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‘Riverdale’ Stars on the Red Carpet

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‘Riverdale’ Stars on the Red Carpet

By ETonline Staff

1:33 PM PDT, April 17, 2020

The stars of The CW's hit series Riverdale know how to work a red carpet! KJ Apa, aka Archie Andrews, looks just as fine IRL as he does in his varsity letter jacket on the show. As for Lili Reinhart, who plays Betty Cooper? The stunning actress ditches her character's signature high ponytail and sweaters for some designer duds, and she always looks breathtaking doing so! We're looking back at our favorite red carpet moments from not just Apa and Reinhart, but also Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Madelaine Petsch and more of their Riverdale co-stars as they strike poses at events like the Teen Choice Awards, MTV Movie and TV Awards and more. Click through the gallery to see some of their best fashion moments ever.

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Lili Reinhart at the 2020 'Vanity Fair' Oscar Party

Lili Reinhart at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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The actress, who plays Betty Cooper on the CW series, wore a voluminous, pastel floral gown by Marc Jacobs, accessorizing with tiny blue earrings. 


Madelaine Petsch at the 2020 'Vanity Fair' Oscar Party

2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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Petsch's emerald Elie Saab gown was embroidered with silver and gold flowers and cinched at the waist with a velvet belt in a matching jewel tone. 


Camila Mendes at the 2020 'Vanity Fair' Oscar Party

Camila Mendes at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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Mendes' Picasso-inspired gown was a work of art! The Moschino gown featured exaggerated blue sleeves, a bodice painted to look as though it were covered in chains and a bright red, striped skirt.


Charles Melton, KJ Apa and Casey Cott at the 'I Still Believe' Premiere

Charles Meelton, KJ Apa and Casey Cott at the "I Still Believe" Premiere
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The Riverdale boys sure do clean up well! The dapperly dressed Melton and Cott supported heir equally well-suited TV castmate on the red carpet for his latest film project.


Madelaine Petsch at Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020

Madelaine Petsch at Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020
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Petsch cranked up the heat in a red BOSS pantsuit and matching silky top.


Lili Reinhart at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

 Lili Reinhart at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
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The Riverdale actress wore a black-and-white Miu Miu gown that featured a pearl-embroidered bodice and a ruffled skirt.


Camila Mendes at the 2019 'Vanity Fair' Oscar Party

Camila Mendes at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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Veronica Lodge herself stepped out in a plunging orange-and-black floral Lela Rose frock, even matching her lipstick to the pretty hue.


KJ Apa at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards

KJ Apa at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards
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The actor, known for his role as Archie Andrews, hit the blue carpet in a relaxed summer suit.


Madelaine Petsch at the 2019 Met Gala

 Madelaine Petsch at the 2019 Met Gala
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For her very first Met Gala, Riverdale's Cheryl Blossom served up fairy princess vibes in her semi-sheer Jean Paul Gauliter gown mint gown that came complete with wings and matching Jimmy Choo peep-toe heels.


Cole Sprouse at Variety's 2019 Power of Young Hollywood Party

Cole Sprouse at the Variety's 2019 Power of Young Hollywood Party
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If Austin Butler hadn't been tapped to play Elvis Presley on the big screen, we'd nominate Jughead Jones thanks to this white suit and perfectly coiffed 'do.


Ashleigh Murray at the Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection 2019 Event

Ashleigh Murray at a 2019 American Heart Association Event
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for AHA

The Kansas City native matched her hair, lips and gown for a fabulous all-red look that was on-theme with the American Heart Association's annual event.


Vanessa Morgan at the 2019 ‘InStyle’ and Warner Bros. Golden Globes After-Party

Vanessa Morgan at the 2019 InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globes After Party
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Southside Serpent Toni Topaz turned heads on the carpet in this eye-catching strapless Marc Bower gown and Jimmy Choo clutch.


Camila Mendes and Charles Melton at the 2019 Met Gala

Camila Mendes and Charles Melton at the 2019 Met Gala
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For their first Met Gala, Mendes wore a yellow Prabal Gurung dress, while her then-boyfriend looked dashing in a Sies Marjan suit.


Charles Melton at a Screening of 'The Last Summer' in 2019

Charles Melton at Netflix's Special Screening of 'The Last Summer'
Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

The actor saw the world through rose-colored glasses at a special screening of his Netflix film in Los Angeles. The shades put a unique spin on his outfit, which was made up of a black suit with white piping and partially unbuttoned white dress shirt.


KJ Apa at the 2019 'Teen Vogue' Young Hollywood Party

KJ Apa at Teen Vogue's 2019 Young Hollywood Party
Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for Teen Vogue

Apa is a star, and his cardigan proved it!


Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart at the 2019 Met Gala

Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart at the 2019 Met Gala
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

The cute couple had the best time in their campy Met outfits. Both over-the-top styles were created by designer Salvatore Ferragamo.


Ashleigh Murray at The CW's Summer 2019 TCA Party

Ashleigh Murray at The CW's Summer 2019 TCA Party
Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic

Riverdale's Josie McCoy looked radiant in a red slip dress. She accessorized with a metallic silver clutch and pointy pink stilettos.


Madelaine Petsch at the 2019 'Vanity Fair' Oscar Party

Madelaine Petsch at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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The ravishing redhead was an ethereal dream in this ruffled strapless gown by Paolo Sebastian.


Camila Mendes at the 8th Annual NFL Honors

Camila Mendes at the 8th Annual NFL Honors in 2019
Jason Kempin/Getty Images

It's no surprise that the Riverdale stunner often ends up on the best-dressed list! The beauty paired a red dress with red lips and sky-high black heels for this 2019 event.


Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse at the 2019 'Five Feet Apart' Los Angeles Premiere

Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse at the 2019 'Five Feet Apart' Los Angeles Premiere
Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for CBS Films

The adorable duo, who appear to still be very much together, cozied up for a red carpet date night. Reinhart was spotted in a lace gown by Brock Collection, and Sprouse was her handsome arm candy in Givenchy.


Charles Melton at the 2018 'GQ' Men of the Year Party

Charles Melton at the 2018 GQ Men of the Year Party
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for GQ

This CW hunk -- who plays Archie's friend and rival, Reggie Mantle -- ditched his football uniform for a well-tailored, classic black suit.


Lili Reinhart at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards

Lili Reinhart at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

The actress, who plays Betty Cooper on the CW series, paired her sequined, strapless magenta dress with pink mascara and matching neon shoes for a stunning pink carpet look.


Vanessa Morgan and Madelaine Petsch at the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards

Vanessa Morgan and Madelaine Petsch at the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

That glow though! The Riverdale co-stars were literally shining in these shimmery, sequined styles. Morgan wore a low-cut red gown, while Petsch opted for a pink number.


KJ Apa at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival

KJ Apa at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

Spiked hair don’t care! The Kiwi actor donned a new 'do and all-cream tones for the carpet in Canada.


Cole Sprouse at the 2018 CW Network Upfront

Cole Sprouse at the 2018 CW Network Upfront
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The Teen Choice Award-winning actor was all smiles while promoting the CW drama in a black Hugo suit paired with a printed black tie.


Camila Mendes and Casey Cott at the 2018 SXSW Premiere of ‘First Light’

Camila Mendes and Casey Cott at the 2018 SXSW Premiere of ‘First Light’
Chris Saucedo/Getty Images for SXSW

The co-stars color coordinated for an appearance together in Austin, Texas.


Mädchen Amick at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Mädchen Amick at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Betty and Polly's mom cleans up good! Here she stood out in a multi-colored lace gown and matching green clutch.


Skeet Ulrich at the 2018 Critics' Choice Awards

Skeet Ulrich at the 2018 Critics' Choice Awards
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

The leader of the Southside Serpents, F. P. Jones, looked sharp in a classic black suit.


Mark Consuelos at the 2018 'Vanity Fair' Oscar Party

Mark Consuelos at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

He may be a bad guy when he's playing Hiram Lodge, but Consuelos looked good on the red carpet in a tuxedo and bow tie.


Madelaine Petsch at the 2018 Emmy Awards

Madelaine Petsch at the 2018 Emmy Awards
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Cheryl Blossom wore her beautiful hair down and rocked a green and gold Prada gown for the annual awards show.


Lili Reinhart at the 2018 'Glamour' Women of the Year Awards

Lili Reinhart
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Glamour

The blonde beauty opted for a little black dress with a thigh-high slit while walking the red carpet in New York City.


Mark Consuelos and Marisol Nichols at Comic-Con International 2018

Mark Consuelos and Marisol Nichols at Comic-Con International 2018
Araya Diaz/Getty Images

Consuelos and Nichols, who's known for her role as Hermione Lodge, kept it casual for Comic-Con. Consuelos donned a short-sleeve shirt and white slacks, and Nichols looked fine in florals and yellow heels.


Mädchen Amick at the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner

Mädchen Amick at the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner
Paul Morigi/WireImage

Alice Cooper is the editor of the local paper, and the actress who plays her made it all the way to the red carpet at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in a floor-length red gown.


Tiera Skovbye at the 2018 World Premiere of 'Midnight Sun'

Tiera Skovbye at the 2018 World Premiere of 'Midnight Sun'
Allen Berezovsky/WireImage

Riverdale’s Polly Cooper poses for photographers in a plunging green number.


Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes at ELLE's 2017 Women in Television Celebration

Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes at ELLE's 2017 Women in Television Celebration
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for ELLE

The co-stars made a perfect pair while attending this annual Elle event. Reinhart wore a Dennis Basso dress, while Mendes was sporting a look by J Mendel.


Vanessa Morgan, Madelaine Petsch and Camila Mendes at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards

Vanessa Morgan, Madelaine Petsch and Camila Mendes at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Talk about a gorgeous trio! Morgan and Petsch both wore white two-pieces, while Mendes went with a light pink dress and matching heels.


Cole Sprouse at PaleyFest Los Angeles 2018

Cole Sprouse at PaleyFest Los Angeles 2018
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No one dresses quite like Jughead Jones, and the actor who played him definitely made a statement in this Bottega Veneta look.


Vanessa Morgan and Madelaine Petsch at Comic-Con 2018

Vanessa Morgan and Madelaine Petsch at Comic-Con 2018
Araya Diaz/Getty Images

The duo got giggly while catching up at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Morgan looked pretty in purple, while her co-star partnered a dark denim skirt with heels.


Casey Cott at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival

Casey Cott at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival
Tara Ziemba/FilmMagic

Cott looked cool at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in a letter jacket and ripped jeans.


Skeet Ulrich at 2018 PaleyFest Los Angeles

Skeet Ulrich at 2018 PaleyFest Los Angeles
JB Lacroix/WireImage

Jughead's dad stepped out in all-black everything, and he looked good doing it!


Lili Reinhart at the 2018 'Glamour' Women of The Year Summit

Lili Reinhart at the 2018 Glamour Women of The Year Summit
Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Glamour

The celeb channeled Betty Cooper in a floral frock and red cardigan.


Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos at the 2018 Academy Awards

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos at the 2018 Academy Awards
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

The power couple looked wonderful in formalwear at the 2018 Oscars. Ripa wore a strapless Christian Siriano gown, and her hot hubby was at her side in a dark blue tux.


KJ Apa, Charles Melton and Casey Cott at the 2018 CW Network Upfront

KJ Apa, Charles Melton and Casey Cott at the 2018 CW Network Upfront
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

We are totally here for this bromance! The trio had fans swooning in their suits.


Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart at the 2018 Met Gala

Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart at the 2018 Met Gala
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

The duo made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2018 Met Gala. The actress was among the best dress in her silver H&M gown, and Sprouse was an adorable date in his black tux and bow tie.


Skeet Ulrich and Mädchen Amick at Comic-Con 2018

Skeet Ulrich and Mädchen Amick at Comic-Con 2018
Araya Diaz/Getty Images

The co-stars ditched the Riverdale drama for some fun at Comic-Con, where Ulrich rocked a black biker jacket and Amick was gorgeous in green.


Lili Reinhart at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival

Lili Reinhart
C Flanigan/FilmMagic

Hello, Tinker Bell! We’re totally obsessed with the star’s glittery, green mini dress.


Cole Sprouse and KJ Apa at the 2017 CW Upfront

Cole Sprouse and KJ Apa at the 2017 CW Upfront
Monica Schipper/WireImage

We can't deal with how handsome these two were at this New York City event! Sprouse was in a Topman suit, while Apa opted for a more traditional suit with a polka dot tie.


Camila Mendes and Lili Reinhart at WonderCon 2017

Camila Mendes and Lili Reinhart at WonderCon 2017
Araya Diaz/WireImage

Even when they're dressed down, these beautiful besties look glamorous! Mendes chose a striped crop top and black pants for WonderCon, and Reinhart had us seeing spots in this printed dress.


Casey Cott at the 2017 Tony Awards

Casey Cott at the 2017 Tony Awards
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

The actor, who takes on Kevin Keller in the series, looked way too cute at Broadway's biggest night, where he sported a look by Brooks Brothers Red Fleece.


Vanessa Morgan at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards

Vanessa Morgan at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards
Anthony Harvey/Getty Images

The Canadian actress showed a whole lot of leg in a low-cut black maxi dress that featured a sequined, long-sleeved bodice and two thigh-high slits. She paired the look with strappy mid-calf sandals and long, wavy pale pink-accented tresses.


Ashleigh Murray at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival

Ashleigh Murray at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival
Sam Wasson/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

The actress flaunted her toned tummy in a tropical crop top and skinny jeans.


KJ Apa at the 2017 American Music Awards

KJ Apa at the 2017 American Music Awards
Emma McIntyre/AMA2017/Getty Images for dcp

Swoon! The good-looking actor skipped a traditional suit for a more stylish alternative.


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  • Lili Reinhart
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