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VH1 Save The Music Foundation #TurnItUpTo20 Gala

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Queen Latifah is a staple in the black community. She started her career as a conscious rapper who stood tall for women’s rights and unity. She transitioned from a rapper to a leading actress in hit TV shows like Living Single and movies like Set it Off, Beauty Shop and more recently, Girl’s Trip. She brought positivity and joy to the daytime television world with The Queen Latifah Show and she showed us how to slay a red carpet with her fun and chic sense of style. This woman’s accolades have inspired, moved and shaken an entire community of men and women. Her fashion sense has influenced women with curves to embrace all that God has given them. In honor of her 49th birthday, we’re highlighting 10 times Queen Latifah ripped the red carpet.

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Classic Queen Latifah

Now this isn’t a red carpet look but I’d give anything to see this entire ensemble recreated. This classic look is the way we know our Queen to be. Since this photo, she’s evolved into a gracious level of style and class.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen - Season 15

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Queen Latifah on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen

Red Hot! Queen Latifah looks so chic in this red silk animal print dress. She rocked a simple, sleek ponytail and finished her ensemble with a pair of black, pointed-toe boots.

The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles

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Queen Latifah at The 85th Academy Awards

What a vision of excellence. Queen Latifah looked radiant at the 85th Academy Awards in this white gown with jeweled detailing on the chest area.

VH1 Save The Music Foundation #TurnItUpTo20 Gala

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Queen Latifah at the VH1 Save The Music Foundation #TurnItUpTo20 Gala

How chic is this?! I am obsessed with the combination of Latifah’s black pencil pants, sheer blouse, and black and white printed kimono.

91st Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

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Queen Latifah at the 91st Annual Academy Awards

Elegance! Queen Latifah did it again with the sequins. This time around she wore a form-fitted, long-sleeve gown with slight sheer detailing on the chest.

73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals

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Queen Latifah at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards

This sky blue gown was the talk of the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. The whimsical dress was extremely flattering to Queen Latifah’s figure and the color looked great on her complexion.

Premiere of 'Dreamgirls' NYC

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Queen Latifah at the Premiere of ‘Dreamgirls’

Don’t kill me, Peta, but I love a luxurious fur coat. Queen Latifah kept it simple in all black at the premiere of ‘Dreamgirls’ but she added some drama with her floor-length fur coat.

Glamour Magazine 2006 Women Of The Year Awards NYC

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Queen Latifah at the Glamour Magazine 2006 Women Of The Year Awards

Va Va Voom! Queen Latifah shows some cleavage at Glamour Magazine’s Women of the Year Awards. This gown is fit her perfectly and it is such a timeless look!

Which look is your favorite? Share with us in the comment section!