The stars hit the red carpet, and we have 10 of the most show-stopping looks from the world premiere of Jon Favreau’s The Lion King.
From Pride Rock to the red carpet, celebrities like Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and many more lit up the red carpet Tuesday night for the world premiere of Disney’s The Lion King.
All of the looks were stunning, and many seemed to play on the tones and textures that you’d see in The Lion King itself. (We’re talking wonderfully warm, bright colors.) Maybe the inspiration was taken from The Lion King’s makeup collection, but there’s no denying everyone came out in style.
Though there were dozens of looks to choose from, below are 10 of the most iconic, must-see looks from the cast and other celebrities.
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy
There would be no list if we didn’t bow down to Queen Bey herself, who lends her legendary voice to adult Nala in the movie. Alongside her 7-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, the pair sparkled in custom Alexander McQueen suit jackets and skirts, each beautifully embellished and designed exclusively by Sarah Burton. Beyoncé is known for her lack of red carpet appearances, so it’s no surprise that she pulled out all the stops for this one.
Donald Glover
Providing the voice for the movie’s protagonist, Simba, Donald Glover stepped out in a double-breasted, white and cream checkered suit. Glover, who is most well known as his musical alter-ego Childish Gambino, is no stranger to trendsetting, and the stylish figure he’s cutting here proves no exception.
Tiffany Haddish
Though she doesn’t have a starring role in the movie, actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish still went all out while attending the red carpet. With her hair slicked down, Haddish turned heads in a tailored blue and red jacquard suit, which mirrored the vibrant African sunsets that made the original Lion King so iconic.
JD McCrary
Providing the voice for young Simba, JD McCrary wore a jacket with intricate embroidery resembling a lion, much like the one he plays in the movie. The jacket also featured studded lapels, and paired with a cream shirt and pants featuring a racing stripe, he made for one stylish young man.
Yvette Nicole Brown
It would be impossible to miss Yvette Nicole Brown’s beautiful striped gown. The bold print, paired with hoop earrings and glowy makeup made her a standout star on a red carpet packed with amazing looks.
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Never one to shy away from making a statement on the red carpet, Chiwetel Ejiofor wore a twist of his own take on a modern classic. Opting to go without a tie, he instead rocked a double-breasted jacket with black buttons and wide-leg trousers — just as dapper as ever.
Atandwa Kani, Mandi Kani and John Kani
The Kanis made things a family affair on the red carpet with coordinated orange, black, and white looks. John Kani, who voices Rafiki, opted for a yellow bowtie, while his son Atandwa went with red.
Eric Andre
Though Eric Andre is notorious for his unorthodox talk show, he isn’t a name that immediately comes to mind when you think “fashion icon.” He took a massive risk on the red carpet with his fluorescent pink suit and neon green embroidered undershirt, but he definitely pulled it off wonderfully.
Chloe x Halle
R&B duo and IRL sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey stepped out in coordinated black ensembles. While Chloe opted for an oversized suit, Halle stunned in a black minidressed adorned with stars. Though we won’t see her as Ariel in the live-action Little Mermaid just yet, Halle looked every bit like the royalty she’ll soon be playing.
Kalen Allen
Last but certainly not least, Kalen Allen was an explosion of color as he channeled Simba and Nala’s feathered companion, Zazu. A white lace top and high-waisted black trousers were underneath a feathered black cape and a spectacular orange neckpiece.
Who do you think rocked the best look of the night? Let us know in the comments!