For more than two decades, Mary J. Blige’s style has been an ever-evolving staple of her star power. The singer and Oscar-nominated actress has appeared on several red carpets throughout her career, styling looks with a keen sense of what’s trending while embracing her eclectic, confident sense of self.
Among the highlights from Blige’s red carpet appearances, her 2018 Oscars gown stands out. The “Mudbound” star wore a custom white gown courtesy of Atelier Versace. Law Roach styled her for the special occasion. Other pieces of her look included heels by Christian Louboutin, a Roger Vivier clutch and jewelry pieces by Forevermark.
Blige has also styled looks by such designers as La Perla Haute Couture, Gaurav Gupta and Christian Siriano, among others.
To commemorate the singer’s 54th birthday on Saturday, see how Blige’s red carpet style transformed over more than two decades.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2024
Image Credit: Getty Images for Michael Kors Mary J. Blige attends the Michael Kors Collection Spring/Summer 2025 Runway Show at The Shed on Sept. 10, 2024 in New York City.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige attends the 65th Grammy Awards on Feb. 5, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige attends the 2022 Time100 Gala at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on June 8, 2022 in New York City.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2021
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021 in New York City.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2020
Image Credit: WireImage Mary J. Blige attends the Loud Records 25th Anniversary Concert at Radio City Music Hall on Jan. 30, 2020 in New York City.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige attends Love Ball III at Gotham Hall on June 25, 2019 in New York City.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2017
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige attends the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2016
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige attends the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 28, 2016 in Beverly Hills.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2015
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige attends The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the STAPLES Center on Feb. 8, 2015 in Los Angeles.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2014
Image Credit: Jonathan Leibson Mary J. Blige attends Ferrari Celebrates 60 Years In America on October 11, 2014 in Los Angeles.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2013
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige arrives at the LACMA 2013 Art + Film Gala on Nov. 2, 2013 in Los Angeles.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2012
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige arrives at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2010
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige arrives at amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS 2010 benefit gala at the Hotel du Cap on May 20, 2010 in Antibes, France.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2009
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige arrives for the BET Honors on January 17, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2008
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige arrives at the Saks Fifth Avenue’s “Unforgettable Evening” honoring Hilary Swank to benefit EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Feb. 20, 2008 in Beverly Hills.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2007
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige arrives at the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style awards held at Beverly Hills City Hall on Feb. 8, 2007 in Beverly Hills.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2006
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige arrives at the 14th Annual Elton John Academy Awards viewing party held at the Pacific Design Center on March 5, 2006 in West Hollywood.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige arrives at the 13th Annual Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at the Pacific Design Center on Feb. 27, 2005 in Los Angeles.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2004
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige attends the “58th Annual Tony Awards” at Radio City Music Hall on June 6, 2004 in New York City.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2003
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige attends the VH1 Divas Duets, a concert to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 22, 2003 in Las Vegas.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2002
Image Credit: WireImage Mary J. Blige attends the 44th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 27 2002 in Los Angeles.
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Mary J. Blige’s Red Carpet Style Through the Years: 2001
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary J. Blige performing at the VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin concert on April 10, 2001 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.