Happy Birthday, Julia Roberts! Let’s Look Back at the Oscar Winner’s Best Red Carpet Moments

We're looking back at the 47-year-old actress' most standout red carpet moments

By Nicole Adlman Oct 28, 2014 8:00 PMTags
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Julia Roberts seems to get better with age, and the same could be said for her red carpet fashion.

The actress turns 47 years old today and, to celebrate, we're looking back at some of her most standout red carpet looks. Roberts has been a red carpet staple since her onscreen breakthrough in 1988's Mystic Pizza. Iconic roles in films like Pretty Woman, My Best Friend's Wedding and the Ocean's trilogy would follow—with plenty of memorable red carpet moments as a result.

Who can forget Roberts' 2001 Oscar-winning moment in vintage Valentino? The black-and-white confection featured a dramatic v-design, white panels and a sheer tulle train. Gorgeous.

The actress stunned in Valentino—again!—at this year's SAG Awards, sporting a fun fuchsia jumpsuit by the designer. (Talk about red carpet comfort.) She paired the look with sky-high Saint Laurent platforms, a silver Roger Vivier clutch and chandelier earrings.

We also loved the red-hot Dolce & Gabbana look that Roberts wore to the 2013 Toronto Film Festival. Voluminous sleeves and intricate embroidery added intrigue to the chic frock, while a nude minaudière and strappy platform kept the accessories simple but lust-worthy.

Roberts' other red carpet standouts include looks from this past award show season. At the 2014 Oscars, she took to the carpet in classic black—donning a lacy Givenchy Couture gown and simple Bulgari jewelry.

But the star isn't afraid to experiment with lengths, textures and silhouettes. For the Emmy Awards in September, Roberts wowed in a short, beaded Elie Saab Couture dress that she paired with Christian Louboutin peep-toe platforms.

So tell us—which of Roberts' red carpet looks is your favorite?

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