Revisit the Best Dressed Stars to Ever Hit the People’s Choice Awards

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These A-listers always bring their A-game on the red carpet. 

The 2024 People’s Choice Awards are just days away, bringing together your favorite movie icons, TV stars, music artists and so many more for one of the most exciting pop culture celebrations of the year.

Over the years, style-star legends have rocked risk-taking and inspired looks that we simply can’t get enough of. The queen of cool, Gwen Stefani, turned heads in a royally rad gown while being honored with the Fashion Icon Award at the 2019 PCAs. Meanwhile, Zendaya has opted for a classy and sexy midsection moment in the past while Kim Kardashian slays year after year in edgy ensembles.

When the 2024 red carpet kicks off, fans can definitely expect Music Icon Award recipient Lenny Kravitz to rock something edgy and instantly iconic.

But before a new crop of celebrities make us jealous with their immaculate fashion sense on the Feb. 18 red carpet in Santa Monica, we’re talking a walk down PCAs memory lane. 

We’ve complied the best dressed looks ever over the years. Check out all the festive frocks and form-fitting suits you may have forgotten about below before this year’s show.

The 2024 People’s Choice Awards, hosted by Barbie’s Simu Liu, air live Sunday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. on NBC, E! and Peacock.

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Olivia WIlde

The actress showed lots of skin in a sexy, slinky black lace dress for the 2022 ceremony.

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Cardi B

Hot mama! The rapper wowed at the 2021 ceremony in a sparkly pink dress that showed off her signature curves.

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Zendaya

The Euphoria star kept it classy and sexy with this black gown with the midsection cut out. The actress went on to win the Drama TV Star of 2019 and Movie Actress of 2019.

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Jennifer Lopez

The People’s Icon of 2020 did not disappoint! J.Lo looked red hot in this sculptural scarlet dress.

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Halle Berry

The Icon of 2021 Award recipient channels Catwoman in a sizzling, sparkling body suit by Rick Owens.

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Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian attended the 2018 PCAs just a few months after giving birth to her daughter True Thompson.

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Dwayne Johnson

The 2021 People’s Icon rocked a color-blocked ensemble that really stood out.

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Kyle Richards

The RHOBH star gave a twist to the little black dress during the 2021 ceremony.

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Leslie Jones

The comedian stunned in a colorful look consisting of a body-hugging green dress, purple hair and a rainbow clutch.

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Laverne Cox

The Live From E! red carpet host slayed in a feathered purple dress at the 2021 show.

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Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani was honored with the Fashion Icon award at the 2019 PCAs, and she showed up looking like a queen ready to take her rightful place on her fashion throne.

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Becky G

The Latin Artist winner shows lots of leg in a yellow and black Roberto Cavalli gown with a thigh-high slit and side cut-out.

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Tiffany Haddish

The comedian looked like a boss in this floral number.

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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian always knows how to rock a red carpet. This skintight floor length ensemble was one for the books and proved why she’s nominated for the Style Star of 2019.

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Garcelle Beauvais

The RHOBH star’s statement boots were the most enviable accessory of the 2021 show.

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Jameela Jamil

She proved there’s nothing more powerful than a great power suit.

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Tracee Ellis Ross

It’s safe to say the Fashion Icon Award recipient slayed on the red carpet. 

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Kendrick Sampson

The insecure star was dapper AF as he made his way down the red carpet.

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Demi Lovato

She may be cool for the summer but at the 2020 award show, Demi was red hot.

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Storm Reid

In 2019, the A Wrinkle In Time actress looked gorgeous as she strolled down the red carpet in a patterned blue dress with incredible puffy sleeves. 

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Viola Davis

How to get away with looking incredible on a red carpet?! Just take a few notes from Viola Davis. The actress looked incredible in a floor length pretty pink gown.

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Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian showed off her toned abs in this shirtless ensemble at the 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards.

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Michaela Jae Rodriguez

The Pose alum looked like a Disney princess in a stunning white gown in 2022.

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Kelsea Ballerini

The “Homecoming Queen” singer looked lovely in a pink ruffled crop top look with a matching mini-skirt.

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Sarah Hyland

The Modern Family star stunned in a gorgeous orange gown with a daring slip down the side.

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KJ Apa

He’s not in Riverdale any more! KJ Apa went with a pink suit at the 2019 PCAs and apparently Archie is all grown up.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt

The Ghost Whisperer star rocked this royal blue look with matching eye shadow at the 2000 People’s Choice Awards. The Ghost Whisperer star proved that she’s always been a style icon.

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Erika Jayne

The reality star looked completely at home on the carpet in a chic black tuxedo dress at the 2019 PCAs.

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Lisa Rinna

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star went solo to the 2019 awards show, and stunned in a gorgeous white sleek gown.

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Kelly Rowland

The former Destiny’s Child singer proved that she’s still got it on the red carpet at the 2019 PCAs while wearing a beautiful patterned gown.

(Originally published Dec. 2, 2021 at 5 a.m. PT)

Watch the 2024 People’s Choice Awards this Sunday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. on NBC, E! and Peacock. E!’s Live From E! red carpet kicks off at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.