Happy 40th Birthday, Paula Patton! Check Out the Sexy Actress' Best Looks

About Last Night star never fails to stun with her always bold fashion choices

Paula Patton just hit the big 4-0! 

The stunning actress will be busy blowing out her birthday candles today, so we'll do the honors of looking back at her most fashion-forward moments to date. From the red carpet to the streets of NYC, Patton never fails to be the picture of a strong, independent, sexy woman.

Since splitting from singer Robin Thicke back in October 2014, the Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol star and mom of son Julian hasn't missed an opportunity to flaunt what she's working with. But don't call it a comeback! Patton has always been a force to be reckoned with.

We're wishing Paula her best birthday yet—and we can't wait to see more of her in the year ahead!