Some of the most viral moments of 2025 occurred on the red carpet, with fashion doing all of the hard lifting. Zendaya used her appearance at the Golden Globes to reveal her engagement to Tom Holland, complete with a not-so-subtle engagement ring debut. Edvin Ryding wowed Young Royals fans with his Prince Wilhelm-inspired sash at the Oscars. Who could forget how Jenna Ortega dominated every red carpet across the world during the Wednesday premiere? And that’s only the beginning.
In case you need a refresher on the red carpet moments that lit up every social media platform, we’ve compiled a list of our favorites. Here are the 10 best red carpet moments from 2025, in no particular order.
Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday promotion was not your typical press tour. With each city premiere, the actress cemented her status as a fashion icon. While it was difficult to pick a favorite (the Simone Rocha outfit was a close second), the Ashi Studio couture gown grabbed the top spot. Each style she wore had a strange quality to it, but this dress, designed to resemble peeling snake skin, was both exquisite and horrible. A look for all ages.
Zendaya would be the ideal candidate to use fashion to ignite the entire internet. At the 2025 Golden Globes, the actress walked the red carpet in an orange Louis Vuitton gown and a not-so-subtle ENGAGEMENT RING. That’s how we all learned that Zendaya and Tom Holland, the world’s most popular couple, were getting married.
Edvin Ryding offered Prince Wilhelm, his Young Royals character, a modest wink on the Oscars 2025 red carpet just after bidding him goodbye. Ryding chose a prince-like style, complete with a ribbon and stylish brooch, by intentionally donning elements from his native nation of Sweden. As Ryding prepares for his next big role, Vitus in Sunrise on the Reaping, which will be released in November 2026, we expect to see more eye-catching looks from him in the coming year.
Taylor Swift’s corseted, draped Vivienne Westwood mini dress was dazzling on its own with its sparkly red fabric. But to up the ante, she wore a body chain around her thigh with a dainty little “T” charm that sent everyone into a frenzy. Was it for now fiancé Travis Kelce, her own name, or Tortured Poets? Each Swiftie has their own theory, but one thing’s for sure, they were all talking about it.
Tate McRae’s Ludovic de Saint Sernin, styled by Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo for the VMAs, took a quirky approach to the sheer dress trend. The silky white train looked otherworldly as it flowed behind her along the red carpet.
