Today, Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie hits a major milestone: turning 40. As someone who grew up in the limelight, Jolie (whose fabulous fashion streak spans decades), is not only a red carpet favorite, but a fixture. She’s no stranger to knocking out red carpet winners, dropping jaws with every turn and sparking social media frenzy. (Who could forget her right leg at the 2012 Academy Awards?)
The brunette bombshell has got the red carpet routine down pat. Back in the day, she channeled her Lara Croft character and toughened up at the 2001 Tomb Raider premiere in a black cropped top and badass leather pants, revealing her cool tats. Ten years later, she stunned at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards in an emerald Atelier Versace creation embroidered all over with Swarovski crystals. Most recently, she epitomized Old Hollywood glamour in a gorgeous metallic Atelier Versace number.
The wife of Brad Pitt and mom of six is more than a style stunner, however. She shocked the world when she revealed her decision to remove her ovaries in a touching op-ed, and is well-known for her humanitarian efforts, serving as a UN ambassador since 2001.
In honor of big 4-0, we compiled 40 of her most memorable red carpet looks through the years.
In Randolph Duke, 1998
Double-nominee (for her roles in Gia and George Wallace) Jolie made an early red-carpet appearance in a figure-flaunting nude Randolph Duke design with a leg-revealing sheer inset.
In a Crop Top and Leather Pants, 2001
Jolie channeled her inner Lara Croft in a cropped tank and badass leather pants.
In Emanuel Ungaro, 2007
Jolie dazzled at the Ocean’s 13 premiere during the Cannes Film Festival in a sweeping Emanuel Ungaro gown. She accented the look with custom-made yellow diamonds from Chopard: 10-carat drop earrings and a 20-
In Versace, 2009
The Golden Globe nominee (for The Changeling) sparkled in a beautiful beaded gown from Versace.
In Atelier Versace, 2010
Jolie glowed at The Tourist‘s Madrid premiere in this Atelier Versace ensemble that featured a Swarovski-encursted nude top and black velvet skirt and matching shawl.
In Jenny Packham, 2011
Jolie stood out at the L.A. premiere of The Tree of Life in a vibrant poppy-hued chiffon Jenny Packham gown, complete with Tiffany & Co. jewelry and satin Stuart Weitzman sandals.
In Atelier Versace, 2012
When Jolie bared her right leg in this stunning velvet Atelier Versace gown at the Academy Awards, it became an instant internet sensation. The actress accented the classic gown with Neil Lane jewels, a Jaime Mascaro bag, and custom Salvatore Ferragamo velvet peep-toes.
In Gucci Premiere, 2014
Jolie worked the red carpet at the Sydney premiere of Unbroken in a white silk crepe strapless Gucci Premiere gown with a back silk encrusted lace overlay and a delicate train.
In Ralph & Russo Couture, 2014
At the UK premiere of Unbroken, the actress wore a tailored white silk crepe Ralph & Russo Couture pencil dress with a bolero cape that she styled with vintage diamond Beladora earrings, a gilded brooch, and nude pumps.
In Atelier Versace, 2015
Jolie exuded Old Hollywood glamour at the 2015 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards in a fluid metallic silver Atelier Versace number with a draped bodice.
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