Back in 1994, Princess Diana made history when she stepped out at the Serpentine Gallery, just after it was publicly revealed that her former husband, King Charles, had been unfaithful to her. She marked the occasion, the best way she knew how – with a killer fashion moment.<\/p>\n
The dress in question was a daring black velvet off-the-shoulder creation by fashion designer Christina Stambolian, which the royal paired with sheer tights, a decadent triple pearl choker and a pair of killer stilettos. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Little did Diana know then that moment alone would not only secure her place in fashion and cultural history but would empower generations of women to come.\u00a0 Since then, A-listers alike have taken a leaf out of Diana's book when heartbreak hits, proving that a misbehaving partner is no reason to hide in the shaddows…<\/p>\n
After one of the '00s hottest pop-star couples broke up in 2002, of course it was time to make a sparkly statement. When Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake split in 2002, the Toxic\u00a0singer wasted no time in attending the premiere of her film Crossroads (already a flex) in a rather dazzling dress.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The sparkly, mirrorball mini dress from Julien Macdonald was paired with even more glittering jewels. Who needs a man anyway when diamonds are a girl's best friend? Of course, revenge tasted even sweeter when Britney was papped alongside her good-looking co-star, Anson Mount\u2026she did what she had to do!<\/p>\n
Case in point? Lily Allen. The British singer, who revealed her husband's alleged unfaithfulness in her chart-topping 2025 album West End Girl, channelled her inner Diana when she\u00a0stepped out at the 2025 CFDA Awards in a sultry ensemble that was sure to turn heads<\/p>\n
A little over a week after releasing the record, Lily made a surprise appearance at the 2025 CFDA Awards in a sultry ensemble that was sure to turn heads. The outfit in question was an ensemble from Colleen Allen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The look consisted of a barely-there bra top and matching slip skirt, completed with a flowing cape coat that the singer draped over her arms.<\/p>\n
Lily had another revenge dress moment while attending the 16Arlington x Antony Price fashion salon in November 2025. Lily's Breakfast at Tiffanys-style gown bore so many similarities to Diana's aforementioned strapless gown, including the figure-hugging style and luxurious black velvet material. The 41-year-old singer's gown featured a dramatic slit and was paired with white satin heels.<\/p>\n
Another A-list revenge dress came from the Australian actress Nicole Kidman. In the wake of her September 2025 news that she and her then-husband, Keith Urban, were getting a divorce, the Big Little Lies star, 59, was every inch the timeless Hollywood star in a spellbinding Chanel number for the Vogue World: Hollywood event.<\/p>\n
Nicole's designer number was a play from Diana's playbook, the dress in question, black and figure-hugging, although the actress's gown featured a strapless neckline and was adorned with a giant flower embellishment.<\/p>\n
The British model and actress Elizabeth Hurley did not play around when she attended the anniversary party for Valentino Garavani in 2000. The outing came in the wake of a cheating scandal with her ex-boyfriend, Hugh Grant, with whom she had recently parted ways.<\/p>\n
Drawing a line under the ordeal, Elizabeth slipped into a slinky champagne-hued gown that featured a super-plunging neckline and waist-cinching cut-out panels.<\/p>\n
Following her very public split with fellow Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and subsequent relationship with Angelina Jolie, Friends star Jennifer Aniston brushed the scandal off her perfectly tanned shoulders and stepped out at the premiere of her movie Derailed in 2005. The film star dazzled in a glittering golden gown by Chanel that lit up the red carpet.<\/p>\n
Award-winning pop star Mariah Carey had her own Princess Diana moment in 1997. After splitting from her husband and manager, Tommy Mottola, the famous pop superstar arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards in a skimpy two-piece from Calvin Klein. The sultry set perfectly showed off Mariah's impeccable physique and marked a whole new era for the singer.<\/p>\n