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25 Zoe Saldana Red Carpet Moments That Stunned, From Black & White To All-Over Shimmer

Zoe Saldana has always been known for her keen eye for fashion — since her big break in 2009, she's worn fab dress after fab dress. So to celebrate her constantly evolving style, let's take a look at some of her best red carpet ensembles over the years, from the ruffled monkey-printed Valentino she wore to the premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy, to the poufy purple (and sparkly) Givenchy she wore her first time presenting at the Academy Awards. Saldana, who is 36, has been in this business for a long time, and she's managed very few missteps in the event fashion department. Let's have a glimpse at her 25 best red carpet looks.

by Rosie Narasaki

At the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscars Party

Striking yet simple and, above all, elegant.

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At the 2015 Oscars

SLAY.

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At the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Hollywood Costume Opening

This simple Dior shift is the prettiest shade of pink ever and it made for an ultra-stylish maternity gown.

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At a New York Screening of 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Classic bombshell.

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At the London Premiere of 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Monkey-printed Valentino…aka the best thing ever.

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At the Cannes Premiere of 'Mr. Turner'

This emerald green Jason Wu number was just the right amount of retro-classy for the Cannes red carpet.

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At the Cannes Premiere of 'Grace of Monaco'

Pretty much the definition of “pretty as a picture.”

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At the 2014 Met Gala

This is pure dramarama — which is exactly what you need at the Met Gala.

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At the 2014 Golden Globes

Saldana got some backlash on the fashion blogs for this Prabal Gurung number, but I think it’s delightfully strange.

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At the Cannes Premiere of 'Blood Ties'

Just plain pretty, with medieval flair to spare.

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At a Party for the Weinstein Company

Saldana is known for her avant-garde fashion choices, but she can wear the basics like nobody’s business.

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At the London Premiere of 'Star Trek: Into Darkness'

The skirt on this thing is insane.

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At the Berlin Premiere of 'Star Trek: Into Darkness'

It’s like the dress version of the Rainbow Fish!

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At the 2013 Oscars

All the embellishments and details on this Alexis Mabille gown made it an absolute triumph.

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At an Event for the Golden Globes

The beaded, feathery neckline on this Jason Wu gown really takes it to the next level.

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At the 2011 Latin Grammy Awards

An Elie Saab the color of flubber? Everything I never knew I needed.

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At LACMA's Art and Film Gala

Art Deco perfection.

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At the Foundation Polo Challenge

When you’re hanging out with Kate Middleton and Prince William, it would seem that Downton Abbey teatime glam is just the right aesthetic to shoot for.

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At the Cannes Premiere of 'The Tree of Life'

This Armani Privé number is kind of everything.

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At the 2011 Met Gala

A bit staid for the Met Gala, sure, but is that the loveliest shade of yellow or what?

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At a Calvin Klein Runway Show

LBD and a red lip? Check and check.

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At the 2010 Oscars

This Givenchy confection looked like something straight out of a Dr. Seuss book — which is why it’s probably the best thing she’s ever worn.

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At the World Premiere of 'Avatar'

Serving up major glamour.

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At the MOCA 30th Anniversary Gala

Ooh, sparkly tulle.

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At the Los Angeles Premiere of 'Star Trek'

This space age-y dress was right on theme for the premiere of the 2009 Star Trek reboot.

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