Angelina Jolie was once known for being eccentric by doing things like carrying the blood of ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton in a vial around her neck to show her devotion. Today, however, her partnership with the handsome Brad Pitt has helped reshape her image into that of a glamorous movie star who can create a phenomenon just by showing some skin.
It's not surprising that high fashion bigwigs like Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld and Vogueeditor-in-chief Anna Wintour love Blake Lively, 24. Just like a model, the 5'10" "Gossip Girl" star is tall and thin.
Cameron Diaz, 39, donned a black sheer design, which showcased her toned legs, at the premiere of her movie "What to Expect When You're Expecting" in L.A. this month.
Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron's history as a model is obvious anytime she's on the red carpet. At the premiere of her movie "Young Adult" in L.A. last fall, we might not have been crazy about her asymmetrical Stella McCartney dress, but we have to admit the 36-year-old made the look work with her stems.
Diane Kruger is as well known for her red carpet choices as she is for her acting career, which includes movies such as "Inglourious Basterds." A former model, she has referred to Chanel's creative director Karl Legerfeld as her "stepfather," because she's known the fashion legend since she first struck a pose for Chanel at age 15. However, Diane's obsession with couture extends to other brands, too. "I truly, genuinely like clothes.
The fashion-forward Diane Kruger, 35, flashed her gams as part of an edgy Jason Wu-designed ensemble at a soiree for InStylemagazine last summer.
Whether she's climbing the catwalks while onstage with No Doubt or sending the latest designs for her funky clothing line L.A.M.B. down the runway, Gwen Stefani is always the cool girl. The 42-year-old rocker is the only woman we know who can pull off a marching title="Hollywood Actress Photo Gallery" alt="Hollywood Actress Photo Gallery" band hat, a wife beater shirt, and an ab-baring ensemble after giving title="Hollywood Actress Photo Gallery" alt="Hollywood Actress Photo Gallery" birth to not one, but two kids!
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is influencing more than just fashion. With the lifestyle website, Goop, that she introduced in 2008, the "Iron Man" star offers tips for travel, exercise, and cooking. In fact, Gwyneth's so interested in the latter that she authored a cookbook, My Father's Daughter, last year. Is there anything the woman can't do?
In the world of celebrity fitness, Gwyneth Paltrow's workouts with fitness guru Tracy Anderson are legendary. The Oscar-winning actress, 39, has credited Anderson with whipping her back into shape twice after giving title="Hollywood Actress Photo Gallery" alt="Hollywood Actress Photo Gallery" birth to her children, 8-year-old daughter Apple and 6-year-old son Moses.
Model-turned-mogul Heidi Klum, 39, rocked a bright yellow Versace frock that emphasized her sexy stems at the 20th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscars bash in L.A. Hmm, somehow we doubt that the newly-single Klum will have trouble finding a new love..
We tend to think of Jada Pinkett Smith, 40, first and foremost as mom to pint-sized entertainers Jaden and Willow, or wife to movie star Will. However, the former "HawthoRNe" actress only needs to show a little scene to remind us that she's also a celebrity!
Jennifer Aniston, 43, is not the most exciting celebrity to watch on the red carpet, because she's usually in some variation of the same style. However, no one can argue that the actress doesn't look lovely in an LBD.
Jennifer Lopez's years as a dancer are evident with one glimpse at her toned gams. The former "In Living Color" Fly Girl, 42, continues to hit the dance floor for her concerts and Zumba exercise classes
While you might not think of 31-year-old Jessica Simpson as the most stylish woman, chances are you or one of your friends have sported something with her name on the label. The Jessica Simpson Collection, which is sold at Macy's at more affordable prices than upscale lines from celebs like Victoria Beckham, banked more than $750 million in 2010. Those "Fashion Star" contestants really should listen to her advice!
Kate Bosworth, 29, has such great style that she's designing her own line of jewelry, JewelMint. The "Superman Returns" star has teamed with celeb stylist Cher Coulter to create a line of rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces for the reasonable price of $29.99 each.
Our adoration of "Titanic" star Kate Winslet just goes on and on. The only thing we love more than her red carpet style is her tendency to be more candid than other actresses in interviews, like when she talked about saying no to Botox and plastic surgery. "I have never tried any of that stuff," she toldGlamour magazine last year. "I don't have parts of my body that I hate or would like to trade for somebody else's or wish I could surgically ...
Reality star Kendra Wilkinson has said that two-and-a-half years after giving title="Hollywood Actress Photo Gallery" alt="Hollywood Actress Photo Gallery" birth to her first child, Hank Jr., her legs and entire body are in their best shape ever. The star of the new WE show "Kendra on Top," which premieres June 5, recently revealed to Shapemagazine that her workout includes several minutes of jumping rope.
"Twilight's" Kristen Stewart, who rarely cracks a smile on the red carpet, has made it clear that she loathes being in the spotlight. Her best bet then would be to avoid head-turning,
Michelle Williams made her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in "My Week With Marilyn" look effortless, thanks in part to the Old Hollywood style she rocks off screen. The former "Dawson's Creek" actress is known for strutting her stuff in gowns with lots of feminine touches, such as a bow on the neckline or sparkling embellishments, topped off with her signature pixie cut.
Jessica's fellow "Fashion Star" mentor Nicole Richie, 30, is quite the trendsetter herself these days. After impressing fans with her bohemian chic style, in 2008 she debuted her own accessories line, House of Harlow 1960, and has since added a line of women's clothing called Winter Kate. Both of them are references to Nicole's 4-year-old daughter with rocker hubby Joel Madden, Harlow Winter Kate. Perhaps a line named after her 3-year-old son ..
Rachel Bilson is also part of the Mint family. The "Hart of Dixie" starlet, along with designer Steve Madden and stylist Nicole Chavez, are the trio behind the members-only website ShoeMint. The 30-year-old also shares her passion for fashion with a regular column inInStyle magazine. "I can talk about fashion all day long, and I am an avid InStyle reader so the relationship seemed perfect!” she said when it was announced in 2009.
Rooney Mara, 26, burst onto the scene with her Oscar-nominated role in last year's blockbuster movie "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," based on the bestselling Millennium series of books. Much of the reason we're so taken with Rooney is that like the badass character of Lizbeth Salamander that she plays onscreen, she has a unique style, although Rooney's wardrobe is much more sophisticated than Lizbeth's. "I used to wear a lot of girlie,
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker, 46, became a style icon the moment she stepped into the Manolos of "Sex and the City's" resident fashionista, Carrie Bradshaw, back in 1998. Since then, SJP's launched her own clothing line at former discount retailer Steve and Barry's, created several fragrances, and briefly
served as the president and chief creative officer of the label Halston Heritage. And there might be more to come,
Sixteen years after the Spice Girls' song "Wannabe" was released, Victoria Beckham, the former Posh Spice, has truly become the fashionista everyone wants to dress like. The 38-year-old frequently outfits Hollywood stars in her Victoria Beckham dresses, and even won the Designer Brand of the Year honor at the 2011 British Fashion Awards last November, beating out labels like Tom Ford, Burberry, and Stella McCartney
"Columbiana" actress Zoe Saldana, 33, recently showed off her gorgeous gams in a pair super-short leather shorts.
