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#GOAT - From 227 to Black Girls Rock to American Crime, actress Regina King is an institution. Here, a look at the 44-year-old newly minted Emmy winner's kicka** style. By Kenrya RankinKing was resplendent in this pearl-covered gown from Krikor Jabotian when she took home a 2015 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Light bright - She brings the party to the Disney ABC Television Group's 2015 TCA Summer Press Tour in this hotter-than-pink one-shoulder jumpsuit and topknot.  (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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40 What? - Regina proves 44 is the new 30 in this abstract-print, chest-baring white tuxedo. We're just trying to get on her level. (Photo: Lily Lawrence/Getty Images)

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Light and Ladylike - She goes full on ladies-who-lunch in this yellow-and-green print dress at the Women in Film 2015 Crystal + Lucy Awards. The silver shoes add an unexpected bit of edge. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Asymmetrical-Fresh - Listen. On Regina, this dress right here is everything. She took the 45th NAACP Image Awards by storm in a floor-length black gown with the cutout to end all cutouts. And a cape! (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Fierce Femininity - We're all the way here for this bright pink number she wore to the Warner Music Group's Grammy party in January. The peplum and ruffle make it feminine, the color makes it fierce. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Dominatrix-Chic - Printed leather goes hard on this black minidress. It's the perfect complement to her sharp bob and red lip. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

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Painted Elegance - She is a walking work of art in this Nicolas Jebran gown at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscars party. We love the color story and the body-hugging silhouette. (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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New Classic - Here, she sexes up a classic white shirt by undoing the buttons just-down-to-there and pairing it with a body-conscious silver skirt. Extra points for the gleaming lariat and zebra-print bag. (Photo: David Buchan/Getty Images)

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All Tied Up - This demure tie-neck blouse pairs well with perfectly cut satin pants and pulled back hair at the Entertainment Weekly SAG Awards party. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly)

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Flirty - Regina's black-and-white snake skin-print jumpsuit looks fresh with a black cropped jacket and simple-but-sexy black ankle-strap heels. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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It All Adds Up - We adore this minidress and its geometric black-and-white pattern. In it, Regina was the belle of ELLE's Annual Women in Television Celebration. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Orange Crush - Orange sequins? Yes, please! Regina slays at the 2013 Critics' Choice Television Awards in a dress that is the perfect balance of flash and elegance. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for CCTA)