Screen-worn Stars and Stripes costumes to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary...

Happy Fourth of July. To pay homage to America's 250th Anniversary I thought I'd search through my costume archives to find some looks inspired by the Stars and Stripes flag. Here are six star-spangled outfits from the big and small screen through the ages.

Sam Wilson Captain America: Brave New World movie costume

First up is the patriotic flight suit worn by Anthony Mackie as 'Sam Wilson' in 2025's Captain America: Brave New World movie and 2021's Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and was photographed at Hollywood's infamous El Capitan Theatre in February 2025.

The high-flying Avenger inherited the shield and uniform when his friend 'Steve Rogers' returned to the past and will next be seen leading a new super team in Avengers: Doomsday.

Steve Rogers Avengers: Endgame movie costumes

Next up are the various star-spangled Captain America uniforms worn by Chris Evans as the time-displaced Steve Rogers in Marvel Studios Avengers movie franchise.

This trio of heroic costumes were captured temporarily on display at the FIDM Museum in Downtown L.A. in February 2020.

John Walker U.S. Agent Thunderbolts movie costume

The third look is the 'U.S. Agent' costume worn by Wyatt Russell as 'John Walker', the disgraced new Captain America from the MCU's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series.

The actor sported this darker Stars and Stripes uniform in the Thunderbolts movie and it was photographed at the El Capitan Theatre in May 2025.

America Chavez movie costume

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Next is the outfit worn by Xochitl Gomez as the multiverse-hopping 'America Chavez' in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and it was photographed at the El Capitan Theatre in May during the film's theatrical release.

This MCU heroine lives up to her name by sporting this customized patriotic denim jacket, and even the portals she can create to travel to alternate realities are star-shaped.

Lynda Carter's 1970s TV Wonder Woman costume

The next patriotic look is the iconic 'Wonder Woman' costume worn by Lynda Carter in the DC Comics television series that ran from 1975 to 1979.

This classic superheroine costume was captured on display at the Warner Bros. Studios Backlot Tour Museum in June 2016.

Liberty Belle costume from TV's GLOW

And finally, the last red, white and blue costume is worn by Betty Gilpin as her alter-ego, 'Liberty Belle', in Netflix's 1980s-set wrestling dramedy, GLOW (Gorgeous Women of Wrestling).

This screen-worn costume and more were photographed temporarily on display at the FIDM Museum in August 2018.

Now let the hotdogs grill and the fireworks fly!

10 sporty costumes from the movies and TV on display...

Today I'm shining a spotlight on costumes worn in sporty biopics, comedies and TV shows, from the worlds of ice skating, wrestling, boxing, American Football, surfing, soccer, tennis, horse racing and race car driving.

Tonya Harding ice skating costume

worn by Margot Robbie in I, Tonya

First up is this ice skating outfit worn by Margot Robbie as 'Tonya Harding' in the 2017 dark comedy I, Tonya.

Jennifer Johnson was Costume Designer on the movie about the scandal-ridden Olympic figure skater set in the 1990s.

This skating outfit was photographed at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in December 2017, and fans of the movie can check out more I, Tonya film costumes on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum & Galleries the following year.

MelRose wrestling costume worn by Jackie Tohn

in GLOW

From figure skating to wrestling, and Jackie Tohn wore this punky wrestling outfit as 'Melanie "MelRose" Rosen' in the first season of Netflix's 1980s wrestling dramedy, GLOW.

Beth Morgan was Costume Designer on this retro series about the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling and you can check out more GLOW costumes on display at L.A.'s FIDM Museum in August 2018.

Plus wrestling fans can also check out Mickey Rourke's costume from The Wrestler on display.

Phil Weston coach costume worn by Will Ferrell

in Kicking & Screaming

In 2005 Will Ferrell stared in the little-league soccer comedy, Kicking & Screaming, as a competitive father coaching his son's team.

Pamela Withers was Costume Designer on the film and his blue tiger-striped tracksuit was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in May 2013.

Tim Riggins American Football uniform worn by Taylor Kitsch

in Friday Night Lights

From soccer to rural Texas high school American Football, and Taylor Kitsch wore this uniform as 'Tim Riggins', a Fullback/Running Back for the Dillon Panthers team in the TV drama, Friday Night Lights.

The series was based on the 2004 film of the same name, inspired by H. G. Bissinger's 1990 non-fiction book, Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream.

Karyn Wagner (2006-2007) and Kathy Kiatta (2007-2011) were Series Costume Designers for the show that ran for five seasons.

Anne Marie Chadwick surfer costume worn by Kate Bosworth

in Blue Crush

In 2002 Kate Bosworth starred as a surfer living with her two friends and dreaming of riding the giant waves on Hawaii's famed North Shore, based on Susan Orlean's 1998 Outside magazine article, Life's Swell.

Susan Matheson was Costume Designer on the surf drama directed by John Stockwell, and this outfit and surfboard from the movie were photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in January 2014.

James J. Braddock boxing costume worn by Russell Crowe

in Cinderella Man

From surfing to boxing, and in 2005 Russell Crowe starred as washed-up prizefighter in the Great Depression of early 1930s America in Cinderella Man. The inspirational sports biopic about heavyweight boxing champion James J. Braddock and his comeback story was directed by Ron Howard.

Daniel Orlandi was Costume Designer on the film inspired by a true story, and this costume was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in October 2014.

Billie Jean King costume worn Emma Stone

in Battle of the Sexes

In 2017 Battle of the Sexes told a tale of LGBT icon and world tennis champion, Billie Jean King (played by Emma Stone), as she took on ex-champ Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) and sexism in a televised 1973 tennis match.

Mary Zophres was Costume Designer on this sports biopic and this tennis outfit was spotted on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in September 2017.

Ron Turcotte jockey silks worn by Otto Thorwarth

in Secretariat

Disney's 2010 movie, Secretariat, told the true story of the American Thoroughbred racehorse who became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 year in 1973.

Michael Boyd was the Costume Designer tasked with recreating the 1970s looks of the jockeys, trainers and owners in this biographical drama.

Make sure you check out more screen-used costumes and props from Secretariat on display at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre in October 2010, and more.

Red Pollard costume worn by Tobey Maguire

in Seabiscuit

Keeping to the world of horse racing, and in the 2003 Tobey Maguire played a Depression-era jockey in the film Seabiscuit, about an undersized and overlooked Thoroughbred who raced to victory.

Judianna Makovsky was nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume Design in the period drama based on the 2001 non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, Seabiscuit: An American Legend.

This movie costume was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in July 2013.

Ken Miles racing car driver costume worn by Christian Bale

in Ford v Ferrari

From horse-racing to super-fast cars, and 2019's Ford v Ferrari told the tale of the 24 Hours of Le Mans competition in 1966 when the American company took on the Italian sports car manufacturer.

Christian Bale played the British driver, Ken Miles, and Daniel Orlandi was Costume Designer on the movie biopic.

This racing outfit was photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood where it was exhibited alongside Matt Damon's Carroll Shelby costume (the American car designer) in November 2019.

If you've enjoyed this collection of sporty wardrobes, make sure you stay tuned for more themed roundups in the future.

GLOW season 1 TV wrestling costumes on display...

In the debut season of Netflix's 1980s female wrestling dramedy, GLOW, a struggling actress and a former soap star and new mother set aside their differences (the former slept with her best friend's husband) to join a fledgling women's wrestling show organised by a washed-up Hollywood director. Alison Brie stars as faux Russian 'Zoya the Destroyer', whilst Betty Gilpin plays her all-American rival in the ring, 'Liberty Belle'.

Original female wrestling costumes from GLOW season one

These fun costumes from the first season of the show about the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling were photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum at the 12th Outstanding Art of TV Costume Design exhibition on August 21, 2018.

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Beth Morgan is Costume Designer on the 80s-set series, with Assistant Costume Designer Alexandra Casey and Costume Supervisor Lizette Kilmer.

Liberty Belle costumes worn by Betty Gilpin

in GLOW season one

Betty Gilpin stars as 'Debbie Eagan' an ex-soap star actress with a new baby whose best friend, 'Ruth', cheated on with her husband. She adopts the wrestling persona of the star-spangled 'Liberty Belle' and wears these fabulous, over-the-top costumes in the ring.

Zoya the Destroyer costumes worn by Alison Brie

in GLOW season one

Meanwhile Alison Brie plays 'Ruth Wilder' aka the fiery Soviet 'Zoya the Destroyer', the arch-nemesis of Liberty Belle (in more ways than one).

Melrose costume worn by Jackie Tohn

in GLOW season one

Other women gathered together to pitch the female wrestling cable show include character based on racial and class stereotypes, or their actual names. This particular punky pink outfit is worn by Jackie Tohn as 'Melanie Rosen', shorted to the glamorous 'Melrose'.

Wrestling fans can also check out Mickey Rourke's costume from The Wrestler movie from 2008.

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