Nia Long: Leading Lady of Style

Check out her Top 10 red carpet moments.

Fine in Wine - With its thigh-high slit and plunging neckline, Nia’s berry-hued Michael Costello gown at The Best Man Holiday premiere should come with this warning: dangerous curves ahead! At 43 years old, the woman shows no signs of slowing down.   (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Fine in Wine - With its thigh-high slit and plunging neckline, Nia’s berry-hued Michael Costello gown at The Best Man Holiday premiere should come with this warning: dangerous curves ahead! At 43 years old, the woman shows no signs of slowing down. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

All Zipped Up - Nia is always perfectly put together in pieces that feel fresh, yet age-appropriate at the same time. The Love Jones star definitely has us pining for a zippered moto jacket like the one she rocks at the Target Falling for You event.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Target)

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All Zipped Up - Nia is always perfectly put together in pieces that feel fresh, yet age-appropriate at the same time. The Love Jones star definitely has us pining for a zippered moto jacket like the one she rocks at the Target Falling for You event. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Target)

All Aglow - At the 2011 BET Awards, the actress, then pregnant with son Kez, masters the art of maternity chic in an ivory strapless frock with pretty tulle overlay, strappy gold sandals and regal updo.   (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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All Aglow - At the 2011 BET Awards, the actress, then pregnant with son Kez, masters the art of maternity chic in an ivory strapless frock with pretty tulle overlay, strappy gold sandals and regal updo. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Nia Long - The always-sexy Nia Long walked down the red carpet last year in this tribal-print dress with black and white accessories.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Short and Spiky - Over the years, the Brooklyn-born beauty has rocked some seriously chic shortcuts inspiring us to lop off our locks at one point or another. At the 2010 BET Awards, she reprises her spiky ‘do, pairing it with an equally bold Gucci dress for maximum impact. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Glitter Girl - Head to toe, Nia is flawless in this shimmering look for the 2009 Good Hair premiere. Dolman sleeves and gold sequin can be tricky to pull off, but Nia tempers the shine with a pair of satin shorts. What better to show off her gorgeous gams?  (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Glitter Girl - Head to toe, Nia is flawless in this shimmering look for the 2009 Good Hair premiere. Dolman sleeves and gold sequin can be tricky to pull off, but Nia tempers the shine with a pair of satin shorts. What better to show off her gorgeous gams? (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Green Queen - At the 2005 Black Movie Awards, the actress proves that a glowing complexion is a girl’s best accessory, looking radiant as ever in a flowing emerald green gown and oval gold clutch.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Green Queen - At the 2005 Black Movie Awards, the actress proves that a glowing complexion is a girl’s best accessory, looking radiant as ever in a flowing emerald green gown and oval gold clutch. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Shimmy and Shake - One look at Nia strutting down the catwalk at the 2009 Heart Truth Red Dress fashion show and we’re convinced that she was a catwalk queen in her past life. With its classic A-line cut, her lacy Tracy Reese frock perfectly highlights her tiny waist and toned physique.   (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images for IMG)

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Shimmy and Shake - One look at Nia strutting down the catwalk at the 2009 Heart Truth Red Dress fashion show and we’re convinced that she was a catwalk queen in her past life. With its classic A-line cut, her lacy Tracy Reese frock perfectly highlights her tiny waist and toned physique. (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images for IMG)

Lovely Layers - Putting her own stamp on street style, she sports a fly olive green overcoat over black leggings and saucy leopard print platforms at the 2008 premiere of Seven Pounds.  (Photo: WENN)

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Lovely Layers - Putting her own stamp on street style, she sports a fly olive green overcoat over black leggings and saucy leopard print platforms at the 2008 premiere of Seven Pounds. (Photo: WENN)

Shine Bright - At the 2004 premiere of Alfie, she played up her shape in another strapless gown, this time in a sunny lemon hue with starburst embellishment. Clearly having fun with it, she adds a whimsical fringed bag and jeweled gold sandals.   (Photo: Z.Tomaszewski/WENN)

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Shine Bright - At the 2004 premiere of Alfie, she played up her shape in another strapless gown, this time in a sunny lemon hue with starburst embellishment. Clearly having fun with it, she adds a whimsical fringed bag and jeweled gold sandals. (Photo: Z.Tomaszewski/WENN)