After rising to fame following a break-through role in indie cult classic St Elmo’s Fire in 1985, Demi Moore has continued to capture the hearts of fans around the world. And as her star became brighter, so too did her red carpet looks, topping best-dressed lists throughout her celebrated career. Now, 40 years later, her sartorial legacy has never been stronger.
Tracing her storied career from decade to decade, it’s impossible to ignore the integral part she’s played in some of cinema’s most iconic moments.
From breaking hearts in Ghost, to taking names in the ground-breaking G.I Jane, Moore’s professional repertoire reads like an excerpt from the Hollywood hall of fame with red carpet moments to match.
Fresh off the heels of her awards season campaign for body horror film, The Substance, Demi Moore is enjoying a style renaissance, or rather, a renewed place in the sartorial spotlight and we’re here for it.
Scroll down for decades of red carpet fashion inspiration courtesy of our favourite “popcorn actress”, Demi Moore.
20 Of The Most Iconic Demi Moore Red Carpet Looks Of All Time

Golden Globes, 1984
It may have been her first ever Golden Globes red carpet, but Demi Moore look was anything but elementary.

Academy Awards, 1989
First-time Oscars attendees are rarely known for making a sartorial statement, but true to Demi Moore’s larger-than-life personality, the newly-minted actress opted for a DIY dress that turned heads and topped global lists for the most memorable looks of the night. Whatever you think of the star’s homemade mullet dress, there’s something to be said for a celebrity who’s willing to take fashion risks – regardless of the outcome.

Golden Globes, 1990
Dressed to impress on the red carpet, Moore opted for a lavender shawl draped over a dazzling white and silver dress to match her then husband’s equally as demure Golden Globes get-up.

MTV Movie Awards, 1992
Demi Moore opted for a sleek and sexy black velvet dress with mandarin collar to walk the MTV Movie Awards red carpet.

Academy Awards, 1992
Demi Moore opted for a classic lilac Versace gown and matching shoes to walk the Academy Awards red carpet in 1992.

Golden Globes, 1995
Walking the red carpet with her then-husband, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore wore a silver floral dress to celebrate her nomination for her role in If These Walls Could Talk.

Emmy Awards, 1997
Proving blue really is the warmest colour when it comes to the hottest red carpet looks, Moore opted for a dazzling navy sequin column gown, perfectly matched to her then-husband’s sleek suit.

Academy Museum Gala, 2023
Demi Moore was the picture of mixed-metal magic in Tamara Ralph couture, styled with Cartier jewellery to rival the sparkling gown.

Toronto Film Festival, 2024
Demi Moore wore Thom Browne on the Toronto Film Festival red carpet for the premiere of her body horror film, The Substance.

The Met Gala, 2024
Dressed in a custom Harris Reed gown inspired by “The Garden of Time” theme, Demi Moore captivated the dream-like carpet with a plethora of poses worthy of the look.

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Premiere, 2024
Sculpted into a swan-like formation in a nod to the series, Moore’s strapless black and white dress by Balmain was exactly the right amount of camp to bring to a Capote-themed red carpet.

The Substance Premiere, 2024
Taking her method dressing for The Substance to the extremes, Moore opted for a mosaic patterned Oscar de la Renta gown with a sculptural edge.

Cannes Film Festival, 2024
Closing out Cannes with a larger-than-life bow-adorned Celine gown, Demi Moore tied up her time on the festival’s red carpet with a stylish high.

Kinds of Kindness Premiere at Cannes, 2024
Rarely do we get to see stars that are brave enough to wear red on the red carpet, but for Demi Moore, opting for this scarlet Armani Privé gown was a stroke of sartorial genius. Especially, said stylish Brad Goreski, because of its subtle take on method dressing.
“I’d been dying to get her into Armani Privé, because the silhouettes and the quality of the craftsmanship make sense,” said Goreski. “When I got that gown, I was like, ‘Oh, this is the blood. You showing up in bright red is just starting off your moment with this movie and the blood and the gore. She’s like, ‘Oh, this is great. I love it.’”

The Substance Premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, 2024
Wearing Schiaparelli couture, Moore gave a fashion-forward performance unrivalled by her red carpet cohort, with a sculptural look that offered the perfect example of substance, and style.

Vanity Fair Oscar Party, 2024
Dressed in a rich, chocolate brown Versace gown for the Vanity Fair Oscar party, Demi Moore took her red carpet fashion to delicious new heights – and famously brought her beautiful daughters along for the ride with her.

Critics Choice Awards, 2025
Demi Moore celebrated her Best Actress nod at the 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards in a Schiaparelli gown that made reference to her character in The Substance, with a delicate lace-up back detail that stole the show. She adorned the look with Tiffany & Co jewellery.

Directors Guild of America Awards, 2025
Taking on presenter duties at the 2025 DGA Awards, Demi Moore walked the red carpet in Dior Haute Couture.

BAFTAs, 2025
Demi Moore made headlines for her bedazzled Alexander McQueen gown that was equal parts art and attire.

Oscars, 2025
The best-actress hopeful stunned on the Academy Awards red carpet in custom Armani Privé with Chopard jewellery.