The stars were out in full glam at the 2026 Time 100 Gala on Thursday night, with everyone from Hailey Bieber to Kate Hudson and Dakota Johnson showcasing their best formal looks.
Hollywood's biggest names proved their style prowess with an array of shimmering metallic gowns, dramatic capes and sculpted ensembles, as they walked the red carpet in NYC. Join HELLO! as we explore the best outfits at the Time 100 Gala.
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© Variety via Getty ImagesHailey Bieber
Hailey was the belle of the ball in a floor-length, shimmering silver gown with delicate spaghetti straps, floral detailing and a scalloped neckline. She completed the look with a silver bracelet and left her brunette locks down in gentle waves.
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© Variety via Getty ImagesDakota Johnson
Dakota looked ethereal in a pale-colored gown with a pleated bodice and a dramatic cape that fell from her shoulders, which was held together by a large butterfly brooch. She wore her hair in gentle waves.
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© Variety via Getty ImagesKeke Palmer
Keke looked stunning in a monochromatic black ensemble featuring a tailored corset top with visible boning and a dramatic floor-length faux-fur skirt. She added a dazzling diamond bracelet, an eye-catching necklace and drop earrings, and completed the look with black heels.
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© Kevin MazurGetty Images for TIMENikki Glaser
The comedienne was glowing in an ethereal, baby blue gown with cutouts in the bodice and a choker-style neckpiece that trailed behind her. She accessorized with a bold aquamarine ring and wore her blonde locks down in beachy waves.
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© Getty Images for TIMEZoe Saldana
The Oscar winner wowed in a one-shoulder black gown with a draped silhouette featuring a white lace design and a thigh slit. She added strappy black heels and a black purse, as well as diamond earrings and a diamond bracelet.
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© Kevin MazurGetty Images for TIMEKate Hudson
Kate came to win in a sculptural black midi dress featuring exaggerated cape-like sleeves and a plunging neckline. She wore a gold brooch at the waist and matching gold bracelets over black leather gloves. The actress completed the look with sheer black tights, pointed pumps and a sleek updo.
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© Getty ImagesGayle King
The TV personality was glowing in a lavender off-the-shoulder gown with a mermaid-style flared hem. Gayle added an iridescent clutch as well as stacked, colorful bracelets and stacked silver pendants.
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© Kevin MazurGetty Images for TIMEClaire Danes
The blonde beauty looked incredible in a striking floor-length gown with vertical stripes of shimmering silver and white. She kept the look understated with minimal jewelry and a sleek blonde blowout.
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© Getty Images for TIMENatasha Lyonne
Natasha brought rock n' roll to the red carpet in a metallic bronze dress with padded shoulders and a plunging neckline revealing a dark-colored bralette connected to a silver chain necklace. She accessorized with black heels, dangling silver earrings and dark sunglasses.
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© Variety via Getty ImagesHilary Duff
The singer looked gorgeous in a pale-colored gown with a high neckline, a sheer overlay and dramatic cape sleeves. The dress featured delicate gold embellishments, and she completed the look with a sleek updo.
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© Getty Images for TIMEChristine Taylor
Christine shone beside her husband, Ben Stiller, in a navy column gown with a strapless architectural neckline. She accessorized with a black clutch, a sparkling blue necklace and blue drop earrings.
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© Getty ImagesMaura Higgins
The Irish beauty arrived in an incredible silver chainmail gown with a structured bodice, a strapless sweetheart neckline and a fitted silhouette. She completed the look with diamond drop earrings and wore her brunette hair in a chic bob.
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© AFP via Getty ImagesCoco Jones
The singer-songwriter dazzled in a strapless black and white gown with a structured corset featuring a sweetheart neckline, and a dramatic voluminous tulle skirt with a bold red floral appliqué at the hips. She wore minimal jewelry and styled her stunning brunette hair straight down her back.



