Portraying former First Ladies Michelle Obama, Eleanor Roosevelt and Betty Ford in Showtime’s new series, The First Lady, actresses Viola Davis, Gillian Anderson and Michelle Pfeiffer all stepped out in stylish, ladylike looks at the premiere on Thursday.
Davis and Anderson both popped in bright hues, while Pfeiffer went more subdued in all-black. Each chose sharp tailoring that showed off their sartorial know-how.
The First Lady dives deep into each former first lady’s political contributions, family lives, and historical impact. It premieres Sunday, April 17, with new episodes dropping weekly. We can’t wait to watch the compelling journeys of the triumphant trio of women unfold on screens. But until then, GRAZIA USA compiled the best looks from the premiere red carpet.
Viola Davis in Stella McCartney
Davis, who stars and produces the project, chose a bold orange Stella McCartney sleeveless gown with ruched neckline, styled by Elizabeth Stewart. Sporting a pair of Satta Matturi earrings featuring ethically and sustainably sourced DeBeers diamonds, the custom made Kwe earrings were created in conjunction with the Black is Brilliant project, spearheaded by De Beers and the Rad advocacy program.
Gillian Anderson in Valentino
Sporting the color of the moment, Anderson popped in her hot pink custom Valentino ensemble featuring a strapless top, tailored trousers and Valentino Garavani shoes from Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Fall/Winter 2022 Pink PP collection.
Michelle Pfeiffer in Celine
Looking effortlessly chic, Pfeiffer stepped out in a streamlined black suit set from Celine by Hedi Slimane in a double-breasted cropped Spencer jacket, a black silk button-down blouse, Taillat pants and a gold buckled Triomphe belt. She let her blonde waves loose, while accenting her look with dainty gold accessories.
O-T Fagbenle
Playing Barack Obama in the series, The Handmaid’s Tale star O-T Fagbenle took a dapper approach to his red carpet dressing, suiting up in all black, with a black turtleneck and black boots to make his gold lapel brooch pop.
Dakota Fanning in Rodarte
Dakota Fanning, who protrays Betty Ford’s daughter Susan Elizabeth Ford on screen, wore a black silk dress with sheer lace detailing by Rodarte on the carpet and tied her blonde locks back with dainty bows.
Judy Greer in The Vampire’s Wife
Playing Nancy Howe, the personal assistant to Betty Ford, actress Judy Greer decided to sport florals for spring in a Vampire’s Wife frock, blue platforms and Chanel handbag at the premiere.
Saniyya Sidney in Giorgio Armani
King Richard actress, Saniyya Sidney (who plays Sasha Obama in the Showtime series) sported a classy, shimmering silver set from Giorgio Armani, featuring a high-shine tuxedo top and cigarette pants, on the carpet.
Lexi Underwood in a White Blazer Dress
Portraying Malia Obama in the upcoming series, Little Fires Everywhere star Lexi Underwood wore a long-line, crisp white blazer dress to the event emblazoned with gold buttons and teamed with metallic gold sandals.
Thuso Mbedu in Reformation
The Underground Railroad actress Thuso Mbedu chose a silky chartreuse Reformation dress to the red carpet premiere, with her Gucci handbag in tow.
Jayme Lawson in a Ruffled LBD
Playing a younger version to Davis’ Michelle Obama, The Batman actress Jayme Lawson sported a classic little black cocktail dress with a ruffled hemline, with a pair of thigh-high leather boots.
