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Black Celebs Show Off GORGEOUS Red Gowns: Kandi, Chlöe Bailey, Normani & More!

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Chloe Bailey, Normani, Uzo Aduba & More Shut Down the Red Carpet at the Red Dress Collection

Black celebrities showed up and showed out for the American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection, and the fashion was absolutely elite.

The annual event, which raises awareness about heart health in women, requires all attendees to wear red — but these ladies turned a dress code into a full-blown fashion moment.

From classic Hollywood glamour to modern, body-hugging couture, the red carpet felt more like a luxury runway than a charity event. And once again, Black women proved they are the blueprint when it comes to style.

Chloe Bailey Brings the Drama

Chloe Bailey came through in a corseted red gown that was pure high fashion. The structured bodice cinched her waist and highlighted her curves, giving a dramatic, sultry look that had photographers obsessed. Chloe has been in her grown-woman era for a while now, and this look confirmed she’s fully in her fashion icon phase.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 29: Chlöe Bailey attends the The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection Concert)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 29: Chlöe Bailey walks onstage att the The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection Concert)

Star Jones Keeps It Elegant

Star Jones opted for a more refined and elegant gown, serving classic sophistication. Her look was polished, stylish, and age-appropriate in the best way — proof that glamour doesn’t expire.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 29: Star Jones attends the The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection Concert)

Uzo Aduba Surprises in a Sexy Silhouette

Uzo Aduba, who is usually known for more conservative red carpet looks, stunned in a form-fitting, sexy red dressthat showed off her shape beautifully. Fans loved seeing a more daring side of the award-winning actress, and she looked confident, radiant, and powerful.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 29: Uzo Aduba attends the The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection Concert)

Renée Elise Goldsberry Gives Old Hollywood Glam

Renée Elise Goldsberry went full old Hollywood, wearing a glamorous gown that looked straight out of a 1950s movie premiere. Soft waves, classic makeup, and a timeless silhouette made her one of the best-dressed of the night.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 29: Renée Elise Goldsberry attends the The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection Concert)

Normani Does What Normani Always Does

And then there was Normani — who might as well be banned from red carpets because it’s just unfair at this point. She wore a stunning red dress that perfectly showcased her incredible body, reminding everyone why she’s considered one of the most beautiful women in music.

The dress hugged in all the right places and gave exactly what it was supposed to give: face, body, and confidence.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 29: Normani attends the The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection Concert)

Kandi Burruss & Daughter Riley Make It a Family Affair

Kandi Burruss attended with her daughter Riley, and the mother-daughter duo looked absolutely gorgeous in classic red gowns. They served elegance, grace, and generational beauty — and easily became one of the most wholesome highlights of the night.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 29: Kandi Burruss and Riley Burruss attend the The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection Concert)

More Than Fashion

While the looks were undeniably stunning, the Red Dress Collection has a deeper purpose: raising awareness about heart disease, which remains one of the leading health risks for women — especially Black women.

By bringing star power to the cause, these celebrities help shine a spotlight on an issue that often goes overlooked.

Still, let’s be honest.

They didn’t just raise awareness —
They dominated the red carpet.

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