14 Times Celebrities Paid a Tribute to Iconic Hollywood Stars With Their Looks

Imitation is said to be the highest form of flattery. Hollywood celebrities are paying homage to their icons through their wardrobe in this situation. What better place to do it than on the red carpet? It’s a venue where celebrities may show off their outrageous attire.

We are always interested in seeing what fashion choices celebrities make. The following is a list of celebrities who have utilised fashion to pay tribute to their heroes.

Emily Blunt

The outfit worn by Emily Blunt at the 2021 Met Gala was inspired by the garment worn by Austrian-American actress Hedy Lamarr in the film Ziegfeld Girl.

Kendall Jenner

Audrey Hepburn’s clothing in My Fair Lady served as inspiration for this gown.

Billie Eilish

Marilyn Monroe’s Oscar gown was the inspiration for this stunning design.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez dressed up as Madonna in her legendary 1984 MTV Video Music Awards attire.

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union wanted to pay tribute to Emmy Award winner Cicely Tyson.

Gigi Hadid

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With this stunning ensemble, Gigi inspired former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis.

Kim Kardashian

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It’s apparent that Cher was the inspiration for this stunning ensemble. In 2019, Kim wore this to the Met Gala after party.

Kaia Gerber

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The model, who is Cindy Crawford’s daughter, donned a garment that was a duplicate of Bianca Jagger’s Met Gala gown from 1981.

Halle Bailey

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The singer and actress chose a gown that was inspired by Tina Turner.

Yara Shahidi

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The Black-ish actress wore an outfit that looked a lot like the one Josephine Baker wore while she was on stage.

Tracee Ellis Ross

When you’re Tracee Ellis Ross, you don’t have to search far for a fashion icon than your own mother, Diana Ross. Her mother’s film Mahogany served as a source of inspiration for the actor.

Gemma Chan

Anna May Wong’s clothing from 1934 was a source of inspiration for Gemma Chan.

Zendaya

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Zendaya wore a gown inspired by Beyoncé’s 2003 outfit to pay homage to the worldwide superstar.

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner’s take on Marilyn Monroe’s look from the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was spot on.

What are your thoughts on these outfits? What are some of your favourite fashion icons?

Preview photo credit kyliejenner/Instagram, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes/20th Century Studios