Side-By-Side Comparisons Of The Very First And Last Time Celebrities Appeared On The Red Carpet

Walking on the red carpet is as glamorous as it gets; it symbolizes high status, style, and luxury. It is the main focus of today's gala events, awards ceremonies, and premieres. Thousands of photos from these events are posted online, and celebrities are either praised or ridiculed for their chosen outfits of the night.

The earliest known incarnation of the red carpet was intended for gods and not ordinary folk. In ancient Greece, a path of dark red tapestries was rolled out by the King's vengeful wife, Clytemnestra, as a welcome after his triumph in the Trojan War. The King hesitated to step on it because it was only meant for gods, and he perished after setting foot on it.

Today, the red carpet is a way for celebrities to make a grand entrance, dress boldly in a peacockish manner, and even be a little provocative if they wish. Not all red carpet appearances have gone smoothly, and some are still remembered to this day despite occurring years ago.

A celebrity's very first red carpet appearance is something they remember their whole life. It marks the start of a new life filled with prestige and fame. Scroll down and check out these celebs' first and last red carpet appearances.

1. Emma Stone

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Emma Stone

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2. Sydney Sweeney

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Sydney Sweeney

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3. Paul Rudd

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Paul Rudd

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4. Emma Watson

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Emma Watson

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5. Ashley Tisdale

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Ashley Tisdale

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6. Abigail Breslin

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Abigail Breslin

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7. Kristen Stewart

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Kristen Stewart

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8. Jake Gyllenhaal

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Jake Gyllenhaal

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9. Drew Barrymore

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Drew Barrymore

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10. The Jonas Brothers

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The Jonas Brothers

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11. Michael B. Jordan

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Michael B. Jordan

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12. Halle Berry

First red carpet appearance:

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Halle Berry

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13. Gabrielle Union

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Gabrielle Union

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14. Katy Perry

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Katy Perry

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15. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

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16. Leonardo DiCaprio

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Leonardo DiCaprio

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Time really flies! Many years separate the first and last red carpet appearances, but it still feels as if everything happened in a heartbeat. The celebrity kids are all grown up now, and they're probably all grateful they're not as awkward as they used to be during those first appearances.

Walking on the red carpet for the first time must be the scariest thing ever. Being surrounded by all those cameras, lights, and celebrities would make anyone want to run away as fast as possible. Props to these celebs for keeping their cool.