Zoe Saldaña has always had a flair for elevating the red carpet—and last night in Los Angeles, she delivered yet another masterclass in unexpected elegance. Stepping out for the premiere of Pixar’s Elio, the Academy Award–nominated star eschewed the film’s galactic palette of cosmic blues and purples in favor of a rich, autumnal statement that was as commanding as it was chic.
Wearing Saint Laurent’s Fall 2025 collection, Saldaña debuted a color-blocked pairing that turned heads and defied traditional red carpet codes. Her rust-hued turtleneck—sculpted with razor-sharp shoulders—was expertly tucked into a high-waisted pencil skirt in a vibrant shade of mustard. The striking, two-tone silhouette was elevated further with sheer black tights, sharply cut brown stilettos, and oversized gold hoops that glinted under the flashbulbs.
Her beauty look—swept-back hair in a soft, undone bun and a bold crimson lip—added a layer of sultry polish, exuding an Old Hollywood glamour refracted through a thoroughly modern lens.
But the true heart of her evening was revealed when Saldaña introduced her most endearing dates: her three sons, Bowie and Cy (10) and Zen (8), who walked the carpet by her side. Dressed in coordinating black blazers and crisp white shirts, the boys brought an element of sweetness and solidarity to the affair. Between red carpet poses and popcorn breaks, they proved that this premiere was very much a family affair.
The Saint Laurent moment follows Saldaña’s recent high-saturation streak. Just days before, while on press duties in New York City, the Avatar actor stunned in a full vermillion look from Gia Studios—an architectural tank and matching skirt that turned the Manhattan sidewalks into her own runway. “A red hot NY minute,” she captioned the look on Instagram, sealing the moment with a knowing wink and a red apple emoji.
With Elio set to enchant audiences, and Saldaña once again redefining red carpet sophistication, it’s clear: whether in monochrome or color-blocked contrast, she’s always the main event.
