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She's Scandalous - When Oprah and Tyler Perry call, you run. Former Gossip Girl and One Life to Live actress Tika Sumpter was snatched by the powerhouse pair to play a sexy villain on the new TV drama The Haves and the Have Nots. Tika’s character, Candace Young, is a beautiful, ambitious, manipulative law student, who sleeps with wealthy men to pay her way through school. In celebration of the stylish star’s tempestuous role, we’ve rounded up a few of Tika’s sexiest looks.By: Metanoya Z. Webb (Photo: Courtesy OWN Network)

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Pink Perfection - A bodycon dress, waist-length strands and strappy heels are just enough to certify Tika's red carpet number hot, hot, HOT!  (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Total Knockout - The Sparkle star drops jaws in a crimson Marc Bouwer gown. From the plunging neckline to the thigh-high slit bordering dangerous territory, Ms. Sumpter looks gorgeous.  (Photo: Thomas Janssen, Pacificcoastnews.com)

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Right on Trend - She makes it look so effortless and fun. (Photo: Laura Cavanaugh /LANDOV)

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Simply Sweet - Lavender is definitely her color. Here, Tika radiates in a figure-flattering bandage dress, complete with flawless makeup, a braided updo and color-block clutch. (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Show-stopper - Tika Sumpter stole the show with this vintage Nicole Miller sequin shift dress. Her side braid, rosy cheeks and T-strap pumps are also pretty amazing. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

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Award Winning - The peekaboo bust line cutout and woven detail throughout this platinum Herve Leger confection are anything but ordinary. (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Gold Star - Tika’s abiding confidence and tight body makes this sheer gold Bill Blass gown come to life. (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Front Row Fashion - A permanent fixture on the New York Fashion Week scene, the stylish actress is all smiles in a biker jacket, leopard panel pencil skirt, nude pumps and a hot pink clutch.  (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for TRESemme)

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Red Hot - All-black leather punctuated by a fierce red lip — Tika channel’s her inner bad gal with this one. (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)