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The red carpet is infamous for wardrobe malfunctions and fashion mishaps. From slipping straps and rebellious zippers to forgotten price tags and daring slits that reveal a bit too much, here are some of the most memorable wardrobe malfunctions that have led to on-stage faux pas or red-carpet drama.
1. Zendaya at the 2021 Spider-Man: No Way Home Premiere
During the 2021 premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home, the always-stylish Zendaya needed a moment to adjust her Valentino gown. Her co-star and boyfriend, Tom Holland, stepped in front of her to block the cameras, having his real-life Spider-Man moment as the Dune star composed herself.
2. Emily Blunt at Trafalgar Square in 2023
Emily Blunt’s jaw dropped on the red carpet when a button on her metallic copper suit popped open while promoting Oppenheimer at Trafalgar Square in 2023. Her co-star Florence Pugh helped her hold the Dolce & Gabbana suit together as they laughed the moment off.
3. Heidi Klum at Cannes Film Festival 2023
During the 2023 premiere of La Passion de Dodin Bouffant at the Cannes Film Festival, Heidi Klum’s canary yellow gown became the subject of headlines due to a wardrobe malfunction. Part of her nipple was exposed when the model and entrepreneur showed off the voluminous sleeves of the Zuhair Murad design.
4. Rosamund Pike on The Tonight Show in 2017
While promoting her film The United Kingdom on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in 2017, Rosamund Pike’s black fitted midi dress split from the back. In shock, she grabbed the back of her dress and exclaimed, “I might have just fallen apart from behind! My dress might have split.”
5. Taylor Swift and the Hair Tie Incident
An eagle-eyed fan once pointed out that Taylor Swift had a hair tie stuck inside her nylon stockings. The Lover singer admitted she had no idea how it got there, responding, “YEP. But it’s like… How did I even do that?!”
6. Gigi Hadid at Milan Fashion Week 2016
The Versace show during Milan Fashion Week in 2016 closed with a wardrobe malfunction after Gigi Hadid experienced a nip slip on the runway. A witness remarked, “That was even more Gigi than Versace paid for. They got some bang for their buck with that casting.”
7. Nicki Minaj at Made In America Festival 2018
Nicki Minaj handled a wardrobe malfunction with ease at the 2018 Made In America Festival in Philadelphia. Her playsuit betrayed her, exposing both her breasts. She adjusted her top without missing a beat, joking onstage, “They done saw my nipples at least 50 times tonight.”
8. Jenna Ortega at Scream VI Promotion
At the AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City, Jenna Ortega rocked the red carpet promoting Scream VI. A little blue ink mark from a Sharpie autograph she signed for a fan ended up on her Jean Paul Gaultier Haute ensemble, following her for the rest of the event.
9. Margot Robbie at The Legend of Tarzan Premiere 2016
Margot Robbie experienced a wardrobe malfunction when the back of her Miu Miu gown started misbehaving at the 2016 premiere of The Legend of Tarzan in London. Co-star Alexander Skarsgård helped her laugh it off and continue posing on the red carpet.
10. Ariana Grande’s On-Stage Malfunction
During a live performance of Into You, Ariana Grande faced a wardrobe malfunction when the back of her outfit popped open. Despite this, she made it through the entire song without missing a beat.
11. Eva Longoria on David Letterman in 2011
Eva Longoria had a wardrobe malfunction when the button of her low-cut jacket popped open during an interview with David Letterman in 2011. She quickly covered her chest and assured, “I’m sorry… but you didn’t see anything.”
12. Bella Hadid at Cannes Film Festival 2017
At the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, Bella Hadid’s pink silk Alexandre Gauthier gown revealed her underwear due to its high slit. She handled the incident with poise despite the slew of photographers.
13. Kate Middleton in Leeds 2023
During a visit to the AW Hainsworth textiles mill in Leeds in 2023, Kate Middleton had to quickly fix her Burberry trouser suit after one of her trouser legs got stuck in her shoes. She paused, pulled the trouser leg out, and moved on gracefully.
14. Emily Ratajkowski at Golden Globes 2017
Emily Ratajkowski accidentally revealed her underwear at the 2017 Golden Globes when the slit of her yellow Reem Acra dress parted ways. The incident was quickly noticed by photographers.
15. Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour
During her Renaissance World Tour in Hamburg, Germany, Beyoncé avoided a potential disaster when a dancer saw a wardrobe malfunction about to happen. The dancer quickly grabbed her hand and placed it on her dress to alert her about the slipping hot pink outfit.
16. Cardi B at Calibash 2019
Cardi B faced a wardrobe malfunction during her performance at Los Angeles Calibash in 2019. Her sheer Dolce & Gabbana dress was more see-through than expected, causing her to keep her hand in front of her crotch for a good portion of the performance.
17. Jennifer Lawrence at SAG Awards 2013
Jennifer Lawrence’s Christian Dior Couture dress appeared to rip at the 2013 SAG Awards ceremony. The design house clarified that the dress was made with different levels of tulle and satin, and it was not a malfunction but part of the gown’s design.
18. Meghan Markle in Tonga 2018
Meghan Markle had a wardrobe malfunction in 2018 when she wore a red floral Self Portrait dress in Tonga. The tag from the form-fitting dress was still attached, flapping about as she walked down the red carpet.
19. Britney Spears at Planet Hollywood
During a performance at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Britney Spears’ black mesh unitard split wide open. Her dancers quickly zipped it back up while she continued her performance without missing a beat.
20. Farrah Abraham at Venice Film Festival 2019
Farrah Abraham went commando in a floral-print ball gown by Christophe Guillarme at the 2019 Venice Film Festival. The front slit of the skirt opened wide, revealing more than expected.
21. Sofía Vergara at the 2012 Emmys
Sofía Vergara’s teal Zuhair Murad gown zipper broke, exposing her derriere during the 2012 Emmys. She quickly fixed it and joined her Modern Family co-stars in accepting the Outstanding Comedy Series award.
22. Sophie Marceau at Cannes 2005
Sophie Marceau had a wardrobe hiccup at the 2005 Cannes red carpet when the strap of her dress slipped, exposing her left breast. She quickly re-tied the knot and continued walking unfazed.
23. Katherine Heigl at ShoWest Awards 2010
Katherine Heigl experienced a wardrobe malfunction while receiving the Female Star of the Year Award at the 2010 ShoWest Awards. The strap of her red Donna Karan dress broke, forcing her to hold it in place for the rest of her speech.