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30+ best dressed stars in May 2025


After the sartorial spectacle of the Met Gala, May is shaping up to be an impeccable month of celebrity style - see the best photos


blake lively in white dress and kerry washington in olive dress with floral backdrop© Getty
Katie Daly
Katie DalyLifestyle Writer
Updated: May 31, 2025
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As host of one of the biggest nights in the fashion calendar, May is an exciting month for the style set. 

The first Monday of the month saw A-listers flock to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala - the annual haute couture fundraising festival supporting the Met's Costume Institute in Manhattan. 

From Tyla's sand gown from last year's event to Katy Perry's 2019 outing as a literal chandelier, the Met Gala has seen some of Hollywood's most iconic fashion moments. 

Beyond that, stars are out in their droves enjoying the warmer weather as they take on parties and TV appearances. The month will also play host to the finest actors and actresses at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, allowing ample opportunity for sartorial statements.

Keep scrolling to see the best fashion photos from the celebrity style set in the month of May…

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Actress Adria Arjona attends the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Presents "Andor" event at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists on May 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.© Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Found

Adria Arjona

Andor star Adria Arjona went for simple, understated glamour at an event held for the show at SAG-AFTA. In a figure-hugging midi dress in mocha mousse, Pantone's colour of the year, the actress looked magnificent.

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Cynthia Erivo in NoHo in NYC on May 29© GC Images

Cynthia Erivo

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is quite the fashionista –though she always brings an iconic look to the big events, her street style often flies under the radar.

The Broadway actress looked incredibly cool walking around New York, in an olive green shirt with a plunging neckline, and a grey-ish light blue waistcoat to layer over it. She rounded off her look with a pair of chunky black heels and gold hoop earrings.

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Natalie Portman in white dress© Getty

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman could have been a modern bride in a frilled dress and longline white jacket at the Dior Cruise 2025 at Hotel Eden in Rome.

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Host Jennifer Lopez attends the 2025 American Music Awards at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada© WireImage

Jennifer Lopez

JLo was a total vision in a billowing nude gown before taking to the stage at the 2025 American Music Awards.

The superstar looked amazing in her cut-out gown featuring large ring detailing and a halterneck design at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. She wore her honey hued hair down loose and enhanced her cheekbones with a dusting of golden bronzer.


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Becky G arrives at the 2025 American Music Awards  at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada© FilmMagic

Becky G

Becky G took a walk on the wild side in a leopard print mini dress with a matching shawl to walk the red carpet at the AMAs. 

The pop princess teamed her glittering little number with a dramatic diamond embellished choker.

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Cate Blanchett on red steps in black gown© Getty

Cate Blanchett

Seagull star Cate Blanchett oozed glamour at the closing ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival in a black halterneck gown with a dramatic lace frill.

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Margaret Qualley, daughter of Andie McDowell, at Cannes Film Festival 2025© Getty Images

Margaret Qualley

Rising star Margaret Qualley looked breathtakingly beautiful on the red carpet for the premiere of her upcoming film Honey Don't!, in which she stars alongside Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans

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Jodie Foster in Dior gown at Cannes 2025© WireImage

Jodie Foster

Hollywood legend Jodie Foster was a vision at the photocall for Vie Privée at Cannes Film Festival, looking outstanding in an off-white Dior dress, featuring blue floral prints.

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Sarah Jessica Parker on red carpet in navy dress© Getty

Sarah Jessica Parker

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker made a red carpet appearance in navy blue at the And Just Like That... season three photocall in New York City. Her scrunchy gown was teamed with a sparkly bag, heels, and a grungy cool-toned eyeshadow look.


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Elle Fanning on red carpet in sage floral dress© Getty

Elle Fanning

The Great star Elle Fanning attended the Affeksjonsverdi red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, looking angelic in a pale sage green corseted gown with embroidered flowers.


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Scarlett Johansson on red carpet in lilac gown© Getty

Scarlett Johansson

Epitomising red carpet glamour, Scarlett Johansson arrived at the premiere of the Vie Privée at the Cannes Film Festival wearing a pastel chiffon Prada gown, her hair styled in a balletic updo to showcase her floral back tattoo.

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Diane Kruger on red carpet steps in black and white lace gown© Getty

Diane Kruger

Little Disasters actress Diane Kruger proved that lace gowns were the so en vogue in Cannes. She was a red carpet beauty at The Richest Woman In The World event in a black and white number with sheer mesh gloves and a slicked updo.

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Nicole Kidman posed in red dress© Getty

Nicole Kidman

Nine Perfect Strangers star Nicole Kidman attended the 2025 Kering Women In Motion Awards and Cannes Film Festival Presidential Dinner at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival. She looked incredible in a red sleeveless lace dress with a high neck and figure-hugging fit.

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Hannah Waddingham posed on fake beach in yellow top and trousers© Getty

Hannah Waddingham

Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham wore the colour of the season at the UK Special screening of Disney's Lilo & Stitch at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. The actress stunned in a pair of striking lemon yellow cigarette trousers with a matching tank top styled with slingback heels.

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Eva Longoria© Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Im

Eva Longoria

Attending the 10th anniversary of the La Môme restaurant in Cannes, Eva Longoria wore an incredible asymmetrically patterned midi dress, with small red embellishments toward the hem. 

She accessorised with a small gold handbag, a pair of open toe heels, and gold hoop earrings.

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Jennifer Lawrence attends Dior at The Hollywood Reporter dinner for the cast of DIE MY LOVE at the 78th Festival de Cannes on May 16, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Jed Cullen/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)© The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Jennifer Lawrence

Attending a dinner for the cast of Die My Love, in which she co-stars with Robert Pattinson, Jennifer Lawrence looked incredible in a full Dior ensemble – her belted kimono-inspired dress with translucent sleeves stole the show! 

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Alice Eve and Isla Fisher attend the DKMS London Gala 2025 on May 15, 2025 in London, England.© Dave Benett/Getty Images for DKM

Alice Eve and Isla Fisher

Alice Eve and Isla Fisher posed up a storm at the DKMS London Gala 2025. HELLO! was in attendance at the swanky charity soiree, held at the Natural History Museum, in aid of defeating blood cancer.  

Guests, including host Dominic West, were entertained by a performance by Jessie Ware and left touched by an emotional meeting between a stem cell donor and the young child whose life he helped to save.

Our reporter tucked into a gourmet three-course meal as donations upwards of £10,000 came rolling in from generous benefactors.


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Halle Berry posed on red carpet in black corset with duvet style pink skirt© Getty

Halle Berry

The Union star Halle Berry rocked an unexpected duvet-style dress on the red carpet for the Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The corseted gown was teamed with a statement diamond necklace to match her bejewelled heels.

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Diane Kruger posed in striped blue dress and white heels© Getty

Diane Kruger

Actress Diane Kruger looked chic as she attended a screening of Little Disasters at The Charlotte Street Hotel in London. She paired a striped shirt dress with killer white Prada heels and wore her blonde locks slicked off her face. 

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Sabrina Elba posed in black printed dress© Getty

Sabrina Elba

Actress and UN Goodwill ambassador Sabrina Elba attended the BFI Chair's Dinner, where Tom Cruise received the BFI Fellowship, at Rosewood London. She looked chic in a slinky dress featuring an unexpected horse and mountain print.

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Nicola Coughlan on red carpet in dress with white top and black skirt© Getty

Nicola Coughlan

Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan styled up a storm at the BAFTA Television Awards. She wore a Bardot-style A-line dress by Richard Quinn with a sequinned skirt teamed with a swishy ponytail and killer black heels.

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Jessica Alba posing for photos in black crop top and black trousers at Vegas Beach Club event© Getty Images for Palm Tree Beach

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba is summer-ready in this cute co-ord.

The Fantastic Four actress made an appearance at Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and kept it cool and chic with a black bandeau top, wide-leg trousers and large black shades.

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Cynthia Erivo in a brown suit while posing for photos outside hotel on Upper East Side© GC Images

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo paid spectacular homage to the MET Gala theme before it'd even begun.

Pictured on the Upper East Side on the eve of the major fashion event, the Wicked actress wore an impeccable oversized suit in chocolate brown complete with a pin-stripe shirt and silk purple neck-tie – sublime.

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Nicole Kidman posed on red carpet in black top and trousers© Getty

Nicole Kidman

Holland star Nicole Kidman attended the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards in Texas in a leather top paired with unusual layered trousers and killer heels.

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Kylie Jenner on red carpet in black gown© Getty

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner oozed glamour on the red carpet during the 70th David Di Donatello at Cinecitta Studios in Rome, wearing a figure-flattering black gown styled with an embellished clutch.

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Poorna Jagannathan posed in grey blazer and pencil skirt© Getty

Poorna Jagannathan

Actress Poorna Jagannathan looked like a boss at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations presents Deli Boys at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists. She posed in a blazer and mini skirt with a matching longline jacket topped off with killer patent heels.

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Miley Cyrus pose in black suit and sunglasses© Getty

Miley Cyrus

'Flowers' singer Miley Cyrus looked uber cool as she took part in An Evening with Miley Cyrus presented by Spotify at The Metrograph in New York City. She wore an open white shirt with a cropped blazer, black pants and oversized shades.

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Isla Fisher posed in party in green cocktail dress© Getty

Isla Fisher

Confessions of a Shopaholic star Isla Fisher made an appearance at a pre-drinks reception for the world premiere of Ocean With David Attenborough at The Pelican in Notting Hill. She chose to wear a forest green laser-cut floral dress and platform heels.

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Demi Moore wears a black and white striped dress with sculptural detailing and matching black and white shoes. © David Fisher/Shutterstock

Demi Moore

The Substance star Demi Moore led the best dressed at the Met Gala. She looked incredible in a dramatic black and white Thom Browne gown with a collar that orbited her head. 

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Rihanna wears a black pinstripe skirt, micro blazer and hat© John Salangsang/BEI/Shutterstock

Rihanna

Diamonds singer Rihanna stepped out in Marc Jacobs at the Met Gala, showing off her blossoming baby bump in a pinstripe skirt, corset top, and wide-brimmed hat. 

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Jessica Biel laughing in a pinstripe suit© January Images/Shutterstock

Jessica Biel

Giving us a lesson in business chic, Jessica Biel joined Elizabeth Banks speak at The Ankler Prestige Junkie Live! The Better Sister special screening in a stunning pinstripe suit. The actress paired the oversized blazer and waist-cinching trousers with a black cami and nude heels.

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Helen Mirren with her hands on her hips in a floral dress© FilmMagic

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren was a vision in florals at Paramount+'s 1923 FYC event in LA, giving a modest twist to her sheer-sleeved dress with a patent belt and ebony headband.

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anne hathaway posing in trouser suit © Getty Images

Anne Hathaway

Actress Anne Hathaway nailed business-chic as she stepped out to attend the Moda Operandi Pre-Met Gala cocktail party at The Twenty Two Hotel. Dressed to impress, the Hollywood star rocked a sleek, Versace trouser suit, blingy heels and a pair of retro shades. Ramping up the glamour, Anne also carried a gleaming gold chainmail bag. 


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Kerry Washington outside Good Morning America in NYC© GC Images

Kerry Washington

Scandal star Kerry Washington was seen outside the studio of Good Morning America, looking incredible in a monochrome ensemble, with a textured black leather jacket and matching mini-skirt.

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Blake Lively posed on street in white dress© Getty

Blake Lively

Gossip Girl star Blake Lively had fans double-taking as she had a total Marilyn Monroe moment in a white A-line dress while out in New York City. Her look was accessorised with strappy heels and an embellished bag, capturing her romantic sense of style.

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Heidi Klum posed in black suit© Getty

Heidi Klum

Former AGT judge Heidi Klum attended The King's Trust 4th Annual Global Gala in New York City in style. The model chose a black satin oversized co-ord with vampy eye makeup and straight hair.

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Selena Gomez posed outside in jeans and white blazer© Getty

Selena Gomez

Singer Selena Gomez hosted Rare Beauty's 4th annual Mental Health Summit in LA. She opted for daytime chic in the form of a jeans and white blazer pairing and finished her look with white pumps.

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Florence Pugh wearing thigh-split leather dress© Getty

Florence Pugh

We Live in Time actress Florence Pugh looked incredible as she stepped out in New York ahead of a special screening of Thunderbolts at the IPIC Theater. She exuded confidence in a backless leather gown with a dramatic leg split, styled with killer heels and dark sunglasses.

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Tyla© Getty

Tyla

She may have given us the iconic sand dress look at the Met Gala last year, but singer-songwriter Tyla is already upping the ante with this incredible look.

The show-stopping hat and mini dress look is fresh off the runway from British-Nigerian fashion designer Tolu Coker, and features orange, brown and white stripes. 

We already can't wait to see what amazing look Tyla brings to the Met Gala this year.

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