Miss Congeniality’s Lady Liberty Scene
Let it be known that Sandra Bullock transformed into the Statue of Liberty for the 2000 movie Miss Congeniality—20 years before any celebs inevitably pay homage to the ladylike landmark at the 2021 Met Gala. Playing unbecoming FBI Agent Gracie Hart, Sandra donned a crown and torch to go incognito as a beauty queen… all in the line of duty.
Drop Dead Gorgeous' America-Themed Pageant
Kirsten Dunst and Brittany Murphy were proud to be Americans in Drop Dead Gorgeous. In one particularly memorable pageant scene, competitors donned crafty hats dedicated to Mount Rushmore, the Washington Monument and even the atomic bomb while giving awkward speeches.
Britney and Justin’s Double Denim
Twenty years ago, before Britney Spears even entered into her conservatorship, she and boyfriend Justin Timberlake donned one of the most well-known red carpet casual looks of all time. To this day, fans refuse to say "Bye Bye Bye" to their denim-on-denim getups from the 2001 American Music Awards.
"I confess that there was maybe a period in the '90s where I could skip over some of the outfits that were public, but the internet will never," Justin said in February, noting that "the internet won't allow me to forget" this all-American denim twinning moment.
Taylor Swift’s Fourth of July Fashion
Remember The Squad? Taylor Swift hosted her practically patented group of gal pals for their annual Fourth of July bashes in Rhode Island. The folklore singer fit right in with her model friends, Cara Delevingne and Gigi Hadid, when they twinned in these barber shop striped swimsuits.
Carrie’s Hamptons Cowgirl Look
While Carrie Bradshaw wouldn't be caught dead in some tacky, over-the-top American flag look, she got pretty close to patriotism with her Hamptons cowgirl OOTD in season two of Sex and the City. Sarah Jessica Parker's character slipped into a bandeau bra with a scarlet rodeo hat for "the event of the season," complete with "cowboys and caviar."
Harry Styles and Elton John’s Dodgers Uniforms
What's more American than baseball? Despite their British roots, Harry Styles and Elton John proved they're Americans at heart with their iconic bedazzled Dodgers uniform. It was a home run as both Elton's concert look in 1975 and Harry's Halloween costume in 2018.
Irina Shayk’s Met Masterpiece
So nice you can wear it twice! It's Irina Shayk's time to shine by recycling this gown. Bradley Cooper's ex previously wore an American flag-inspired ensemble to the Met Gala in 2016, choosing this sheer number designed by Givenchy. The theme was "Manus X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology," and it certainly qualifies under this year's theme, too.
Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's "Telephone"
Stop callin', stop callin', I don't wanna talk anymore—unless it's about Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's campy flag costumes in the "Telephone" music video. A bleach-blonde Gaga appears in a star-spangled bikini, knee-high boots and a bandana around her head, while Queen Bey rocks an asymmetrical minidress, red heels and a bold lip. Obviously, their star-shaped face decals take the dance sequence to a whole new level.
Rock the Vote With Christina Aguilera
From "Rock-A-Bye Baby" to Rock the Vote, Christina Aguilera passed on her patriotism to her son, Max Liron Bratman, in a 2008 campaign for Rock the Vote. Years after Madonna's iconic imagery, Xtina sang "America the Beautiful" to her baby boy, who was draped in an American flag blanket, to do her civic duty.
Zac Efron’s Star-Spangled Speedo
Although Anna Wintour would probably have a heart attack if the High School Musical alum sported this skimpy Speedo to the Met Gala, you have to admit Zac Efron would really nail the theme. Granted, the ensemble was a bit more appropriate when he wore it during the Super Bowl commercial for his Baywatch remake in 2017.
Zoe Saldana at the American Music Awards
We pledge allegiance to Zoe Saldana, who slayed the 2016 American Music Awards in a red, white and blue sleeveless Monse gown. She presented the prize for Favorite Alternative Artist to Twenty One Pilots.
Marilyn Monroe’s USO Performance
In 1954, Marilyn Monroe entertained the troops in South Korea while wearing a patriotic midnight blue gown. As the story goes, she took a detour after her wedding to Joe DiMaggio to appear on stage for this USO tour, where she truly wowed the crowd.