Emma Watson Red Carpet

Franchise at just 11 years old, the British actress’ spellbinding style has matured right along with her career and made her a bonafide red carpet style star in the process.

With a penchant for high-fashion looks by celeb-fave designers (think: Burberry, Dior, Oscar de la Renta and more), it didn’t take long for the brunette beauty to become a best-dressed list fixture. Rather than stick to glam gowns and frilly dresses, Watson has made a habit of rocking pants on red carpets around the globe.

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Take, for instance, the 2014 Golden Globes, where she memorably turned heads in hybrid Dior number that featured a backless red gown over a pair of cropped back trousers. She stunned a sexy off-the-shoulder Calvin Klein jumpsuit at the 2016 “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology”-themed Met Gala, and she even turned up in an expertly tailored Oscar de la Renta one-piece at the L.A. premiere of

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, the actress made quite the sartorial statement throughout that press tour. An advocate for sustainable fashion, Watson has made a habit of posting details about the environmental impact of her outfits on social media, but she took it a step further in 2017, creating a dedicated Instagram account (@the_press_tour) prior to embarking on her global junket for the film that chronicled all of her fab fashion choices and provided insights into the designers she chose to wear and why.

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Whether she’s racking up acting awards or advocating for women and children around the globe as a UN Goodwill ambassador, the Ivy League-grad proves fashion can be as much about doing good as looking good. We’re taking a look back at some of Watson’s best red carpet looks. Keep scrolling to see her style evolution!

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Franchise at just 11 years old, the British actress’ spellbinding style has matured right along with her career and made her a bonafide red carpet style star in the process. With a penchant for high-fashion looks by celeb-fave designers (think: Burberry, Dior, Oscar de la Renta and more), it didn’t take long for the brunette beauty to become a best-dressed list fixture. Rather than stick to glam gowns and frilly dresses, Watson has made a habit of rocking pants on red carpets around the globe. Take, for instance, the 2014 Golden Globes, where she memorably turned heads in hybrid Dior number that featured a backless red gown over a pair of cropped back trousers. She stunned a sexy off-the-shoulder Calvin Klein jumpsuit at the 2016 “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology”-themed Met Gala, and she even turned up in an expertly tailored Oscar de la Renta one-piece at the L.A. premiere of

, the actress made quite the sartorial statement throughout that press tour. An advocate for sustainable fashion, Watson has made a habit of posting details about the environmental impact of her outfits on social media, but she took it a step further in 2017, creating a dedicated Instagram account (@the_press_tour) prior to embarking on her global junket for the film that chronicled all of her fab fashion choices and provided insights into the designers she chose to wear and why. Whether she's racking up acting awards or advocating for women and children around the globe as a UN Goodwill ambassador, the Ivy League-grad proves fashion can be as much about doing good as looking good. We’re taking a look back at some of Watson’s best red carpet looks. Keep scrolling to see her style evolution!

, still looking as put-together as ever with an umbrella in hand. The rising star went vintage for the occasion, wearing a sleeved wrap-waist dress from the 1970s which she told

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Glittering in gold! The then-19-year-old star made a statement at the Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2010 show at Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground during London Fashion Week. She wore the brand's own look, an embellished short-sleeved minidress with a half-zip front. Watson showed off her slim figure with a cinched black belt.

White hot! The Brit looked smoldering at the Costume Institute Gala Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. She wore a custom-made one-shoulder Burberry gown, showing a little leg with a high-reaching front slit.

In London. The then 20-year-old star showed off a black bra in the lace dress, which featured a short fringe bottom. Watson accessorized the Rafael Lopez for Atelier Mayer tie-back dress with Charlotte Olympia heels.

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. 21 years old at the time, Watson wore a stunning Oscar de la Renta dress for the occasion. The light gray finale dress featured sheer straps, a lace bodice, and a full, voluminous skirt, giving the look a feeling of whimsy.

, Watson showed her affinity for lace in a bright red Valentino dress, which featured a bubbled bow bottom. She matched her makeup with a red lip and topped off the look with a pair of black strappy heels.

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. She kicked the trend of a dress over pants up a notch, wearing a Christian Dior runway look. The strapless black cropped gown accentuated her small waist while the black skinny pants and pointed-toe heels kept the look sophisticated.

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The former child star amped up her sex appeal at the punk rock-themed Costume Institute Gala at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Emma wore a body-baring black cutout gown from Prabal Gurung, showing off her midriff, legs, and upper body. 23 at the time, Watson pulled her hair back to show off a statement earring, which upped the rocker edge of the look.

. She looked like a classic Hollywood star in Chanel Couture. The actress' floor-length gown featured a black sequined bodice which complemented a white tailored bottom.

Emma turned heads (and her own back!) at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards, taking a style risk in Beverly Hills. She did a little business in the front, party in the back, with a Christian Dior number that appeared to be a classic red gown but showed off a pair of black cropped pants with its open back.

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Sexy and sophisticated! The English entertainer wore Vera Wang on the red carpet for the 86th Annual Academy Awards, shining in a metallic shade. The crew neck sleeveless dress was two-toned with a sheer silver top and a flowing high-waisted black bottom. She accessorized her look with a handful of silver rings, dark nails, and an Anya Hindmarch clutch.

On a high note, rocking a Wes Gordon gown in Berlin. While the cinched-waist navy dress appeared simple from the front, Watson revealed a tied racerback with a floor-skimming bow. She kept it high fashion with a bold red lip and slicked-back hair.

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Actress went dramatic for the New York premiere of her film, hitting the red carpet in an elegant Oscar de la Renta gown. The classy black satin number featured a boat neck and mid-length sleeves and showed off Watson's sexy side with a deep V-cut back, tied with a bow. She edged up the classic look with a sparkling ear cuff.

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, looking perfectly chic in a simple gown. The slim-fitting Ralph Lauren Collection dress showed off the actress' gams with a thigh slit and her shoulders with a high halter neck. Watson accessorized the look with gold Jennifer Fisher cuff bracelets and white Jimmy Choo pumps.

The actress took a stand for ladies (and feminist gents!) everywhere when she launched her HeForShe campaign at the United Nations in NYC. For her rousing speech, Watson chose to go ladylike-chic in a silver Christian Dior dress coat, cinched at the waist with a metallic belt and adorned with a small HeForShe pin.

She wears the pants! The actress sported a Dior jumpsuit with lace-up Rupert Sanderson pumps and a Rauwolf clutch at the Time 100 Gala in NYC.

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She chose an expertly constructed off-the-shoulder Calvin Klein pantsuit with a dramatic train for the “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology”-themed Met Gala.

A Disney princess IRL, the Beauty and the Beast star looked like a modern-day Belle in a pale blue Emilia Wickstead column gown at the film’s London premiere.

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Proving that Belle is, indeed, a badass, the British beauty rocked a black Oscar de la Renta jumpsuit at the Hollywood premiere of

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Showing Us all how to rock chic separates on the red carpet, Watson wore a white Osman crop top with black trousers by the brand with her Susi Studio loafers and Ronald Van Der Kemp top-handle bag at the BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party.

Who needs jewelry when you can rock a chain-adorned Ralph Lauren gown and Roger Vivier pumps as the actress did at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party?

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the British activist kept away from big events for more than a year, but she returned in October 2021 to present at the Earthshot Prize Awards in London. Watson wore a white, backless, tulle top that included a dramatic train with black trousers underneath for the event’s red carpet (which was actually green). Guests were required to wear environmentally conscious outfits

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