Madonna’s Best Red Carpet Looks Prove Why She’s the OG “Material Girl”

One of Madonna’s first, and most recognizable, red carpet looks came during the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards.

In full rocker glam at the 1985 American Music Awards.

A bold red lip, coiffed pixie hair, and a dazzling gown quickly became Madonna’s go-to red carpet look during the early stages of her career.

Madonna in her iconic cone bra at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival where she debuted her film In Bed With Madonna.

Madonna channeled another famous “M,” Marilyn Monroe, at the 1991 Oscars. She entered the venue hand-in-hand with Michael Jackson.

The pop legend was early to the exposed bra trend.

With Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds at the American Music Awards in 1995.

Channeling dark, romantic glamour on the Golden Globes red carpet.

With her long-time manager Guy Oseary at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards.

For the 1998 Academy Awards, Madonna slipped into a plunging satin gown that featured a tulle skirt.

During her Confessions on a Dance Floor era, Madonna was all about dance-inspired outfits like this leotard she wore to the 2005 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Madonna rocked a bedazzled mini dress and higher-than-high boots to the 2006 Grammys.

The singer paired a sheer a-line dress with leather shoes for her 2008 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In full sequined fringe at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.

At the 2009 Met Gala, Madonna channeled the “Model as Muse” theme with this ruffled mini dress, matching headpiece, and black racer boots.

The bottle blonde looked ravishing at the 2011 Met Gala.

Madonna attended the UK premiere of W.E. in a caped LBD that she styled with bright red gloves.

Madonna won big at the 2012 Golden Globes in this tiered, sequined confection.

The Met Gala’s 2013 dress code, PUNK: Chaos to Couture, was tailored made for Madonna.

In matching looks with her son David, Madonna was the ultimate cool mom at the 2014 Grammys.

Madonna blinged-out a lingerie corset dress for her 2015 Grammys outfit.

For the 2015 Met Gala, the singer went for a graphic Moschino dress that featured a one-shoulder cape.

Madonna took her love of red carpet lingerie to extremes at the 2016 Met Gala.

Madonna, at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, suited up in a bold two-piece look.

The singer went all out for the 2017 Met Gala in this camouflage gown.

With a name like Madonna, it’s no wonder the singer was among the best dressed during the 2018 “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination” Met Gala.

For the 2023 Grammy Awards, the icon cinched her waist with a chic, double-breasted coat. She rounded out her look with a braided hairdo.

Madonna brought her oh-so stylish daughters, Stella and Estere, to the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in 2024.