Amy Adams has been a fixture on red carpets since her first Oscar nomination for Junebug in 2005, and for good reason: The actress has seamlessly moved between drama, comedy, and even musicals. Her versatility extends beyond her roles to her red carpet style, where the actress has shown that she's not afraid to mix it up, comfortably channeling old Hollywood in regal gowns and soft waves or bringing the sexy in figure-hugging Tom Ford dresses and sleek locks.
Adams has been working with stylist Petra Flannery (who has also styled Zoe Saldaña, Emma Stone, and Reese Witherspoon) since 2013. Flannery has spent that time focusing Adams's red carpet style, telling The New York Times in 2017, "Amy's style has gone into cleaner silhouettes and things that are more column-like, or a piece that maybe has a bit more modern detail," adding that the actress, "also has this side to her that is very feminine and loves pretty clothes and that aspect of dressing up."
Beyond her partnership with Tom Ford (who directed her in his 2016 feature film Nocturnal Animals) — which brought about a stunning run of sexy, form-fitting gowns — Adams has also often turned to body-skimming looks from Versace. Rarely going for expected ball gowns or tulle-heavy looks, Adams has clearly developed a signature red carpet style all her own.
Keep scrolling for Amy Adams's best red carpet looks to date.
Amy Adams in a Dolce & Gabbana dress at the 'Disenchanted' Los Angeles premiere in 2022
In 2022, Adams returned to the modern fairy tale world of Enchanted in its sequel, Disenchanted, wearing a purple deep-V corset dress from Dolce & Gabbana.
Amy Adams in a Thom Browne dress at the 'Dear Evan Hansen' L.A. premiere in 2021
Forever blurring the line among menswear, womenswear, casual, and formal, designer Thom Browne created a herringbone corset dress for Adams, which she accessorized perfectly with Rahaminov jewelry.
Amy Adams in an Atelier Versace gown at the Oscars in 2019
The Best Supporting Actress nominee (for her role as Lynne Cheney in Vice) was absolutely flawless in an Atelier Versace gown and Christian Louboutin shoes at the 2019 Academy Awards.
Amy Adams in a Céline dress at the SAG Awards in 2019
Also a nominee for a SAG Award for her role in Vice, Adams wore a custom Céline peplum dress based on a mini-dress that walked the runway. Jimmy Choo strappy sandals and Cartier jewels rounded out her look for the awards ceremony.
Amy Adams in an Andrew Gn dress at the 'Vice' L.A. premiere in 2018
Never afraid to embrace a deeply cut dress, Adams chose a fiery Andrew Gn number with long split sleeves for the Beverly Hills premiere of Vice.
Amy Adams in a Schiaparelli dress at the Governors Awards in 2018
For the Governors Awards, Adams chose a smart pink silk georgette pleated dress from Schiaparelli embellished with an embroidered heart and a magenta satin sash.
Amy Adams in a Christian Siriano gown at the 'Vanity Fair' Oscars party in 2018
The actress cut a sharp silhouette in an asymmetrical black Christian Siriano gown with a high slit and bejeweled hoop earrings.
Amy Adams in a Gucci dress at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in 2017
Adams wore a blue satin Gucci dress with a playful red bow print to LACMA's Art + Film gala, completing her look with old Hollywood waves and a red lip.
Amy Adams in a Brandon Maxwell dress at the SAG Awards in 2017
You can't go wrong with a Brandon Maxwell gown, and Adams adorned hers for the SAG awards with several pieces of Cartier High Jewelry, including a chunky choker.
Amy Adams in a Tom Ford gown at the Golden Globes in 2017
Tom Ford pulled out all the stops for Adams's Golden Globes look, creating a shimmering, sequined black gown with a sleek but dramatic square-neck bodice.
Amy Adams in a Versace dress at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2016
Adams channeled a dream bride in a white, off-the-shoulder Versace gown at the Critics' Choice Awards.
Amy Adams in a Tom Ford dress at the 'Nocturnal Animals' New York City premiere in 2016
The benefits of having a designer like Tom Ford as a director were evident on the Nocturnal Animals press tour, with Adams wearing several of his designs, including this red gown for the film's N.Y.C. premiere.
Amy Adams in a Carolina Herrera dress at the Governors Awards in 2016
A statuesque white and gold Carolina Herrera embroidered gown with an asymmetric strap was an ideal look for Adams at the Governors Awards.
Amy Adams in a Tom Ford dress at the BFI London Film Festival in 2016
Adams wore the ultimate version of a Tom Ford gown for the London premiere of Nocturnal Animals, walking the red carpet in a sleek black velvet column dress with long sleeves.
Amy Adams in a Valentino gown at the 'Arrival' London premiere in 2016
Contrasting her other looks at the festival, Adams wore a plunging white Valentino gown with a scarf-style neckline and butterfly hem for the premiere of Arrival.
Amy Adams in a Roksanda dress at the 'Arrival' Toronto premiere in 2016
Adams was like the red carpet come to life in a scarlet Roksanda dress with a sequined halter neckline at the Toronto International Film Festival Premiere of Arrival.
Amy Adams in a Tom Ford gown at the Venice Film Festival in 2016
It was another fashion win for the Nocturnal Animals star in a glittering Tom Ford dress at the film's premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Amy Adams in a Stella McCartney dress at the Venice Film Festival in 2016
Adams switched up her look for the Arrival premiere in Venice, choosing a half-sheer black Stella McCartney gown with a structured bodice and straight tresses.
Amy Adams in an Antonio Berardi gown at the 'Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice' London premiere in 2016
Reprising her role as Lois Lane in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Adams attended the film's premiere in an Antonio Berardi gown with a ruffle detail side panel and sky-high sparkly blue sandals.
Amy Adams in an Atelier Versace gown at the Golden Globes in 2016
Adams complemented her red hair beautifully in a monochromatic tangerine Atelier Versace dress and minimal Neil Lane jewelry at the Golden Globes.
Amy Adams in an Atelier Versace gown at the Golden Globes in 2015
For the Golden Globes, Adams chose a lilac one-shoulder dress that she paired with Tiffany & Co. jewels.
Amy Adams in a Lanvin dress at the BAFTAs in 2015
The actress attended the BAFTAs in London wearing a white column gown with an embellished belt by Lanvin.
Amy Adams in a Max Mara dress at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2015
At the Critics' Choice Awards, the presenter opted for a shimmering strapless Max Mara dress that she paired with Kurt Geiger shoes, Neil Lane jewelry, EF Collection earrings, and a Bottega Veneta clutch.
Amy Adams in a Roland Mouret dress in L.A. in 2015
The actress attended a party in Los Angeles in a bright green Roland Mouret shift dress, accessorizing with gold Giuseppe Zanotti heels and a Jimmy Choo clutch.
Amy Adams in a Versace gown at the 'Vanity Fair' Oscars party in 2015
Adams attended the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscars party wearing a soft blue Versace gown.