15 of Kelly Rowland’s Best Fashion Moments

Check out our favorite looks from the actress/singer who always shines on the red carpet.

Whether she’s wearing a tailored pantsuit or a bodycon mini dress, Kelly Rowland does not come to play on the red carpet. But this week, the Destiny’s Child alum is making news for more than her fashion on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. The actress/singer arrived for the Marcello Mio premiere in a beautiful red gown only to have to read an assistant staffer for displaying what insiders describe as aggressive behavior towards the star.

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Because we’d rather focus on all that is beautiful about the Mea Culpa star, we thought there was no time like the present to look back at some of Kelly Rowland’s best fashion moments.

Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala – 2024

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Rowland stuns in a copper gown at the 2024 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles.

Paris Fashion Week – 2023

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The only thing more beautiful than Rowland’s look is the Paris backdrop in this photo from the Lacome X Louvre photo call during Paris Fashion Week in 2023.

Cannes Film Festival – 2024

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Kelly Rowland is all smiles on the Marcello Mio red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024.

American Music Awards – 2022

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Rowland arrives in a gorgeous strapless leopard print gown from designer Nicolas Jebran at the 2022 American Music Awards.

Baby2Baby Gala – 2022

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Rowland wears a one-shoulder gown with a beautiful black feathered skirt at the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala.

“The Book of Clarence” LA Premiere – 2024

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Simple and chic, Rowland turns heads in a black and gold two-piece look at the LA premiere of The Book of Clarence in January 2024.

Wearable Art Gala – 2022

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She channeled old Hollywood glamour on the red carpet at the 5th annual Wearable Art Gala honoring Angela Bassett and Mark Bradford in 2022.

Vanity Fair Oscar Party – 2022

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Kelly Rowland attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images Lionel Hahn

Stylist Kollin Carter described Rowland as a “Black Barbie” in this sheer gown with cape sleeves at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2022.

Beautycon LA – 2019

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Kelly rocks a metallic pink bodycon dress at Beautycon Los Angeles in 2019.

Harper’s Bazaar ICONS Party – 2019

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Rowland wears a beautifully tailored white pantsuit at the 2018 Harper’s Bazaar ICONS Party in 2019.

Good Morning America – 2022

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We love the bright pop of color of this sweater dress Rowland wore for an appearance on Good Morning America in 2022.

MTV Video Music Awards – 2011

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Rowland arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles in 2011 wearing a super-sexy low-cut mini dress.

Academy Awards – 2013

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Rowland shines on the ultimate red carpet – the Academy Awards – in 2013.

Paris Fashion Week – 2023

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Rowland understood the assignment at the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week in 2023.

Refinery29 29Rooms – 2018

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This floral jumpsuit at Refinery29’s 29Rooms event in 2018 is a perfect spring look.

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