Yup, you read that right—Gwyneth Paltrow is actually 42 today! It's no secret that the Goop gal is an obvious style icon with impeccable taste, and the birthday girl's red carpet looks are no exception.
Blending sophistication and glamour into one neat package, the Iron Man actress turned heads in a soft blush Prada gown with a T-back bow at the 2011 Venice Film Festival. The glossy blonde wowed again earlier in the year at the Academy Awards, wearing a sleek metallic Calvin Klein creation.
Working a bit more color into her usual neutral palette, Paltrow picked a frothy peach Zac Posen creation for the 2007 Oscars. Then switching it up entirely, the actress stepped out in a sparkling emerald Ellie Saab creation at the 2011 Bambi Awards in Germany. And oh my, did she look dayum good.
Her 2011 Met Gala Stella McCartney gown returned to neutrals with a sleek champagne shade. But make no mistake—the backless, high-slit creation was nothing short of red-hot.
After perusing through her red carpet highlights, we know two things as a fact: First, Gwyneth's red carpet taste is genius. Second, she's an absolute ageless beauty.