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There’s a reason Diane Kruger is considered one of Hollywood’s most elegant women: the actress never fails when it comes to rocking the most fantastical and spectacular dresses on the red carpet. The German star made her acting debut in 2004 with her role as Helen of Troy in Troy, and has since become a fashion icon, both on and off the red carpet. With collaborations with designers such as Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, and the late Karl Lagerfeld, Kruger never lacks a perfectly chic dress for every occasion. Over the years, Kruger has become the queen of Cannes, adorning the south of France with countless haute couture gowns and being a front row staple every fashion season. Here’s a look back at some of her most beautiful red carpet moments.

2025 : Festival de Cannes

For her final appearance at Cannes in 2025, the actress opted for a Dolce & Gabbana lace dress with a long scarf down the back.

2025 : Gala du New York City Ballet

Kruger tapped into her theatrical side for the New York City Ballet’s 2025 Spring Gala, wearing a daring Jason Wu gown paired with an elaborate mask.

2024 : Gala amfAR de Cannes

No, Kruger’s wrinkled Prada dress wasn’t an accident: the neon dress was intentionally wrinkled.

2024 : César

In a Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture gown by Simone Rocha, Kruger looked like she had stepped straight out of a fairy tale at the 2024 César Awards.

2023: Fragrance Foundation Award

At the Fall 2023 show, this Jason Wu structured blazer was worn over a nude minidress, Kruger added her own twist by layering it over a lace style.

The article was originally published on July 15, 2017 on wmag