look for this sleek, white silver suit from Dior.
For the Sebastian Film Festival, Jessica Chastain wore one of her most daring looks yet: a high-slit, backless black dress from Miu Miu.
Jessica Chastain unveiled her inner 1970s dancer in this silver mini-dress, which she paired by putting her red hair into 1970s curls.
Jessica Chastain brought back her iconic black dress looks with this poofy, sheer black Christian Dior gown.
Jessica Chastain was the definition of regal in this sparkling, green gown from the Zuhair Murad Fall 2019 Couture collection (which she paired with Piaget jewels!)
For the premiere of Molly’s Game, Jessica Chastain decided to shake things up with this black-lined, white tulle ball gown from Oscar de la Renta.
Whenever Jessica Chastain decides to rock a floral dress, you know it’s going to be good and this teacup floral gown from Zuhair Murad may be our all-time favorite!
Jessica Chastain decided to try something new, doing a total 180 from her usual looks with this fringe-bottom, intricate lilac dress from Givenchy.
We still think about this showstopping red gown from Zuhair Murad that Jessica Chastain rocked back in 2017!
Never say never: that’s Jessica Chastain’s fashion motto because, as we’ve seen, she’s never afraid to try a new style. This intricate, sheer black Alexander McQueen dress she wore is still a fav!
Jessica Chastain channeled the chainmail, warrior motif from The Huntsman: Winter’s War in this increidibly-detailed Altuzarra gown.
Jessica Chastain looked like an angel in this intricately beaded Alexander McQueen gown for the Money Monster premiere.
Jessica Chastain unleashed her inner Morticia Addams in this corsetted black Givenchy dress for the 2016 MTV Movie Awards.
For the premiere of The Martian, Jessica Chastain unleashed her inner gothic Queen with this elaborate, black Elie Saab gown.
Jessica Chastain looked as mystifying as ever in this gold shimmering, black draped Atelier Versace gown for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Okay, this flowing periwinkle gown from Elie Saab is one of her all-time best looks.
Jessica Chastain channeled old Hollywood glamour in this figure-hugging, sparkling Armani Privé gown for the 2013 Oscars.
Jessica Chastain also channeled the salsa dancer emoji in real life with this head-turning, fiery red Alexander McQueen gown.
Leave it to Jessica Chastain to bring the sparkle! For the Lawless Cannes Film Festival premiere, she donned this flowing Gucci Première number that took everyone’s breath away.
One of the best looks from the early 2010 Oscars was this intricate gold-detailed black custom Alexander McQueen gown Jessica Chastain rocked.
For the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards, Jessica Chastain kept it chic and cool with this black Armani Privé suit-skirt.
Jessica Chastain left everyone baffled at the 2012 BAFTAs when she stepped out in this reflective, silver Oscar de la Renta gown.
Jessica Chastain looked like a princess in this sheer, long-trained beige gown from Elie Saab for the premiere of Wild Salome.
Chances are, you remember this plum crinkle silk chiffon gown from Oscar de la Renta Jessica Chastain turned heads in at the premiere of The Help.
Early on, Jessica Chastain showed the world that she’s not afraid to take risks — especially with fashion. She arrived in this fall-colored dress, which she paired with La Vien jewelry.
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