Red carpets can be such banal things. Step. Pose. Smile. Flash. Repeat. They’re considered a necessary evil, though. Celebrities showcase designers’ latest creations and provide insight into their latest projects. They might drop a fun soundbite or two that turns into a larger story. This year, campaigns like #AskHerMore and #SmartGirlsAsk tried to shake up the traditional red-carpet banter and provide more than just smiles, poses, and gowns.
Because the pre-event photography session is so formulaic, it’s a goddamn delight when a celebrity breaks loose and does something fun and out of the ordinary on the red carpet. Unfortunately, these photos are rarely the ones that make it to the pages of glossy magazines and you’ll never see them on the best- or worst-dressed lists. Chances are, they’re completely new to you.
Who doesn’t love photos of celebrities being totally ridiculous? Behold, some of the best from 2015's red carpets. 'Cause Will Smith and Debra Messing, you nasty.
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Ryan Guzman & Jennifer Lopez
Where: 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, California
When: January 11, 2015
To thine own selfie be true.
Photo: David Fisher/REX Shutterstock.
Jennifer Aniston & Emma Stone
Where: 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California
When: February 22, 2015
Emma Stone gets by with a little help from her Friend.
Photo: Jim Smeal/BEI/REX Shutterstock.
John Travolta & Scarlett Johansson
Where: 87th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California
When: February 22, 2015
Here is a handy link to a variety of synonyms for how this photo makes you feel, courtesy of Thesaurus.com.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage.
Michelle Schumacher, Beyoncé & J.K. Simmons
Where: Vanity Fair Afterparty, 87th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California
When: February 22, 2015
Never mind the fact that Simmons had just won an Oscar. He and his wife were standing in Beyoncé's shine, and they needed to gtfo.
Photo: Matt Baron/BEI/REX Shutterstock.
Cara Delevingne
Where: Elle Style Awards in London, England
When: February 24, 2015
"Phew...still there."
Photo: David Fisher/REX Shutterstock.
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian West, & Amy Schumer
Where: The Time 100 Gala in New York, New York
When: April 21, 2015
Sometimes you're just red carpet roadkill. Kimye dgaf.
Photo: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images.
John Oliver
Where: The Time 100 Gala in New York, New York
When: April 21, 2015
He just found out Kim and Kanye also made the list — and that they didn't help Amy Schumer when she fell.
Photo: Henry Lamb/Photowire/BEImages/BEI/REX Shutterstock.
Ali Wentworth, Mariska Hargitay, & Debra Messing
Where: The Joyful Revolution Gala in New York, New York
When: May 6, 2015
She's just messing around.
Photo: Kristina Bumphrey/Startraksphoto.com.
Justin Kurzel, Marion Cotillard, & Michael Fassbender
Where: Macbeth photocall in Cannes, Frances
When: May 23, 2015
When bae hits you with the over-the-shoulder.
Photo: REX Shutterstock.
Sofia Vergara
Where: Magic Mike XXL premiere in Los Angeles, California
When: June 25, 2015
Witness Sofia Vergara, thirsting over a poster of Joe Manganiello's abs. No one tell her that unlike the rest of us, she has the real version at home.
Photo: Matt Baron/BEI/REX Shutterstock.
Jada Pinkett Smith, Amber Heard, & Channing Tatum
Where: Magic Mike XXL premiere in London, England
When: June 30, 2015
When Channing doesn't make it quite in time.
Photo: David Fisher/REX Shutterstock.
Ariana Grande
Where: Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Japan
When: August 13, 2015
Okay, so we're being very literal in our definition of a red carpet here (that carpet IS red, though). We simply had to include this photo because WHAT IS ARIANA GRANDE WEARING? Sure, you want to be comfortable on a long, international flight. A onesie is excusable. Throwing on heels for a strut through the airport afterward like it's an actual red carpet, however, is not.
Photo: Masatoshi Okauchi/REX Shutterstock.
Miley Cyrus
Where: MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, California
When: August 30, 2015
At this point, though, she's just bein' Miley.
Photo: Jim Smeal/REX Shutterstock.
Derek Hough
Where: Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California
When: September 12, 2015
This is exactly how you celebrate winning an Emmy for Best Choreography.
Photo: David Buchan/Variety/REX Shutterstock.
Tracy Morgan & Megan Wollover
Where: 67th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California
When: September 20, 2015
"I'm pregnant, and its hers."
Photo: Matt Baron/REX Shutterstock.
Salma Hayek & Anna Kendrick
Where: Variety's Power of Women Show in Los Angeles, California
When: October 9, 2015
So silly, these two.
Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety/REX Shutterstock.
Vin Diesel
Where: The Last Witch Hunter premiere in London, England
When: October 19, 2015
You know, when you bring your flaming sword to your movie premiere. It’s this season’s must-have accessory.
Photo: Can Nguyen/REX Shutterstock.
Rod Stewart & Hoda Kotb
Where: 92nd Street Y Presents: Rod Stewart In Conversation with Hoda Kotb in New York, New York
When: October 29, 2015
Photo: Gregory Pace/REX Shutterstock.
Jane Fonda & Miley Cyrus
Where: LGBT Center's Gala Vanguard Awards in Los Angeles, California
When: November 7, 2015
"I don't think that's how babies are made, Jane."
Photo: Rob Latour/Variety/REX Shutterstock.
Dylan Penn & Ireland Baldwin
Where: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York, New York
When: November 10, 2015
When your ride or die lends a hand, and you can't even begin to express your gratitude.
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/WWD/REX Shutterstock.
Jennifer Lawrence
Where: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 premiere in Los Angeles, California
When: November 16, 2015
This might just be the most Jennifer Lawrence photo that has ever been taken. She can win The Hunger Games and play Mystique onscreen, but offscreen, a small zephyr can take her OUT.
Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety/REX Shutterstock.
Sam Claflin
Where: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 premiere in New York, New York
When: November 18, 2015
Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots (everybody).
Photo: Erik Pendzich/REX Shutterstock.
Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, & Julianne Moore
Where: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 premiere in New York, New York
When: November 18, 2015
Fifteen minutes into Netflix and chill, and he gives you this sign...
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Variety/REX Shutterstock.
Terry Crews
Where: American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California
When: November 22, 2015
He’s just really fucking pumped to be holding his wife’s bag.
Photo: Jim Smeal/REX Shutterstock.
Helen Mirren & Andrew Lloyd Webber
Where: School of Rock musical opening night in New York, New York
When: December 6, 2015
Helen Mirren rocks. (See what we did there?)
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Variety/REX Shutterstock.
Rihanna & Majesty
Where: Rihanna's Diamond Ball in Los Angeles, California
When: December 10, 2015
RiRi brought her adorable niece, Majesty, onto the red carpet for one minute before the tot grew weary of the flashing lights. Ridiculously cute and honest.
Photo: Matt Baron/REX Shutterstock.
Jada Pinkett Smith & Will Smith
Where: Rihanna's Diamond Ball in Los Angeles, California
When: December 10, 2015
Oh, we SEE you, Will.
Photo: Matt Baron/REX Shutterstock.
Lady Gaga
Where: Billboard Women in Music Awards in New York, New York
When: December 11, 2015
Once upon a time, she wore meat dresses on the red carpet. Now, she brings pups dressed like Santa. We're okay with this transition. Now enough about Gaga, who's been a good boy this year?
Photo: MediaPunch/REX Shutterstock.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Where: Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere in Los Angeles, California
When: December 14, 2015
Also what Yoda wears when he has just awakened, this outfit is.
Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety/REX Shutterstock.
Adam Driver & Oscar Isaac
Where: Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere in Los Angeles, California
When: December 14, 2015
If this is how Oscar Isaac greets people, hello, it's me.
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