15 Celebrities Who Paid The Price For Looking Stunning On Red Carpet

At the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2014, Emma Thompson made a memorable entrance while presenting the award for Best Screenplay. She walked onstage barefoot, carrying her Christian Louboutin heels in one hand and a martini in the other. With her typical wit, Thompson joked about the painful shoes, pointing to the red soles and saying, "I just want you to know, this red? It's my blood," The Hollywood Reporter wrote.

At the 2024 Versace show in Milan, Anne Hathaway struggled to move freely in her corseted dress, leading to a humorous and relatable moment. In an Instagram post, Hathaway shared a candid video of herself trying to sit comfortably, wriggling and squirming in her seat while joking, "I just want to respect the integrity of the corset." Designer Donatella Versace was seen laughing and teasing Hathaway, saying "Help her. She can't move!" Despite her discomfort, Hathaway remained good-natured, insisting "I'm fine" and expressing her gratitude to Donatella for having her in Milan.

Rihanna's show-stopping, pope-inspired Margiela look came with a physical price, as she revealed to Entertainment Tonight. The outfit was so heavy that every step felt like a squat, and Rihanna joked that her butt even got a workout from wearing it. Despite having a simpler alternative, Rihanna chose to wear the elaborate ensemble out of respect for the craftsmanship that went into creating it, including the painstaking hand-beading process.

Jennifer Lawrence's 2013 Academy Awards win was overshadowed by her infamous stumble on the way to the stage. The actress, dressed in a strapless Dior Haute Couture gown, tripped on the stairs but quickly recovered, earning a standing ovation from the audience. With characteristic humor, Lawrence quipped, "You guys are just standing up because you feel bad that I fell." Backstage, she confessed that her immediate reaction to the fall was a profanity-laced thought that "starts with 'F'".

At the 2011 Met Gala, Beyoncé wore a stunning Emilio Pucci gown that was so tight it left her struggling to move. According to People, the singer required assistance from her stylist, Ty Hunter, and her husband, Jay-Z, just to walk up the iconic steps of the Met.

Taylor Swift's dazzling Balmain mirror ball dress at the 2018 American Music Awards came with a hidden cost, as revealed in her Netflix documentary Miss Americana. Behind-the-scenes footage showed Swift struggling to breathe in the outfit.

At the 2018 Met Gala, Bella Hadid made a striking appearance in a Chrome Hearts gown, but her look came with a physical challenge. She revealed on Instagram that her 10-pound veil, which was sewn to her head by hairstylist Jen Atkin, left her unable to move freely, explaining the reason behind her limited mobility on the red carpet.

Naomie Harris's 2017 Golden Globes look was a stunning but suffocating experience, as she revealed in an interview with ITV's Lorraine. The actress described her dress as "like a corset" that left her barely able to breathe. The restrictive garment also forced her to forgo eating and drinking from 12 o'clock onwards, as she couldn't use the toilet while wearing it. Harris even shared a humorous Instagram photo of herself being transported to the car, where she had to lie flat to avoid creasing the dress, with the designer himself carrying her to ensure the gown remained pristine, as reported by Harper's Bazaar.

At the 2024 world premiere of "Dune: Part Two", Zendaya made a bold fashion statement by wearing a iconic suit that she had been eyeing. In an interview with Vogue, she revealed that she had to convince her stylist, Law Roach, to let her wear the suit, which was a complex and challenging piece to wear. Despite initial concerns that the suit might not fit due to its intricate design and hinges, Zendaya was thrilled to find that it fit her like a glove. However, her excitement was short-lived, as she began to feel lightheaded and uncomfortable just 10 minutes into wearing it. The metal suit, which conducts and traps heat, proved to be a physically demanding choice, but Zendaya was determined to make a statement with her fashion choice.

At the 2024 Academy Awards, actress Liza Koshy suffered a dramatic red carpet mishap when she took a tumble in her massive platform heels. While posing for photos, Koshy lost her footing and collapsed onto the carpet, her elegant Marchesa gown and Simon G jewels momentarily forgotten in the shock of the moment, People reported.

At the 2016 Met Gala, Kylie Jenner's stylish appearance came at a physical cost, as she later revealed on Snapchat. She shared a photo of her bruised feet and scratched ankles, captioning it "When ur dress made you bleed and ur feet are purple." Despite the discomfort, Jenner seemed to take it in stride, adding in a follow-up post, "It was worth it though."

Kim Kardashian revealed on an episode of The Kardashians that her 2024 Met Gala look came at a great physical cost. She described feeling extremely uncomfortable, struggling to breathe, and experiencing pain, saying "I've never been in this much pain before...I was gonna sneak out right before the dinner." However, a chance encounter with Anna Wintour, who asked her to sit in her seat, kept Kardashian from making an early exit. Despite her discomfort, Kardashian adhered to her mantra, "If you look good, it was all worth it," and stuck it out for the sake of fashion.

In an episode of Life of Kylie, Kylie Jenner was seen trying on her 2017 Met Gala look for the first time. She mentioned that the corset needed to be tightened to the point where she would "kind of suffocate", highlighting the extreme measures she was willing to take to achieve the perfect fit.

Kendall Jenner's 2022 Met Gala look was a stylish but stressful experience, as revealed on an episode of The Kardashians. The model shared that her outfit was so huge that she needed assistance getting into her van, and the pressure of wearing the difficult garment even triggered a panic attack on the way to the event.

Kim Kardashian's 2019 Met Gala look was a stunning but painful affair, as she revealed on Instagram and in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. She had to undergo "corset breathing lessons" with renowned corsetier Mr. Pearl just to be able to wear the tight garment. Kardashian described the experience as excruciating, saying "I have never felt pain like that in my life." She even claimed to have suffered physical aftermath, including indentations on her back and stomach, from wearing the corset.