Billy Porter is an actor and singer who got his career start on Broadway. He's been a performer from the very beginning, and he has the reputation to be a bit over the top. Not only is he a talented actor starring in the cult favorite American Horror Story as well as FX's Pose, but he's also a huge advocate for the LGBTQ community as well as speaking out against gender norms. Billy regularly wears skirts and dresses and other outfits that men usually don't wear.

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Billy likes to stand out, and he enjoys making a statement with his outfits. He's not afraid to break stereotypes and gender norms and wants others to look past them too. As a result, Billy's shown off some pretty fabulous and over the top outfits over the years, and each one is better than the last. We always look forward to an event when we know Billy Porter is in attendance, that's for sure!

10 2019 World Pride NYC

In 2019, Billy Porter attended World Pride NYC, and boy did he arrive in style. Billy showed up to the festivities dressed in a rainbow gown that was flowing head to toe with tulle. He looked as if he was the king of Pride in the gown, and he definitely had everyone talking. Pride was the perfect place for Billy to push the envelope and break gender norms, and what better way to do that than wear a gorgeous rainbow dress to Pride?

9 2019 GLAAD Media Awards

At the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards, Billy Porter pushed the envelope yet again. This time, Billy opted for a monochromatic pants suit ensemble. He proves that red is definitely is his color, as he looks great in it. Billy went for a trendy wide-leg pant that is very fashion-forward. He paired it with a red blazer with glitter accents that help him further stand out from the rest.

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Opting for a different look, Billy wore a big curly wig, adding more of a dramatic flair to his outfit. Wearing red is a risk when walking a red carpet, but we seem to think that Billy can definitely pull it off, and we love how easy he makes it look.

8 New Year's Eve 2020

Billy Porter rang in 2021 on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve while rocking an even better outfit. Once again, Billy opted to wear something red, so we definitely feel like it is color. He wore a gorgeous suit with a ton of shimmer in it, making for a glamorous NYE outfit. On top of the suit Billy wore a fabulous matching red coat that he had draped over his shoulders. By draping it rather than wearing the coat, it definitely gave him a more sophisticated look. To top the look off, Billy also wore a pair of white gloves that tied the whole look together.

7 2020 Academy Awards

For the 2020 Academy Awards, Billy Porter outdid himself yet again. For this red carpet he wore another gorgeous gown, this time opting for a different color other than red. The skirt was long with an abstract pattern in golds, browns, and oranges. By far, the best part of the gown was the top of it, as the bodice was made of golden feathers. The neckline is high and sleeveless, giving him that regal look yet again. To tie the look together he wore a pair of lace up gold heels.

6 2019 Premiere Of Pose

At the 2019 Premeire of his show Pose, Billy Porter made sure that all eyes were on him as he wore yet another fabulous gown. For this gown, he wore a long, flowing black skirt that blended in to the black carpet. He paired the black skirt with a simple white long sleeved shirt. On top of the shirt he wore a cropped black sweater with geometric cutouts throughout the garment. To pull the whole look together, Billy also wore a large black wide-brimmed hat. Billy definitely has a way of pushing the envelope when it comes to fashion and it always works.

5 2019 Peabody Awards

For the 2019 Peabody Awards, Billy Porter went back to wearing red, as if he knows that the color really works for him. For this look, Billy is a little more daring as he went for another flowing gown with a long train. This time, the gown is sheer with ruffled tulle all over the edges.

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To make the ensemble even more over the top, the gown has lace appliqués all over the sheer fabric, and some beading at the neckline. To further tie the outfit together, Billy wore an afro wig as well as a dark lipstick. Billy loves to push gender norms and he knows that he can make it work, no matter what he decides to wear. Pushing the envelope is definitely his thing.

4 2019 Golden Globes

For the 2019 Golden Globes, Billy Porter once again knew how to turn heads and how to make a statement. For this outit, Billy decided to go for a pants suit instead of a gown. But of course, he decided that he needed to put his own twist on it when he added a gorgeous flowing cape on top of the suit. The suit was a gorgeous cream color with flowers embroidered on it. Billy wore a floral shirt underneath, along with the flowing cape over the whole thing, with even more flowers embroidered on the shoulders. To make the cape stand out even more, it was lined with hot pink silk, giving a flash of color as he moved.

3 2019 Met Gala

For the 2019 Met Gala, Billy Porter definitely went all out. He dazzled in head to toe gold, with beading covering his entire body. His wig is made of gold chains with an ornate gold headpiece on top of his head. Of course, his face is made up with even more gold glitter and makeup, sticking the the monochromatic gold look. Last but not least, the pulls the entire fabulous outfit together with some ornate golden wings. He definitely had heads turning and all eyes on him with an outfit like this, that's for sure.

2 2020 Grammys

For the 2020 Grammys, Billy Porter once again had people talking about his over the top outfit. For this over the top outfit he went with a blue glittery jumpsuit. The pants flare out and are dripping with silver bedazzled fringes. On top of that, he has a matching silver clutch with silver fringes and bedazzled jewelry. The best part of the outfit has to be the hat that matches the jumpsuit perfectly. The hat is unique as the silver fringes on the ends are motorized and are able to open and close like a curtain. Billy is always on top of the highest end fashion.

1 2019 Academy Awards

Finally, for the 2019 Academy Awards, Billy Porter had one of the most talked about outfits that year. Billy decided to put his own spin on a tuxedo, making one into an ornate gown. The top looks like a normal tuxedo before it's fitted at Billy's waist and flaring out into a gorgeous ballgown. Billy looked absolutely regal and stunning in every way in this look, and proves that he doesn't care about gender norms or stereotypes, and that he is willing to look fabulous no matter what it takes. It's always a pleasure to see what Billy will be wearing on the red carpet next.

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