She’s been a bonafide fashion girl for more than 20 years.
Underestimate Zoe Saldana at your own peril. The actress made headlines last year when she became the first Hollywood star to have four movies make more than $2 billion each at the Box Office. And just like her presence on screen can lead to blockbuster success, from her early days in Center Stage to the Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy franchises, her prowess on the red carpet must be similarly commended.
From otherworldly gowns that nod to the themes of her fantasy films to fun and flirty dresses or goddess-worthy ensembles, her fashion outings are anything but predictable—although we can always guarantee that the 46-year-old actress will take our breath away. Thanks to a longtime collaboration with super stylist Petra Flannery, Saldana has long since earned her place in the list of the industry’s most reliably best-dressed fixtures.
Read on for a look back at some of her most enchanting outfits ever.
Zoe Saldana in Ferragamo during the New York Film Festival in 2024
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Siren alert! For the New York Film Festival premiere of her Spanish-language musical Emilia Perez, Saldana dashed in a scarlet sequin dress with a plunging neckline from the Ferragamo Resort 2025 collection.
Zoe Saldana in Armani Privé and Cartier during the Toronto Film Festival in 2024
In a more daring departure from her usual red carpet looks, Saldana looked sensational in sexy sheer Armani Privé at the Toronto International Film Festival—instantly landing her on best-dressed lists from the festival.
Zoe Saldana in Balmain at the Baby2Baby Gala in 2023
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Stepping out to support the Baby2Baby charity for its annual star-studded gala, Saldana opted for a short and flirty mini by Balmain and Reza jewelry.
Zoe Saldana in Cartier at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in 2023
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Now that’s a wow moment! The top element of Saldana’s two-piece ensemble was actually a gold chainmail capelet featuring over 150 diamonds and 67,000 hand-woven gold chainmail links, as well as onyx tassels, expertly executed by Cartier. Saldana wore the show-stopping creation with a Michael Kors Collection column skirt.
Zoe Saldana in McQueen at a Screening for ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ in 2023
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When in London! Saldana paid homage to one of the city’s most seminal designers at a screening last year, when she wore a tweed and leather asymmetric and deconstructed number by the house of McQueen.
Zoe Saldana in Valentino at the ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Premiere in South Korea in 2022
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Shimmering in sequins from head to toe, Saldana served sass in this funky mini dress and all-in-one trouser-boot combo from the spring 2023 collection. A red carpet risk, that definitely paid off!
Zoe Saldana in McQueen at the ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Premiere in London in 2022
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Much to the delight of fans gathered for the London premiere of the movie, Saldana was an ethereal vision in an embroidered corset and tulle skirt dress featuring stunning beaded and embellished bluebells by McQueen. Talk about selling us the fantasy!
Zoe Saldana in Dolce & Gabbana During the Venice International Film Festival in 2021
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For the premiere of The Hand of God, the actress went for streamlined, liquid-look sequins that almost blended in with the red carpet. Sleek, flat ironed hair kept the focus on the sensual thigh-high slit and neckline of the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda gown.
Zoe Saldana in Gucci at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in 2019
At the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala, Saldana was one of many celebrities dressed by presenting sponsor Gucci. Dare we say that despite the competition, her butterfly-adorned dress with its vintage-style lace and leg of mutton sleeves might just have topped the evening’s best-dressed list for us.
Zoe Saldana in Miu Miu for Her Hollywood Star Unveiling in 2018
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When the actress was honored with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018, she showed her fashion chops without outshining the moment itself, opting for a pretty but discreet embellished blush slip dress by Miu Miu.
Zoe Saldana in Armani Privé at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in 2017
At the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Italy in 2017, Saldana leaned into effortless sophistication in a ruffled lavender floral-printed gown by the doyen of Italian design, Giorgio Armani.
Zoe Saldana in Gucci at the Golden Globes in 2017
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While on presenting duty at the Golden Globes, the Guardians of the Galaxy star brought color and pizazz in an Alessandro Michele-era two-tone silk and chiffon Gucci frock.
Zoe Saldana in Atelier Versace at the Oscars in 2015
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Shortly after welcoming her twins to the world, Saldana aced her red carpet moment at the Oscars by wearing a figure-hugging pale pink dress that was draped to hug and flatter her curves to perfection.
Zoe Saldana in Givenchy at the SAG Awards in 2012
Saldana was striking at the SAG Awards in a fierce look from the Givenchy spring 2012 couture collection. The long white silk organza dress not only featured embroidered crystals and paillettes, but look closer and you’ll see edgy silver spikes around the neckline too. Pretty, but punk!
Zoe Saldana in Jason Wu at the Critics Choice Awards in 2010
A fresh-faced Saldana hit the Hollywood Palladium for the Critics Choice Awards in 2010 in a bubble hem sequin mini by Jason Wu, positively beaming as her movie Avatar had already begun to sweep the awards circuit.
Zoe Saldana at the Elton John Oscars Party in 2008
For Elton John’s annual Oscars viewing party in West Hollywood, Saldana opted for a boho-leaning violet-hued silk empire line maxi dress with an oversized floral corsage.
Zoe Saldana in New York in 2005
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In her bohemian era! Saldana attended the Melinda and Melinda premiere in New York in a look that was very befitting of the year’s boho trend, featuring a white peasant skirt, bracelet bag, woven belt, and crochet shrug.
Zoe Saldana in Toronto in 2002
On the precipice of international fame thanks to her role in Crossroads alongside Britney Spears, Saldana was photographed in sunny yellow at a magazine party in Canada.
Zoe Saldana at the Center Stage premiere in 2000
Who’s that girl? Even in one of her earliest red carpet appearances, the then-emerging actress was the picture of elegance in an all-red ensemble and matching sandals.
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