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Kerry Washington attends the Golden Globes After Party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2007. She is wearing a lovely one-shoulder, gray mini dress.
Lupita Nyong'o in 2015 at The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 Women in Entertainment event in Los Angeles, California. Her peplum top and cinched waist adds just the right flair.
Christina Aguilera attends the American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre in 2008 in Los Angeles, California. She dawned a floor-length, lace-inspired, light gray gown with feathery straps. Matching jewelry complements this metallic look.
Courteney Cox attends a 2009 event in Beverly Hills, California. She's wearing a fitted thin strap, light gray dress. Her minimal accessories let this chic look shine.
SJP attends the premiere of 'Sex and the City: The Movie' in 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. She is wearing a fun gray dress, the fabric of which appears iridescent. This strapless, cinched waist, floor-length look is gorgeous.
Meryl Streep attends the 85th Annual Academy Awards in 2013 in Hollywood, California. She's wearing a fabulous metallic gray, long sleeve, floor-length gown. This regal style is a look only she could pull off.
Angelina Jolie in 2012 attending the Cinema For Peace Gala of the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival. Jolie is wearing a light gray, floor-length and three-quarter sleeve dress. What brings this look together is the cinched waist.
Jada Pinkett Smith attends the premiere of 'The Women' in LA in September 4, 2018. She is wearing a beaded deep gray strapless dress. The floor-length gown is fitted, has geometric beadwork, and gray accessories that take this look to a new level.
Anne Hathaway, in 2008, attends the 65th Venice Film Festival for the premiere of 'Rachel Getting Married.' She looks stately in her strapless empire waist gown. The gray tulle that peaks through the asymmetrical length dress is elevated with beautiful appliqué flowers along the lower half of her dress. Another regal look from one of America’s A-list actresses.
Katie Holmes attends the 10th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards in 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. She is wearing a deep gray empire waist silk gown with details along the neckline. The actress is simply stunning in this sleek silhouette.
Halle Berry attends the 14th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala in 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. Shining in this low neckline, gray metallic mini dress, her look is effortless, with minimal accessories proving sometimes less is more.
Zendaya attends a photo-call for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in 2021 in London, England. She takes business casual and makes it couture with this boxy, padded shoulder blazer dress. She pairs the look perfectly with intricate black boots.
Nicole Kidman attends the premiere of 'Being The Ricardos' in 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Nicole is wearing a strapless A-line, floor-length gray gown. She shines in this elegant dress.
Olivia Wilde, in 2012, attends the Jameson Empire Awards event at the Grosvenor House in London, England. She is wearing a sheer gray and gold dress with bell sleeves. Her look is understated yet elegant.
Jennifer Aniston attends the 21st Annual Critics' Choice Awards in 2016 in Santa Monica, California. Aniston is wearing a floor-length gray dress with a high slit down the center. She looks beautiful in this simple yet elegant choice. Minimal details make this a chic look.
Jennifer Lawrence, in 2017, attends the premiere of 'Mother!' at the Cinema UGC Normandie in Paris, France. She is wearing a light gray gown with minimal accessories. The A-line floor-length dress exudes a timeless look.
Jennifer Lopez, in 2005, at the premiere of 'Monster-In-Law' in Hollywood, California. J.Lo is wearing a light gray, long sleeve, floor-length gown. This silk dress is beautiful with its pleated details.
Ariana Grande in 2020 at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California. She brings all the drama with this gorgeous gray tulle gown. She paired the look with matching gloves.
Amy Adams attends the 85th Annual Academy Awards in 2013 in Hollywood, California. Adams is wearing a light gray, floor-length, feathery dress, with a beautifully long train.
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Hilary Swank attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2011 in West Hollywood, California. Swank is wearing a gray, strapless, floor-length gown. She stuns in this metallic and feathery number.
Angela Bassett accompanied by her husband, Courtney B. Vance, at the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California in 2019. She is rocking a soft gray dress with a low-cut neckline, a dramatic slit in the front center of the dress, and metallic accessories. She nailed this gray look!
Britney Spears attends the We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston in Los Angeles, California in 2012, at the Nokia Theatre. She dawned a gray mini dress, matching lace-up heels, and peplum sleeves to round out this chic look.
Kim Kardashian attends the 69th Cannes Film Festival in 2016. Kim K sparkles in this metallic gray, sleek halter dress. She pairs the look with simple jewelry and neutral makeup.
Kate Hudson attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. She's rocking a sleek metallic gray dress. The delicate straps, high slit, and high shine dress pairs well with her accessories.
Helen Mirren attends the 78th Venice International Film Festival in 2021. She graced the red carpet in this showstopping metallic gown with matching gray clutch.
Charlize Theron attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2019, in Beverly Hills, California. She's wearing a gray number with a gorgeous silhouette, bodycon material, and structured shoulders to top off this stunning look.
Rita Ora attends a photo-call for a UNICEF event in 2020 in Capri, Italy. She is wearing a breathtaking gray dress. This floor-length, high side slit, and sheer piece is the perfect silhouette on her.
Ciara attends the amfAR Milano event in 2015 in Milan, Italy. The singer grabs our attention with this gray outfit and its dramatic train. She experiments with textures like leather, silk, and knitted materials. A true fashionista.
Reese Witherspoon attends the ‘Sing’ premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016. She is wearing a beautiful brocade, off-the-shoulder gray dress.
The red carpet is where celebrities flock to showcase their most creative looks. Many stars go for avant-garde styles, while others aim for playful with tulle, silk, and intricate embroidery. During awards season, fashion lovers are treated to all sorts of colors and shades, some more exciting than others. Many might not think much of gray, but this gallery is here to show you that it's anything but dull!
Click on to discover celebrities who donned unique outfits in various shades of gray.
Celebrities rocking gray dresses on the red carpet
Gray styles of the rich and famous
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The red carpet is where celebrities flock to showcase their most creative looks. Many stars go for avant-garde styles, while others aim for playful with tulle, silk, and intricate embroidery. During awards season, fashion lovers are treated to all sorts of colors and shades, some more exciting than others. Many might not think much of gray, but this gallery is here to show you that it's anything but dull!
Click on to discover celebrities who donned unique outfits in various shades of gray.