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Home · Fashion

16 Stars Shining Bold and Bright in Yellow

It seems like everyone’s glowing with a pop of yellow this season! These 16 dazzling celebs show and prove that yellow is the ultimate color for the fearless fashionista.

By Candace Marie Stewart · April 9, 2015October 27, 2020
01
Nathalie Emmanuel

Nathalie is no longer the new girl on the block!  This gorgeous darling leaves the red carpet breathless in a deep plunge, Cushnie et Ochs gown.  

02
Zendaya

With a style that is ever transforming, we love the direction that this young starlet is going in.  Zendaya takes the red carpet in yellow striped separates and simple red sandals.

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03
Solange Knowles

We can always count on Solange to bring the house down in a stellar spring number.  This singer rocked a golden pants set that debuted the ultimate cape-like features. 

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04
Naomie Harris

Foxy fringe! Naomi Watts looks exceptional glamourous in a beaded fringe frock and metallic Christian Louboutin sandals. 

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05
Chrissy Teigen

Ooo-la-la! Chrissy gives us sexy sunshine in this sleeveless, uneven hemmed statement piece.  

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06
Tracee Ellis Ross

A yellow this bold was made especially for Tracee Ellis Ross.  The golden diva walked the red-carpet in a yellow baby-doll like gown and sealed the deal with hot-pink pumps. 

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07
Kerry Washington

But did you see the back?!  Diva’s we are drooling over Kerry Washington’s stellar yellow gown that flaunts an opulent exposed back. 

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08
Lianne La Havas

Yellow does her body good!  Lianna La Havas stops to pose in a unique one-sleeved gown with a dramatic train. 

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09
Garcelle Beauvais

Cape chic at its best! Garcelle rocks an unbelievable above-the-knee cape like frock and nude caged stilettos.

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10
Rita Ora

Mermaid style keeps this singer looking her best!  Rita struts on the red carpet in a sleekly fitted-flare yellow gown. 

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11
Keke Palmer

Looking stunning and refreshed, Keke Palmer takes a stylish risk in a cut-out Cushnie et Ochs midi frock.

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12
Octavia Spencer

There’s nothing like a mellow-yellow mixed with a spring white. Octavia confidently rocks this bold hued design and matches it with a tailored white blazer. 

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13
Taraji P Henson

Taraji played up her silhouette in a bold and eye-popping hue.  From her golden yellow frock, to her floral printed pumps, this actress kept it super cute!

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14
Aja Naomi King

This actress never ages and looks better than ever! Aja Naomi King keeps it posh in a structured yellow piece and snake-printed pumps. 

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15
Viola Davis

So, this is how you get away with style!  Viola Davis shows up in a body-conscious, soft yellow piece and black peep-toe pumps. 

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16
Jada Pinkett Smith

Before dashing to her destination, Jada makes sure to give the cameras a twirl in her magnolia midi and snakeskin pumps. 

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