Scanning through Kim Cattrall’s red carpet looks over the past few decades, and it seems obvious that Samantha Jones inspired the actor’s style aesthetic. Or, was it the other way around?
Either way, it’s hard to look at some of the power suits and low-cut gowns Cattrall has worn over the years without thinking, “That’s so Samantha.” While these days, the actor usually sticks to a sleek blazer and trousers, Cattrall had her fair share of glitzy looks back in the day, especially while promoting her hit HBO show. And even now, she likes to add some very Samantha-esque attitude to her more toned-down looks. Here, take a look back at some of Cattrall’s best red carpet moments, from her pre-Sex and the City days to now.
2025: Paris Fashion Week
Cattrall amped up a baggy tan suit with an animal print handbag to take in the Nina Ricci fall 2025 show.
2023: Tribeca Film Festival
Cattrall had a casual red carpet moment in jeans at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.
2022: Queer as Folk Premiere
Cattrall balanced out her over-the-top, feather-covered coat with a simple black layer underneath.
2018: Tell Me a Story Premiere
The suit-loving Cattrall opted for this white, double-breasted jacket atop a red sweater and pants for the premiere of her series.
2013: The Laurence Olivier Awards
Cattrall wore this eye-catching, cobalt blue dress with a unique, one-shoulder neckline to the 2013 Laurence Olivier Awards.
2010: Sex and the City 2 UK Premiere
Cattrall wore a black strapless Thierry Mugler dress from the ’90s to the UK premiere of the second Sex and the City film.
2010: Sex and the City 2 New York Premiere
Meanwhile, Cattrall went ultra glam for the New York premiere in a golden Naeem Khan number.
2010: The Laurence Olivier Awards
The actor opted for this one-shoulder, knee-length Lanvin spring 2010 dress with a ruffled detail for an award show in London.
2008: CFDA Awards
Cattrall presented Tom Ford with the Menswear Designer of the Year Award in this one-shoulder Monique Lhuillier fall 2008 dress with an embellished shoulder detail.
2008: Sex and the City New York Premiere
For the premiere of the famous franchise’s first film, Cattrall wore a silver Vivienne Westwood knee-length dress with a ruched bodice and lace detail down the front.
2008: Sex and the City London Premiere
Cattrall stuck with Vivienne Westwood for the Sex and the City London premiere, wearing this red dress by the designer for the London red carpet.
2007: The Laurence Olivier Awards
For the 2007 Laurence Olivier Awards, Cattrall wore a dress she modeled just a few weeks before at the Heart Truth Red Dress Collection during fashion week.
2005: Sex And The City Season Five Premiere
Cattrall tapped SATC’s costume designer, Patricia Field, to create this bright blue premiere look in 2005.
2004: Emmy Awards
Cattrall wore this light pink Pamella Rolland dress with an embellished skirt to the Emmy Awards in September 2004.
2004: Met Gala
2004: SAG Awards
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