Cleveland-born Lili Reinhart is no stranger to method dressing when it comes to movie promo. Earlier this year, the actress teamed up with her stylist Ib Abdel Nasser to roll out a slew of baby statement tees to promote her comedy horror film Forbidden Fruits. This round, for The Love Hypothesis—which is based on the best-selling novel by Ali Hazelwood that took over BookTok—the same duo leaned into romantic dressing and channelled all the female romcom greats that have come before and more.
Here are all the times Lili Reinhart Referenced Iconic Romcom Female Leads of the Noughties
“I don’t see any grownups around here.”
First up—not exactly a romcom, but no one’s complaining. Right before saying goodbye to New York, Reinhart slipped into the exact Blumarine Spring/Summer 2002 dress that Brittany Murphy (who played Molly Gunn) wore in Uptown Girls (2003). This iconic floral-and-beaded ensemble referenced Molly’s hyper-feminine, colourful persona and similarly reflects Olive Smith’s energetic and expressive personality in The Love Hypothesis.
Lilac Lovin’
Everyone’s a sucker for a “makeover” scene—and now we know Reinhart is too. While in New York, the actress stepped out in a custom Hervé Léger as a tribute to Sandra Bullock’s skin-tight lilac bandage dress in Miss Congeniality (2000). A matching shade of Bottega Veneta’s Stretch Leather Sandals completed the look.
Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving
The birthday luck was real with this one. Coincidentally, the actress just turned 30 this month, creating the perfect opportunity to don the one and only existing Nanette Lepore polka-dot coat that Jennifer Garner wore in 13 Going on 30 (2004). A pair of vintage Jimmy Choo kitten heels finished the ensemble.
Green Green Dress
One of the most famous dresses in cinema belongs to Keira Knightley’s character Cecilia Tallis in Atonement (2007). Inspired by the fluid, bare-backed green gown by Jacqueline Durran in the period drama film, Reinhart wore a custom Tory Burch interpretation, featuring twisted, draped, and hand-knotted details.
Happily Ever After
Paying tribute to another queen of romcoms, Reinhart wore a custom grey and silver beaded tulle gown by Rodarte for the German Premiere. This ethereal look was inspired by the finale gown of the film, Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998), worn by Drew Barrymore.
How to Win Hearts in 10 Days
Starting the lineup of homages with a bang was this dreamy butter yellow dress—a 2000s Caché replica released shortly after the premiere of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)—paired with ZYDO Italy diamond earrings. The original dress worn by Kate Hudson as Andie Anderson in the movie was designed by Carolina Herrera.
Not a tribute, but these still deserved a moment…
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