This Asian-American actress has always looked sophisticated on the red carpet, and we revisit her best dresses
Happy Birthday to Lucy Liu, who turns 52 tomorrow. This actress has given us legendary performances, from savvy Alex in Charlie’s Angels to savage O-Ren Ishii in Kill Bill. She’s a permanent fixture in Hollywood, as cemented by her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In fact, following Anna May Wong who received Hollywood star in 1960, Liu’s the second Asian-American woman to have one.
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Over the years, Liu’s worn a wide range of fabulous looks to red carpet premieres, with saucy numbers in the early aughts to more elegant ensembles today. These are five of our favourite looks that we want to celebrate in honour of her birthday.
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This is the quintessential 2000s Oscars look—sparkly gown, sparkly jewels, pin straight hair, plus a French manicure and pedicure. Liu looks phenomenal in red, and this asymmetrical Versace gown with stripe details and sheer panelling is the type of Y2K outfit we want to wear today.