All the times the stars brought a splash of sunshine to the red carpet

A little sunshine goes a long way! From Alicia Vikander’s embellished frock at the 2016 Oscars to Katie Holmes' 'Belle' moment, here are some of the best and brightest yellow gowns and ensembles that have graced the red carpet.

Blake Lively
The mother of two was a vision in a vibrant Brandon Maxwell suit for an appearance on Good Morning America.
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Alicia Vikander
The Swedish actress, best known for her hugely successful roles in Ex Machina and The Danish Girl, stunned in pale yellow Louis Vuitton at the 2016 Oscars. The gown, embellished with glitter, featured a flattering bodice and bubble skirt, which showed off her silver heels.
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Viola Davis
Viola served some major sunshine at the Golden Globes in 2017. The floor-length, single-shoulder Michael Kors gown looked radiant on the star, who was styled that evening by Elizabeth Stewart. The South Carolina native was nominated for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for her part as Rose in Fences.
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Anna Kendrick
Anna looked positively radiant in a canary yellow Stella McCartney cocktail dress at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016. The actress completed the look with a large jewelled necklace, small droplet earrings and loose waves.
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Charlize Theron
The mother of two, known for looking almost unrecognizable in her hit films, stopped everyone in their tracks at the Mad Max premiere during the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. She wore a stunning sunshine yellow strapless Dior gown, paired with gorgeous Chopard earrings.
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Jessica Chastain
Jessica never ceases to wow on the red carpet, and her 2016 Cannes red carpet look did not disappoint! The California stunned in a body-hugging Armani Prive mermaid gown at the premiere of Cafe Society. The glamorous gown was paired with a white gold and diamond necklace from Piaget.
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Katie Holmes
Katie was the belle of the ball at the MET Gala in 2014. The 38-year-old stunned in a Disney-style Marchesa gown, serving serious Belle from Beauty and the Beast vibes.
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Paula Patton
Paula put the gold in Golden Globes in 2012. She brought her sunny LA roots to the red carpet in a bright yellow strapless Monique Lhuillier gown. Her hair, kept sophisticatedly half up and half down, showed off her huge Kwiat earrings. For her awards ceremony essentials, the actress carried a Judith Leiber jewelled clutch.
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Lea Seydoux
Lea radiated Hollywood glamour at the 2015 BAFTAs held at the Royal Opera House in London, England. The French actress dazzled on the red carpet in a canary yellow Prada gown, featuring gorgeous cap sleeves and a figure-hugging waist. The haute couture creation also featured two cut outs on the side, adding a sexy element to the floor-length dress. The finishing touches included Chopard jewels, a red lip and an elegant blow out.
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Lena Dunham
Lena paired her Golden Globe best actress nomination for HBO's Girls with a golden moment on the red carpet. The actress and writer stunned in a vivid yellow strapless Zac Posen gown.
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Samira Wiley
The Orange is the new Black star owned the red carpet at the 2015 Emmy Awards in a bright yellow strapless mermaid dress by Christian Siriano. The actress scaled back on accessories to let her dress truly shine.
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Leslie Mann
Leslie looked positively Disney-esque in the best way at the 2017 Oscars! The actress wowed the crowd in a large, ruffle skirted strapless gown by Zac Posen. The 45-year-old arrived arm-in-arm with husband Judd Apatow, but he stepped aside to let his wife have her golden moment.
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