How Jessie Buckley’s Red Carpet Style Evolved From Eccentric to Elegant
Jessie Buckley is a darling of the 2026 awards season, but the Irish actor’s red-carpet résumé stretches far before that. When Buckley first gained international attention with her roles in Chernobyl and I’m Thinking of Ending Things, her fashion sense arrived just as boldly. She embraced offbeat silhouettes, whether they be sculptural Vivienne Westwood numbers or gothic Rodarte looks, and theatrical flourishes mainly seen in her ever-changing hair color.
Nowadays, the Hamnet star has refined that once-theatrical approach into something sleeker and more restrained, favoring polished silhouettes that still carry a quiet sense of drama. For Buckley, that’s meant everything from casual-chic separates and Chanel T-shirt dresses to sequined frocks by Bottega Veneta and custom Dior dresses, like the one she wore to win her first Golden Globe, in 2026.
Here, take in Buckley’s best fashion moments from 2016 until now.
2026: Critics’ Circle Film Awards
Buckley shimmered like the chicest disco ball at the 2026 Critics’ Circle Film Awards, stepping out in a sequined mesh Bottega Veneta dress.
2026: Golden Globe Awards
At the 2026 Golden Globes, where Buckley won the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama Award, she wore a one-shoulder Dior dress in a delightful baby blue color.
2026: Critics’ Choice Awards
Opting against the more standard red-carpet gown, Buckley dazzled at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards in a draped halter top and black trousers designed by Dior’s Jonathan Anderson.
2026: AFI Awards
To attend the 2026 AFI Awards, she embraced the leather look in a sleek Khaite dress.
2026: Palm Springs Film Awards
Buckley did her version of the “going out” top by pairing a Dries van Noten bustier with slouchy dress pants.
2025: Gotham Awards
With its layered sleeves and relaxed fit, the actor’s Chanel look at the 2025 Gotham Awards was something of a high-fashion T-shirt dress.
2025: Hamnet Los Angeles Premiere
Buckley paired her plunging Valentino gown with Jessica McCormack jewels and a red lip at the Hamnet L.A. debut.
2025: London Film Festival
The actor went for bold structure and even bolder color at the London Film Festival, wearing a fringed ball gown by Roksanda.
2025: Toronto Film Festival
At the TIFF premiere of Hamnet, the actor opted for black trousers and an off-the-shoulder top with silk trim along the neckline.
2024: British Independent Film Awards
The actor’s jet-black pixie cut made for a stark contrast against her all-white Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood outfit.
2024: Wicked Little Letters Premiere
Buckley debuted her new bleach blonde hair color at a 2024 premiere while wearing a peach Simone Rocha dress.
2023: Academy Awards
With a fiery red bob and a gothic Rodarte dress, Buckley brought the drama to the 2023 Oscars.
2023: SAG Awards
Buckley didn’t take home a trophy at the 2023 SAG Awards, but at least this metallic Dior dress made sure she looked like one.
2023: Critics’ Choice Awards
At the 2023 Critics’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles, the actor had a princess moment courtesy of Vivienne Westwood.
2023: National Board of Review Awards Gala
Peep the feet-shaped shoes, gilded toes and all, that Buckley paired with this Schiaparelli look in 2023.
2022: Women Talking Premiere
If anyone can make clown-core work, it’s Buckley in this bright Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood number.
2022: Met Gala
Buckley didn’t play it safe for her Met Gala debut in 2022. She showed up to fashion’s night out in a three-piece Schiaparelli suit, a wide-brimmed Stephen Jones hat, and a faux mustache in honor of the “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” theme.
2019: British Independent Film Awards
No shirt? No problem. Buckley wore nothing underneath this chic winter coat at the 2019 British Independent Film Awards.
2018: BFI London Film Festival
Floral patterns, like the one seen on this off-the-shoulder gown in 2018, were a staple of Buckley’s early red-carpet style.
2017: Olivier Awards
Buckley embodied elegance at the 2017 Olivier Awards in a lace maxidress made special by floral appliqués.
2016: Olivier Awards
Buckley’s first major red carpet came with the 2016 Olivier Awards, where she wore this nude gown with scalloped detailing.
