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Beyond the Lights, Brights & Whites: Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles

Say hello to the ravishing Gugu Mbatha-Raw! This year's Black Women in Hollywood honoree is fashionably on-time and on-point for every red carpet. From pretty pastels to creamy whites, see which 13 looks had us applauding the stylish diva 24-7.
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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Peachy Perfect

Gugu Mbatha-Raw definitely got this look right! Understated and eternally sophisticated, this sleeveless, high-neck ensemble perfectly fits her curves.  

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
Jon Kopaloff
02
Floral & Plaid

This frock is more than a plethora of colors but simply is a work of art.  This starlet parades the red carpet in a floral and plaid ensemble which display and array of beautiful hues.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
Ernesto Di Stefano
03
Structured White

This look is absolutely modern on the gorgeous actress. There’s just something really sleek and cool about this off the shoulder structured white dress.  

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
Theo Wargo
04
Pink Pastels

Not everyone can rock a creatively sheered layered piece, such as this one, but this starlet does it with ease.  Under a blush sheer lace, a strapless baby pink piece is revealed. 

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
Dimitrios Kambouris
05
Lovely Lilacs

Mbatha-Raw is owning her look in this gorgeous lilac gown. The actress accents the look with a black clutch to match the intricate black lining of her dress.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
Ian Gavan
06
Radiant Red

RED-y, set, go! The intense shade of red screams “go bold or go home!”  This above the knee frock matches intently with her pair of  two-strapped heels.  

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
Gregg DeGuire
07
Intense Green
This stylish actress boldly rocked a vibrant green gown that cinched at the waist with a matching belt and swanky halter top.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
Ilya S. Savenok
08
Elegantly Nude

Pictures are worth a thousand words, but there is one word that comes to our mind.  Remarkable!  This nude frock makes the actress glow from head to toe.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
Jeff Kravitz
09
Vibrant Green

Gugu kept it simple in a green casual cocktail dress and styled it with a pair of psychedelic snake-print pumps that are far from boring. 

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
David Buchan
10
Soft Leather
Taking her look in a daring direction, this leading lady flaunted a soft leather, baby blue dress, with a detailed neckline and silver pumps.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
Jason Laveris
11
White On, White Off

White on white never looked so stunning!  This fresh and confident printed frock shows off the stars amazing arms, while creating the ultimate hourglass figure throughout. 

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
Tristan Fewing
12
White Lace & Nude All Under

White, lace and nude all under, this belted bohemian dress has volume at the sleeves and a slight flair at the waist. 

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Top 13 Red Carpet Ensembles
Jon Kopaloff