Best Dressed Stars in Pink Looks on the Red Carpet: Barbiecore Photos

Remember the days when it was “in” to bash on the color pink? Well, those days are dead and gone, baby, because Elle Woods’ favorite color is the color to rock this year. Chances are, you’ve seen people going gaga over the Barbie trailer and are currently buying decor to match the Pantone Color of the Year for 2023 (it’s Viva Magenta!). Not only that, but it seems like every other star is rocking the hot pink on the red carpet, diving fully into the Barbiecore trend.

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So you may be asking yourself, what the heck is this “Barbiecore” trend I’ve been seeing everywhere? Well, it’s one of the latest aesthetic trends that is taking over the internet and Hollywood by storm. Taking part in this trend is really simple because all you really have to do is rock the color pink! The trend is all about rocking bright, bold, and monochromatic pink clothes that remind us of our Barbie dolls back in the day.

It became super popular right when word came out that Margot Robbie was starring in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie that’s set to come out this summer! So ever since early 2022, we’ve been seeing way more people rocking the bolder, more vibrant pink looks.

From fashion shows to the 2023 Golden Globes and beyond, it seems everyone is excitedly trying their hand at the fun, flirty Barbiecore trend. See which stars have embraced the pink-covered trend below!

A version of this article was originally published on Jan 23, 2023.

• Daisy Kent

  

  The Bachelor star Daisy Kent looked so beautiful at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards in this strapless bright pink dress.

• America Ferrera

  

  Barbie star America Ferrera took the movie’s theme to heart in this shimmering pink Versace gown at the 2024 Oscars. 

• Keltie Knight

  

  Keltie Knight looked so fierce on the carpet in this bright pink strapless dress with a billowing bow-clad train. 

• Amelia Dimoldenberg

  

  Amelia Dimoldenberg also embraced pink at the Oscars in this pastel pink gown with silver detailing. 

• Ariana Grande

  

  Ariana Grande showed exactly why she was cast as Glinda in Wicked in this bubblegum pink gown and billowing cape at the 2024 Oscars. 

• Danielle Brooks

  

  Danielle Brooks’s ruffled, dusty pink ballgown from Monsoori at the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards put the most fun spin on the Barbiecore trend!

• Bryce Dallas Howard

  

  Bryce Dallas Howard looked show stopping in this hot pink gown with a dramatic neckline and shoulder pads while attending the Academy Museum Gala.

• Elsa Hosk

  

  Baby pink and shimmers was Elsa Hosk’s fashion choice at an Art Basel Party in Miami.

• Fatima Robinson

  

  Fatima Robinson opted for the color pink while attending the world premiere of The Color Purple.

• Jennifer Hudson

  

  Jennifer Hudson looked girlish and fun in this pink mini dress at the 2023 AAFCA TV Honors Awards Luncheon.

• Molly Gordon

  

  Theatre Camp star Molly Gordon proved pink and red can go together when she stepped out on the Academy Museum Gala red carpet in this gown.

• Nicola Peltz-Beckham

  

  It was date night for the Peltz-Beckhams at Academy Museum Gala and Nicola stunned on the arm of her husband, Brooklyn, in this baby pink dress.

• Tracee Ellis Ross

  

  Tracee Ellis Ross put her unique spin on the trend by pairing her pink dress with this trench coat.

• Abby Phillip

  

  CNN anchor Abby Phillip swapped her blazer for a flowing hot pink dress at the 2023 CNN Heroes awards.

• Elizabeth Hurley

  

  Elizabeth Hurley channeled Barbie in several outfits recently as she continues her advocacy for Breast Cancer Awareness but we have to give a special shoutout to this hot pink power suit. 

• Margot Robbie

  

  Margot Robbie is proving her Barbie era is far from over while continuing to do press for her summer blockbuster.

• Margot Robbie

  

  The Barbie star also wore this hot pink blazer, corset and heel combo paired with jeans. 

• Kelsea Ballerini

  

  Kelsea Ballerini looked so chic in this baby pink Barbiecore satin dress for the 57th Annual CMA Awards.

• Kim Kardashian

  

  Kim Kardashian’s Balenciaga Barbiecore ballgown at the 2023 LACMA gala was the definition of a showstopper.

• Emma Thompson

  

  Nanny McPhee star Emma Thompson looks comfortable, chic and totally on theme for the upcoming release of Barbie in her hot pink suit at the Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Couture F/W 23/24 show in July.

• Helen Mirren

  

  Helen Mirren is truly the Queen of the Barbiecore trend, and this sparkling pink gown for the Ora! Film Festival.

• Caylee Hammack

  

  Singer-songwriter Caylee Hammack looked angelic at the Academy of Country Music Awards in this layers bright pink dress with ruffles on the trim. Can we talk about the movement of it? Stunning

• Pillbox Patti

  

  Pillbox Patti looked radiant at the Academy of Country Music Awards in this asymmetrical bright pink sequined gown. In the more structured shoulder, the songwriter even stashed some booze for the night. 

• Viola Davis

  

  For the 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty,” Viola Davis wowed in this dramatic, fur-lined pink gown from Valentino.

• Grace Elizabeth

  

  For the 2023 Met Gala, Grace Elizabeth wowed everyone in this vibrant, striped custom ballgown from Christopher John Rogers.

• Penélope Cruz

  

  Penélope Cruz stole the show in this gorgeous, chiffon feathered gown from Tamara Ralph at the inauguration of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre at the Jio World Centre on April 1.

• Dove Cameron

  

  Dove Cameron has recently been embracing the Barbiecore trend whenever she can. Most recently, she rocked a dreamy silky look at the photo call for Apple TV+’s Schmigadoon! Season 2.

• Michaela Jae Rodriguez

  

  Michaela Jae Rodriguez looked enchanting in this intricately woven Versace gown!

• Kate Hudson

  

  Kate Hudson perfectly embodied the Barbiecore trend in this elaborate Tamara Ralph gown (with matching Giuseppe Zanotti shoes) at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

• Dove Cameron

  

  Dove Cameron turned heads at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 31st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party in this sensational two-piece from MÔNOT.

• Stephanie Hsu

  

  At the 2023 Oscars, Stephanie Hsu gave everyone Disney princess vibes in this puffy Valentino gown.

• Brooke Shields

  

  For TIME’s 2nd Annual Women Of The Year Gala, Brooke Shields rocked the Barbiecore trend perfectly in this vibrant dodiee jumpsuit and a Jaquemus jacket look.

• Sarah Goldberg

  

  Barry star Sarah Goldberg fully embraced the Barbiecore trend in this vibrant gown at the 2023 SAG Awards.

• Kelsea Ballerini

  

  We seriously are the IRL heart-eye emoji after seeing Kelsea Ballerini in this high-slit Carolina Herrera dress for NYFW!

• Kim Kardashian

  

  Kim Kardashian fully embraced the Barbirecore trend once again while promoting the SKIMS Valentine’s Shop Pop-Up!

• Lori Loughlin

  

  When Lori Loughlin attended the 30th Annual Movieguide Awards, she arrived in a sleek and chic, silk suit look.

• Paris Hilton

  

  Paris Hilton looked sensational in this glittering, matching cheerleader uniform she rocked while performing for The One Party by Uber: Super Bowl.

• Nicky Hilton Rothschild

  

  Perfectly matching the Barbie pink backdrop, Nicky Hilton Rothschild wore this pink monochromatic look for Saks Fifth Avenue’s New York Fashion Week Kickoff Party on Feb 8.

• Julia Stiles

  

  Julia Stiles wore this bright pink cutout dress as she attended the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2023 NYFW Show on Feb 9.

• Kacey Musgraves

  

  Kacey Musgraves embraced Barbie pink from head to toe in this figure-hugging catsuit and feathered cape at the 2023 Grammys.

• Bebe Rexha

  

  Bebe Rexha put a daring, cutout spin on the Barbiecore trend, turning heads in this silk Moschino gown at the 2023 Grammys.

• Sharon Stone

  

  For Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy gala in 2023, Sharon Stone turned heads in this poofy, asymmetrical suit-dress from Act N°1.

• Alessandra Ambrosio

  

  Alessandra Ambrosio brought the glamour, the color, and all the drama in her high-slit, rose-embellished gown from Ermanno Scervino for the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

• Helen Mirren

  

  While accepting the Life Achievement Award at the 2022 SAG Awards, Helen Mirren was the definition of pretty in pink as she stepped out in this scoop-neck silk crepe gown by Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda.

• Salma Hayek

  

  Salma Hayek turned heads in this dramatic, draped silk gown from Gucci at the 2022 SAG Awards.

• Angela Bassett

  

  For her appearance on the Late Late Show with James Corden, Angela Bassett won the Barbiecore trend in this Dolce & Gabbana power suit (which she paired with some gorgeous Le Silla’s Uma Satin Slingback Platform Pumps. 

• Lily James

  

  Lily James instantly made the top of every best-dressed list at the 2022 Oscars when she arrived in this high-slit, lace and tulle Atelier Versace Couture gown.

• Penélope Cruz

  

  Penélope Cruz shook things up with her wardrobe by wearing a silk jacquard Chanel dress for the CHANEL Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner.

• Chrissy Teigen

  

  Chrissy Teigen stole the show at the 2022 Grammys in this ruffled, bubblegum pink Nicole + Felicia Couture ballgown.

• St. Vincent

  

  St. Vincent channeled old Hollywood glamour in this sheer, feather-trimmed gown from Gucci. 

• Lana Condor

  

  For the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards, Lana Condor showed off her sleek and chic take on the Barbiecore trend in this hot pink ensemble from Valentino.

• Ciara

  

  Ciara stole the show at the AmfAR Gala at Cannes by rocking this cutout, high-slit custom gown from DUNDAS.

• Ana de Armas

  

  Ana de Armas took everyone’s breath away when she arrived at the Blonde premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival in this flowing, plunging gown from Louis Vuitton.

• Ava DuVernay

  

  For Variety’s 2022 Power of Women event, Ava DuVernay turned heads in this vibrant power suit.

• Kate Beckinsale

  

  Kate Beckinsale showed off her flirty and playful side in this Bach Mai gown for the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, which she paired with black leather gloves and matching pumps.

• Meghan Trainor

  

  Okay but Meghan Trainor looked like an IRL Barbie doll in this custom, sparkling Michael Costello suit.

• Keke Palmer

  

  Okay, but this puffy mini-dress from Christian Siriano and Pasquale Bruni jewel ensemble Keke Palmer rocked may still be one of our favorite looks from 2022.

• Quinta Brunson

  

  Quinta Brunson lit up the red carpet in this one-shoulder feather trim dress at Variety’s Power Of Women event.

• Julia Garner

  

  For the 2023 Golden Globes, Julia Garner looked sensational in this jewel-encrusted ruffled Gucci gown, which she paired with De Beers jewelry.

• Billy Porter

  

  Once again, Billy Porter rocked the iconic suit dress look for the 2023 Golden Globes, this time embracing the Barbiecore trend with a Christian Siriano look. 

• Margot Robbie

  

  The future Barbie girl herself Margot Robbie embraced the trend with a baby pink custom Chanel gown that boasted a chevron pattern at the top and fringe on the bottom.

• Kaley Cuoco

  

  Kaley Cuoco rocked this mullet-structured-like gown from Dolce & Gabbana, which she paired with Boucheron jewelry and Stuart Weitzman shoes for the 2022 Emmys.

• Gillian Anderson

  

  Gillian Anderson shook up the Barbiecore trend by showing off this striped, cutout Jonathan Simkhai gown, which she paired with red Jimmy Choo heels and jewelry from Solange Azagury-Partridge.

• Kim Kardashian

  

  Kim Kardashian fully embraced the Barbiecore trend in this cutout, bowed Balenciaga gown.

• Jessica Alba

  

  Jessica Alba turned heads in this elaborate, floral-covered gown from Carolina Herrera for the baby2baby gala.

• Camilla Luddington

  

  Grey’s Anatomy alum Camilla Luddington lit up the red carpet in this glittering caped gown from Monique Lhuillier, which she paired with Anabela Chan and Kallati jewelry.

• Vanessa Bryant

  

  At the 2022 baby2baby gala, Vanessa Bryant looked gorgeous in this long-sleeve silk dress by Gucci.

• Natalia Bryant

  

  Natalia Bryant was the pinnacle of chic and glamorous in this hooded Tom Ford gown for the 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards.

• Brooke Shields

  

  Brooke Shields looked stunning in this cutout, knee-length dress for the National Board Of Review 2023 Awards Gala.

• Glenn Close

  

  Glenn Close was the definition of dramatic in this insanely gorgeous, vibrant Valentino ensemble.

• Julia Roberts

  

  For the premiere of Ticket to Paradise, Julia Roberts wore one of the most gorgeous dresses of 2022: a long Greta Constantine gown.

• Sandra Bullock

  

  Sandra Bullock arrived in style, wowing everyone in this feathered, ombre high-slit Elie Saab dress.

• Florence Pugh

  

  Who could forget when Florence Pugh freed the nipple in this flowing, sheer Valentino gown at the Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 22/23 fashion show?! 

• Sharon Stone

  

  All eyes were on Sharon Stone when she stepped out in this feathered pink suit from Jean-Louis Sabaji at the Red Sea International Film Festival.

• Heidi Klum

  

  Heidi Klum‘s sleeveless Alex Perry mini-suit look was the definition of sensational (and we especially adore the purple Valentino Tan-Go pumps!)

• Anne Hathaway

  

  Like Florence Pugh, Anne Hathaway also made headlines for showing off her long legs and love for the color pink in this sparkling Valentino mini-dress.

• Ariana DeBose

  

  Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose also turned heads at the Valentino 2022/23 fashion show in this floral, vibrant mini-dress.

• Danielle Deadwyler

  

  Danielle Deadwyler was a dazzling goddess in this off-the-shoulder custom Prada gown, which she paired with delicate REZA jewelry for the National Board Of Review Annual Awards Gala 2023.

• Gayle King

  

  Gayle King was one of the earliest stars to hop on the Barbiecore trend, wowing in this custom pink Marc Bouwer ensemble of a sparkling jumpsuit and a sheer jacket.

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