By Emily Krauser
11:03 AM PDT, July 16, 2020
In Maleficent, Angelina Jolie plays the evil fairy who is dressed in head-to-toe black, a look the A-list actress has been rocking on red carpets for years (sans horns, of course). These dark and Gothic styles are go-to looks for the mom of six, so we're looking back at all the times she's rocked LBDs on the red carpet.
October 2019
Sequin stunner! Jolie sparkled in a strapless Versace gown at the European premiere of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in Rome, Italy.
July 2019
The mom of six slipped into a one-shouldered dress for her surprise appearance at Marvel Studios Hall H's The Eternals Panel during Comic-Con 2019.
January 2018
Between the feathers and sheer sleeves of her custom-made Atelier Versace gown, the Kung Fu Panda voice actress made a major statement at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
September 2017
Jolie wowed in a one-shouldered Ralph & Russo number, Samer Halimeh earrings and shiny black heels at the First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
January 2016
The By the Sea star switched things up at the Los Angeles premiere of Kung Fu Panda 3, trading in her beloved maxi styles for a playful short-sleeved, above-the-knee shift and matching pumps.
November 2015
Jolie's Tom Ford column dress had a slightly less dramatic slit than what she's become known for, but it still conjured up memories of 2012 when she stepped out at the WSJ. Magazine 2015 Innovator Awards in New York City.
May 2014
Rocking a look similar to her Maleficent character, Jolie stunned in a full-length, leather Atelier Versace gown at the film's Hollywood premiere.
November 2013
Jolie opted for subtle sparkle at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards in Hollywood.
February 2012
The Wanted actress single-handedly started the slit-dress trend when she stepped out in this velvet, leg-baring Versace number at the 84th Annual Academy Awards.
May 2011
The proud mama put her best foot forward in a silky Michael Kors number at the Kung Fu Panda 2 premiere in Los Angeles.
December 2010
Jolie upped the glam ante by wearing black gloves along with her LBD at the European premiere of The Tourist in Berlin.
August 2009
The Los Angeles-born actress flaunted her figure in a black leather mini at the Hollywood premiere of partner Brad Pitt's film Inglourious Basterds. The best part? The dress had pockets!
February 2009
The producer paired her strapless Elie Saab gown with green jewels at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, where she was nominated for Best Actress for her performance in Changeling.
December 2008
Jolie swept her hair back and let her Versace dress do the talking for the Los Angeles premiere of then-boyfriend Brad Pitt's film, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
October 2008
Less than three months after welcoming twins Knox and Vivienne, Jolie hit the red carpet for the New York City premiere of her film, Changeling, in a strapless, knee-length LBD and matching peep-toe pumps.
June 2007
The gorgeous gal was a sheer delight at the Los Angeles premiere of Ocean's Thirteen.
May 2007
The California native was the epitome of French chic as she and Brad Pitt hit the red carpet for the premiere of A Mighty Heart during the 60th International Cannes Film Festival.
December 2006
The Lovesick producer opted for a more whimsical look -- but still a black dress, of course -- at the New York City premiere of The Good Shepherd.
September 2007
The actress looked lovely in lace as she supported beau Brad Pitt at the premiere of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford during the 64th Annual Venice Film Festival in Italy.
October 2005
Jolie kept things simple yet chic, stepping out in a floor-length black gown for the United Nations Association Annual Gala Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. She added a pop of color with a bold red lip.
June 2005
Versace vixen! The Oscar winner looked luxurious in leather at the Los Angeles premiere of Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
November 2004
The Gone in 60 Seconds star stood out in a unique, front-slit LBD at the Hollywood premiere of her movie, Alexander.
August 2003
The action star slipped into a plunging maxi dress at the London premiere of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.
May 2003
Flower power! The award-winning actress switched things up from a plain black dress to a flower-and-polka dot number for Vanity Fair's NYC party celebrating the launch of the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival.
March 2000
Jolie won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Girl, Interrupted. While some would embrace the celebratory night with warm and/or bright clothes, she kept the goth trend alive and well.
February 1999
The then-blonde actress opted for a strapless maxi dress and black strappy sandals for the National Board of Review's 1998 Awards Gala in New York City.
January 1998
So rock n' roll! Jolie paired her sparkly, floor-length gown with a leather jacket at a screening for her HBO biopic, Gia.