20 Throwback Photos of Fran Drescher Being the Fashion Icon You Didn't Know You Needed Today

Fran Drescher.Photo:Amy Sussman/GettyShe had style, she had flair, she was there!Though her character onThe Nannywas known for her fashion choices, for better or worse, on the red carpet through the years,Fran Drescherfrequently chose equally eye-catching ensembles, particularly during her show’s heyday in the mid-1990s.On Drescher’s 66th birthday on Sept. 30, 2023, look back on some of her biggest red carpet moments of the past.01of 20Red HotThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyDrescher traded in her usual sky-high hairstyle for a classic bob in 1995, the cherry on top of a glam red number.02of 20Jessica Rabbit GlamIs that Drescher or Jessica Rabbit? All she needs is a pair of purple gloves!03of 20Orange You GladThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyThe actress was clearly thrilled to be at the 1998Vanity FairOscars afterparty.04of 20On FireRon Galella Collection via GettyThe higher the hair, the closer to heaven.05of 20Checker Out!The LIFE Picture Collection via GettyOnly Drescher could pull off a two-piece outfit that includes checkered velvet.06of 20It Hat to Be YouRon Galella Collection via GettyDrescher wore this get-up to theIt Had to Be Youpremiere in 1989.07of 20Sunny DispositionSam Levi/WireImageAt the 2000Vanity FairOscars afterparty, Drescher looked cheery in a high-necked yellow gown, complete with a matching shawl.08of 20Peace & LoveMagma Agency/WireImageThere’s no better way to spread a message of peace and love than to wear it on your gown.09of 20Face the FactsMargaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via GettyIn 1994, Drescher proved that the back of the outfit is sometimes the best part. She showed off her embroidered mini-skirt onThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno.10of 20Pattern QueenRon Galella Collection via GettyDrescher looked like a work of art in 1994 at the Writers Guild of America Awards.11of 20Suit UpThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyNothing says, “I mean business, but I’m the life of the party,” like a patterned pantsuit.12of 20Cream of the CropThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyNo one can pull off a two-piece set quite like Fran Drescher can!13of 20Marilyn Monroe MomentRon Davis/GettyIn 1995, Drescher went old Hollywood glam, channeling Marilyn Monroe’s signatureGentlemen Prefer Blondeslook.14of 20The OG Cardi BSTEVE GRANITZ/WireImageCardi Bmay have rocked a flower headpiece at the2018 American Music Awards, but Fran did it first at the 1996 Golden Globes.15of 20Showing Some SkinKurt Krieger/Corbis via GettyDrescher was really ahead of the curve(s) when it came to her outfit choices.16of 20All Aboard the Fran TrainJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicAll about the drama, Drescher’s train at the 1997 Emmys was ahead of its time.17of 20Sparkle & ShineThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyThere’s something about Franny! The actress paired a sequined mini-skirt with black leather boots at the 1998 premiere ofThere’s Something About Mary.18of 20See-Through SkirtFrank Trapper/Corbis via GettyDrescher went ’90s goth when she rocked a middle part, choker necklace, leather top and see-through studded skirt at the 1999 premiere ofThe World Is Not Enough.19of 20Cut It OutGettyIn 1996, Drescher crowned herself Queen of the ’90s at theEmmy Awards.20of 20Channeling Audrey HepburnThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyDrescher wore an outfit straight out ofBreakfast at Tiffany’s to the 13th Annual American Comedy Awards … with a few sequins added for good measure, of course.

Fran Drescher.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty

Amy Sussman/Getty

She had style, she had flair, she was there!Though her character onThe Nannywas known for her fashion choices, for better or worse, on the red carpet through the years,Fran Drescherfrequently chose equally eye-catching ensembles, particularly during her show’s heyday in the mid-1990s.On Drescher’s 66th birthday on Sept. 30, 2023, look back on some of her biggest red carpet moments of the past.01of 20Red HotThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyDrescher traded in her usual sky-high hairstyle for a classic bob in 1995, the cherry on top of a glam red number.02of 20Jessica Rabbit GlamIs that Drescher or Jessica Rabbit? All she needs is a pair of purple gloves!03of 20Orange You GladThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyThe actress was clearly thrilled to be at the 1998Vanity FairOscars afterparty.04of 20On FireRon Galella Collection via GettyThe higher the hair, the closer to heaven.05of 20Checker Out!The LIFE Picture Collection via GettyOnly Drescher could pull off a two-piece outfit that includes checkered velvet.06of 20It Hat to Be YouRon Galella Collection via GettyDrescher wore this get-up to theIt Had to Be Youpremiere in 1989.07of 20Sunny DispositionSam Levi/WireImageAt the 2000Vanity FairOscars afterparty, Drescher looked cheery in a high-necked yellow gown, complete with a matching shawl.08of 20Peace & LoveMagma Agency/WireImageThere’s no better way to spread a message of peace and love than to wear it on your gown.09of 20Face the FactsMargaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via GettyIn 1994, Drescher proved that the back of the outfit is sometimes the best part. She showed off her embroidered mini-skirt onThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno.10of 20Pattern QueenRon Galella Collection via GettyDrescher looked like a work of art in 1994 at the Writers Guild of America Awards.11of 20Suit UpThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyNothing says, “I mean business, but I’m the life of the party,” like a patterned pantsuit.12of 20Cream of the CropThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyNo one can pull off a two-piece set quite like Fran Drescher can!13of 20Marilyn Monroe MomentRon Davis/GettyIn 1995, Drescher went old Hollywood glam, channeling Marilyn Monroe’s signatureGentlemen Prefer Blondeslook.14of 20The OG Cardi BSTEVE GRANITZ/WireImageCardi Bmay have rocked a flower headpiece at the2018 American Music Awards, but Fran did it first at the 1996 Golden Globes.15of 20Showing Some SkinKurt Krieger/Corbis via GettyDrescher was really ahead of the curve(s) when it came to her outfit choices.16of 20All Aboard the Fran TrainJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicAll about the drama, Drescher’s train at the 1997 Emmys was ahead of its time.17of 20Sparkle & ShineThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyThere’s something about Franny! The actress paired a sequined mini-skirt with black leather boots at the 1998 premiere ofThere’s Something About Mary.18of 20See-Through SkirtFrank Trapper/Corbis via GettyDrescher went ’90s goth when she rocked a middle part, choker necklace, leather top and see-through studded skirt at the 1999 premiere ofThe World Is Not Enough.19of 20Cut It OutGettyIn 1996, Drescher crowned herself Queen of the ’90s at theEmmy Awards.20of 20Channeling Audrey HepburnThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyDrescher wore an outfit straight out ofBreakfast at Tiffany’s to the 13th Annual American Comedy Awards … with a few sequins added for good measure, of course.

She had style, she had flair, she was there!Though her character onThe Nannywas known for her fashion choices, for better or worse, on the red carpet through the years,Fran Drescherfrequently chose equally eye-catching ensembles, particularly during her show’s heyday in the mid-1990s.On Drescher’s 66th birthday on Sept. 30, 2023, look back on some of her biggest red carpet moments of the past.

She had style, she had flair, she was there!

Though her character onThe Nannywas known for her fashion choices, for better or worse, on the red carpet through the years,Fran Drescherfrequently chose equally eye-catching ensembles, particularly during her show’s heyday in the mid-1990s.

On Drescher’s 66th birthday on Sept. 30, 2023, look back on some of her biggest red carpet moments of the past.

01of 20Red HotThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyDrescher traded in her usual sky-high hairstyle for a classic bob in 1995, the cherry on top of a glam red number.02of 20Jessica Rabbit GlamIs that Drescher or Jessica Rabbit? All she needs is a pair of purple gloves!03of 20Orange You GladThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyThe actress was clearly thrilled to be at the 1998Vanity FairOscars afterparty.04of 20On FireRon Galella Collection via GettyThe higher the hair, the closer to heaven.05of 20Checker Out!The LIFE Picture Collection via GettyOnly Drescher could pull off a two-piece outfit that includes checkered velvet.06of 20It Hat to Be YouRon Galella Collection via GettyDrescher wore this get-up to theIt Had to Be Youpremiere in 1989.07of 20Sunny DispositionSam Levi/WireImageAt the 2000Vanity FairOscars afterparty, Drescher looked cheery in a high-necked yellow gown, complete with a matching shawl.08of 20Peace & LoveMagma Agency/WireImageThere’s no better way to spread a message of peace and love than to wear it on your gown.09of 20Face the FactsMargaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via GettyIn 1994, Drescher proved that the back of the outfit is sometimes the best part. She showed off her embroidered mini-skirt onThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno.10of 20Pattern QueenRon Galella Collection via GettyDrescher looked like a work of art in 1994 at the Writers Guild of America Awards.11of 20Suit UpThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyNothing says, “I mean business, but I’m the life of the party,” like a patterned pantsuit.12of 20Cream of the CropThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyNo one can pull off a two-piece set quite like Fran Drescher can!13of 20Marilyn Monroe MomentRon Davis/GettyIn 1995, Drescher went old Hollywood glam, channeling Marilyn Monroe’s signatureGentlemen Prefer Blondeslook.14of 20The OG Cardi BSTEVE GRANITZ/WireImageCardi Bmay have rocked a flower headpiece at the2018 American Music Awards, but Fran did it first at the 1996 Golden Globes.15of 20Showing Some SkinKurt Krieger/Corbis via GettyDrescher was really ahead of the curve(s) when it came to her outfit choices.16of 20All Aboard the Fran TrainJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicAll about the drama, Drescher’s train at the 1997 Emmys was ahead of its time.17of 20Sparkle & ShineThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyThere’s something about Franny! The actress paired a sequined mini-skirt with black leather boots at the 1998 premiere ofThere’s Something About Mary.18of 20See-Through SkirtFrank Trapper/Corbis via GettyDrescher went ’90s goth when she rocked a middle part, choker necklace, leather top and see-through studded skirt at the 1999 premiere ofThe World Is Not Enough.19of 20Cut It OutGettyIn 1996, Drescher crowned herself Queen of the ’90s at theEmmy Awards.20of 20Channeling Audrey HepburnThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyDrescher wore an outfit straight out ofBreakfast at Tiffany’s to the 13th Annual American Comedy Awards … with a few sequins added for good measure, of course.

01of 20Red HotThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyDrescher traded in her usual sky-high hairstyle for a classic bob in 1995, the cherry on top of a glam red number.

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Red Hot

The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty

Drescher traded in her usual sky-high hairstyle for a classic bob in 1995, the cherry on top of a glam red number.

02of 20Jessica Rabbit GlamIs that Drescher or Jessica Rabbit? All she needs is a pair of purple gloves!

02of 20

Jessica Rabbit Glam

Is that Drescher or Jessica Rabbit? All she needs is a pair of purple gloves!

03of 20Orange You GladThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyThe actress was clearly thrilled to be at the 1998Vanity FairOscars afterparty.

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Orange You Glad

The actress was clearly thrilled to be at the 1998Vanity FairOscars afterparty.

04of 20On FireRon Galella Collection via GettyThe higher the hair, the closer to heaven.

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On Fire

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

The higher the hair, the closer to heaven.

05of 20Checker Out!The LIFE Picture Collection via GettyOnly Drescher could pull off a two-piece outfit that includes checkered velvet.

05of 20

Checker Out!

Only Drescher could pull off a two-piece outfit that includes checkered velvet.

06of 20It Hat to Be YouRon Galella Collection via GettyDrescher wore this get-up to theIt Had to Be Youpremiere in 1989.

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It Hat to Be You

Drescher wore this get-up to theIt Had to Be Youpremiere in 1989.

07of 20Sunny DispositionSam Levi/WireImageAt the 2000Vanity FairOscars afterparty, Drescher looked cheery in a high-necked yellow gown, complete with a matching shawl.

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Sunny Disposition

Sam Levi/WireImage

At the 2000Vanity FairOscars afterparty, Drescher looked cheery in a high-necked yellow gown, complete with a matching shawl.

08of 20Peace & LoveMagma Agency/WireImageThere’s no better way to spread a message of peace and love than to wear it on your gown.

08of 20

Peace & Love

Magma Agency/WireImage

There’s no better way to spread a message of peace and love than to wear it on your gown.

09of 20Face the FactsMargaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via GettyIn 1994, Drescher proved that the back of the outfit is sometimes the best part. She showed off her embroidered mini-skirt onThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

09of 20

Face the Facts

Margaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty

In 1994, Drescher proved that the back of the outfit is sometimes the best part. She showed off her embroidered mini-skirt onThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

10of 20Pattern QueenRon Galella Collection via GettyDrescher looked like a work of art in 1994 at the Writers Guild of America Awards.

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Pattern Queen

Drescher looked like a work of art in 1994 at the Writers Guild of America Awards.

11of 20Suit UpThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyNothing says, “I mean business, but I’m the life of the party,” like a patterned pantsuit.

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Suit Up

Nothing says, “I mean business, but I’m the life of the party,” like a patterned pantsuit.

12of 20Cream of the CropThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyNo one can pull off a two-piece set quite like Fran Drescher can!

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Cream of the Crop

No one can pull off a two-piece set quite like Fran Drescher can!

13of 20Marilyn Monroe MomentRon Davis/GettyIn 1995, Drescher went old Hollywood glam, channeling Marilyn Monroe’s signatureGentlemen Prefer Blondeslook.

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Marilyn Monroe Moment

Ron Davis/Getty

In 1995, Drescher went old Hollywood glam, channeling Marilyn Monroe’s signatureGentlemen Prefer Blondeslook.

14of 20The OG Cardi BSTEVE GRANITZ/WireImageCardi Bmay have rocked a flower headpiece at the2018 American Music Awards, but Fran did it first at the 1996 Golden Globes.

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The OG Cardi B

STEVE GRANITZ/WireImage

Cardi Bmay have rocked a flower headpiece at the2018 American Music Awards, but Fran did it first at the 1996 Golden Globes.

15of 20Showing Some SkinKurt Krieger/Corbis via GettyDrescher was really ahead of the curve(s) when it came to her outfit choices.

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Showing Some Skin

Kurt Krieger/Corbis via Getty

Drescher was really ahead of the curve(s) when it came to her outfit choices.

16of 20All Aboard the Fran TrainJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicAll about the drama, Drescher’s train at the 1997 Emmys was ahead of its time.

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All Aboard the Fran Train

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

All about the drama, Drescher’s train at the 1997 Emmys was ahead of its time.

17of 20Sparkle & ShineThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyThere’s something about Franny! The actress paired a sequined mini-skirt with black leather boots at the 1998 premiere ofThere’s Something About Mary.

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Sparkle & Shine

There’s something about Franny! The actress paired a sequined mini-skirt with black leather boots at the 1998 premiere ofThere’s Something About Mary.

18of 20See-Through SkirtFrank Trapper/Corbis via GettyDrescher went ’90s goth when she rocked a middle part, choker necklace, leather top and see-through studded skirt at the 1999 premiere ofThe World Is Not Enough.

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See-Through Skirt

Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty

Drescher went ’90s goth when she rocked a middle part, choker necklace, leather top and see-through studded skirt at the 1999 premiere ofThe World Is Not Enough.

19of 20Cut It OutGettyIn 1996, Drescher crowned herself Queen of the ’90s at theEmmy Awards.

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Cut It Out

Getty

In 1996, Drescher crowned herself Queen of the ’90s at theEmmy Awards.

20of 20Channeling Audrey HepburnThe LIFE Picture Collection via GettyDrescher wore an outfit straight out ofBreakfast at Tiffany’s to the 13th Annual American Comedy Awards … with a few sequins added for good measure, of course.

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Channeling Audrey Hepburn

Drescher wore an outfit straight out ofBreakfast at Tiffany’s to the 13th Annual American Comedy Awards … with a few sequins added for good measure, of course.

source: people.com