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Very chic! Scarlett Johansson’s style evolution: see her best looks

The Hollywood actress dazzles on the red carpet with colorful, fitted dresses that combine glamor and femininity


UPDATED DECEMBER 2, 2019 11:47 AM EST

Scarlett Johansson has been compared on many occasions with the divas of Hollywood's golden era. Her talent, the way she moves and talks, and —of course—the way she shines on the red carpet as a modern-age Marilyn Monroe, proves she has earned the title of fashion icon on her own merits.

Throughout the course of her prolific career, which started more than two decades ago, the versatile actress has worn memorable outfits that combine femininity and sex appeal with modern, contemporary touches. We take a walk down to memory lane to compile Scarlett's best red carpet looks over the years.

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Classic diva

In 2004, Scarlett was twice-nominated for her roles in Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring. To celebrate her success in style, she attended the Golden Globes ceremony with this incredible champagne-tone design by Stella McCartney with a flowing bottom and a bustier-style top.

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Bombshell in scarlet red

Two years later, she was completely mesmerising in this memorable red dress by Valentino. In the designer's signature red, this gown highlighted her hourglass figure to the max without compromising its timeless elegance.

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Short and chic

For the 2007 Met Gala, the actress closely stuck to the theme of the event—that paid homage to the legendary fashion master Paul Poiret—with this strapless Stella McCartney mini dress combined with a tuxedo jacket that gave the whole outfit an unmistakable French accent.

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Elegant and vibrant in green

For the 2010 Tony Awards, the Marriage Story star chose this spectacular mermaid-style Elie Saab design with a symmetrical neckline. Simply gorgeous.

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A red carpet in lace

In 2011, the Avengers actress wore this original, intense purple Dolce & Gabbana gown that also showcased the most delicate lacework. The occasion? The Oscars.

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Ultra-feminine prints

Scarlett passed—with flying colors—the style test on the Avengers premiere's red carpet. In 2012 she wore this Prada outfit, shaped with floral embroidery with a peplum-style top in navy, black and red. She completely pulled the risky combination off.

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Monochromatic Scarlett

One of the actress’ signature choices is opting for the most sophisticated outfits in just one color. That’s what she did at the 2015 Oscars Ceremony, when she grabbed everyone's attention with this emerald-green dress by Atelier Versace, Matching the stunning gown, a beautiful Swarovski statement necklace.

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Glam Guest in white

When she arrived at the 2018 Emmys—locking arms with her boyfriend Colin Jost—in this custom Balmain gown, our jaws dropped. With a modern neckline, side slit on the skirt and dotted in white sequins, she was picture perfect.

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Heavy Metal

Another of Scarlett's best red carpet dresses is this one she wore for the premiere of Avengers: Endgame in Los Angeles, Again, she chose a fabulous custom Atelier Versace. This silver chainmail dress, with a super sexy strapless top, was combined with a metallic clutch and strappy sandals.

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Goddess in Venice

Impressive. We just need one word to describe this incredible dress the actress strutted along the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival. She was the epitome of a true movie star in this Celine gown. In vibrant red, it was a sequined gown with an exquisite gathered bodice that made her shine like the biggest star in the sky, Scarlett Johansson redefines the traditional standards and although it might not be much given the excesses, each one of her gowns is worthy of admiration. Without a doubt, she is a ten on the red carpet.