Stars Wearing Purple: Photos Of Carrie Underwood, Salma Hayek & More In Chic Purple Outfits

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December 13, 2022 2:13PM EST

Purple is a bold choice but it can lead to major outfit perfection. Check out how our favorite stars have rocked all shades of purple here.

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Stars Wearing Purple: Photos

Stars Wearing Purple: Photos — Ready to make a royal statement? Purple has never been a color for shy types and celebrities know that shades of plum are one sure-fire way to make a fashion statement. From dresses to pants, skirts, & sweaters, there are endless ways to style the purple look. And with a rich range of shades, spanning from soft pastels to bright, bold, grapes, misty lavenders, and everything in between, there is the perfect shade for every personality and occasion.

There is practically no way to go wrong. Meghan Markle tried out the look, not once, but twice, when she rewore her royal purple Aritzia Babaton Maxwell Dress out on the town, setting off an instant trend. She first wore it when she was 6 months pregnant with Archie back in January 2019. Jenna Dewan and Priyanka Chopra have also rocked the look at different times.

Click through the gallery to see all of the sexy looks!

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Megan Thee Stallion At Court In Los Angeles

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‘The View’ TV Show, New York, USA – 26 Oct 2022

‘The View’ TV Show, New York, USA – 26 Oct 2022 — Kerry Washington seen arriving at “The View” in New York City on October 26, 2022.
‘The View’ TV Show, New York, USA – 26 Oct 2022

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Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria — Eva Longoria looks unreal in lilac leather during the premiere of the HBO Max Original ‘Gordita Chronicles’ on Jun. 12, 2022. The strappy bra top and jacket combo was to die for, as was the matching midi skirt.

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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood — Carrie Underwood dons purple Dolce & Gabbana during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Apr. 3, 2022. Her dress had a dramatic train and she wore platform heels.

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Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain — Jessica Chastain wows in sparkling purple and bronze Gucci during the 2022 Oscars. Her red hair was so glam in its sleek ponytail.

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Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek — Salma Hayek oozes elegance in purple velvet during the 75th EE British Academy Film Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Mar. 13, 2022. The dress had sexy lace trim along the bust, cuffs, and leg slit.

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Venus Williams

Venus Williams — Venus Williams dazzles in Dolce & Gabbana during the premiere of ‘The Batman’ on Mar. 1, 2022. Her hair was i a short black bob and she had on plum lipstick.

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Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox — Laverne Cox is fabulous in feathers during the 2021 People’s Choice Awards. Her hair matched her violet dress.

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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II — Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attends an Armed Forces Act of Loyalty Parade in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, on Jun. 28, 2022. Her pale purple ensemble was delightful. She matched the look with a black leather purse and matching loafers.

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Becky G At The AMAs

Becky G At The AMAs — Becky G sports a sexy black and purple dress with tons of cut–outs at the 2021 American Music Awards. Black heels, gold earrings, and slicked back hair tied the look togethher.

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Becky G At The Billboard Music Awards

Becky G At The Billboard Music Awards — Becky G is sassy in feathered and sequined Zuhair Murad during the 2022 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. She glammed things up with Hueb, Djula, 64 Facets and Kallati jewelry.

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Jenna Dewan

Jenna Dewan — Jenna Dewan looks lovely in lilac while out and about in New York City. Her mini dress perfectly matched her long trench coat.

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Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo — Olivia Rodrigo sizzles in purple Versace during the 2022 Met Gala. Her hair was adorned with Betsey Johnson x Jennifer Behr butterflies and she had on long, sheer gloves.

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Kim Kardashian in 2008

Kim Kardashian in 2008 — Throwback! Kim Kardashian is seen on set of an American Eagle commercial directed by Adrian Grenier on Mar. 4, 2008. Talk about a 2000s word salad.

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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner — Kendall Jenner wows in Longchamp during a New York Fashion Week outing on Sep. 8, 2018. Her little purple dress featured lacing that matched her olive gladiator sandals.

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande — Ariana Grande is cute in Christian Sirano during Billboard’s 13th Annual Women in Music event on dec. 6, 2018. She wore her signature high ponytale and thigh-high boots to the soiree.

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Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian — Kourtney Kardashian sports a slinky lilac sequin slip dress to LA hot spot Craig’s in West Hollywood on Jun. 29, 2019. Her flirty dress had lace trim.

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Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid — Bella Hadid looks lovely in lilac while backstage at Max Mara’s Spring Summer 2020 show during Milan Fashion Week on Sep. 19, 2019. Dark lips and a conductor’s cap completed the look.

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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez — Jennifer Lopez is a vision in Valentino during the 35th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in LA on Feb. 8, 2020. So glam.

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Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek — Salma Hayek sets pulses racing in purple velvet during the 75th EE British Academy Film Awards on Mar. 13, 2022. Her dress had lace around the bust and wrists with another flirty piece on her thigh.

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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood — Carrie Underwood is pure perfection in purple Dolce & Gabbana during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Apr. 3, 2022. She matched her dress to platform stilettos.

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Blake Lively

Blake Lively — Blake Lively arriving at Gigi Hadid Birthday party in New York. She looked like a total Serena in her tiny fushcia number, with a red quilted clutch.

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Katy Perry

Katy Perry — Katy Perry puts her best foot forward as she unveils the relaunch of her shoe line. The 37-year-old singer originally revealed the Katy Perry Collections footwear range in 2017. And now after buying back the name last year she relaunched it with a new spring collection.

“[I wanted to] not have any anyone saying, ‘Oh, you know, not sure that that shoe is going to be what people want.’ People aren’t really sure what they want until they get it sometimes,” Perry told a US newspaper ahead of the launch.

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Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain — Jessica Chastain shows off her Best Actress trophy while wowing in Gucci during the 94th Annual Academy Awards on Mar. 27, 2022. She wore a beautiful copper and purple ombre glitter look to pick up her award for ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’.

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Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian — Sheer wonder! Khloe Kardashian spotted at Craigs Restaurant in West Hollywood wearing stunning sheer purple Mugler dress. Khloe was joined by longtime bff Khadijah Haqq to celebrate her and twin Malikas 39th birthday.

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson — Jennifer Hudson looks like a royal at the premiere of ‘Respect’ on Aug. 8, 2021. Her elegant purple gown featured a glittery bodice, long train and a sheer sleeve.

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Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens — Vanessa Hudgens dons magenta and purple to the gym after stating she needed to step up her Pilates game. It was Oct. 12, 2021.

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Ashley Olsen

Ashley Olsen — Casual chic! Ashley Olsen holding her Starbucks coffee while arriving to work in New York City on Oct. 25, 2021. Her velour look was far more laid back than Ashley’s usual attire.

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Nicole Scherzinger In LA

Nicole Scherzinger In LA — Nicole Scherzinger is seen in Los Angeles on Oct. 18, 2021. Her jacket featured edgy cut-outs which teamed nicely with her bell bottoms.

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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga — Lady Gaga is radiant in purple during a night out in Mayfair, London. Her purple Gucci dress was perfect for the premiere of ‘House Of Gucci’ on Nov. 9, 2021.

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Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock — Velveteen dream! Sandra Bullock seen arriving to Jimmy Kimmel show in purple velour suit much like the late Prince. It was Nov. 22, 2021.

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Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz — Penelope Cruz wows in a Chanel suit a photocall for the film ‘Official Competition’ in Madrid, Spain. The event took place on Feb. 21, 2022.

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Venus Williams

Venus Williams — Venus Williams shimmers in Dolce & Gabbana during the New York premiere of ‘The Batman’ on Mar. 1, 2022.

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Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld — Suits you! Hailee Steinfeld looks fabulous in a purple suit while promoting ‘Hawkeye’ in New York City.

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Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner — Jennifer Garner is all smiles while arriving at Good Morning America in New York City. Her tweed dress was teamed with a leopard-lined coat.

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Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens — Vanessa Hudgens rocks a sheer purple outfit while attending the Valentino Show at Paris Fashion Week in March 2022. She paired the look with chunky nude heels.

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Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger — Hanging out! Nicole Scherzinger wore a deep violet dress with tassles on the front to the Hollywood Revolve Party on Feb. 11, 2022.

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Blake Lively

Blake Lively — Suits you! Blake Lively dons a plunging violet suit without a shirt to the opening night of ‘The Music Man’ on Broadway on Feb. 10, 2022.

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Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman — Shining star! Nicole Kidman is electric in glittering Armani Prive as she arrives at the 6th Annual InStyle Awards on Nov. 15, 2021.

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Saweetie

Saweetie — Pure goddess vibes! Saweetie is radiant in a deep purple, draped number with gold accents and gladiator heels during the 2021 BET Awards. The ensemble was by Dolce & Gabbana.

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America Ferrera

America Ferrera — Classic. America Ferrera stuns in plum as she arrives on the red carpet for the 73rd Annual Emmy Awards on Sep. 19, 2021. Her dress was effortlessly elegant.

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Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato — Velveteen dream. Demi Lovato is sexy and androgynous at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on May 27, 2021.

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Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie — So dreamy. Margot Robbie is radiant wearing Giambattista Valli Haute Couture during a special screening of ‘Bombshell’ on Dec. 10, 2019.

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Lil Kim

Lil Kim — Ruffling feathers! Lil Kim makes sure all eyes are on her in a wild purple and black feathered look at the 2019 MTV VMAs on Aug. 26, 2019. The ensemble was by The Blonds and worn with shoes by Jennifer Le.

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Hailey Baldwin

Hailey Baldwin — Hailey Baldwin was out during Paris Fashion Week on Feb. 26 when she threw on a high-waisted leather Sally Lapointe Long Twist Sarong skirt with a plunging slit on the side of the leg, styled with an oversized Sally Lapointe Airy Turtleneck tucked into the front of the skirt, styled with matching purple leather leg warmers & a pair of pointed-toe Stuart Weitzman Anny Pumps.

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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez — Selena Gomez looked fabulous when she was leaving Z100 in New York City on Oct. 29 rocking a deep purple blazer with the belt tied around her tiny waist, paired with black wide-leg trousers & a gray button-down shirt.

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Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle — Meghan Markle attended the One Young World Summit in London on Oct. 22, when she wore a bright purple Aritzia Babaton Maxwell dress, which retails for $50, paired with Manolo Blahnik navy suede pumps.

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Jenna Dewan

Jenna Dewan — Jenna Dewan arrived at the Build Speaker Series in NYC on Oct. 22, wearing a lavender Alice + Olivia ensemble featuring a mini dress with a long duster coat on top, styled with bedazzled Sophia Webster heels.

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Cardi B

Cardi B — Cardi B showed off her curvaceous figure in a sexy bright purple Nicolas Jebran latex wrap mini dress with a matte finish, featuring a plunging neckline that showed off ample cleavage, matching thigh-high boots & earrings by Princess P. Jewelry, during Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 30.

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Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie — Angelina Jolie looked gorgeous at a photocall for ‘Maleficent’ in Rome, Italy on Oct 7, when she wore this Givenchy ensemble featuring a purple pleated bow blouse & black skinny leg trousers.

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Hailey Baldwin’s Set

Hailey Baldwin’s Set — Hailey Baldwin was out in NYC on Sept. 8 when she wore a purple Kenzo ensemble featuring a long-sleeve floral crop top with high-waisted wide-leg trousers, white Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps, & Jennifer Meyer jewelry.

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Renee Zellweger

Renee Zellweger — Renee Zellweger looked fabulous at the London premiere of her new film, ‘Judy,’ on Sept. 30, when she wore a classic off-the-shoulder lavender Emilia Wickstead dress with long sleeves and a square neckline.

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Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid — Bella Hadid kicked off the purple trend when she rocked this sleeveless silk fitted lavender gown on the Max Mara Spring Summer 2020 runway during Milan Fashion Week on Sept. 19.

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Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes — Katie Holmes looked pretty in florals when she wore this long-sleeve floral Marc Jacobs midi dress with black suede pumps & a 3.1 Phillip Lim purse, while out & about in NYC on Sept. 19.

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Halsey

Halsey — Halsey showed off major skin at Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Show during NYFW on Sept. 10, when they wore this two-piece silk ensemble featuring a wrap jacket & matching short shorts.

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Delilah Hamlin

Delilah Hamlin — Delilah Hamlin showed off her toned abs & ample cleavage in this two-piece lavender suit, as she chose to go totally braless underneath the blazer, at The Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards during NYFW on Sept.

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Lily-Rose Depp

Lily-Rose Depp — Lily-Rose Depp was drop-dead-gorgeous in this strapless Chanel gown with a skintight bodice & a scarf around her neck at the premiere of ‘The King’ during the 76th Venice Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 2.

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Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra — Priyanka Chopra looked like a mermaid in this sheer sequin scalloped Fendi dress with a high neckline & completely see-through skirt at the Chopard party during the 72nd Cannes Film Festival in France on May 17.

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Winnie Harlow

Winnie Harlow — Winnie Harlow was a vision in this deep purple sequin Michael Kors gown featuring a plunging V halter neckline with a fur jacket draped over her arms, at the God’s Love We Deliver 13th Annual Golden Heart Awards Celebration in NYC on Oct. 21.

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Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum — Emmy Rossum showed off her long, toned legs in this flowy floral patterned silk purple Chloe dress at the premiere of ‘Modern Love’, presented by Amazon Studios, in NYC on Oct. 10.

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Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra — Priyanka Chopra looked pretty in pastels when she wore this lavender & peach two-toned long-sleeve wrap dress by The Attico at the Amazon Studios ‘Gully Boy’ CAA Tastemaker film screening in LA on Oct. 14.

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