Renée Zellweger’s Best Red Carpet Fashion From 1996 Until Now

Much of the world was introduced to Renée Zellweger in the 1996 sports comedy-drama Jerry Maguire. The rest, as they say, is history. Five years later, the actress went on to star in the rom-com Bridget Jones’s Diary (she’s reprised that role four times since), Chicago in 2002, and Judy nearly two decades later. It was Zellweger’s latter role as Judy Garland that earned the actress her second Oscar.

From her first appearance on the red carpet in the mid-1990s, Zellweger instantly became known for her signature Hollywood style. The actress favors ladylike silhouettes, the occasional leg slit, and tons of diamonds and sparkle. In the mid-2000s, Zellweger was almost-always outfitted in Carolina Herrera, but also loves a vintage gown from the likes of Valentino and Dior. Despite her preference for classic silhouettes, though, Zellweger isn’t afraid to mix in a bit of sheer lace or an experimental detail every now and then. The sheer Alaïa dress she wore to the 2001 Bridget Jones’s Diary premiere was well ahead of its time.

Here, a journey through Renée Zellweger’s best red carpet moments, from 1996 until now.