Serena Williams Goes Strapless in Sheer Stella McCartney Dress, Nicole Scherzinger Brings Drama in Zuhair Murad and More From the 2025 Time 100 Gala

Julia Teti

Fri, April 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM UTC

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The 2025 Time 100 Gala in New York City featured celebrities like Serena Williams, Blake Lively, and Nicole Scherzinger showcasing designer ensembles.
Serena Williams wore a strapless, shredded compact knit maxidress by Stella McCartney, while Nicole Scherzinger donned a black, off-the-shoulder sequin gown by Zuhair Murad.
The event, held at Jazz at Lincoln Center, celebrated Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, bringing together global leaders, entertainers, athletes, and innovators.

A bevy of celebrities, high-profile figures and distinguished guests lined the red carpet on Thursday for the 2025 Time 100 Gala. The event celebrated some of the most influential people of the year, featuring athletes, business moguls and venerated artists.

Among the special attendees, Serena Williams, Blake Lively, Scarlett Johansson, Simone Biles and Nicole Scherzinger styled designer ensembles for the occasion. Here, WWD breaks down their looks and more from the 2025 Time 100 Gala.

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Serena Williams

Williams styled a look from Stella McCartney 's summer 2025 collection. The strapless, shredded compact knit maxidress featured a dark color palette, which Williams accentuated with pointed-toe heels and sheer black gloves. She also wore dazzling jewelry, including statement earrings and a draped necklace.

Nicole Scherzinger

Scherzinger brought high-impact drama to the red carpet . The "Sunset Blvd." Broadway star wore a design from Zuhair Murad 's pre-fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection. The black, off-the-shoulder sequin gown featured shimmering elements and a short train, along with a plunging neckline and fabric contrast for added definition.

Blake Lively

Lively also styled a look by Zuhair Murad for the 2025 Time 100 Gala. The " Another Simple Favor " actress wore a gown courtesy of the desinger's spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection. The dress featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and A-line skirt along with a voluminous cape element at the back.

Demi Moore

Demi Moore's attire was a collaborative piece designed by Zac Posen and Kim Jones and made as part of GapStudio. The Oscar-nominated actress' ethereal look featured a flowing skirt and some fabric ruching with definition at the waist and a halter neckline. Moore's look was curated by her longtime stylist Brad Goreski.

Simone Biles

Biles opted for a playful, if constructed, look. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist wore a look courtesy of Oscar de la Renta , which featured a structural design of gold with floral inspiration.

Scarlett Johansson

Johansson went sleek and sophisticated. The "Marriage Story" Oscar nominee wore a sleeveless black maxidress with a halter neckline and gold embellishments.

The 2025 Time 100 Gala took place on Thursday in New York City at Jazz at Lincoln Center, serving as the annual celebration of Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The event brought a diverse group of global leaders, entertainers, athletes and innovators together, who were recognized for their impact across various sectors.

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