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Purple Reign: Jameela Jamil, Charlize Theron, More Rock The Royal Shade On The Red Carpet

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May 1 2021, Updated 12:01 a.m. ET

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We may not have royalty here in the United States, but Hollywood stars certainly come close. The color purple has long been associated with kings and queen, so it's no wonder the regal shade has dominated the red carpet recently.

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From soft lilacs to deep amethysts, the color can be worn on nearly every skin tone and always turns heads, whether shown on sharp suits or gorgeous gowns.

Scroll through the gallery below to see which celebs have reigned over the red carpet in purple recently.  

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At the 93rd Academy Awards, the musician not only took home the Oscar for Best Original Song for "Fight for You" from Judas and the Black Messiah, she also created an unforgettable fashion moment. The "Slide" singer walked the red carpet in a whimsical embellished purple Dundas jumpsuit with a matching cape. She accessorized her look with a pair of matching purple Bonnie Clyde sunglasses, heels by Giuseppe Zanotti and jewels by Chopard.

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Angela Bassett

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The 9-1-1 star presented on stage at the 2021 Golden Globes in a striking asymmetrical deep purple Dolce & Gabbana gown featuring a sweetheart neckline and dramatic feather and crystal detail, styled with Graziela Gems.

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Maren Morris

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At the 2021 Grammy Awards, held March 14, "The Middle" singer looked lovely in a lilac Dolce & Gabbana slip gown with Swarovski embellishments.

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Storm Reid

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For the premiere of Universal Pictures’ The Invisible Man at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, the young actress wore a Miu Miu purple satin gown embellished with crystal and pearl detailing.

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Cynthia Erivo

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At the 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony, the Harriet star donned an Atelier Versace Fall 2019 purple embroidered cut-out gown which she accessorized with Piaget jewelry. 

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Mindy Kaling

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At the Vanity Fair Oscars Party, The Mindy Project star wore a custom strapless Reem Acra gown featuring gold embellishments on the sweetheart neckline.

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Brie Larson

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At the world premiere of Avengers: Endgame, the Oscar winner worked slinky lilac silk Celine gown styled with metallic sandals and wearing a cuff and four rings by Irene Neuwirth.

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Logan Browning

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At the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Hit The Floor actress floated down the red carpet in a dusty lavender ruffle tulle, layered gown which she accessorized with Pomellato jewelry. 

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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The British beauty attended the Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2020 fashion show in the designer's purple sequin, ombre gown with split shoulders styled with purple satin sandals.

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Charlize Theron

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At the 73rd EE British Academy Film Awards, the Bombshell star wore a bold purple strapless Christian Dior pleated chiffon gown with a split neckline and a belted waist. 

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Alicia Keys

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For Billboard's Women in Music event, the "New York" singer suited up in a Prabal Gurung Spring 2020 purple look featuring contrasting draped sleeves, panels wrapped around her arms and a purple lace bra. Casadei pumps and cornrows finished up her look.

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Karen Gillan

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The Jumanji: The Next Level actress attended the film's Paris premiere wearing an Erdem Fall 2019 "Carenna" purple and black strapless, rose jacquard midi dress with a pleated skirt. Diamond studs, black embellished mules sandals and slicked back, side-parted hair with purple embellished clips finished off her romantic look.

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Jameela Jamil

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The English actress rocked a light purple power suit by Alice + Olivia, teamed with glittery purple pumps, to an Emmy For Your Consideration panel event for her NBC series The Good Place.

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Emilia Clarke

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The Game Of Thrones alum sparkled at the Last Christmas premiere in a purple sequin slip dress from the Valentino Spring 2020 collection teamed with purple earrings and sandals.

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Tika Sumpter

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The Southside With You actress showed off her gorgeous gams in a short Acler Spring 2020 "Plymouth" lavender plaid, draped-waist blazer dress with split sleeves to the ABC TCA Winter Press Tour event. A purple bag and metallic sandals finished up her look. 

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Margot Robbie

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The Aussie actress chose a soft Giambattista Valli Fall 2019 Couture lilac bubble peplum gown with a flower accent on the waist for the premiere of her film Bombshell.

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Hailee Steinfeld

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The singer turned actress made jaws drop at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards as she arrived in a custom Vera Wang lavender pleated tulle layered gown with a sheer v-neckline, long sleeves with a cold-shoulder detail, a center front split and a dramatic draped train panel in the back. Forevermark jewels completed the look. 

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