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Celebrities wearing yellow – the brightest color on the carpet


JANUARY 3, 2018 8:20 AM EST

This year has been sunny whether summer or fall thanks to the yellow dress trend.

Wearing yellow dresses on a red carpet seems to be the trend that keeps on giving. Check out some of the most stylish looks in the bright hue. Gal Gadot opted for a yellow Esteban Cortazar form-fitting gown with asymmetrical detailing to the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala where she was honored with the Rising Star Award on January 2, 2018. Photo: Getty Images
Kate Mara made an elegant entrance into the 2017 Guggenheim International Gala made possible by Dior in NYC. The former House of Cards actress accessorized with long necklace with diamonds. Photo: Getty Images
Tessa Thompson looked like a princess at the Los Angeles premiere of Disney and Marvel's Thor: Ragnarok in October 2017. The star wore a silk chiffon strapless yellow gown by Schiaparelli haute couture. Photo: Getty Images
Rihanna brightened up the carpet in Oscar de la Renta during her Fenty Beauty launch in Brooklyn, New York on September 7, 2017. Photo: Getty Images
Kate Bosworth opted for a yellow Miu Miu mini during her trip to the Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2017. Photo: GC Images
Sofia Vergara had a bright outlook on the red carpet of The Female Brain premiere during the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival in Culver City on June 17. Photo: Getty Images

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Demi Lovato brightened up the April 27th We Day California carpet in her Victoria Beckham satin dress. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Not only did Viola Davis win for her role in Fences at the 2017 Golden Globes, but also for her stand-out yellow off-the-shoulder gown by Michael Kors. Photo: Amanda Edwards/WireImage
Reese Witherspoon wow'ed in a yellow number by Versace during the 2017 Golden Globes. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Natalie Portman's pregnancy glow added some additional sunshine to her custom embellished Prada dress during the 74th annual Golden Globes. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Emily Ratajkowski took the plunge wearing a silky yellow Reem Acra dress, which she paired with an exclusive Gilt x Judith Leiber clutch, at the Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globes after-party. Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company
Isla Fisher channeled her inner Belle in a flowing dress by Monique Lhuillier during the 6th AACTA International Awards in L.A. The Nocturnal Animals actress told HELLO! of her dress choice: "I just really loved the color. It seemed really bright." Photo: JB Lacroix/WireImage
Emma Stone wore a yellow shift dress by Giambattista Valli paired with Gianvito Rossi sandals and a Tyler Ellis clutch during the Hollywood Reporter's 25th annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast in L.A. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
La La Land actress Emma Stone kept on trend wearing a Rochas dress paired with Jimmy Choo shoes at her hand and footprint ceremony held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood, California. Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
Actress Hailee Steinfeld attended the Nickelodeon Halo Awards 2016 wearing a gorgeous canary J. Mendel beaded dress. Photo: Getty Images
Actress Lily Collins wore a gorgeous mustard satin dress by Amanda Wakeley for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center. Photo: Getty Images
Amy Adams wore a striking shirt dress with a lace hem for her appearance on Good Morning America. Photo: Getty Images
Penelope Cruz was a vision in a yellow custom Carolina Herrera mini during the Soy Uno Entre Cien Mil premiere in Madrid. Photo: Fotonoticias/Getty Images
Minnie Driver looked fierce wearing an asymmetrical dress by Versace to the 2016 Emmy Awards. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
New mom Ellie Kemper showed off her trim figure in an embellished gown by one of Kate Middleton's favorite labels, Jenny Packham. Photo: Barry King/Getty Images
This Is Us actress Mandy Moore stepped out to the 2016 Emmys donning a tiered ruffle marigold gown by Prabal Gurung. Photo: John Shearer/WireImage
Angela Bassett shined in a Christian Siriano gown at the award show. Emmy winner Courtney B. Vance tweeted a photo of his wife's bright look writing, "Who's hotter at the@Emmys tonite? The sun, or my wife @ImAngelaBassett?" Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
Downton Abbey actress Laura Carmichael attended the 68th annual Emmy Awards wearing a Delpozo dress that featured a yellow corset and lilac tulle skirt. Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images
Taraji P. Henson opted for a vibrant Vera Wang gown that featured a side slit for the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
Emma Stone was a pocket full of sunshine in her yellow Chanel dress during the premiere of her new film La La Land at the Toronto International Film Festival. Photo: Tara Ziemba/WireImage
Jamie Chung added a pop of color to the Harper's Bazaar's celebration of ICONS By Carine Roitfeld party, wearing a vibrant jumpsuit by TOME NYC. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Harper's Bazaar
Lily-Rose Depp made a sunny appearance at the Venice Film Festival wearing an embroidered and sequined Chanel mini to a photocall for her film, Planetarium. Photo: Gennady Avramenko/Epsilon/Getty Images
Alexa Chung was "ready for prom" wearing a flowing Gucci gown to the Harper's Bazaar's ICONS party in New York City. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Harper's Bazaar
Melissa McCarthy was on trend in a yellow lace dress with floral print by Judy B. Swartz during the premiere of Ghostbusters.
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Kate Middleton stepped out in a vibrant Roksanda Ilincic dress at Wimbledon.
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Amal Clooney channels Greek goddess at Cannes 2016.
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Lizzy Caplan's block heeled platforms are the perfect accessory to her minimalist v-neck dress.
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A metallic belt adds a modern touch to Kirsten Dunst's 1950s-style dress.
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Diane Kruger's tiers and transparency makes for a light and breezy summer look.
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Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery wore a simple cap-sleeved style to the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Blake Lively shines on in a spaghetti-strap midi with ribbon belt.
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Jennifer Lopez goes bold with a body con dress and matching overcoat.
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Charlotte Casiraghi is the picture of elegance in a golden toned brocade gown.
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Heidi Klum glammed it up in Atelier Versace and turquoise Lorraine Schwartz jewels at the amfAR gala in Cannes.
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With Trolls co-star Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick adds some major diamonds to her evening look.
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Geena Davis shows off the season's pretty embroidery.
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Maddie Ziegler goes back to the 1960s for her cute minidress look.
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Nude accessories complement Queen Mathilde of Belgium's pretty print.
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A sunny strapless corset gown highlights Jessica Chastain's hourglass figure.
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Miranda Lambert's floaty gown has serious sex appeal – especially with those hot pink heels!
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Rumer Willis rocks the all-over-lace trend.
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A sweet powder blue lace overlay adds dimension to Sophia Bush's spring look.
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Solange Knowles looks like a sun ray herself in this edgy pleated creation.
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Daisies and pink shoes for Lupita Nyong'o's short and sweet look.
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Holly Robinson Peete steps out in a cheery classic shift dress.
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Elvis Presley's granddaughter, actress Riley Keough, wore the shade in a tiered chiffon design.
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