7 Times Kaley Cuoco Dressed For Revenge

Although it's safe to assume people have been dressing for revenge since the very first human heart was broken, it was Princess Diana who made it an official concept. On June 29, 1994, the same night Prince Charles revealed on national television that he'd been unfaithful to Diana, the princess stepped out in what is now known as the revenge dress. The beautiful black, off-the-shoulder dress with its asymmetrical hemline was a major departure from not only what Diana usually wore, but what anyone in the royal family would've deemed appropriate. Princess Diana's revenge dress has become one of the most iconic looks in fashion history, and in that moment, Diana wasn't just thumbing her nose at her cheating ex, but proving she was free and would be doing things her way from then on out.

Like so many others, Kaley Cuoco also took a page from Diana's revenge fashion playbook after she divorced Ryan Sweeting in September 2015, and for very good reason: Cuoco blames Sweeting for the downfall of their relationship. "I honestly thought I wouldn't get married again. My ex ruined that word for me," Cuoco told Cosmopolitan, via ABC News, in May 2018 regarding Sweeting. "I married someone the first time who completely changed. The person I ended up with was not the person I originally met. And that wasn't my fault — that was his."

Naturally, when things end badly, dressing for revenge tends to come to mind. You don't just want to prove to your ex that you're surviving, but that you're thriving without them. From a slinky cutout dress to backless pantsuits and even a pair of fishnets, Cuoco could teach a master class in revenge dressing.

When Kaley Cuoco attended the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January 2016, just a few months after her divorce from Ryan Sweeting, she took no prisoners with her look. There's an LBD for everyone, no matter what your style, and Cuoco's style that night was revenge. The cutout design with a thigh-high front slit showcased Cuoco's body in the best way possible. "The Big Bang Theory" star didn't show up at the award ceremony just to check a box; she was there to make a statement with her red carpet look — which she absolutely did.

Just two months after the SAG Awards, Kaley Cuoco attended an Alzheimer's Association Event in March 2016, once again bringing her revenge fashion A-game. Wearing a red sparkly gown by Naeem Khan, with a plunging neckline, exposed back, and cutouts at her waist, Cuoco stunned. There's also much to say about Cuoco choosing red, of all the colors out there. Research suggests that wearing the color red can make people be perceived as more attractive, so it's no surprise that Cuoco turned to the shade multiple times when on her revenge fashion tour.

When we think about sexy outfits, jumpsuits usually aren't the first that come to mind. However, when Kaley Cuoco walked the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in February 2016, she quickly changed that narrative. Not only did Cuoco deliver on the glamour front with white sequins, but the open back and triangle cutout on her torso took the look from sophisticated to white-hot revenge. Because the outfit spoke for itself, Cuoco went for a more casual, tousled look with her hair, keeping all eyes on the Naeem Khan jumpsuit.

If you're really committed to dressing for revenge, then go big or go home. When Kaley Cuoco performed during the 24th and final "A Night at Sardi's" to benefit the Alzheimer's Association in March 2016, she definitely went big. Dressed in a fitted red crop top, black booty shorts — both covered in embellishments — and rocking black fishnet stockings, Cuoco looked like she'd just been pulled out of a performance of "Chicago." Appearing confident, fearless, and gorgeous, Cuoco epitomized the best revenge of all: success and living well.

When Kaley Cuoco attended the Golden Globe Awards Post-Party in January 2016, she opted for red again. For the event, Cuoco wore a beautiful red gown designed by Christian Siriano that really complemented her physique. Though the design of the dress is relatively simple, the plunging neckline and thigh-high slit at the front made sure all eyes were on Cuoco. The gown also has a bit of a train for a fun, dramatic effect.

In January 2016, when Kaley Cuoco attended the Art of Elysium Heaven Gala, it seems she was still in the throes of getting over her divorce, as evidenced by the sharp off-white jumpsuit she chose to wear. Not only is the jumpsuit fitting Cuoco to an absolute T, with the gorgeous plunging neckline and halter top, but even her skin is having a moment. Cuoco's skin isn't just glistening, but truly radiating. Cuoco is either using super good body lotions to soothe dry skin or divorce just looks that good on her.

In November 2015, just a couple of months after her divorce from Ryan Sweeting, Kaley Cuoco attended the Fallout 4 Launch and looked absolutely fabulous. Wearing black short-shorts, a white halter top, and strappy sandals, Cuoco seemed at ease, as if she'd made at least some sort of peace with her divorce. It also probably helps that when you wear short-shorts and heels, your legs are instantly elongated, and when that happens, you feel like you can take on the world. That's the look Cuoco is giving here, and we love that for her.