The singer made a dramatic statement on the lavender carpet.
The must-see looks from the Joy Awards 2026
Bollywood, Hollywood, and Arabic stars shone on the lavender carpet in Riyadh
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Shah Rukh Khan arriving at the Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh.
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The Joy Awards 2026 took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, January 18. There were many fantastic moments, including surprise appearances from Shah Rukh Khan and Stranger Things Millie Bobbie Brown. Of course, the lavender carpet was an event in of itself with celebrities arriving in cars and A-list guests from Bollywood, Hollywood, and K-dramas.
Take a look at some of the show-stopping outfits from the lavender carpet.
Balqees
Balqees wowed in a tulle Giambattista Valli gown and Messika jewellery.
Katy Perry
The singer performed during the Riyadh event.
The American singer wore many different looks, including a glittering suit when she performed.
Millie Bobby Brown
The Stranger Things star showcased a shorter hairdo.
The American star was clad in a Tamara Ralph Couture dress.
Elissa
The Lebanese singer accessorised with dramatic jewellery.
Elissa wore a gown from Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran.
Rahaaf Alharbi
The Saudi influencer dazzled in an ornate gown.
Rahaaf Alharbi was outfitted in a lilac gown from Lebanese designer Sara Mrad and jewellery from Pasquale Bruni.
Ahmed Malek
The Egyptian actor was nominated at the awards.
Ahmed Malek was outfitted in Dior and Cartier jewellery.
Heather Graham
The American actress was all smiles on the lavender carpet.
The American star stunned in a navy gown with a tulle cape detail.
Carmen Bsaibes
The Lebanese actress shimmered from head to toe.
The star donned an Elie Saab dress accessorised with Bulgari jewellery.
Shah Rukh Khan
The legendary Indian performer struck a pose.
The Bollywood star was clad in an all-black outfit.
Hande Erçel
The Turkish actress struck a pose.
The actress wore an ornate Elie Saab creation.
Forest Whitaker
The American actor was honoured during the awards ceremony.
Forest Whitaker appeared on the lavender carpet prior to being honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Lee Byung-hun
The Squid Games star made a surprise appearance.
Lee Byung-hun opted for a navy look.
Nesreen Tafesh
The Algerian singer and actress was a vision in red.
Nesreen Tafesh sported a red Nour Fathallah gown.
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