The red carpet is notorious for celebrity wardrobe malfunction, where fashion mishaps steal the spotlight. From slipping straps to zippers that just won’t cooperate, these unexpected moments have become a memorable part of Hollywood events. Stars often face the embarrassment of flashing forgotten price tags or dealing with skirts and slits that reveal a little too much. Despite the glamour, the red carpet is a prime stage for fashion blunders.
Whether it’s a daring dress with a waist-high slit or a gown that just won’t stay in place, these celebrity wardrobe malfunction make headlines and spark social media buzz. While some stars handle these fashion disasters with grace and humor, others end up creating iconic pop culture moments. These unforgettable malfunctions remind us that even celebrities aren’t immune to an outfit gone wrong under the bright lights.
#1 Emily Blunt
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Emily Blunt’s suit popped open at the Oppenheimer premiere, but Florence Pugh helped her, and they laughed off the wardrobe malfunction.
#2 Stefanie Scott
At the 2013 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, Stefanie Scott had a wardrobe malfunction as her dress blew upwards. It proved that a gust of wind isn’t ideal for dress control.
#3 Katherine Heigl
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While accepting the Female Star of the Year Award at the 2010 ShoWest Awards, Katherine Heigl’s Donna Karan dress strap broke, forcing her to hold it in place until she could get help.
#4 Heidi Klum
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At the 2023 Cannes Film Festival premiere of La Passion de Dodin Bouffant, Heidi Klum’s canary yellow Zuhair Murad gown caused a wardrobe malfunction, exposing part of her nipple while showcasing voluminous sleeves.
#5 Jennifer Lawrence
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At the 2013 SAG Awards, Jennifer Lawrence’s Christian Dior Couture dress seemed ripped, sparking “wardrobe malfunction” rumors. Christian Dior clarified it was intentional design with tulle and satin layers, not a tear.
#6 Gigi Hadid
At Milan Fashion Week 2016, Gigi Hadid’s wardrobe malfunction during the Versace show caused a nip slip. A witness joked about the extended runway and the unintended exposure.
#7 Meghan Markle
In October 2018, Meghan Markle experienced a wardrobe mishap in Tonga when the tag from her red floral Self Portrait dress was visible as she walked the red carpet with Prince Harry.
#8 Elizabeth Olsen
In 2015, Elizabeth Olsen faced a wardrobe malfunction in Paris when a gust of wind exposed her nude knickers during the Miu Miu event. She handled the situation with grace despite the unexpected exposure.
#9 Emily Ratajkowski
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At the 2017 Golden Globes, Emily Ratajkowski’s silky yellow Reem Acra dress malfunctioned, revealing her underwear through a high slit. The accidental exposure occurred while she was on the red carpet.
#10 Zendaya
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At the 2021 Spider-Man: No Way Home premiere, Zendaya needed to adjust her Valentino gown. Her boyfriend, Tom Holland, stepped in to block the cameras while she composed herself.
#11 Sophie Marceau
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At the 2005 Cannes red carpet, Sophie Marceau’s dress strap slipped, revealing her left breast in photos that became some of the year’s most expensive. She quickly adjusted and continued unfazed.
#12 Janet Jackson
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During the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show, Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake became infamous for the “Nipplegate” incident. Timberlake inadvertently tore part of Jackson’s costume, revealing her breast to millions of viewers and igniting a major controversy.
#13 Mariah Carey
In 2013, Mariah Carey encountered a celebrity wardrobe malfunction when her pink sequined Donatella Versace dress fell apart during a Good Morning America concert. She joked, “I love you, Donatella, but it popped,” and changed gowns after the break.
#14 Farrah Abraham
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At the 2019 Venice Film Festival, Farrah Abraham’s floral-print ball gown by Christophe Guillarme revealed that she was commando when the front slit of her skirt opened widely, exposing more than intended.
#15 Cardi B
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During Cardi B’s 2019 Calibash performance in Los Angeles, her sheer Dolce & Gabbana dress was more see-through than intended, prompting her to cover up. She later acknowledged the issue on Instagram.
#16 Kate Middleton
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In 2023, while visiting the AW Hainsworth textiles mill, Kate Middleton encountered a wardrobe mishap when her trouser leg got caught in her shoe. The Princess of Wales paused to adjust it before resuming her visit.
#17 Bella Hadid
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During the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, Bella Hadid’s pink silk Alexandre Gauthier gown had a high slit that revealed her underwear to photographers on the red carpet, causing a notable wardrobe malfunction.
#18 Ariana Grande
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In a live performance of “Into You,” Ariana Grande’s outfit back popped open, but she continued singing the entire song with poise and professionalism despite the wardrobe malfunction.
#19 Rosamund Pike
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While promoting The United Kingdom on The Tonight Show in 2017, Rosamund Pike’s black fitted midi dress split at the back. She humorously said, “My dress might have split,” while adjusting it.
#20 Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift once noticed a hair tie lodged in her nylon stockings and was puzzled by its presence. She humorously asked, “YEP. But seriously… How did that even happen?!”
#21 Nicki Minaj
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Nicki Minaj is known for handling wardrobe malfunctions with poise. At the 2018 Made In America Festival, her playsuit accidentally revealed both breasts. Onstage, she joked, “You know what? Let’s just go with it. They’ve seen my n***les at least 50 times tonight.”
#22 Jenna Ortega
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At the 2023 Scream VI premiere in New York City, Jenna Ortega dazzled in a Jean Paul Gaultier Haute gown with a blue ink stain from signing autographs with a Sharpie.
#23 Margot Robbie
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Margot Robbie faced a celebrity wardrobe malfunction at the 2016 *The Legend of Tarzan* premiere in London when her Miu Miu gown malfunctioned. Thankfully, co-star Alexander Skarsgård quickly helped, allowing her to laugh it off and keep posing.
#24 Britney Spears
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As Britney Spears performed “3” at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, her black mesh unitard split at the back. Undeterred, she kept going as dancers rushed to fix the wardrobe malfunction.
#25 Beyoncé
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At her Renaissance World Tour show in Hamburg, Germany, Beyoncé narrowly avoided a celebrity wardrobe malfunction when a dancer intervened. She continued singing “Break My Soul” flawlessly as the dancer signaled her about her slipping hot pink dress.
#26 Eva Longoria
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During a 2011 interview with David Letterman, Eva Longoria faced a wardrobe malfunction when the button of her low-cut jacket popped open. “Oh my button!” she exclaimed, covering her chest and adding, “I’m sorry… but you didn’t see anything.”
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