Joan Rivers: The Comedian Who Made the Red Carpet What It is Today

Interestingly, the history of the ruby-coloured carpet can be traced back to the ancient Greek civilisation.

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Ever wondered how the red carpet walk became a more glitzy affair than the award ceremony itself? It is surely where the ‘best looking’ people flaunting elaborate designer wear can be found.

Interestingly, the history of the ruby coloured carpet can be traced back to the ancient Greek civilization in a play named Agamemnon.

But in modern times, it was Joan Rivers, widely known for her humourous interviews with celebrities spotted at the red carpet, who brought it to the glamorous status it now possesses.

(With inputs from Today)