Celebrities first red carpet: 59 Photos
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Theater magnate Sid Grauman, who created the Chinese Theatre and the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, was the first to use the red carpet for a Hollywood premiere while promoting its $1 million film “Robin Hood,” starring Douglas Fairbanks, in 1922.
Stepping out for the first time. The first use of the red carpet by Hollywood was by theater magnate Sid Grauman. On Oct. 18, 1922, Grauman orchestrated the first Hollywood premiere.
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1961. The Oscars adopted it beginning with the 1961 ceremony, and, ever since, the special shade — known as Academy Red — has been instantly recognizable in photos. But the attention-grabbing rugs have historically presented a challenge for stylists.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(W__FZuaDO9apwPAPspSGqAU__47,
A red carpet event is a special occasion where celebrities, VIPs, industry professionals and other influential guests walk down a red carpet before entering the venue for the main event. The high-profile, invite-only gathering might be an awards ceremony, movie premiere, or gala.