14 Biggest Celebrity Wardrobe Malfunctions of All Time

Even Hollywood's biggest stars aren't safe from wardrobe mishaps. From Beyoncé to Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Margot Robbie, and more, here's a look back at 14 of the most memorable celebrity wardrobe malfunctions of all time.

Whether it's a ripped dress on the Oscars stage or a Super Bowl mishap seen by millions, celebrity wardrobe malfunctions have a way of stealing headlines. Yet, no matter how embarrassing or awkward, these stars handled their fashion fails like true professionals.

1 – Emma Stone

Emma Stone suffered a wardrobe malfunction at the 2024 Oscars moments after winning Best Leading Actress at the 96th annual Academy Awards on March 10.

While celebrating on stage with past Best Actress winners, Emma pointed to the back of her seafoam green Louis Vuitton gown, revealing the zipper had split open.

The "Poor Things" star laughed off the mishap and explained it likely happened earlier in the night while she was cheering on her "La La Land" co-star, Ryan Gosling, while he was performing "I'm Just Ken." Emma even sang along from the audience, making the moment — and the broken dress — one to remember.

2 – Beyoncé

During a June 2023 stop on her "Renaissance" tour in Germany, Beyoncé nearly suffered a nip slip when the top of her custom hot pink halter dress from her IVY PARK collection began to slide.

Thankfully, dancers Les Twins quickly and seamlessly stepped in — one of them danced in front of her while casually placing her hand over the slipping fabric, giving Beyoncé the chance to fix it without missing a beat.

Then, in January 2025, Beyoncé faced another fashion hiccup during a history-making night at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

While becoming the first Black woman to win Best Country Album, fans couldn't help but notice the boning of her couture Schiaparelli gown poking out awkwardly from the top of the white and champagne beaded dress.

3 – Mark Hamill

While announcing the final award of the night during the 2025 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), Mark Hamill had a mishap behind the podium when his pants suddenly dropped.

Without a belt or suspenders to hold them up, the "Star Wars" icon quickly pulled his pants back into place and carried on without missing a beat. Luckily, the podium spared him from a more revealing moment.

4 – Jennifer Lopez

In 2016, Jennifer Lopez suffered a wardrobe malfunction during a performance in Las Vegas. As she appeared to be wrapping up the night, she held hands with her backup dancers to take a bow and thank the crowd.

However, while wearing a silver shimmery bodysuit, Jennifer experienced an unexpected mishap. When she bowed again, the back of her outfit ripped, briefly revealing a bit of her behind to the audience.

5 – Ariel Winter

Ariel Winter turned heads at the 2017 Emmy Awards when she stepped onto the red carpet in a daring beaded gown.

The high-neck dress showed off her arms and shoulders, while the bold design featured not one but two thigh-high slits that left little to the imagination as she confidently posed for cameras.

However, as she was making her way off the carpet, Ariel appeared to suffer a brief wardrobe mishap. At one point, she seemed to momentarily reveal more than intended and quickly used her hands to cover herself.

6 – Renée Zellweger

Renée Zellweger experienced a memorable wardrobe malfunction while attending the 77th Academy Awards in Los Angeles in 2005.

The actress stunned in a beautifully structured gown, designed with a weighted and stuffed bottom to hold its shape and create a dramatic bustle effect in the back.

However, as Renée was leaving the event, a mishap struck. A gentleman accidentally stepped on the train of her dress as she walked in the opposite direction, ripping the fabric clean off from right beneath her.

7 – Cher

In 2018, Cher turned a near-wardrobe malfunction into a fashion win while attending the premiere of "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" in London.

During an interview, the music and film icon revealed she was wearing the wrong bodysuit for the event. According to Cher, she had been accidentally sent a bodysuit that was a size too small.

Still, true to form, she made it work, confidently owning the look despite the fit not being what she had originally planned.

8 – Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried faced a frustrating wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet at the 2023 Critics' Choice Awards. While speaking to Access Hollywood, the actress shared that her vintage Dior gown was causing her some trouble.

Amanda revealed that the archival dress "keeps breaking" and even joked mid-interview, "I'm just gonna take off my dress." Despite the ongoing mishap, she handled the situation with her signature humor and kept the mood light.

9 – Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega handled a potential fashion mishap like a total pro at the 2023 premiere of "Scream VI." While greeting fans outside the New York City venue and signing autographs, the Golden Globe nominee ended up with a noticeable blue ink stain on her dress.

Jenna, who wore a Jean Paul Gaultier Couture tuxedo mini dress, then walked the carpet with confidence despite a smudge across the strapless neckline of the dress's white button-up bodice.

Though Jenna did not address the mishap, fans on social media were quick to point it out — but as always, the Hollywood star still delivered a high-fashion moment.

10 – Rihanna

Rihanna narrowly avoided a wardrobe disaster at the 2014 Met Gala thanks to an unexpected mishap with fashion designer Stella McCartney. While posing together, Stella's heel accidentally caught on the singer's skirt and nearly ripped it right off.

11 – Mariah Carey

In 2022, Mariah Carey experienced a wardrobe malfunction during a live performance when one of the straps on her dress suddenly broke — or "untethered," as she later joked. As the mishap unfolded, a few members of her team rushed onstage to help fix the situation.

Mariah, never one to miss a moment, turned the incident into entertainment by freestyling and making up a song about the wardrobe fail right on the spot. In the end, everything worked out, with Mariah declaring, "We made it," in a lighthearted clip shared on X.

12 – Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere took a tumble in style at the 2014 Met Gala. While making her way down the red carpet stairs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala, the "Nashville" star lost her footing and fell.

Hayden wore a light blue and pink strapless Dennis Basso gown paired with sparkling Fred Leighton jewelry and had her hair pulled back in a stylish updo.

Thankfully, she bounced back quickly, smiling as she continued. In a bit of irony, she had celebrated successfully climbing the stairs earlier in the night, shouting, "Hallelujah! I made it up the stairs!"

13 – Margot Robbie

In 2018, the actress faced a potential wardrobe mishap while walking the pink carpet during the premiere of "I, Tonya" in Sydney, Australia.

Wearing a satin gown that hugged her frame, Margot Robbie made a striking entrance with the dress's neckline cut daringly low to her navel. Opting to go without a bra, she seemed mindful of the gown's risky design.

Throughout the appearance, she was seen carefully adjusting the fabric to avoid any accidental slips in front of cameras and fans. Despite the challenges, she pulled off the bold look.

14 – Janet Jackson

In a performance alongside Justin Timberlake during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show, what was meant to be a choreographed move turned into a shocking mishap when Justin accidentally exposed Janet Jackson's breast on live television.

Though the moment lasted less than a second — just nine-sixteenths, to be exact — the fallout was massive.

She quickly went from celebrated pop icon to the center of controversy, sparking headlines, investigations, and debates that overshadowed the performance itself for years to come.

From red carpets to live performances, wardrobe malfunctions can happen to anyone, even the biggest stars in the world. Whether handled with humor, grace, or a quick recovery, these moments prove that even celebrities aren't immune to unexpected fashion fails.