Why The Root 100 Honoree Ayo Edibiri is a Style Superstar

We’re looking back at some of our favorite looks from actress and The Root 100 2025 honoree Ayo Edibiri.

Even if you’ve never seen a single episode of the FX hit series “The Bear,” you’ve likely seen one of the show’s breakout stars, actress Ayo Edibiri, steal the spotlight on the red carpet. Whether she’s popping out at a premiere or showing up at an awards ceremony, the 30-year-old winner of Golden Globe, SAG and Emmy awards always makes a serious style statement.

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With the help of stylist Danielle Goldberg, Edibiri is always down to experiment with color, pattern and proportion, and every look is accessorized by her beautiful smile. We’re taking a look at some of our favorite looks from actress, fashion it-girl and The Root 100 honoree Ayo Edibiri.

2024 Academy Museum Gala

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From the full head of curls to the sexy slit of this Thom Browne bustier dress, there is so much to love about this look Edibiri wore for the 2024 Academy Museum Gala.

Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Edibiri wore a red, long-sleeved mini dress for an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Good Morning, America

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Casual and cool, Edebiri sported a Loewe vest and pants for a 2024 appearance on GMA.

2025 Golden Globes

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In a nod to Julia Roberts, the actress rocked a gray Loewe pant suit and gold tie to the 2025 Golden Globes.

2024 Emmy Awards

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“The Bear” star wore a beautiful strapless custom Bottega Veneta dress to the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards.

2025 Academy Museum Gala

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Shining in Chanel, Edibiri turned heads on the blue carpet at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala.

“After The Hunt” Screening

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This neutral floor-length gown was a beautifully modern take on old Hollywood.

“Inside Out 2” Premiere

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We love the culottes on this mint green Bottega Veneta suit Edibiri wore for the Los Angeles premiere of “Inside Out 2.”

“The Bear” Season 3 Premiere

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Ayo brightened up the carpet in this strapless floral print Loewe dress at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Bear” Season 3.

2025 Met Gala

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The actress honored the 2025 Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” wearing a floor-length shirt dress with beaded accessories and a leather coat by Maximilian Davis for Ferragamo.

Venice International Film Festival

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Edibiri was a vision in white wearing a tailored pantsuit at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival.

2024 Governors Awards

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Ayo proved that less is sometimes so much more in this yellow strapless floor-length Proenza Schouler gown at the 2024 Governors Awards.

Enjoy “The View”

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Playing with pattern, Edibiri wore Dries Van Noten separates for a 2024 appearance on “The View.”

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